Football AFC - 6 games left - Page 2

Mile High Mania · 11:22 AM

So, here you go... a chance to say "screw you, we don't care about football and thanks for being an a** for posing this thread".

We're 6 games from the end of the season and if the playoffs were today, it would look like this for the AFC.

#1: Texans 9-1 (3 games up)
#2: Ravens 8-2 (2 games up)
#3: Patriots 7-3 (3 games up)
#4: Broncos 7-3 (3 games up)
#5: Colts 6-4 (2 behind HOU)
#6: Steelers 6-4 (2 behind BAL)

Texans and Ravens have the bye.
Steelers @ Patriots / Colts @ Broncos

A lot can happen in the final 6 games and check out the remaining schedules, Denver can make a move to the top 1-2 spots if they do this right. It helps that NE loses Gronk for a month and there are some tough games left for those top 3 teams.

It will be interesting to see how INDY plays out the rest of their games, Houston has a tough stretch... there's not a whole lot of distance within the seedings as they stand today. Denver needs to hold tight, win 4-5 of the 6 and then hope that the others knock each other out a bit. It would be great to vault up into that 1-2 seed area. We'll see though... anything can happen and injuries are starting to sneak up.

Patriots - 2 tough road games, should win rest
@ Jets
@ Dolphins
Texans
49ers
@ Jags
Dolphins

Texans - tough road schedule. Pats are tough, Colts?, Vikings? Lions?
@ Lions
@ Titans
@ Patriots
Colts
Vikings
@ Colts

Ravens - tough games vs teams in Red - how about RGIII?
@ Chargers
Steelers
@ Redskins
Broncos
Giants
@Bengals

Broncos - easiest remaining schedule, tough games vs Bucs and @ BAL
@ Chiefs
Bucs
@ Raiders
@ Ravens
Browns
Chiefs

How do you guys see things shaping up? The Bengals are the only team above .500 in that race for the #6 spot. A few teams - Jets, Titans and Chargers are still alive... but barely.

Bengals are waiting for the Steelers and Colts to stumble, but CIN has a few tough games as well.

**Buehler445** · 11-19-2012, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nzoner

Yep and the Gronk injury to the Pats could be huge.

To me the Gronk injury hurts more IN the playoffs than getting there. He was hobbled up last year and it was pretty detrimental to their team.

**Easy 6** · 11-19-2012, 11:34 AM

Wrong, there are ZERO games left.

Its ALL about next year over here.

Mile High Mania · 11-19-2012, 11:36 AM

I doubt the Texans fall apart at this point, but it could get very interesting in that division... with 2 of the 3 vs each other, these next 3 games are HUGE for both teams.

Colts -
Bills
@ Lions
Titans
@ Texans
@ Chiefs
Texans

Texans -
@ Lions
@ Titans
@ Patriots
Colts
Vikings
@ Colts

Mile High Mania · 11-19-2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

To me the Gronk injury hurts more IN the playoffs than getting there. He was hobbled up last year and it was pretty detrimental to their team.

Yeah, but I think he's listed as 4-6 weeks at this point - which puts him back into the lineup when the playoffs start. They have a nice lead and should do enough to retain the division with Gronk out. Means guys like Lloyd have to step up.

ChiefMojo · 11-19-2012, 11:41 AM

Actually the Broncos are up 4 games as they own the tie breaker against the Chargers. The Bolts are NOT making the playoffs!

Deberg_1990 · 11-19-2012, 11:50 AM

Very curious to see how Schaub performs in the playoffs. I dont think he has ever started a playoff game? TJ Yates has more playoff expereince.

Deberg_1990 · 11-19-2012, 12:01 PM

heh, the Texans must be the "quietest" 9-1 team ever. I think alot of it has to do with them being overshadowed by the Cowboys in a good portion of the State. Ive got friends in Houston who hate the Texans but love the Cowboys.....go figure.

And what a shootout in Texas it was. Houston quarterback Matt Schaub throws for 527 yards and five touchdowns, tying Warren Moon for the second-most passing yardage ever in a game. Texans all-world receiver Andre Johnson quiets his doubters with a monster 14-catch, 273-yard game, including the game-winning 48-yard touchdown in overtime

Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...#ixzz2Ch0T588I

**MahiMike** · 11-19-2012, 12:04 PM

I'm thinking the Steelers miss the dance this year because of us! Colts I predicted at beginning of the year. Who takes Steelers spot? Bengals?

**Dave Lane** · 11-19-2012, 12:28 PM

congrats on winning the West. Its over now.

Mile High Mania · 11-19-2012, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

heh, the Texans must be the "quietest" 9-1 team ever. I think alot of it has to do with them being overshadowed by the Cowboys in a good portion of the State. Ive got friends in Houston who hate the Texans but love the Cowboys.....go figure.

And what a shootout in Texas it was. Houston quarterback Matt Schaub throws for 527 yards and five touchdowns, tying Warren Moon for the second-most passing yardage ever in a game. Texans all-world receiver Andre Johnson quiets his doubters with a monster 14-catch, 273-yard game, including the game-winning 48-yard touchdown in overtime

Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...#ixzz2Ch0T588I

Yeah, I am definitely going to watch the replay of that game when it happens... if you love offense, sounds like one you'll want to watch.

**cdcox** · 11-19-2012, 01:13 PM

I'll update files.nfl-forecast.com tomorrow night, and it will tell you everything you want to know.

**Nzoner** · 11-19-2012, 02:06 PM

ESPN reports Willis McGahee has been diagnosed with a torn MCL, and will be sidelined 6-8 weeks.
FOX's Jay Glazer reports McGahee is also dealing with a broken leg. It's a huge blow for the Broncos' humming offense, and ends McGahee's regular season. The playoffs begin six weeks from this Sunday. Players placed on injured reserve are not eligible for the postseason, so it's possible the Broncos will hold off on officially ending McGahee's year. Ronnie Hillman is now the Broncos' early-down back, with the lead-footed Lance Ball in line to handle passing downs. The Broncos will work out free agents on Tuesday. One month removed from his 31st birthday, McGahee is under contract for an affordable $2.5 million next season, but there's no guarantee he'll be back.

Mile High Mania · 11-19-2012, 02:08 PM

Ouch indeed... Good thing the schedule is weak for the most part going forward, hopefully it gives Hillman time to get up and going.

Mile High Mania · 11-26-2012, 09:41 AM

So, here's the update - and thanks SD for really letting the Ravens off the hook yesterday. PIT is sliding, as many expected and I believe CIN will take their place in due time.

DEN didn't blow out KC, but an ugly win is still a win ... those happen.

#1: Texans 10-1 (3 games up)
#2: Ravens 9-2 (3 games up)
#3: Patriots 8-3 (3 games up)
#4: Broncos 8-3 (5 games up*, 4 really but they swept SD)
#5: Colts 7-4 (3 behind HOU)
#6: Steelers 6-5 (3 behind BAL, trouble with CIN at 6-5)

Nothing has changed at this point regarding the seeding.
Texans and Ravens have the bye.
Steelers @ Patriots / Colts @ Broncos

Patriots - 2 tough road games, should win rest
@ Dolphins
Texans
49ers
@ Jags
Dolphins

Texans - tough road schedule. Pats are tough, Colts?, Vikings? Lions?
@ Titans
@ Patriots
Colts
Vikings
@ Colts

Ravens - tough games vs teams in Red - how about RGIII?
Steelers
@ Redskins
Broncos
Giants
@Bengals

Broncos - easiest remaining schedule, tough games vs Bucs and @ BAL
Bucs
@ Raiders
@ Ravens
Browns
Chiefs

If Denver is going to move from #4 to #2, they need to beat BAL and hold their remaining games - and they need NE to slip up once. Not totally unrealistic.

**Buck** · 11-26-2012, 10:03 AM

pretty sure no1curr

11-19-2012, 11:14 AM
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3707229	AFC - 6 games left So, here you go... a chance to say "screw you, we don't care about football and thanks for being an a for posing this thread". We're 6 games from the end of the season and if the playoffs were today, it would look like this for the AFC. #1: Texans 9-1 (3 games up) #2: Ravens 8-2 (2 games up) #3: Patriots 7-3 (3 games up) #4: Broncos 7-3 (3 games up) #5: Colts 6-4 (2 behind HOU) #6: Steelers 6-4 (2 behind BAL) Texans and Ravens have the bye. Steelers @ Patriots / Colts @ Broncos A lot can happen in the final 6 games and check out the remaining schedules, Denver can make a move to the top 1-2 spots if they do this right. It helps that NE loses Gronk for a month and there are some tough games left for those top 3 teams. It will be interesting to see how INDY plays out the rest of their games, Houston has a tough stretch... there's not a whole lot of distance within the seedings as they stand today. Denver needs to hold tight, win 4-5 of the 6 and then hope that the others knock each other out a bit. It would be great to vault up into that 1-2 seed area. We'll see though... anything can happen and injuries are starting to sneak up. Patriots -** 2 tough road games, should win rest @ Jets @ Dolphins Texans 49ers @ Jags Dolphins Texans - tough road schedule. Pats are tough, Colts?, Vikings? Lions? @ Lions @ Titans @ Patriots Colts Vikings @ Colts Ravens - tough games vs teams in Red - how about RGIII? @ Chargers Steelers @ Redskins Broncos Giants @Bengals Broncos - easiest remaining schedule, tough games vs Bucs and @ BAL @ Chiefs Bucs @ Raiders @ Ravens Browns Chiefs How do you guys see things shaping up? The Bengals are the only team above .500 in that race for the #6 spot. A few teams - Jets, Titans and Chargers are still alive... but barely. Bengals are waiting for the Steelers and Colts to stumble, but CIN has a few tough games as well. Last edited by Mile High Mania; 11-19-2012 at 11:22 AM..
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11-19-2012, 11:34 AM	#17
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11-19-2012, 11:36 AM	#18
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3707229	I doubt the Texans fall apart at this point, but it could get very interesting in that division... with 2 of the 3 vs each other, these next 3 games are HUGE for both teams. Colts - Bills @ Lions Titans @ Texans @ Chiefs Texans Texans - @ Lions @ Titans @ Patriots Colts Vikings @ Colts __________________
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11-19-2012, 11:41 AM	#20
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11-19-2012, 11:50 AM	#21
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11-19-2012, 12:01 PM	#22
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	heh, the Texans must be the "quietest" 9-1 team ever. I think alot of it has to do with them being overshadowed by the Cowboys in a good portion of the State. Ive got friends in Houston who hate the Texans but love the Cowboys.....go figure. And what a shootout in Texas it was. Houston quarterback Matt Schaub throws for 527 yards and five touchdowns, tying Warren Moon for the second-most passing yardage ever in a game. Texans all-world receiver Andre Johnson quiets his doubters with a monster 14-catch, 273-yard game, including the game-winning 48-yard touchdown in overtime Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...#ixzz2Ch0T588I __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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11-19-2012, 02:06 PM	#27
Nzoner a haw haw haw Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MIZZOU Casino cash: $26365802	ESPN reports Willis McGahee has been diagnosed with a torn MCL, and will be sidelined 6-8 weeks. FOX's Jay Glazer reports McGahee is also dealing with a broken leg. It's a huge blow for the Broncos' humming offense, and ends McGahee's regular season. The playoffs begin six weeks from this Sunday. Players placed on injured reserve are not eligible for the postseason, so it's possible the Broncos will hold off on officially ending McGahee's year. Ronnie Hillman is now the Broncos' early-down back, with the lead-footed Lance Ball in line to handle passing downs. The Broncos will work out free agents on Tuesday. One month removed from his 31st birthday, McGahee is under contract for an affordable $2.5 million next season, but there's no guarantee he'll be back. __________________ *Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.*
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11-19-2012, 02:08 PM	#28
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3707229	Ouch indeed... Good thing the schedule is weak for the most part going forward, hopefully it gives Hillman time to get up and going. __________________
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11-26-2012, 09:41 AM	#29
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3707229	So, now there are 5 games left... So, here's the update - and thanks SD for really letting the Ravens off the hook yesterday. PIT is sliding, as many expected and I believe CIN will take their place in due time. DEN didn't blow out KC, but an ugly win is still a win ... those happen. #1: Texans 10-1 (3 games up) #2: Ravens 9-2 (3 games up) #3: Patriots 8-3 (3 games up) #4: Broncos 8-3 (5 games up, 4 really but they swept SD) #5: Colts 7-4 (3 behind HOU) #6: Steelers 6-5 (3 behind BAL, trouble with CIN at 6-5) Nothing has changed at this point regarding the seeding. Texans and Ravens have the bye. Steelers @ Patriots / Colts @ Broncos Patriots -* 2 tough road games, should win rest @ Dolphins Texans 49ers @ Jags Dolphins Texans - tough road schedule. Pats are tough, Colts?, Vikings? Lions? @ Titans @ Patriots Colts Vikings @ Colts Ravens - tough games vs teams in Red - how about RGIII? Steelers @ Redskins Broncos Giants @Bengals Broncos - easiest remaining schedule, tough games vs Bucs and @ BAL Bucs @ Raiders @ Ravens Browns Chiefs If Denver is going to move from #4 to #2, they need to beat BAL and hold their remaining games - and they need NE to slip up once. Not totally unrealistic. __________________
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11-26-2012, 10:03 AM	#30
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