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AFC playoff picture as of right now

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Taken from Pro Football Talk.

1. Patriots (9-2): A trip to Denver remains on the schedule, but three of the final five are at home as the Patriots try to ensure they’ll stay there throughout the AFC playoffs.

2. Raiders (9-2): While everyone would surely love to rehash the Tuck Rule, the Raiders still have a chance to direct the AFC playoffs through Oakland in what might be one of the city’s last chances to host such games.

3. Ravens (6-5): Beating the Bengals keeps the Ravens up, but a rematch with the Steelers may wind up determining the AFC North.

4. Texans (6-5): The Texans flopped against the Chargers and the AFC South remains a tight contest.

5. Chiefs (8-3): If Kansas City makes it to the postseason, Sunday night’s comeback win will be a big reason why they got a ticket.

6. Dolphins (7-4): Now would be a bad time for the Dolphins to come back to Earth.

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7. Broncos (7-4): A trip to Jacksonville next week offers a chance to get back on track, but Denver’s fate will be determined by games against the Patriots, Chiefs and Raiders to close out the regular season.

8. Steelers (6-5): Win out and the Steelers are in as division champs, although a hot Giants team could throw a wrench into that plan next week.

9. Bills (6-5): Buffalo has bounced back with two straight wins, but their uphill climb starts with a trip to Oakland next week.

10. Titans (6-6): The Titans are 1-3 in the AFC South and their failure to win in their backyard is the reason why they aren’t in first place right now.

11. Colts (5-6): The Thanksgiving loss hurt because passing both the Texans and Titans is a tall order over five weeks.

12. Chargers (5-6): San Diego wouldn’t be anyone’s choice of an opponent in the playoffs, but they probably aren’t going to get there.

13. Bengals (3-7-1): They need to win out while the Ravens and Steelers simultaneously combust, which likely means their playoff run is over.


>>>Thoughts. Winning the divison might be the only way to make the playoffs. 10-6 might not cut it.
 
Here is my early playoff seeding predictions:
Oakland 13-3
Patriots 12-4
Steelers 9-7
Texans. 9-7
Chiefs 12-4
Denver 11-5

After all the turmoil, the Steelers get a 3rd seed in the playoffs with a 9-7 record. You heard it here first.


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For some reason, this team seems to play better in do or die situations so maybe leaving no room for error will keep them focused and in playoff mode already. May not be a bad thing we're not riding high as the favorites.
 
We need to win out to get in the play offs, wild card is out of question. We need some stand up play by more than two receivers and one running back.
 
We need a little help. Beating the Giants this week and the Bills the week after helps a lot as it sets us up for Bungles, Rats, Clowns the last 3 weeks.
 
While slim, wildcard isn't out of the question. you do know it is possible for us to finish 10-6 with one of the three above us finishing worse, yes?

Broncos last three games are *'s, Chiefs and Raiders.

Chiefs have to play the Falcons, Raiders, Broncos and Chargers.

Dolphins have to play the God-coached Ravens, Cardinals and *'s. Also have to play the Jets (only beat them by 4 last time, at home) and Bills (won by 3 at home last time)
 
nitsuj1225 said:
For some reason, this team seems to play better in do or die situations so maybe leaving no room for error will keep them focused and in playoff mode already. May not be a bad thing we're not riding high as the favorites.
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Yep because, when they are feeling good about themselves, they relax and think great plays and W's will just happen on their own instead of going out there and making it happen

You can see it when they get a lead in a game then blow it. You can see it when they start hot with a good record in the first several weeks then sputter in the second. Or vice versa when they start slow and only turn it on when they absolutely have to whether in a game or during the course of a season (and often end up too little too late)

This team is utterly incapable of staying focused on playing relatively consistent football for 60 minutes, or for 16 games
 
Coach said:
3. Ravens (6-5): Beating the Bengals keeps the Ravens up, but a rematch with the Steelers may wind up determining the AFC North.

4. Texans (6-5): The Texans flopped against the Chargers and the AFC South remains a tight contest.

5. Chiefs (8-3): If Kansas City makes it to the postseason, Sunday night’s comeback win will be a big reason why they got a ticket.

6. Dolphins (7-4): Now would be a bad time for the Dolphins to come back to Earth.
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It drives me crazy to see mediocre teams with average or below average quarterbacks sitting in the playoff picture every year and the Steelers have to claw their way in.
 
ark steel said:
While slim, wildcard isn't out of the question. you do know it is possible for us to finish 10-6 with one of the three above us finishing worse, yes?

Broncos last three games are *'s, Chiefs and Raiders.

Chiefs have to play the Falcons, Raiders, Broncos and Chargers.

Dolphins have to play the God-coached Ravens, Cardinals and *'s. Also have to play the Jets (only beat them by 4 last time, at home) and Bills (won by 3 at home last time)
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lol someone's jimmies are still rustled over conversations from days ago . . .:th_balls:
 
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