(12-28-2018, 07:19 AM)jagherd Wrote: Colts vs tacks is a "win-and-in" de facto playoff game.

These teams don't have to worry/hope about the Steelers to lose. The only way the Steelers playoff hopes come into play with this game is IF Colts and tacks TIE. (Although, in this age of the shortened OT, a Tie is more possible than ever before).

If it comes down to OT, expect another Frank Reich going for it on 4th down deep in their territory,, or Vrabel once again ignoring FG opportunity and going for it for a win.

Rightfully so for both squads,, especially in a game with stakes such as this. It's basically a playoff game already. Tacks better hope Gabbert is up to the task if MM can't go.

** Steelers' only playoff hopes:
- Browns beat Ravens + Steelers beat Bengals (Steelers win AFCN and Ravens are eliminated)
- Colts vs Tacks TIE + Steelers beat Bengals.

** Ravens are basically in a de facto playoff game also. Beat the Browns, they're in. Lose that game, they have to hope Pitt loses to a terrible, injury-riddled Cincy (Cincy can't ever beat Pitt anyway,, probably not happening).
If Ravens lose, the winner of Colts/tacks finish with a better record (10-6) and take the last playoff spot. 

As it stands now,, I'll pick the Colts to win.
But, this is a tough one. It could go either way. Should be an electric atmosphere Sunday night in Tenn.