Chiefs ESPN Playoff Machine: Pick the playoff seedings - Page 6

**RealSNR** · 11-26-2013, 04:15 PM

http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/machine

I tried my best to be rational and thoughtful for every game and came up with an interesting scenario that as far as anybody's guess goes is my most likely outcome:

AFC:
1. New England (12-4)
2. Denver (12-4)
3. Indianapolis (10-6)
4. Cincinnati (9-7)
5. Kansas City (12-4)
6. Miami (9-7)

NFC:
1. New Orleans (12-4)
2. Seattle (12-4)
3. Dallas (10-6)
4. Green Bay (9-6-1)
5. Carolina (11-5)
6. Arizona (10-6)

**RealSNR** · 12-03-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mr. tegu

If the Chiefs, Vikings (@ Baltimore), and Steelers (vs Miami) win this weekend we will have clinched a playoff spot and also have clinched at least the 5 seed.

For all intents and purposes we would then be locked into that spot since Denver likely doesn't lose two games. We will have some time to rest guys.

Maybe we take a guy like Poe and limit his snaps. But I'm not interested in resting any players save the guys who need it like Hali or perhaps Charles.

mr. tegu · 12-03-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

I think it would mean something to them ... regaining momentum lost from 9-0 to 9-3. Defeating the Colts would still be a nice skin on the wall from a momentum standpoint. Mentally, through the final 7 games, KC needs to be over .500 ending the season and setting up for the playoffs.

@ WAS / @ OAK / IND / @ SD

Three road games, 2 will be somewhat difficult and after losing the last 2 in Arrowhead, there's no way KC wants to end with a 3rd straight home loss and another conference loss.

What I mean is that, just like for Indy, it will be a vanilla game for the Chiefs, assuming they can't change their seeding and are almost locked into playing the Colts again. There is really no point in making any type of complex game plan or really showing how you intend to play them if you know you will have a much bigger game in two weeks with them. Will they try to win from an effort standpoint? Sure, but I doubt they try very hard from a scheme and gameplan standpoint.

Mile High Mania · 12-03-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mr. tegu

What I mean is that, just like for Indy, it will be a vanilla game for the Chiefs, assuming they can't change their seeding and are almost locked into playing the Colts again. There is really no point in making any type of complex game plan or really showing how you intend to play them if you know you will have a much bigger game in two weeks with them. Will they try to win from an effort standpoint? Sure, but I doubt they try very hard from a scheme and gameplan standpoint.

Oh, I get it and don't really disagree with the notion, but I just think it fails when teams do that... do what you need to do to win and then change things the next time around. Sometimes coaches can get too cute with the over-thinking... just focus on winning, don't get too elaborate, but win the game and give the other team something to think about if the rematch happens.

I do think the morale thing has a lot of importance though. You don't want to head into the playoffs with losses against all the winning teams. You want the players believing they can beat anyone, losing to a depleted IND team at home to close out would be a blow I think. Could be wrong.

AussieChiefsFan · 12-09-2013, 11:37 PM

Another week, another update;

Team, Record, (change from last week), (Prediction last week)

AFC

1. Broncos 14-2 (-) (14-2)
2. Patriots 13-3 (-) (13-3)

3. Bengals 12-4 (-) (12-4)
4. Colts 10-6 (-) (10-6)
5. Chiefs 13-3 (-) (13-3)
6. Dolphins 9-7 (-) (9-7)

NFC

1. Seahawks 14-1 (-) (15-1)
2.Saints 12-4 (-) (12-4)

3. Eagles 10-6 (↑) (9-7)
4. Lions 10-6 (↓) (10-6)
5. Panthers 12-4 (-) (12-4)
6. 49ers 12-4 (-) (11-5)

Cardinals, Bears miss playoffs at 9-7. Packers at 9-6-1.

**cdcox** · 12-09-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan

Another week, another update;

Team, Record, (change from last week), (Prediction last week)

AFC

1. Broncos 14-2 (-) (14-2)
2. Patriots 13-3 (-) (13-3)

3. Bengals 12-4 (-) (12-4)
4. Colts 10-6 (-) (10-6)
5. Chiefs 13-3 (-) (13-3)
6. Dolphins 9-7 (-) (9-7)

NFC

1. Seahawks 14-1 (-) (15-1)
2.Saints 12-4 (-) (12-4)

3. Eagles 10-6 (↑) (9-7)
4. Lions 10-6 (↓) (10-6)
5. Panthers 12-4 (-) (12-4)
6. 49ers 12-4 (-) (11-5)

Cardinals, Bears miss playoffs at 9-7. Packers at 9-6-1.

This is my prediction from last week and I'm staying pat this week.

tk13 · 12-10-2013, 12:16 AM

I can still get Jacksonville in. That's all that matters. Seven-way tie for the last spot at 7-9, JAX wins the tiebreaker.

big nasty kcnut · 12-10-2013, 12:18 AM

Broncos will lose two out of 3 and chiefs will have the number 1 seed book it

AussieChiefsFan · 12-10-2013, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by big nasty kcnut

Broncos will lose two out of 3 and chiefs will have the number 1 seed book it

We can dream.

Each week that the donks play some average team it seems like its always close until the 4th quarter. Then Denver pulls away by scoring 3 unanswered TDs.

Yep, we can hope

Mile High Mania · 12-10-2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by big nasty kcnut

Broncos will lose two out of 3 and chiefs will have the number 1 seed book it

Sure, and KC could lose all 3 remaining games...

Tell me, which 2 of the 3 will they lose?

**Rausch** · 12-10-2013, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I can still get Jacksonville in. That's all that matters. Seven-way tie for the last spot at 7-9, JAX wins the tiebreaker.

Odd fact: IIRC all the teams that picked in the top 5 in this past draft are still alive for a playoff spot in week 14.

Is that a first?...

**007** · 12-10-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

This is my prediction from last week and I'm staying pat this week.

So the Seahawks don't have 2 losses in your world?

**Rausch** · 12-10-2013, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Tell me, which 2 of the 3 will they lose?

I don't see them losing a game.

I can see the Chargers giving them a scare though...

Mile High Mania · 12-10-2013, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I don't see them losing a game.

I can see the Chargers giving them a scare though...

They can score and I would imagine it's something like another 10-17 point win for Denver. Should be a fun game and another cold one.

**Rausch** · 12-10-2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

They can score and I would imagine it's something like another 10-17 point win for Denver. Should be a fun game and another cold one.

I hope so.

I had 3 injuries last week and I'm starting 4 Chargers in my fantasy playoffs...

**007** · 12-10-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I hope so.

I had 3 injuries last week and I'm starting 4 Chargers in my fantasy playoffs...

I hate FF. Used to love it but it was killing my gameday experience.

11-26-2013, 04:15 PM
RealSNR Special Teams ACE!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Where the hell is SNR Casino cash: $2440208	ESPN Playoff Machine: Pick the playoff seedings http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/machine I tried my best to be rational and thoughtful for every game and came up with an interesting scenario that as far as anybody's guess goes is my most likely outcome: AFC: 1. New England (12-4) 2. Denver (12-4) 3. Indianapolis (10-6) 4. Cincinnati (9-7) 5. Kansas City (12-4) 6. Miami (9-7) NFC: 1. New Orleans (12-4) 2. Seattle (12-4) 3. Dallas (10-6) 4. Green Bay (9-6-1) 5. Carolina (11-5) 6. Arizona (10-6)
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12-09-2013, 11:37 PM	#79
AussieChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Casino cash: $6588501	Another week, another update; Team, Record, (change from last week), (Prediction last week) AFC 1. Broncos 14-2 (-) (14-2) 2. Patriots 13-3 (-) (13-3) 3. Bengals 12-4 (-) (12-4) 4. Colts 10-6 (-) (10-6) 5. Chiefs 13-3 (-) (13-3) 6. Dolphins 9-7 (-) (9-7) NFC 1. Seahawks 14-1 (-) (15-1) 2.Saints 12-4 (-) (12-4) 3. Eagles 10-6 (↑) (9-7) 4. Lions 10-6 (↓) (10-6) 5. Panthers 12-4 (-) (12-4) 6. 49ers 12-4 (-) (11-5) Cardinals, Bears miss playoffs at 9-7. Packers at 9-6-1.
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12-10-2013, 12:16 AM	#81
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $2062500	I can still get Jacksonville in. That's all that matters. Seven-way tie for the last spot at 7-9, JAX wins the tiebreaker.
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12-10-2013, 12:18 AM	#82
big nasty kcnut The pizza king of kansas Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Somewhere in the u.s.a. Casino cash: $1700900	Broncos will lose two out of 3 and chiefs will have the number 1 seed book it __________________ When it's grim, be the grim reaper and go get it. Adopt a chiefs Travis Kelce. You woke up the wrong mother****er!
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