9-7 To The Playoffs?

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by hooskins

I second that, this even if we win out, we played like total shit this year. We don't deserve the honor of playing in the playoffs.

Just like John Madden said last night, it's the teams that get it together from Thanksgiving on who can do the most damage in the playoffs. It is a slim chance that we make the playoffs, but if we can get it together and string five NFC wins in a row, it may be enough to get us there. Once you get there it's a whole new season. We're not in a much different position than last year because of the records of the other NFC teams ahead of us. Our 4-7 this year is pretty comparable to our 5-6 last year. I'm not going to hold my breath yet, but if we win the next two home games...look out.

[Redskin]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

This thread is frickin retarded. Why talk playoffs? We are an average to below average team with too many conference losses. Typical fan getting ahead of themselves. We are 4-7! Bring something bettter to the table.

And once again if you dont like the turkey dont eat the gravey :cheeky-sm

[MTK]

One game at a time guys. One game at a time.

Today was a nice win, but we've had a couple of big wins this year (Jax, Dallas) that lead to nothing the following week.

[JWsleep]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

One game at a time guys. One game at a time.

Today was a nice win, but we've had a couple of big wins this year (Jax, Dallas) that lead to nothing the following week.

I second that, Matty! That's all this group can look to. THe Next Game.

[BigSKINBauer]

I hope the team sees a light to aim towards. Last year that sign was in the locker room and everyone knew it was 5 in a row or we don't go. Everyone knew that if we did it we would most likely go and if we lost just ONE we weren't going.

Assuming on the off chance that we do win out; can we go. Lets spend sometime looking at schedules and figure this out.

Also i am not giving up a wildcard spot to the giants. We are 2 games behind and a game to go against them. They are on a horrible slide. If we do win out I see us ahead of them at the end of this. They have fallen three in a row. They are going downhill REALLY fast. THey just gave up a 21-0 lead in the FOURTH to the TITANS.

I want there to be a perception that the playoffs are within reach just like there was last year. I don't care if it is a small chance because last year we fought hard because we knew the playoffs were possible. Last year was not more probable than this year. We had 3 division games to go and we did it.

[itvnetop]

take one game at a time... it's the reason we went on that 5 game streak last season. you start to think too big and you'll fall flat in what's directly in front of you.

[724Skinsfan]

I'll never stop thinking about making the playoffs in any year until we have been mathematically eliminated. Too many weird seasons in the past for all NFL teams to not have some heart. I think (hope) we all realize that the chances of going this year are....remote...to say the least, but it doesn't really hurt to continue pulling for our team to make a run.

[724Skinsfan]

Just for fun here are the teams we need to pull for next week (Week 13). The team in paranthesis is who they are playing against which is in our way for a wildcard. Don't get mad when you see two particular teams that I suggest. And remember, just...for...fun!

Dallas (Giants)
Eagles (Panthers, I'm assuming the Eagles will lose tonight)
Bears (Vikings)
Jets (Packers)
Washington Redskins (of course)
Saints (49er's)
Arizona (Rams)

This would put us surprisingly close to a wild card spot (one game behind). It's actually not too unrealistic. Maybe the Arizona/Rams game.

In Week 14 here are the teams we need to pull for:

Panthers (Giants)
Washington Redskins (of course)
Lions (Vikings)
Packers (49er's; assuming Green Bay loses tomorrow)
Tampa Bay (Falcons)
Bears (Rams)

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

Just for fun here are the teams we need to pull for next week (Week 13). The team in paranthesis is who they are playing against which is in our way for a wildcard. Don't get mad when you see two particular teams that I suggest. And remember, just...for...fun!

Dallas (Giants)
Eagles (Panthers, I'm assuming the Eagles will lose tonight)
Bears (Vikings)
Jets (Packers)
Washington Redskins (of course)
Saints (49er's)
Arizona (Rams)

This would put us surprisingly close to a wild card spot (one game behind). It's actually not too unrealistic. Maybe the Arizona/Rams game.

In Week 14 here are the teams we need to pull for:

Panthers (Giants)
Washington Redskins (of course)
Lions (Vikings)
Packers (49er's; assuming Green Bay loses tomorrow)
Tampa Bay (Falcons)
Bears (Rams)

I just posted this in the "Giants lose" thread:
"Can someone start a thread about the playoff implications of NYG v.Dallas this weekend? Who should we root for?
Dallas is 1-3 in the division like us, NYG are 3-0 I think. If G-men win, they hold a crucial tiebreaker both in head to head w/dallas & in division record. We could then surpass Dallas' div. record if we beat philly & nyg.
My heart is w/the G-men because I hate them less, but it may make sense for us to hope that the G-men continue their freefall & lose a wild card spot to us (Wishful thinking that we'll run the table of course)."

So you've answered the question, but you're assuming Dallas will win the division. That looks like the way it should pan out. The G-men could still win it & we could have the tiebreaker over Dallas for a wildcard as well. That would mean they would have to go 2-3 to finish, unlikely at this point. They have:
at NYG
NO
at ATl
Philly
Detroit

[Jason72]

Is it possible? Yes.
Is it likely? No.

It would be a major feat just to win 6 in a row in the NFL, no matter who you are. If you were to pull that off, then 9-7 doesn't usually get you in the playoffs, and if it does you probably will have to win a tiebreaker which is out of your hands.

[marius]

Don't give up hope until it is impossible but it is funny to see how sentiment changes after one win! This time last week there were threads about us getting a top 5 draft pick and now we are going to the playoffs!! I'd just like to see the team play with the commitment and spirit they showed today, see the D play like they did today and see Campbell continue to improve. If those things happen then the wins will take care of themselves.

I suppose that one thing in our favour is that there don't appear to be many consistently strong teams in the NFC so who knows?

[hurrykaine]

whack away to this fantasy about winning out and going to the playoffs...but make sure to clean up when you're done.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Terrible post. How about we put together at least a two game win streak before we jump the gun on the playoffs.

[Redskin]

And there is nothing wrong with rooting for your team week in and week out, it would be nice ot make the playoffs and with a few acts of divine intervention it might not be all that hard. We need to find a team that plays the teams ahead of us a pray week in and week out and as hard as it may be this team might be the giants

[That Guy]

still doubt it. our offense has had more bad weeks than good ones, and our defense has played well in exactly ONE game so far this season.