Quote:I'm not understanding your point. If all of the playoff spots are gained by actual merit rather than divisional alignment how is that less dramatic or enjoyable?


Does it matter if three teams are all in the race to get into the playoffs at 7-9 or 8-8? Maybe it does to the specific fans of those teams, but personally I'd rather see the best teams earn their way in and not have to deal with the problem the cardinals had last year where 10-6 wasn't good enough because the packers made it in at 8-7-1.

My point is that with smaller divisions more teams are playing meaningful matches for longer. Simple as that really.


And as most fans follow a team (rather than being neutral supporters of the sport as a whole). I think that's important. But you might feel differently.


Yes, the current system is unfair at times though.

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