papazoid Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 do we control our own destiny ? if we win all 4 remaining games are we GUARANTEED a playoff spot ? or do we need help ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFFacet Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) do we control our own destiny ? if we win all 4 remaining games are we GUARANTEED a playoff spot ? or do we need help ? I played around with the ESPN playoff machine for a bit. Technically it's possible for us to miss the playoffs at 11-5. It's also possible to make it in with 9-7 or even 8-8. The other teams in the wild card race play eachother alot so it depends on whether or not those teams split the games mostly evenly, or if 1-2 teams run the table and rise above the pack. The Jags/Jets/Raiders etc play a few games against our competitors as well, and could help us out. Edited December 4, 2014 by SoFFacet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 do we control our own destiny ? if we win all 4 remaining games are we GUARANTEED a playoff spot ? or do we need help ? define the criteria for help? Using the playoff machine starting with winning % (record) (this scenario has many ties), and changing to a Bills sweep (3 of the next 4 games) Yes, you could say that they control their own destiny. http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/machine #2 giving AFC ties to the home team, the Bills can make the playoffs #3 giving AFC ties to the visiting team, the Bills can make the playoffs #4 varying a few teams here and there - the Bills may not make the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) NFL.com: Predict the Playoffs Predict which teams will make it to the NFL Playoffs by picking the winners for each of the final four weeks of games of the season and seeing how your selections shake up the Playoff Picture. Edited December 4, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) NFL.com: Predict the Playoffs I just ran a few scenarios from their default you give a Bills win in all 4 games, they make the playoffs. change AFC outcomes to reasonable selection and you can have it where the Bills lose to Denver, then WIN vs GB, Raiduhs, and NE they make the playoffs the Bills WIN at Denver, lose vs GB, WIN at the Raiduhs, and WIN at NE they make the playoffs however IF Bills WIN against Denver, GB, and Raiders, yet lose to NE they FAIL to make the playoffs .... WTF? the key is BEATING NEW ENGLAND!!! Edited December 4, 2014 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Talking about playoff scenarios in December. What a great feeling. I almost don't want Subday to come and ruin this fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) Talking about playoff scenarios in December. What a great feeling. I almost don't want Subday to come and ruin this fun. Eat wings instead. Edited December 4, 2014 by Koolaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Talking about playoff scenarios in December. What a great feeling. I almost don't want Subday to come and ruin this fun. not if you are realistic. beating NE would be nice though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 do we control our own destiny ? if we win all 4 remaining games are we GUARANTEED a playoff spot ? or do we need help ? There is no certainty ....why Buffalo lose a lot of tiebreakers with teams. Baltimore, Pittsburgh, San Diego, and Kansas City ( 2 win their division)all can end up at 11-5 and buffalo loses to all of them for the wild card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 There is no certainty ....why Buffalo lose a lot of tiebreakers with teams. Baltimore, Pittsburgh, San Diego, and Kansas City ( 2 win their division)all can end up at 11-5 and buffalo loses to all of them for the wild card. Odds are Cincy wins the div and either Ravens or Stillers don't make the WC. As of today http://espn.go.com/nfl/standings/_/type/playoffs/sort/conferenceRank/order/false The Bills hold the tie breaker over both Baltimore & Pittsburgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Eat wings instead. Man thats what sucks about Canada. Lack of quality wings CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 do we control our own destiny ? if we win all 4 remaining games are we GUARANTEED a playoff spot ? No. Nightmare Scenario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 No. Nightmare Scenario Thought 1 - Nightmare ?? With the Patriots NOT in the playoffs ? HALLELUIAH brother !!!! Thought 2 - Nightmare ?? Yes the drought would continue BUT the media would then say a good team missed the playoffs when a team with a worse record won a division. or somesuch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 After Monday night's win for the Dolphins I think the remote chance we had of making it at 9-7 has gone. We need 3 wins from the last 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsguy Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 After Monday night's win for the Dolphins I think the remote chance we had of making it at 9-7 has gone. We need 3 wins from the last 4. Denver, Green Bay, and New England remaining on the schedule. Seriously, the chance of making the playoffs is not realistic to anyone with common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Thought 1 - Nightmare ?? With the Patriots NOT in the playoffs ? HALLELUIAH brother !!!! Thought 2 - Nightmare ?? Yes the drought would continue BUT the media would then say a good team missed the playoffs when a team with a worse record won a division. or somesuch If we miraculously won out and didn't make it in, it would be a beyond a nightmare. Who cares what the media thinks? If you want to see another interesting outcome, go to my previously linked Nightmare Scenario and click on the Week 15 tab. Now click on N.E. to beat Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 After Monday night's win for the Dolphins I think the remote chance we had of making it at 9-7 has gone. We need 3 wins from the last 4. I tend to agree. Denver, Green Bay, and New England remaining on the schedule. Seriously, the chance of making the playoffs is not realistic to anyone with common sense. Have you considered being a motivational speaker? You might have a gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Denver, Green Bay, and New England remaining on the schedule. Seriously, the chance of making the playoffs is not realistic to anyone with common sense. You must be the guy that constantly complains that it "can't" be done. No one wants to hear that guy. We just want to root for our team for a playoff run. People also were projecting us for a 1 win season during the preseason. How did that turn out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 You must be the guy that constantly complains that it "can't" be done. No one wants to hear that guy. We just want to root for our team for a playoff run. People also were projecting us for a 1 win season during the preseason. How did that turn out? This kind of attitude is puzzling. Who is stopping you from "rooting" for the Bills to make a playoff run? Plus just because people think the Bills are likely to lose does not mean they wouldn't love it if they won and will be "rooting" for them to do so. Does every post here have to be that the Bills are going to win every game? As to the 1 win season thing, worked out about as well as those predicting a 15 win season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) This kind of attitude is puzzling. Who is stopping you from "rooting" for the Bills to make a playoff run? Plus just because people think the Bills are likely to lose does not mean they wouldn't love it if they won and will be "rooting" for them to do so. Does every post here have to be that the Bills are going to win every game? As to the 1 win season thing, worked out about as well as those predicting a 15 win season. No one will stop me. People claiming me or any other bills fan have little common sense because I still believe is rather annoying. They can take their "common sense" and keep it to themselves. Every post does not have to be about the Bills winning every game, but every post does not also have to be a self deprecating rant about how we haven't made the playoffs in 15 years, we are playing against good teams that "we can't compete with" and there is no hope, and you have no sense if you think otherwise. But sure, go ahead and bash me. I was clearly in the wrong. Edit: I also don't know of anyone who predicted a 15 win season. I did however see a number of threads blowing up about giving up our "sure to be" 1st overall pick in the 2015 draft. Edited December 5, 2014 by What a Tuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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