that Houston needs to win Sunday?
I think that would present the easiest scenario for us to WIN THE WHOLE DANG THANG (in my Jake Taylor voice)
I have no idea. The only thing I agree on is that we need to beat Atlanta.
have no fear. we're going to win, man
I personally think Houston should lose. I can see the clots losing out after that. If we take care of business that should set the stage for the showdown week 17
I can't see the Colts losing to Tenn. they're going to do everything they can to make sure Luck is back for that game. I think the Dolphins get them next week, but Tenn is not going in there and beating them
I mean, if the tinhorns win we're relying on the tacks. If the clots win we're relying on the tacks and the phins. Pick your poison I suppose.
I'd rather rely on the Titans at home vs Houston than relying on them on the road at Indy
Well Hoyer is out this week so they'll be the most vulnerable this week. I think Lucks injury is more serious than they have let on
Thinking the same thing, who do we root for Sunday, the Texans or colts?
If the Colts win, do you expect them to lost at home in week 17 versus Tenn?
that's what it boils down to
Quote:that Houston needs to win Sunday?
I think that would present the easiest scenario for us to WIN THE WHOLE DANG THANG (in my Jake Taylor voice)
Yes, pretty much.
Indy already has three divisional wins.
Houston only has two.
Jacksonville can win, at most, 3 divisional games.
If it came down to a tie with Indy at 8-8, then division record would be one of the early tiebreakers.
If Indy (or Houston) wins a 4th divisional game and somehow finishes tied in overall record with Jacksonville, they would win the division over us.
We need for Indy to lose to Houston and Tennessee, and Houston to lose to Tennessee and us.
http://www.nfl.com/standings/tiebreakingprocedures
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TO BREAK A TIE WITHIN A DIVISION
If, at the end of the regular season, two or more clubs in the same division finish with identical won-lost-tied percentages, the following steps will be taken until a champion is determined.
Two Clubs
- Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs).
- Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
- Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
- Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
- Strength of victory.
- Strength of schedule.
- Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
- Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
- Best net points in common games.
- Best net points in all games.
- Best net touchdowns in all games.
- Coin toss
Three or More Clubs
(Note: If two clubs remain tied after third or other clubs are eliminated during any step, tie breaker reverts to step 1 of the two-club format).
- Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games among the clubs).
- Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
- Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
- Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
- Strength of victory.
- Strength of schedule.
- Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
- Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
- Best net points in common games.
- Best net points in all games.
- Best net touchdowns in all games.
- Coin toss
So what if we lose and the colts lose?
Houston needs to win, Yes.
Quote:So what if we lose and the colts lose?
You can crown the tinhorns division champs... pretty much...
if we lose we'd be done because I think the Texans and the Colts would have to lose out their last two....HIGHLY unlikely
correct me if I'm wrong someone
Quote:You can crown the tinhorns division champs... pretty much...
Would we be eliminated from contention?
Yes we absolutely want Houston to win this game. If Indy wins, we are basically done. We'd need to win all 3 of our remaining games and we would need Indy to lose their last 2. Our chances are slim enough as is, we don't want to make them nearly impossible.
If Houston wins, there are significantly more scenario's where we win the division, including at a record of 7-9.
Quote:that Houston needs to win Sunday?
I think that would present the easiest scenario for us to WIN THE WHOLE DANG THANG (in my Jake Taylor voice)
Yup, the remaining schedule for al three makes this the best case for this weekend.
First things first, Jags just need to win!