Originally posted by foamingatdamouth:
No it doesn't. The team can conceivably start the season 1-4 because of a tough schedule, but win 8 of the last 11 games to earn a 9-7 record and win the division.
Look no further than last years Tennessee Titans who started last season 0-6 but won 8 of their last 10 games.
with a 2000 yd rusher, who was solely gameplanned against and remained unstoppable.