Quote:OMG what if any or all these games end in a tie? What then?

 

Playoff games can't end in ties. If the score is tied after 75 minutes, they keep playing until one team scores.

 

If you are referring to Week 17 games, I did not include ties in possible scenarios because it is extremely unlikely any of them will end that way. But there are many scenarios involving ties if any do occur.

 

If the Packers and Lions tie, the Lions win the division, but need either a Cowboys loss or losses by the Cardinals and Seahawks to clinch a first round bye.

If the Cowboys and Redskins tie, they want the Cardinals and Seahawks to lose to clinch a first round bye.

If the Seahawks and Rams tie, the Seahawks want the Cardinals to lose to win the NFC West title and both Cardinals and Cowboys losses to clinch a first round bye.

If the Cardinals and 49ers tie, the Cardinals need a Seahawks loss to win the division and also a Cowboys loss to clinch a first round bye.

 

The Broncos only need a tie to clinch a first round bye even if the Bengals win.

If the Chargers and Chiefs tie, the Chargers want the Ravens to lose.

If the Ravens and Browns tie, the Ravens want the Chargers to lose.

The Chiefs and Texans can't get in the playoffs with ties.

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