SB Nation New York - NFL Playoff Picture, Week 16: Giants In With Win Over Dallas, Jets Need Helphttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2011-12-26T10:47:47-05:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/23420692011-12-26T10:47:47-05:002011-12-26T10:47:47-05:00NFL Playoff Scenarios: Jets Need Plenty of Help
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<p>The New York Jets need plenty of help if they are going to reach the <span class="caps">AFC</span> playoffs for the third consecutive season. Saturday’s loss to the New York Giants has put Rex Ryan’s team in a win-and-hope situation.</p>
<p>The Jets must beat the resurgent Miami Dolphins (5-10) in Miami. The Dolphins, once 0-7, have gone 5-3 over their last eight games.</p>
<p>Then the Jets have to hope that the Cincinnati Bengals (9-6) lose to the Baltimore Ravens, that the 8-7 Tennessee Titans lose or tie and that either the Denver Broncos or Oakland Raiders lose on Sunday.</p>
<p>So, the loss to the Giants proved not only embarrassing to Ryan’s ego, but it seemingly devastated the Jets’ playoff hopes.</p>
<p>NY Jets clinch a wild card spot if:</p>
<p>1) <span class="caps">NYJ</span> win + <span class="caps">CIN</span> loss + <span class="caps">TEN</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">OAK</span> loss or tie</p>
<p>2) <span class="caps">NYJ</span> win + <span class="caps">CIN</span> loss + <span class="caps">TEN</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">DEN</span> loss or tie</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2011/12/26/2661719/nfl-playoff-scenarios-jets-need-plenty-of-helpEd Valentine2011-12-25T09:48:39-05:002011-12-25T09:48:39-05:00NFL Playoff Scenarios: New York Jets Need Victory And Some Help
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<p>Sunday's 29-14 loss to the <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</a> made it a bit tougher for the <a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Jets</a> to make the AFC playoffs. However, there's still a good chance that Gang Green can sneak in, but they will need some help.</p>
<p><b>The only way the Jets can get into the playoff </b>is if they defeat the <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Dolphins</a> in Week 17 and both the <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cincinnati Bengals</a>, who play the visiting <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Baltimore Ravens</a>, and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders" class="sbn-auto-link">Oakland Raiders</a>, who hosts the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers" class="sbn-auto-link">San Diego Chargers</a>, each lose.</p>
<p>If the Jets win and the Bengals lose, but the Raiders win, Oakland will earn the No. 6 playoff spot because it owns the head-to-head tiebreaker over New York. If the Jets win and the Raiders lose, but Bengals win, Cincinnati is in the playoffs.</p>
<p>If all three teams lose next Sunday, then again Cincinnati earns the AFC's last playoff spot.</p>
<p><b><span class="caps">AFC </span>Playoff Picture</b></p>
<p><b>Division Leaders</b><br> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://boston.sbnation.com/new-england-patriots/2011/nfl/teams/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> (12-3) Clinched Division<br> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://boston.sbnation.com/new-england-patriots/2011/nfl/teams/pittsburgh-steelers">Baltimore Ravens</a><span class="sbn-auto-link"> (11-4) Clinched Playoff Berth</span><br> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://boston.sbnation.com/new-england-patriots/2011/nfl/teams/houston-texans">Houston Texans</a> (10-5) Clinched Division<br> <span class="sbn-auto-link">Tied:</span><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://boston.sbnation.com/new-england-patriots/2011/nfl/teams/denver-broncos"> Denver Broncos</a> (8-7) and <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders" class="sbn-auto-link">Oakland Raiders</a> (8-7)</p>
<p><b>Wild-Card</b><br> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://boston.sbnation.com/new-england-patriots/2011/nfl/teams/baltimore-ravens">Pittsburgh Steelers </a><span class="sbn-auto-link">(11-4) Cliched Playoff Berth</span><br><b> </b>Cincinnati Bengals (9-6)<b><br></b></p>
<p><b>In The Hunt</b><br> New York Jets (8-7)<br> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://boston.sbnation.com/new-england-patriots/2011/nfl/teams/tennessee-titans">Tennessee Titans</a> (8-7)</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2011/12/25/2660597/nfl-playoff-scenarios-new-york-jets-need-victory-and-some-helpJared Smith2011-12-25T08:55:43-05:002011-12-25T08:55:43-05:00NFL Playoff Scenarios: New York Giants Are In With A Win Vs. Cowboys
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<p>Sunday's 29-14 victory over the <a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Jets</a> makes the NFC playoff scenario for the <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</a> very simple: beat the <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dallas Cowboys</a> in Week 17 and you're in. Lose and starting making tee times for Monday -- of course, those tee times probably would need to be made in a warmer climate.</p>
<p>As for the rest of the NFC, on Sunday the <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seattle Seahawks</a>, <a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Arizona Cardinals</a> and <a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Philadelphia Eagles</a> were all eliminated from playoff contention. The <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Lions</a> clinched their first playoff berth since 1999 with a dominating 38-10 victory over the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers" class="sbn-auto-link">San Diego Chargers</a>. Meanwhile, two teams hanging onto their playoff lives are: the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Falcons</a> play Monday night against the <a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New Orleans Saints</a>, and the <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Bears</a>, who play at the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Green Bay Packers</a> Sunday night.</p>
<p>Here's the latest look at the NFC Playoff Picture:</p>
<p><b><span class="caps"></span></b></p>
<p><b>Division Leaders</b><br> Green Bay Packers (13-1) Clinched Division<br> New Orleans Saints (11-3) Clinched Playoff Berth<br> <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">San Francisco 49ers</a> (12-3) Clinched Division<br> Tied: Dallas Cowboys (8-7) and New York Giants (8-7)</p>
<p><b>Wild-Card</b><br> Detroit Lions (10-5) Clinched Playoff Berth<br> Atlanta Falcons (9-5)</p>
<p><b>In The Hunt</b><br> Chicago Bears (7-7)</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2011/12/25/2660571/nfl-playoff-scenarios-new-york-giants-are-in-with-a-win-vs-cowboysJared Smith2011-12-20T13:21:16-05:002011-12-20T13:21:16-05:00NFL Playoff Scenarios, Week 16: A Look At The NFC
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<p>A look at the 2011 <span class="caps">NFL</span> Playoff Picture as we get set for Week 16, this from the <span class="caps">NFC</span> perspective. A New York Giants loss combined a Dallas Cowboys victory over the Philadelphia Eagles knocks the Giants out of the playoffs.</p>
<p><strong><span class="caps">CLINCHED</span></strong><br>
Green Bay – <span class="caps">NFC</span> North and first-round bye<br>
San Francisco – <span class="caps">NFC</span> West<br>
New Orleans – playoff spot</p>
<p><strong>Green Bay Packers</strong><br>
Green Bay clinches home-field advantage throughout <span class="caps">NFC</span> playoffs with:<br>
- GB win or tie OR<br>
- SF loss or tie</p>
<p><strong>San Francisco 49ers</strong><br>
San Francisco clinches a first-round bye with:<br>
- SF win + NO loss</p>
<p><strong>New Orleans Saints</strong><br>
New Orleans clinches <span class="caps">NFC</span> South division with:<br>
- NO win or tie</p>
<p><strong>Dallas Cowboys</strong><br>
Dallas clinches <span class="caps">NFC</span> East division with:<br>
- <span class="caps">DAL</span> win + <span class="caps">NYG</span> loss or tie OR<br>
- <span class="caps">DAL</span> tie + <span class="caps">NYG</span> loss</p>
<p><strong>Atlanta Falcons</strong><br>
Atlanta clinches a playoff spot with:<br>
- <span class="caps">ATL</span> win or tie OR<br>
- <span class="caps">DAL</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">CHI</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">ARI</span> loss or tie OR<br>
- <span class="caps">NYG</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">CHI</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">ARI</span> loss or tie<br>
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<strong>Detroit Lions</strong><br>
Detroit clinches a playoff spot with:<br>
- <span class="caps">DET</span> win or tie OR<br>
- <span class="caps">CHI</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">ARI</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">SEA</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">DAL</span> loss or tie OR<br>
- <span class="caps">CHI</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">ARI</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">SEA</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">NYG</span> loss or tie OR<br>
- <span class="caps">CHI</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">ARI</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">SEA</span> loss or tie + <span class="caps">ATL</span> win or tie</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2011/12/20/2649707/nfl-playoff-scenarios-week-16-a-look-at-the-nfcEd Valentine2011-12-20T13:14:41-05:002011-12-20T13:14:41-05:00NFL Playoff Scenarios, Week 16: A Look At The AFC
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<p>Here is a look at the NFL Playoff Scenarios in the AFC entering Week 16 of the 2011 season. This is purely a look at teams who can clinch, not a look at every possible combination of events.</p>
<p><b>CLINCHED<br></b>Houston - AFC South<br>New England - AFC East<br>Baltimore - playoff spot<br>Pittsburgh - playoff spot</p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a></b><br>New England clinches a first-round bye with:<br>- NE win + HOU loss or tie OR<br>- NE win + PIT loss or tie + BAL loss or tie OR<br>- NE tie + HOU loss OR<br>- NE tie + PIT loss + BAL loss<br> <br>New England clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with:<br>- NE win + HOU loss or tie + PIT loss or tie + BAL loss or tie</p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Baltimore Ravens</a></b><br>Baltimore clinches AFC North division with:<br>- BAL win + PIT loss<br> <br>Baltimore clinches a first-round bye with:<br>- BAL win + PIT loss + HOU loss</p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a></b><br>Denver clinches AFC West division with:<br>- DEN win + OAK loss or tie OR<br>- DEN tie + OAK loss + SD loss or tie<br> <br>Denver clinches a playoff spot with:<br>- DEN win + NYJ loss + CIN loss + TEN loss or tie</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2011/12/20/2649669/nfl-playoff-scenarios-week-16-afc-ravens-broncos-patriotsEd Valentine2011-12-19T08:17:59-05:002011-12-19T08:17:59-05:00NFL Playoff Picture, Week 15: Jets Still Control Their Own Destiny
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<p>Sunday's <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-jets/2011/12/13/2633447/nfl-week-15-schedule-new-york-jets-philadelphia-eagles-game-time-tv-betting-info">45-19 loss</a> to the <a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Philadelphia Eagles</a>, combined with the <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cincinnati Bengals</a> defeating the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams" class="sbn-auto-link">St. Louis Rams</a> 20-13, puts the <a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Jets</a> in basically a must-win situation for the rest of the season.</p>
<p>The only way the Jets (8-6) can make the playoffs is to win out; or if a slip up occurs -- New York's remaining schedule features the <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</a> and at <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Dolphins</a>, respectively -- hope that the Bengals (8-6) don't win out. Cincinnati hosts Arizona and Baltimore in its final two games. The good news for <a href="http://www.ganggreennation.com/">Gang Green Nation</a> is that they still control their own destiny, which is all you can ask for this late in the season.</p>
<p><b><span class="caps">AFC </span>Playoff Picture</b></p>
<p><b>Division Leaders</b><br> <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New England Patriots</a> (11-3) Clinched Division<br> <a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> (10-3) Clinched Playoff Berth<br> <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Texans</a> (10-4) Clinched Division<br> <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Broncos</a> (8-6)</p>
<p><b>Wild-Card</b><br> <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Baltimore Ravens</a> (10-4) Clinched Playoff Berth<br><b> New York Jets (8-6)</b></p>
<p><b>In The Hunt</b><br> Cincinnati Bengals (8-6)<br> <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tennessee Titans</a> (7-7)<br> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders" class="sbn-auto-link">Oakland Raiders</a> (7-7)<br> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers" class="sbn-auto-link">San Diego Chargers</a> (7-7)</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2011/12/19/2646119/nfl-playoff-picture-week-15-jets-still-control-their-own-destinyJared Smith2011-12-18T21:29:40-05:002011-12-18T21:29:40-05:00NFL Playoff Picture, Week 15: Giants Must Win NFC East
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<p>Sunday’s<a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2011/12/13/2632849/nfl-week-15-schedule-new-york-giants-vs-washington-redskins-game-time-tv-betting-odds" target="new"> 23-10 loss to the Washington Redskins</a>, combined with Detroit’s 28-27 victory over the Oakland Raiders, leaves the New York Giants with only one path to the playoffs. The Giants must win the <span class="caps">NFC</span> East.</p>
<p>At 7-7, the Giants no longer have an opportunity to earn a wild-card berth. The Atlanta Falcons and the Lions are both 9-5 and even if they both lose their last two games and the Giants win their last two the Giants would fall short based on tie-breakers.</p>
<p>If the Giants lose to the New York Jets on Saturday and the <span class="caps">NFC</span> East-leading Dallas Cowboys defeat the Philadelphia Eagles the Giants would be eliminated from playoff contention.</p>
<p>If the Giants win both of their remaining games, defeating the Jets and then the Cowboys on the Jan. 1 the Giants would win the <span class="caps">NFC</span> East. <br>
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<span class="caps">NFC</span> Playoff Picture</strong></p>
<p><strong>Division Leaders</strong><br>
Green Bay Packers (13-1) Clinched Division<br>
New Orleans Saints (11-3) Clinched Playoff Berth<br>
San Francisco 49ers (10-3) Clinched Division<br>
Dallas Cowboys (8-6)</p>
<p><strong>Wild-Card</strong><br>
Atlanta Falcons (9-5)<br>
Detroit LIons (9-5)</p>
<p><strong>In The Hunt</strong><br>
Seattle Seahawks (7-7)<br>
Chicago Bears 7-7)<br>
New York Giants (7-7)<br>
Arizona Cardinals (7-7)<br>
Philadelphia Eagles (6-8)</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2011/12/18/2645564/nfl-playoff-picture-week-15-giants-must-win-nfc-east-dallas-cowboysEd Valentine2011-12-12T09:16:52-05:002011-12-12T09:16:52-05:00NFL Playoff Picture: New York Giants Win Vs. Cowboys Has Big NFC East Implications
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<p>The New York Giants victory over. the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football gave New York a huge advantage in the race to the postseason in the NFC East. The win pulled the Giants even with the Cowboys at 7-6, but effectively gave New York a one-game cushion over Dallas because the G-Men now own the head-to-head tiebreaker with their division rival.</p>
<p>If the playoffs started next week, New York would be slotted into the fourth seed with a wild-card round game against the Falcons. The Gaints best bet for the postseason is to hold onto the NFC East lead as both the Falcons and Lions would currently hold a one-game advantage over New York in the wild card with three games left to play.</p>
<h4>NFC Playoff Picture</h4>
<p><b>Division Leaders</b><br><a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Green Bay Packers</a> (13-0) ... clinched Division title<a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link"><br>San Francisco 49ers</a> (10-3) ... clinched Division title<a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link"><br>New Orleans Saints</a> (10-3)<br><b><a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</a> (7-6)</b></p>
<p><b>Wild-Card Teams</b><br><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Falcons</a> (8-5)<br><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Lions</a> (8-5)</p>
<p><b>In The Hunt<br></b><a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dallas Cowboys</a> (7-6)<br><a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Bears</a> (7-6)</p>
<p><i>For more on the Giants playoff picture, visit <a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/" target="_blank">Big Blue View</a></i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2011/12/12/2630015/nfl-playoff-picture-new-york-giants-win-vs-cowboys-has-big-nfc-eastMichael Katz