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Dwinsgames
12-15-2012, 01:23 PM
http://www.nfl.com/standings/tiebreakingprocedures

looks like some scenarios may have been previously misrepresented
st33lersguy
12-15-2012, 02:37 PM
Looks like if Pittsburgh, the Jets, and Cincy all finish 9-7 and Pittsburgh beats Cinci, then Pittsburgh is in regardless of where the wins come from.
However something good I just discovered, if Pittsburgh and Cinci finish 9-7, Pitt is in regardless of the outcome against Cinci. If Pittsburgh loses to Cinci but beats Dallas and Cleveland, and Cinci loses to the Ratbirds, Pittsburgh is in based on a better division record, (3-3 against Cincy's 2-4). Of course the easiest thing for Pittsburgh to do to get in is WIN OUT
Godfather
12-15-2012, 06:10 PM
We really just have to beat the Bungholes. That gives us a one-game lead and the tiebreaker. Only way for them to beat us if that happens is if we lose to the Cowboys AND Clowns.

If we lose to Cleveland with a playoff berth on the line, we don't deserve to be in the playoffs anyway.
salamander
12-15-2012, 06:12 PM
Just win out. Simple as that.
polamalubeast
12-15-2012, 06:19 PM
Just win out. Simple as that.

Just win vs Bengals and Browns and they are in the playoffs. Simple as that!!!

The game vs Dallas is not a must win
st33lersguy
12-15-2012, 07:21 PM
Just win vs Bengals and Browns and they are in the playoffs. Simple as that!!!

The game vs Dallas is not a must win

It may not be a must win, but it is important. A win can keep Pittsburgh from being eliminated by a Cinci loss, and they could still make it in with a win vs Cleveland and a Cinci loss to B-more, a very reasonable scenario. A win tommorow could also allow Pittsburgh to clinch a berth with a win next week, thus allowing starters to rest