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So if a 6-10 NFC South teams makes the playoffs over an 11-5 team...
Posted on 11/24/14 at 11:56 pm
Posted on 11/24/14 at 11:56 pm
Will the NFL step in and change the playoff format for future seasons?
I know people were talking about possible changes after the 7-9 Seahawks made it, but a 6 win team hosting an 11+ win team with another staying home might legitimately call for change.
IMO, there should be a rule that only winning your division AND finishing .500 or better gurantees a playoff spot. A 6-7 win division winner doesn't deserve the playoffs unless there is literally nobody better.
I know people were talking about possible changes after the 7-9 Seahawks made it, but a 6 win team hosting an 11+ win team with another staying home might legitimately call for change.
IMO, there should be a rule that only winning your division AND finishing .500 or better gurantees a playoff spot. A 6-7 win division winner doesn't deserve the playoffs unless there is literally nobody better.
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Posted on 11/25/14 at 12:00 am to Roger Klarvin
Rules is rules
Posted on 11/25/14 at 12:01 am to Roger Klarvin
didn't we do this fricking thread
Posted on 11/25/14 at 12:29 am to Roger Klarvin
No.
The NFL Playoff format is the most fair post season format in sports. No matter how shitty the division is, the division winner is still the best team out of 4 teams in a 16 team conference and that deserves a playoff spot and home game no matter the record.
The NFL Playoff format is the most fair post season format in sports. No matter how shitty the division is, the division winner is still the best team out of 4 teams in a 16 team conference and that deserves a playoff spot and home game no matter the record.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 1:22 am to Roger Klarvin
Four historically below average franchise being below average.
This post was edited on 11/25/14 at 1:37 am
Posted on 11/25/14 at 1:36 am to StraightCashHomey21
quote:below me
Four below historically below average franchise being below average
Posted on 11/25/14 at 1:37 am to Sentrius
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No matter how shitty the division is, the division winner is still the best team out of 4 team
The problem is that since realignment there are simply not enough division games on the schedule. Theoretically, since you only play 6 division games now, you can lose every one and finish 10-6. Before at best 8-8. Opposite is also true, can win them all and finish 6-10 overall. This lack of intra divisional games is the issue. Unfortunately, playing 9 divisional games creates Home Away inequity. And I doubt anyone is interested in going to 12.
So without further expansion this will continue to be an issue. And God forbid a 6-10 team wins the super bowl. Because that will show how ridiculous the whole thing is.
This post was edited on 11/25/14 at 1:43 am
Posted on 11/25/14 at 2:06 am to Roger Klarvin
It's funny how last year, Saints fans were pissed that they didn't get a home game despite having a better record than some teams hosting a playoff game.
But now they are completely fine with the idea of going 6-10 and getting a home game.
But now they are completely fine with the idea of going 6-10 and getting a home game.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 2:13 am to Indfanfromcol
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The problem is that since realignment there are simply not enough division games on the schedule. Theoretically, since you only play 6 division games now, you can lose every one and finish 10-6. Before at best 8-8. Opposite is also true, can win them all and finish 6-10 overall. This lack of intra divisional games is the issue. Unfortunately, playing 9 divisional games creates Home Away inequity. And I doubt anyone is interested in going to 12.
It is what is and despite it having this crucial flaw, I still consider it the best playoff format in pro sports but it's not completely perfect.
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God forbid a 6-10 team wins the super bowl. Because that will show how ridiculous the whole thing is.
You mean a 6-10 team playing and winning four football games and earning all the wins fair and square?
That's what I love about NFL Playoffs, anyone can get hot, go on a roll and win it all.
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It's funny how last year, Saints fans were pissed that they didn't get a home game despite having a better record than some teams hosting a playoff game.
But now they are completely fine with the idea of going 6-10 and getting a home game.
Sorry to burst your bubble but I'm a saints fan and have no issue with it. I didn't complain when it happened with Seattle as well.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 3:01 am to Indfanfromcol
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It's funny how last year, Saints fans were pissed that they didn't get a home game despite having a better record than some teams hosting a playoff game.
Saints fans were pissed that we blew the Carolina game. I personally don't know of anyone who bitched about play @ Philly.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 6:22 am to Indfanfromcol
quote:This feels like a made up argument.
It's funny how last year, Saints fans were pissed that they didn't get a home game despite having a better record than some teams hosting a playoff game.
But now they are completely fine with the idea of going 6-10 and getting a home game.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 6:38 am to Roger Klarvin
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So if a 6-10 NFC South teams makes the playoffs over an 11-5 team...
Will the NFL step in and change the playoff format for future seasons?
No. They aren't going to make a change unless there is expansion of the league. All divisons have down periods, for the past 3 seasons or so the NFC South was the hardest division in football, but it is down now it will rise again if the Saints get some O-line help and the Falcons hire Saban (not going to happen, but I would love to watch CSP's offense vs CNS defense).
Posted on 11/25/14 at 6:53 am to Roger Klarvin
I like giving division winners a playoff spot but I could see getting rid of giving them a home game
Posted on 11/25/14 at 6:54 am to Roger Klarvin
No, and they shouldn't
Posted on 11/25/14 at 6:58 am to Roger Klarvin
Had this same thread in 2010 when Seattle hosted the Saints. If they didn't change it then, they won't change it now.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 7:01 am to WeeWee
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for the past 3 seasons or so the NFC South was the hardest division in football
What?
Posted on 11/25/14 at 7:16 am to shel311
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This feels like a made up argument.
Not really.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 7:25 am to WeeWee
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All divisons have down periods, for the past 3 seasons or so the NFC South was the hardest division in football,
Say what? You'd be hard-pressed to find homers outside of the NFC South say that it was a better division than the AFC West or NFC West in 2013. 2012? Atlanta was the only team in the division with a winning record. The NFC North, AFC North, and NFC were all better. In 2011, it was a solid division, but not better than the AFC North or NFC North.
This post was edited on 11/25/14 at 7:45 am
Posted on 11/25/14 at 7:36 am to Roger Klarvin
Just like in 2010. It's stupid but it's the rule. If you win your division you get a home playoff game, simple as that.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 7:41 am to Sentrius
quote:It's just my opinion, but I think the fact that a 7-9 or 6-10 division "winner" has no part of being in the playoffs over a team that clearly outperforms them from another division.
The NFL Playoff format is the most fair post season format in sports
The rules are the rules, though.
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