This week, given that we’re so close to the playoffs, I’ve decided not to do my playoff predictions(for the actual playoffs, not the playoff machine). Instead, I will go into some ways that teams could get the wild card spots in both conferences.
NFC
This one is simple: Atlanta loses AND Seattle wins, the Seahawks get the 6 seed. If Atlanta wins OR Seattle loses, the Falcons get the spot.
AFC
There are 4 games that will decide the two wild card spots. The Chargers should beat the Raiders, and the Bills should beat the Dolphins. The other two games are Bengals @ Ravens and Jags @ Titans. The Jaguars are locked into the 3 seed, so they should rest their starters, giving the Titans a win and a spot in the wild card. Here’s where things get interesting: If the Ravens also win, the seeds stay the same. But if Baltimore loses, the Titans get the 5 seed and the Bills get the 6 seed. But if Jacksonville wins, the Ravens get the 5 seed and LA gets the 6 seed. Of course, all of that goes out the window if the Bills or Chargers lose.
It’ll be an exciting final weekend to be an NFL fan. With the Steelers game done early, I’ll be streaming 6 games at the same time to see who’s in.
When exactly is the big showdown?