(12-04-2023, 08:58 AM)flsprtsgod Wrote:

(12-04-2023, 08:47 AM)imtheblkranger Wrote: First tie breaker is head to head, then division record, then common games, then conference.

Doesn't matter that we're in different divisions, that's still the breaker after head to head.

At least that's the way I interpret it

Correct, after that it starts looking at schedule strength metrics then performance metrics; win out and we're #1. That's controlling your own destiny, so JUST WIN BABY!

This isn't correct.  If the teams are in different divisions, their division record isn't part of the criteria.  the below is the criteria for ranking teams from different divisions (either division winners getting home field priority or for wild card teams from different divisions).  If both teams win out Dolphins and Jags would tie on conference games but jags would come out ahead on common games.

Head-to-head, if applicable.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four.
Strength of victory in all games.
Strength of schedule in all games.
Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed in all games.
Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed in all games.
Best net points in conference games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss.

https://www.nfl.com/standings/tie-breaking-procedures

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