NFL Playoff Scenario for AFC & NFC 2009-10
NFL Playoff Scenario for AFC & NFC 2009-10
Currently the NFL Playoff scenario favors the division leaders, while a handful of teams can determine their fate by either winning or losing their final game of the season. One such team is the New York Jets who had a major victory over the previously undefeated Indianapolis Colts today. The Colts vs Jets game produced the underdog victory by New York and propelled them towards their playoff destiny. Should the Jets defend Cincinnati next week, they will be assured a playoff spot. The Baltimore Ravens are also looking to seal their fate with a win.
Fans of several NFC teams can get their NFL Snuggies because the NFC playoff teams are pretty much set. Dallas’s victory against Washington today earned them the final playoff spot. Joining Dallas will be the division leaders (see below), last year’s runner-up Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers (10-5). Now it’ll just be a matter of jockeying for position.
The AFC & NFC division leaders right now are as follows:
AFC East – New England Patriots (10-5)
AFC North – Cincinnati Bengals (10-5)
AFC South – Indianapolis Colts (14-1)
AFC West – San Diego Chargers (12-3)
NFC East – Philadelphia Eagles (11-4)
NFC North – Minnesota Vikings (11-3)
NFC South – New Orleans Saints (13-2)
NFC West – Arizona Cardinals (10-5)
Things are pretty set in stone in terms of who’s in the playoffs in the NFC…
This is the NFC Playoff Scenario as of right now:
1. New Orleans (13-2)
2. Minnesota (11-3)
3. Philadelphia (11-4)
4. Arizona (10-5)
5. Green Bay (10-5)
6. Dallas (10-5)
With New Orleans’ loss today, it gives the Vikings a shot at taking the #1 seed should they get 3 things in their favor. First, they need to beat the Bears on Monday Night Football tonight. Second, they have to beat the Giants next Sunday, and third they need a New Orleans loss next Sunday. Two of those seem likely, with New Orleans coming off 2 straight losses, less likely to lose their final game.
The Cardinals have a shot to move up a spot in the playoff rankings based on the Vikings. Arizona will also play Green Bay which is currently amongst the playoff teams for the NFC. Things will be interesting based on what Minnesota does in its next few games.
The AFC Playoff Scenario is where things get very interesting. There’s currently five teams who share a 8-7 record competing for the final few playoff spots. Here’s a look at the situation:
1. Indianapolis (14-1)
2. San Diego (12-3)
3. New England (10-5)
4. Cincinnati (10-5)
5. Denver (8-7)
6. New York Jets (8-7)
7. Baltimore (8-7)
8. Houston (8-7)
9. Pittsburgh (8-7)
All of the 5th through 9th ranked teams want in to the playoffs, but only a few will make it. Baltimore and New York Jets can ensure their playoff trips with a win in their week 16 matchups, while the other teams are hoping that’s not the case.
With just one week of NFL football left, fans will be on the edge of their seats to see how the NFL Playoff scenario unfolds. With Indianapolis and New Orleans both being handed their first losses of the season recently, no team is invincible, and it’s anyone’s game heading towards the Superbowl!
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