Just one week remains in the season. And while the AFC field is set (with the division winners’ seedings still to be determined), the NFC still has a bit to be determined. Just four spots have been claimed in the NFC, just two of those divisions. The NFC East race remains the most exciting scenario, with the teams’ lesser records in that division. As such, the Cowboys and Redskins have been flexed into the night game for a win-and-you’re-in scenario; Washington could still wind up as a Wildcard, but Chicago and Minnesota would both have to lose. There’s plenty of jostling for teams to do in an attempt to better their playoff positioning, so let’s look at what would happen if the playoffs started as of Tuesday, December 25: Continue reading If the Playoffs Started Today – NFL Week 16 »

Just two games remain for each NFL team. Seven teams have clinched spots so far, five of them division leaders. Both Wildcard races are still filled with suspense, especially in the NFC, where five teams in two divisions are 8-6. The playoff picture is starting to take shape, but plenty could still be overthrown in the last two weeks, so let’s look at what would happen if the playoffs started as of Tuesday, December 18: Continue reading If the Playoffs Started Today – NFL Week 15 »

Just three games remain for each team, and the season is only getting better. Both #1 seeds took a step back, further empowering those teams chasing them. The Wildcard spots are still very much up for grabs, as are plenty of the divisions. Only four spots have been locked up so far (three of them division titles), so let’s look at what would happen if the playoffs started as of Tuesday, December 11: Continue reading If the Playoffs Started Today – NFL Week 14 »

Just a month remains in the season, and things are still as close as ever. The race for #2 in the AFC is a three-way dead heat. Many teams are chasing the NFC’s second wildcard spot. Only three of eight divisions and four of twelve playoff spots have been wrapped up. Injuries are really starting to become issues or at least big concerns for many teams. With many playoff possibilities still up in the air, let’s look at what would happen if the playoffs started as of Tuesday, December 4th: Continue reading If the Playoffs Started Today – NFL Week 13 »

Just over a month remains in the season, and it’s still an entertaining battleground. The weakened Steelers are making for a great Wildcard race in the AFC, while the Pats and Broncos are both challenging for a bye. The Wildcard race in the NFC is even more of a frenzy; even the Redskins are making a push. And despite Chicago’s two recent losses, they’re still neck-and-neck with San Fran for #2. Still, no team has wrapped up a playoff spot for certain, so let’s look at what would happen if the playoffs started as of Tuesday, November 27: Continue reading If the Playoffs Started Today – NFL Week 12 »

Just a month and a half remain in the NFL season, and things just keep getting better. The Giants and Bears are slipping. The Cowboys, Saints and Buccaneers are climbing back into the race. More key injuries are occurring, with Ben Roethlisberger and Rob Gronkowski leaving the Steelers and Patriots respectively, quite possibly for some time. There’s still plenty of exciting games to be had, so let’s look at what would happen as of Tuesday, November 20: Continue reading If the Playoffs Started Today – NFL Week 11 »

Ten weeks into the season, and there are finally no unbeatens remaining. Yes, the Falcons finally lost, but it was still a great game. Houston helped them out by handing Chicago a loss, but that wasn’t a shameful loss either.

As if there wasn’t enough action so far, things are only picking up, so let’s look at what would happen if the playoffs started as of Tuesday, November 13: Continue reading If the Playoffs Started Today – NFL Week 10 »