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Thread: Playoff Contender Discussion
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11-30-2021, 06:38 PM #49Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: Playoff Contender Discussion
they have H2H wins against KC, DEN, LAC, IND. only loss to non-AFCN playoff contender is LV, so that's a big help.
conference record rarely decides anything in-division, since divisions have 3 more tiebreakers that come first (overall record -> division record -> common opponents record -> conference record). so that leaves only three playoff contenders where the conference record tiebreaker would come into play: NE (6-1 conf), TEN (5-3 conf), BUF (5-4 conf). so conference record could affect seeding for the Ravens and possibly cost us that first round bye, but if we're talking Wildcard then only one of NE/BUF would be in the wildcard hunt with the Ravens, and IND is 2 games back of TEN right now and TEN won both their matchups, so it is very unlikely TEN would lose the division at this point (IND needs to make up 3 games with 5 games left). so if the ravens lose the division, it's very unlikely they get knocked out of the wildcard race based on conference record.
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11-30-2021, 09:32 PM #50
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11-30-2021, 10:08 PM #51Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: Playoff Contender Discussion
With the Ravens at 8-3 without their entire starting backfield, I’m optimistic they won’t be a Wild Card contender, come January. They keep finding ways to win, and I feel optimistic that they will “find a way” to win the division. I truly believe Lamar will hit his stride after his last 2 flops. Cincinnati may be good, but they’ve laid a couple stinkers too. Plus, their remaining schedule (like Bal and Pit) is pretty rough too.
My AFCN prediction- Bal will win the division, Cincy will have the #5 WC spot, and PIT and CLE will be preparing for 2022 once the reg season ends.
BTW- even without Gus and Dobbins, the Ravens are still #2 in the league in rushing ypg, and #10 in rushing TDs. Who woulda thought that possible?Last edited by YoCo757; 11-30-2021 at 10:26 PM.
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12-01-2021, 08:20 AM #52
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I am optimistic that they can win division as well, but I still like to view all possibilities to get in playoffs. Bengals are unpredictable too. Definitely don’t think it’s out of the question that they finish 11-6 (and could very likely hold tiebreaker over Ravens by h2h or division record).
3-3 down the stretch for Ravens is not unrealistic with their schedule. I do believe 12-5 is likely to win division, and it is probably likely 11-6 gets them in as wildcard or division winner depending how Cincy finishes
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Re: Playoff Contender Discussion
The Ravens will be contenders as long as Lamar is at QB.
If Lamar plays MVP level they will be serious contenders.
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Re: Playoff Contender Discussion
I'm seeing Bills -1.5 against Pats this weekend and weather is supposed to be very windy
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12-01-2021, 10:22 AM #55
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12-01-2021, 10:31 AM #56Legendary RSR Poster
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The game is in Buffalo where the Bills are used to any kind of weather. While they've been up-and-down the last month and a half, they're coming off a 31 - 6 pounding of the Saints in N.O. That game was on Thanksgiving, so they also have an extra three days of rest and healing. I'm not predicting a Bills victory, but let's not allow a weather condition, that won't be there for four days as conditions do change, to say it's a sure Bills loss either... Bc
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12-01-2021, 11:19 AM #57
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12-01-2021, 12:48 PM #58
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12-01-2021, 12:51 PM #59
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12-02-2021, 01:02 AM #60Regular 1st Stringer
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Re: Playoff Contender Discussion
Angry and sad about the Browns crapping the bed. A lot of Browns fans were unfortunately cocky. The key in these situations is to be humble and grateful or karma will get you. I think this bit them in the back. I thought the Browns might win 8-9 games due to a tougher schedule. They may finish 6-11.
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