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[richard pallo]

It’s amazing how little coverage there is on the Colts on the football shows.  If we win today I think that will change big time.  If we lose back to the end of the line.

[NFLfan]

4 minutes ago, w87r said:

Just something I came across a few weeks back while looking at playoff percentages.

 

I found it.

 

Week 16 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: A Team-by-Team Guide https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/12/23/upshot/nfl-playoff-picture-week-16.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

 

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The Colts would make the playoffs by winning their remaining games, all against eminently beatable opponents. They face only one team with a winning record — the Texans, who share the Colts’ 8-6 record (and a nearly identical path to the postseason).

That matchup with the Texans, in Week 18, is the most important of the three for the Colts. As long as the Colts win that, they can probably afford a loss to the Falcons in Week 16 or to the Raiders in Week 17.

 

[w87r]

2 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

I found it.

 

Week 16 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: A Team-by-Team Guide https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/12/23/upshot/nfl-playoff-picture-week-16.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

 

It's really nice, breaks down percentages with each game result.

 

 

I've posted the link a few times around here.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

7 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

It’s amazing how little coverage there is on the Colts on the football shows.  If we win today I think that will change big time.  If we lose back to the end of the line.

Fox just had a sit down with Minshew. Really cool interview.

[JediXMan]

11 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

It’s amazing how little coverage there is on the Colts on the football shows.  If we win today I think that will change big time.  If we lose back to the end of the line.

Not really they’ll talk about what the Falcons did wrong like the did with the Steelers. I don’t mind it though keep winning go Colts.

[ColtStrong2013]

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[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Is it correct that Texans have that 7th spot and not bengals? So it doesn’t even matter if bengals lose to KC next week. It’s going to come down to week 18.

[w87r]

On 11/19/2023 at 8:07 PM, w87r said:

Updated Week 16 Standings:

 

* - Still to play

x - clinched playoffs 

 

AFC South Standings:

Jags 8-6, 4-1, 6-5(@Bucs, Panthers, @Titans)

Colts 8-7 , 3-2, 6-4(Raiders, Texans)

Texans 8-7, 2-2, 5-5(Titans, @Colts)

Titans 5-10, 0-4, 3-7(@Texans, Jaguars)

 

 

 

AFC Playoff Picture:

x-1. Ravens 11-3, 3-2, 7-3, .520, .506 (@49ers, Dolphins, Steelers)

2. Dolphins 10-4, 4-1, 7-3, .393, .321 (Cowboys, @Ravens, Bills)

3. Chiefs 9-5, 3-1, 7-2, .495, .444 (Raiders, Bengals, @Chargers)

4. Jaguars 8-6, 4-1, 6-5, .577, .509 (@Bucs, Panthers, @Titans)

5. Browns 10-5, 3-2, 6-3, .536, .524 (Jets, @Bengals)

6. Bills 9-6, 2-2, 5-5, .495, .500 (Patriots, @Dolphins)

7. Colts 8-7, 3-2, 6-4, .485, .429 (Raiders, Texans)

 

 

 

 

Still in the Hunt:

8. Texans 8-7, 2-2, 5-5, .469, .464 (Titans, @Colts)

9. Steelers 8-7, 4-1, 6-5, .520, .531 (@Seahawks, @Ravens)

10. Bengals 8-7, 0-5, 3-7, .561, .527 (@Chiefs, Browns)

11. Broncos 7-7, 2-2, 4-5, .515, .500 (Patriots, Chargers, @Raiders)

12. Raiders 6-8, 2-2, 4-5, .469, .369 (@Chiefs, @Colts, Broncos)

 

 

 

 

Eliminated:

Chargers 

Jets

Titans 

Patriots 

 

Updated post Week 16 Sunday 1pm games 

Updated OP

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Playoff tracker and espn still have colts at 7.

[w87r]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Playoff tracker and espn still have colts at 7.

Colts are at 7.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, w87r said:

Colts are at 7.

Will that change with any games today? Not horrible loss if true.

[w87r]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Will that change with any games today? Not horrible loss if true.

No.

 

Broncos will have a worse AFC record even with a win after this week.

 

 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

3 minutes ago, w87r said:

No.

 

Broncos will have a worse AFC record even with a win after this week.

 

 

How did bengals not go ahead of us? I am really confused.  I am in shock.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

So colts still control their own destiny?

[w87r]

1 minute ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

How did bengals not go ahead of us? I am really confused.  I am in shock.

Because with more than 2 teams tied H2H only plays in if 1 team has beat all the other teams tied.

 

 

We have best conference record of all teams at 8-7. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, w87r said:

Because with more than 2 teams tied H2H only plays in if 1 team has beat all the other teams tied.

 

 

We have best conference record of all teams at 8-7. 

I am shocked. Maybe I will give them a break for how bad they were today then. I imagine you knew this the entire time lol.

[JediXMan]

Of course Jags are down 10. What a waste of opportunity.

[w87r]

1 minute ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

So colts still control their own destiny?

As long as we don't end up in a 2 team tie with Bengals. 

 

No one will be able to improve conference record on us if we win out 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, JediXMan said:

Of course Jags are down 10. What a waste of opportunity.

The division might litterly come down to week 18. 

[w87r]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I am shocked. Maybe I will give them a break for how bad they were today then. I imagine you knew this the entire time lol.

I knew this loss wouldn't be too bad in the grand scheme, but it helps that Texans lost to the Browns.

 

 

They don't deserve a break for how bad they played today.

1 minute ago, JediXMan said:

Of course Jags are down 10. What a waste of opportunity.

Yeah, but I think Titans can get them in week 18.

 

 

Definitely blew this one though.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, w87r said:

As long as we don't end up in a 2 team tie with Bengals. 

 

No one will be able to improve conference record on us if we win out 

I don’t think that will happen with bengals last two games. Although if browns have that 5th seed locked up they could sit some players.

[w87r]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I don’t think that will happen with bengals last two games. Although if browns have that 5th seed locked up they could sit some players.

Yeah just need the Chiefs to get them, or worst case scenario be in a 3 team tie at whatever record it ends up being.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Jags won’t lose to panthers next week. So yeah this might come down to week 18. It’s so sad colts didn’t take advantage of this. 

Titans lost to Seahawks in the last few seconds. 

[BlackTiger]

Taking the division would be kind of fun, this team isnt going on any kind of playoff run.

 

Its funny the league expanded to 7 playoff teams while giving the 7 seed a near impossible road to anywhere.  I dont think a 7 has won a playoff game yet

 

They face the 2 on the road and then if they win they get the 1 seed on the road coming off a bye

[LJpalmbeacher2]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

So colts still control their own destiny?

 

No, the Steelers and powers that be control their destiny. 

If the Steelers need the colts to lose, or any one else, they will. 

 

Reminds me of the end of season two seasons ago. The colts lost last two games and Rothlisberger made the playoffs. 

That's what made last weeks result so surprising, but it wasn't the last game of the season, so I guess it wasn't absolutely necessary?? 

 

Anyway, we'll see soon enough.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Did you guys see the panthers score today. GB won but panthers scored 30. Hopefully they can keep that up next week. lol

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Looks like Ptess Taylor’s play calling in Jax is not very good right now lol.

[w87r]

3 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Did you guys see the panthers score today. GB won but panthers scored 30. Hopefully they can keep that up next week. lol

They won 1, and almost pulled this one out. Also Frank is gone, playing much better.

 

Hopefully they can keep it close and pull it out in the end.

 

If not, I have full confidence the Titans will give them everything they can handle in Nashville.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

2 minutes ago, w87r said:

They won 1, and almost pulled this one out. Also Frank is gone, playing much better.

 

Hopefully they can keep it close and pull it out in the end.

 

If not, I have full confidence the Titans will give them everything they can handle in Nashville.

I just don’t like week 18 games when the other team doesn’t have anything to play for. Tannehill played today. He probably gives them the better chance to win. But Levis will probably be back next week. Hopefully they can beat Texans.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Cowboys up 7-3 over Miami.

[w87r]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Cowboys up 7-3 over Miami.

Good, we need Miami to lose this week or next, so they have something to play for against the Bills in week 18.

[richard pallo]

Smith might very well have saved his job today.  His team came ready to play and he out coached Steichen.  He has a nice team with some playmakers.  He’s missing a quarterback.  His defense looks solid.  He should come back for another year.  I would be surprised if he’s fired.

[EasyE]

31 minutes ago, w87r said:

No.

 

Broncos will have a worse AFC record even with a win after this week.

 

 

Is there a 5 way tie for playoff spot if Denver wins?

[w87r]

Just now, EasyE said:

Is there a 5 way tie for playoff spot if Denver wins?

Colts would still have better conference record as Broncos have 5 conference losses already, we have 4 and if we win out would still be at 4.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

2 minutes ago, w87r said:

Good, we need Miami to lose this week or next, so they have something to play for against the Bills in week 18.

Good point. Miami likes to lose to good teams though. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Bucs up 13-0. Jags really are crashing.

[holeymoley99]

2 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Bucs up 13-0. Jags really are crashing.

Yeah they may not win again if they drop this

[2006Coltsbestever]

2 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Bucs up 13-0. Jags really are crashing.

We could still win the division as silly as that sounds if the Jags lose today. They still play at Titans and that won't be easy because both teams hate each other. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:

We could still win the division as silly as that sounds if the Jags lose today. They still play at Titans and that won't be easy because both teams hate each other. 

It might come down to week 18.  If jags lose this game and both win next week it’s going down to last week of season.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

It might come down to week 18.  If jags lose this game and both win next week it’s going down to last week of season.

It sucks we lost today but I had a feeling we weren't winning out. We are still in good shape because even the Bengals play at KC and play the Browns.