NFC West Play-off scenarios | Page 2

fryet · 2010-12-13T07:43:08-08:00

With 3 games to play, I thought it would be helpful to look at the playoff implications. 49ers: Will win the NFC West if they win the final 3 games AND Seattle loses at least one game. The 49ers need help to get into the playoffs, but another Seattle loss is likely. Seattle: Will win the NFC West if they win their final 3 games St Louis: Will win the NFC West if they win their final 3 games Looking at the schedule, let's identify "likely" losses 49ers lose to San Diego Seattle loses to Atlanta and Tampa Bay St Louis loses to KC Toss Up: Seattle versus St Louis If the likely losses occur, and the 49ers beat St Louis (which is definitely not a given) and Arizona, then the 49ers will win the NFC West. But it only takes one upset to change that scenario. If the 49ers want to be able to control their destiny and not depend on other teams losing (except for Seattle), then they need to win against San Diego, and of course, put away Arizona. The 49ers game against St Louis (in St Louis) is a must win game for the 49ers. If they lose that game, it may still be possible to win the division, but it would be much more difficult.

Dec 13, 2010 at 9:44 AM

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maximill15
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8 win rule? never heard of it, and they wont just impose it just cause!

If anything the NFL will love the fact that it's a tight race!

Dec 13, 2010 at 9:50 AM

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Silky
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Originally posted by Tigerlaw:
Might as well add more fuel to this fire.

If you believe in NFL conspiracies then we NEED to beat San Diego.

With all the complaints about a 7-9 team potentially winning the NFC there is potential the NFL might intervene to make sure 8+ wins take the NFC West.

If the 49ers don't beat San Diego (with or without help from the refs) the only realistic hope for an NFC West team to avoid 7-9 will be the RAMS.

It would not surprise me if the RAMS got a little help from favorable calls in the games against KC and SF.

The Seahawks won't get calls b/c they still have the darling SB champ Saints on their schedule and the Saints are in a dog fight for a playoff spot.

On the otherhand...if we beat San Diego I wouldn't be surprised if we get some favorable calls against the RAMS to help us secure an acceptable 8-8 record and division title.

/removes tin foil hat

man I seriously wouldn't be surprised

Dec 13, 2010 at 10:06 AM

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SoCal9ers
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if the Raiders can beat SD so can weeeeee...... or your mattress is freeeeee........!

Dec 13, 2010 at 11:14 AM

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fryet
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Originally posted by ApatheticIAm:
Originally posted by Tigerlaw:
Might as well add more fuel to this fire.

If you believe in NFL conspiracies then we NEED to beat San Diego.

With all the complaints about a 7-9 team potentially winning the NFC there is potential the NFL might intervene to make sure 8+ wins take the NFC West.

If the 49ers don't beat San Diego (with or without help from the refs) the only realistic hope for an NFC West team to avoid 7-9 will be the RAMS.

It would not surprise me if the RAMS got a little help from favorable calls in the games against KC and SF.

The Seahawks won't get calls b/c they still have the darling SB champ Saints on their schedule and the Saints are in a dog fight for a playoff spot.

On the otherhand...if we beat San Diego I wouldn't be surprised if we get some favorable calls against the RAMS to help us secure an acceptable 8-8 record and division title.

/removes tin foil hat

man I seriously wouldn't be surprised

sigh

Dec 13, 2010 at 11:20 AM

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mjonags32
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How about we just worry about San Diego on Thursday?

Dec 13, 2010 at 11:34 AM

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SFL49ER
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Originally posted by FourNine49:
How about we just worry about San Diego on Thursday?

I thought that somebody visits a thread because they're interested in the topic.

It sounds like this thread doesn't interest you. You didn't have to visit if that's all you have to say. Some people like to explore possibilities of what the future holds.

Dec 13, 2010 at 12:04 PM

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PERUVIAN49ERS
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Originally posted by Tigerlaw:
Might as well add more fuel to this fire.

If you believe in NFL conspiracies then we NEED to beat San Diego.

With all the complaints about a 7-9 team potentially winning the NFC there is potential the NFL might intervene to make sure 8+ wins take the NFC West.

If the 49ers don't beat San Diego (with or without help from the refs) the only realistic hope for an NFC West team to avoid 7-9 will be the RAMS.

It would not surprise me if the RAMS got a little help from favorable calls in the games against KC and SF.

The Seahawks won't get calls b/c they still have the darling SB champ Saints on their schedule and the Saints are in a dog fight for a playoff spot.

On the otherhand...if we beat San Diego I wouldn't be surprised if we get some favorable calls against the RAMS to help us secure an acceptable 8-8 record and division title.

/removes tin foil hat

I DON´T THINK THAT THE NFL GOING TO FAVORED ANY TEAM OUT OF DALLAS, STEELERS OR THE PATRIOTS....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Dec 13, 2010 at 12:14 PM

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49AllTheTime
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Originally posted by SoCal9ers:
if the Raiders can beat SD so can weeeeee...... or your mattress is freeeeee........!

better pay up

Dec 13, 2010 at 2:47 PM

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jreff22
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Originally posted by SoCal9ers:
if the Raiders can beat SD so can weeeeee...... or your mattress is freeeeee........!

Dec 13, 2010 at 3:13 PM

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76Razor
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Originally posted by Tigerlaw:
Might as well add more fuel to this fire.

If you believe in NFL conspiracies then we NEED to beat San Diego.

With all the complaints about a 7-9 team potentially winning the NFC there is potential the NFL might intervene to make sure 8+ wins take the NFC West.

If the 49ers don't beat San Diego (with or without help from the refs) the only realistic hope for an NFC West team to avoid 7-9 will be the RAMS.

It would not surprise me if the RAMS got a little help from favorable calls in the games against KC and SF.

The Seahawks won't get calls b/c they still have the darling SB champ Saints on their schedule and the Saints are in a dog fight for a playoff spot.

On the otherhand...if we beat San Diego I wouldn't be surprised if we get some favorable calls against the RAMS to help us secure an acceptable 8-8 record and division title.

/removes tin foil hat

i could see this happening.

Dec 13, 2010 at 3:21 PM

#26

Method
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Originally posted by 76Razor:
Originally posted by Tigerlaw:
Might as well add more fuel to this fire.

If you believe in NFL conspiracies then we NEED to beat San Diego.

With all the complaints about a 7-9 team potentially winning the NFC there is potential the NFL might intervene to make sure 8+ wins take the NFC West.

If the 49ers don't beat San Diego (with or without help from the refs) the only realistic hope for an NFC West team to avoid 7-9 will be the RAMS.

It would not surprise me if the RAMS got a little help from favorable calls in the games against KC and SF.

The Seahawks won't get calls b/c they still have the darling SB champ Saints on their schedule and the Saints are in a dog fight for a playoff spot.

On the otherhand...if we beat San Diego I wouldn't be surprised if we get some favorable calls against the RAMS to help us secure an acceptable 8-8 record and division title.

/removes tin foil hat

i could see this happening.

it's complete bulls**t

Dec 13, 2010 at 4:14 PM

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daWest
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if the niners win out, rams lose 1 of 3(the one loss must be vs SF), hawks lose 1 of 3(loss must be vs rams) = SF nfc west champs

if niners win out, rams/hawks lose 2 of 3 = SF nfc west champs

if niners lose to SD, win vs StL/AZ, and StL wins one of 3( the one win coming against either KC/SEA), and if SEA wins one of 3(doesnt matter who the one win comes against) = SF nfc west champs

i know there are more, but i'm not sure about how the tie breakers would factor in... if two teams finish tied, have the same division record and have split the season series, i dont know if the next tiebreaker is conference record or if it goes to strength of schedule and if strength of schedule is based on the combined 2010 record of this years opponents or if strength of schedule is based upon this years opponents' record in 2009....

can anyone shed some light on this for me?

[ Edited by daWest on Dec 13, 2010 at 4:16 PM ]

Dec 13, 2010 at 4:15 PM

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