KC Warpaint 3,251 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 The Chiefs have clinched a playoff berth, but they can be the first, second, third or fifth seed in the tournament. How can they grab that first seed? First, let’s look at the tie-breaking procedures for teams in different divisions: Head-to-head, if applicable. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four. Strength of victory (combined winning percentages of the opponents that a team has beaten). Strength of schedule (combined winning percentages of a team’s opponents) Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed. Best net points in conference games. Best net points in all games. Best net touchdowns in all games. Coin toss. The Chiefs can clinch the AFC West title and a first-round bye with a win at Seattle and a Chargers loss to the Ravens on Saturday. That would ensure they are no worse than the No. 2 seed. The opportunity to grab the top seed in the AFC is also available. PlayoffStatus.com notes that there are an astounding 25 scenarios that could lead to the Chiefs clinching home-field advantage through the playoffs. As it stands, the Texans hold the advantage on the Chiefs on the fourth tie-breaker listed above: strength of victory. The Chiefs could pull even with Houston and then clinch the better strength of schedule this weekend, according to Reddit’s AFC playoff scenarios. To be the No. 1 seed, the Chiefs would need to beat Seattle, have the Chargers lose and have the Texans lose to the Eagles. If the Texans win, the Chiefs would need six of these eight teams win*: Patriots, Steelers, Bengals, Giants, Buccaneers, Packers, 49ers and Cardinals. *Five wins and one tie would also work. With so many other games potentially impacting the Chiefs’ chance at the top seed, it’s no wonder there are 25 ways it could happen. As an example, here is Scenario No. 18 from PlayoffStatus.com that would get the Chiefs home-field advantage through the playoffs: Chiefs beat the Seahawks, and Chargers lose to the Ravens, and Patriots beat the Bills, and Steelers beat the Saints, and Rams lose to the Cardinals, and Colts lose to the Giants, and Browns lose to the Bengals, and Cowboys lose or tie to the Buccaneers Got all that? Chiefs fans should be happy to see a Cowboys-Buccaneers tie this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moons314 2,463 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Hopefully we just win this weekend, and nothing is decided for certain until after the last game. I hate resting starters, especially if we have a bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,714 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Pretty sure if KC Wins both remaining games they would be the number 1 seed? w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhitter 1,426 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 38 minutes ago, West said: Pretty sure if KC Wins both remaining games they would be the number 1 seed? w Absolutely. I just think he was throwing out the scenarios on how we could sow the #1 seed up by the end of week 16. Looking at all the things that would have to fall in place for that to actually happen? Not so good. Chiefs just need to take care of business. Win out and go into the playoffs with confidence and momentum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,714 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Understood Hitter....I am just a simple man so I took the most direct path. Chiefs can beat the Seahawks and they need to take care of business. w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FANATIC 852 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 On 12/20/2018 at 2:19 PM, West said: Understood Hitter....I am just a simple man so I took the most direct path. Chiefs can beat the Seahawks and they need to take care of business. w Agree. If KC can not beat Seattle there is no reason to think they will go far in the playoffs, home field or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,714 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 As many have said, KC has already exceeded expectations for this year overall. That said, they still should be playing in the AFC Championship game as a a minimum. They have that much talent and Patrick Mahomes is that "once in a lifetime franchise QB". w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIChiefsFan 262 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Superbowl or bust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefensiveMan 758 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 12-4 was my prediction before preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppalachianChief 116 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 My Prediction was 14-2 and thats not possible! Even though I’m the homer with the Chiefs colored glasses they will end 13-3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgar 1,046 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 tell you whar 8 sacks from berry and you can have.. fuck you dont discount my boys ever.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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