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I was messing around with the ESPN Playoff Machine, and can make a few conclusions...


 

In the AFC, the top three seeds are the Broncos, Patriots and Bengals, although these last few games will determine their order within the top three. The fourth seed most like goes to the winner of the Texans at Colts game next week, but you can't totally count out the Jaguars should they win out. Then you have the Steelers, Chiefs and Jets fighting for the two Wildcard spots. The Bills have a shot to get in the WC mix if the Bengals win this weekend, but if the Steelers win it would take a miracle.


 

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In the NFC the 1st seed should be the Panthers followed by the Cards with the 2nd seed. The third seed is most likely decided by whoever wins the week 17 Vikings at Packers game, and the fourth seed could conceivably be taken by a 6-10 team. All four teams are in it including the Cowboys should they beat the Jets or Bills. The wildcards are coming down to the Vikings/Packers loser along with the Seahawks and surprisingly the Bucs who are very much in the hunt with a week 17 win over a Panthers team likely resting players.



 

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Currently the AFC ranks are Cincinnati #1, Denver #2, New England #3, and either Indianapolis or Houston #4. That will certainly change with Bengals/Broncos and Texans/Colts games approaching.

 

Last time I checked, the Jets have a better chance of clinching a wild card spot than the Bills. ATM New York has a better record. But with four games left, you can't rule out Buffalo.

 

OMG that would be insanity if a 6-10 team wins the NFC East! Do you really think it could happen? Imagine the outrage - people went nuts over Seattle playing at home with only seven wins.

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