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NFL Tiebreaker chart (VANITY:VNFC and AFC playoffs)

Posted on 12/14/2014 7:06:44 PM PST by campaignPete R-CT

9pm EST.

TIEBREAKERS

AFC WILDCARD MIAMI BUFF BALT PITT CLEVE HOUS KC SAN DIEGO
MIAMI .... - MIA-3 BA-1, MIA-3 MIA-4 MIA-3 HOUS-3 KC-1 MIA-1, SD-4
BUFF MIA-3 .... - balt-L4 PITT-3 BUFF-1 HOUS-1,3 KC-1,3 SD-1,3
BALT BA-1, MIA-3 balt-L4 ...- PITT-3 CLE-2 HOUS-1,3 KC-3 SD-1,3

PITT MIA-4 PITT-3 PITT-3 ...- PITT-4 PITT-1, HOUS-3 KC-1,SOV pitt-L3, SD-4

CLEVE MIA-3 BUFF-1 CLE-2 PITT-4 ...- HOUS-1,3 KC-3 SD-3

HOUS HOUS-3 HOUS-1,3 HOUS-1,3 PITT-1, HOUS-3 HOUS-1,3 ....- HOUS-3 HOUS-3

KC KC-1 KC-1,3 KC-3 KC-1,SOV KC-3 HOUS-3 ....- 12/28

SAN DIEGO MIA-1, SD-4 SD-1,3 SD-1,3 pitt-L3, SD-4 SD-3 HOUS-3 12/28 ....-

1- ...HEAD-TO-HEAD
2- ...DIV REC
3- ...CONF REC
4- ...COMMON GAMES
SOV = Strength of Victory
XXX = no tie is possible.
explained in detail ELSEWHERE in this thread
The bold ones are clinched tiebreakers.
Also, lower case indicates a lead, but not a clinch.
READ DOWN (or across). Example, the Dolphins have clinched the tiebreaker vs. BUFF & CLEVE & SD.




NFC TIEBREAK PHI DAL GB DET SEA ARIZ
PHIL . .- PHIL-4 GB-1,3 DET-3 SEA-1,3 AZ-1,3
DAL PHIL-4 . .- gb-L3,Lsov dal-L4 DET-3 DAL-1, SEA-3 AZ-1,L3,SOV
GB GB-1,3 gb-L3,Lsov dal-L4 . .- DET-3 SEA-1,3 az-Lsov
DET DET-3 DET-3 DET-3 . .- SEA-4 AZ-1, DET-3
SEA SEA-1,3 DAL-1, SEA-3 SEA-1,3 SEA-4 . .- SEA-2
ARIZ AZ-1,3 AZ-1,L3,SOV az-Lsov AZ-1, DET-3 SEA-2 ... -

1- ...HEAD-TO-HEAD
2- ...DIV REC
3- ...CONF REC
4- ...COMMON GAMES
SOV = Strength of Victory
XXX = no tie is possible.
explained in detail ELSEWHERE in this thread
The bold ones are clinched tiebreakers.

Also, lower case indicates a lead, but not a clinch.
example GB vs DAL: gb-L3,Lsov dal-L4
MEANS DAL leads in Common games. GB leads in CONF record and Strength of Victory.
ATL VS N.O.: ATL-2. Atlanta has clinched tiebreaker over Saints due to DIV record


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To: PROCON

Dallas beat Seattle therefore the 2-way tie breaker would favor Dallas.


21 posted on 12/14/2014 8:47:15 PM PST by Perdogg (I'm on a no Carb diet- NO Christie Ayotte Romney or Bush - stay outta da Bushes)
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To: ThunderSleeps

well, you can see that PHIL vs DAL is going down to #4 Common Games which PHIL has clinched.

AZ vs GB would go down to Strength of Victory. AZ has a slight lead currently.


22 posted on 12/14/2014 9:02:36 PM PST by campaignPete R-CT (Let the dead bury the dead. Let the GOP bury the GOP.)
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DALLAS just clinched common games with GB, cuz PHIL was a common opponent.

gb-L3,Lsov dal-L4

is now:

gb-L3,Lsov DAL-4


23 posted on 12/14/2014 9:05:47 PM PST by campaignPete R-CT (Let the dead bury the dead. Let the GOP bury the GOP.)
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To: Bender2

Was that Chris Christie sitting in the Cowboy’s owner’s box?


24 posted on 12/14/2014 9:42:45 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: chae
I’m confused. Is there any way KC can get in, other then the Broncos being abducted by aliens?

The season's not over yet. This chart assumes that teams have identical win/loss records at the end of the season. Some teams have a tougher schedule than others, and won't be tied with their rivals.

After KC plays Pittsburgh at home next week, they'll be getting their recliners ready to watch the playoffs on TV

25 posted on 12/14/2014 9:49:36 PM PST by ZOOKER (Until further notice the /s is implied...)
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To: BenLurkin

Was that Chris Christie sitting in the Cowboy’s owner’s box?
***********************
Yes. CC has been a lifelong Cowboys fan.


26 posted on 12/14/2014 10:35:45 PM PST by octex
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To: campaignPete R-CT

I’m with you. That tie breaker chart is way more than I care to decipher.


27 posted on 12/14/2014 11:26:46 PM PST by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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To: gunsequalfreedom

it’s an easy one.

look down PITT. they have tiebreaker vs everyone except

- Miami due to common games (4)
- KC. due to Head to head and Strength of victory.

and against SD: PItt is leading CONF record, but haven’t clinched.


28 posted on 12/15/2014 12:10:35 AM PST by campaignPete R-CT (Let the dead bury the dead. Let the GOP bury the GOP.)
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To: Perdogg

I love Dallas but they’re biggest problem is not being able to win at home. Makes no sense whatsoever. If Indy beats them next weekend and Philly beats a very weak Redskins team Philly is right back in first place. If Dallas wins their next two and Seattle wins their next two, which is almost certain, Dallas has homefield advantage through the playoffs. But really what difference does it mean unless Dallas can prove they can win at home. That Seattle defense is clicking on all cylinders. Seattle can win anywhere. If I were a betting man I would bet on Seattle playing the Pats in the Super Bowl, with Seattle winning their second straight.


29 posted on 12/15/2014 6:47:04 AM PST by NKP_Vet ("Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus")
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To: NKP_Vet

Dallas lost 3 of the games due to injuries.


30 posted on 12/15/2014 6:53:19 AM PST by Perdogg (I'm on a no Carb diet- NO Christie Ayotte Romney or Bush - stay outta da Bushes)
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To: octex

Interesting considering that part of his state is in the Philadelphia fan area.


31 posted on 12/15/2014 8:26:28 AM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: Perdogg

I would love to see Dallas win the Super Bowl. I didn’t know about the injuries although I did know Romo has been playing hurt all year.


32 posted on 12/15/2014 10:16:32 PM PST by NKP_Vet ("Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus")
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UPDATES
TIEBREAKERS
AFC WILDCARD MIAMI BUFF BALT PITT CLEVE HOUS KC SAN DIEGO
MIAMI .... - MIA-3 MIA-3 (BA-1) MIA-4 MIA-3 HOUS-3 KC-1 MIA-1,3
BUFF MIA-3 .... - BALT-4 PITT-3 BUFF-1 HOUS-1,3 KC-1,3 SD-1,3
BALT MIA-3 (BA-1) BALT-4 ...- PITT-3 CLE-2 HOUS-1,3 KC-3 SD-1,3
PITT MIA-4 PITT-3 PITT-3 ...- PITT-4 HOUS-3 (PT-1) KC-1 PITT-3
CLEVE MIA-3 BUFF-1 CLE-2 PITT-4 ...- HOUS-1,3 KC-3 SD-3
HOUS HOUS-3 HOUS-1,3 HOUS-1,3 HOUS-3 (PT-1) HOUS-1,3 ....- HOUS-3 HOUS-3
KC KC-1 KC-1,3 KC-3 KC-1 KC-3 HOUS-3 ....- KC-1
SAN DIEGO MIA-1,3 SD-1,3 SD-1,3 PITT-3 SD-3 HOUS-3 KC-1 ....-

1- ...HEAD-TO-HEAD
2- ...DIV REC
3- ...CONF REC
4- ...COMMON GAMES
READ DOWN a column (or ACROSS).
Example, the Dolphins have clinched the tiebreaker vs. BUFF & PITT & CLEVE & SD. They also have clinched the 3-way tie over BALT, and there are no 2-way wildcard ties possible with MIA & BALT.
Also, there are no 2-way wildcard ties possible with HOUS & PITT. (Only 3-way or 4-way.)
33 posted on 12/21/2014 9:57:16 AM PST by campaignPete R-CT (Let the dead bury the dead. Let the GOP bury the GOP.)
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UPDATE! TIEBREAKERS
NFC TIEBREAK PHI DAL GB DET SEA ARIZ
PHIL . .- PHIL-4 GB-1,3 DET-3 SEA-1,3 xxx
DAL PHIL-4 . .- gb-L3 DAL-4 DET-3 DAL-1 SEA-3 AZ-1,3
GB GB-1,3 gb-L3 DAL-4 . .- DET-3 SEA-1,3 gb-L4 AZ-SOV
DET DET-3 DET-3 DET-3 . .- SEA-4 AZ-1
SEA SEA-1,3 DAL-1 SEA-3 SEA-1,3 SEA-4 . .- SEA-1,2
ARIZ xxx AZ-1,3 gb-L4 AZ-SOV AZ-1 SEA-1,2 ... -

1- ...HEAD-TO-HEAD
2- ...DIV REC
3- ...CONF REC
4- ...COMMON GAMES
SOV = Strength of Victory
XXX = no tie is possible.
explained in detail ELSEWHERE in this thread
The bold ones are clinched tiebreakers.
Also, lower case indicates a lead, but not a clinch.
example GB vs DAL:
gb-L3 DAL-4
Means DAL clinched Common games. GB leads in CONF record.
ATL VS N.O.: ATL-2. Atlanta has clinched tiebreaker over Saints due to DIV record
34 posted on 12/21/2014 10:04:34 AM PST by campaignPete R-CT (Let the dead bury the dead. Let the GOP bury the GOP.)
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UPDATE! TIEBREAKERS going into final week (week 17)
NFC TIEBREAK DAL GB DET SEA ARIZ
DAL . .- GB-3 DET-3 DAL-1 SEA-3 AZ-1,3
GB GB-3 . .- DET-3 SEA-1,3 gb-L4 AZ-SOV
DET DET-3 DET-3 . .- SEA-4 AZ-1
SEA DAL-1 SEA-3 SEA-1,3 SEA-4 . .- SEA-1,2
ARIZ AZ-1,3 gb-L4 AZ-SOV AZ-1 SEA-1,2 ... -

1- ...HEAD-TO-HEAD
2- ...DIV REC
3- ...CONF REC
4- ...COMMON GAMES
SOV = Strength of Victory
XXX = no tie is possible.
explained in detail ELSEWHERE in this thread
The bold ones are clinched tiebreakers.
Also, lower case indicates a lead, but not a clinch.
example GB vs AZ:
gb-L4 AZ-SOV
Means GB leads in Common games. AZ has clinched Strength-of-Victory.

ATL VS N.O.: ATL-1. Atlanta has clinched tiebreaker over Saints due to Head-to-Head victories. (Which is why N.O. is eliminated.) CAR also has tiebreaker over N.O. (CAR-2).

GB would have 12-4 tiebreaker over AZ for #1 seed (GB-4).
AZ would have 11-5 tiebreaker over GB for #5 seed (AZ-SOV).
DAL has 11-5 tiebreaker over SEA (DAL-1) for #5 seed. (If SEA wins DIV with 11-5 record.)
35 posted on 12/21/2014 9:31:02 PM PST by campaignPete R-CT (Let the dead bury the dead. Let the GOP bury the GOP.)
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uncommon games, notes.
AZ 1-1
SEA 2-0

GB 1-1
DET 1-1 also, DET HAS CLINCHED CONF over GB

MIA 1-1
BUF 1-1

BALT 1-1
PITT 1-1
combined with their superior CONF rec, PITT has advantage.

KC 0-2
SD 2-0


36 posted on 12/21/2014 10:56:08 PM PST by campaignPete R-CT (Let the dead bury the dead. Let the GOP bury the GOP.)
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