Current NFC Standings (Its not Pretty)

[Hoenheim]

 If the playoffs started today we'd be the 8th seed. 

• 1. 49ers 8 - 0  (5 - 0 conference) (NFC WEST DIVISION LEADER) (1 SEED)
• 2. Saints 7 - 1 (5 - 1 conference)  (NFC SOUTH DIVISION LEADER) (2 SEED) 
• 3. Packers 7 - 2 (4 - 1 conference) (NFC NORTH DIVISION LEADER) (3 SEED)
• 4. 8. Cowboys 4 - 3 ( 3 - 2 conference)  (NFC EAST DIVISION LEADER) (4 SEED)
• 5. Seahawks 7 - 2 (4 - 1 conference) (5th SEED)
• 6. Vikings 6 - 3 ( 5 - 2 conference)  (6th SEED)

 

• On the Outside  Looking In...

 

• 7. Rams 5 - 3 ( 3 - 3 conference) (with head to head tiebreaker over Panthers) (7th SEED)
• 8. Panthers 5 - 3 (2 - 3 conference )  (8th SEED) 
• 9. Eagles 5 - 4 (3 - 4 conference)  (9th SEED)
• 10. Lions 3-4-1 (2-2-1 conference) (10th SEED) 

 

Getting off to a bad start in the NFC has left almost ZERO room for error. We pretty much have to beat the Packers if we even want to sniff the playoffs wc spot. 

[uncfan888]

Halfway into the season. Plenty of games left. But if missing the playoffs, gets a new GM and coach, well..... 

[JARROD]

So the key is to keep winning?

[Hoenheim]

Just now, JARROD said:

So the key is to keep winning?

the point im making is looking at who's in front of us, we have almost no room for error in terms of losing more NFC contests. 

[Cary Kollins]

Just win baby. 
 

No excuses.

[bLACKpANTHER]

just went through the remainder of CAR, MIN, LAR, SEA schedules... [legit teams fighting for the WC spots]

looks like the Rams will easily take the 1st WC spot.. MIN and SEA and CAR could all end up with a 10-6 record and tiebreakers will come into effect.. I have us splitting with NO because they might be resting starters come week 11..

[JARROD]

1 minute ago, Hoenheim said:

the point im making is looking at who's in front of us, we have almost no room for error in terms of losing more NFC contests. 

So the key is to keep winning?

winning eliminates all errors.  13-3 should win 1st or 2nd seed right?

[BIGH2001]

1 minute ago, bLACKpANTHER said:

just went through the remainder of CAR, MIN, LAR, SEA schedules... [legit teams fighting for the WC spots]

looks like the Rams will easily take the 1st WC spot.. MIN and SEA and CAR could all end up with a 10-6 record and tiebreakers will come into effect.. I have us splitting with NO because they might be resting starters come week 11..

Rams are not that good.  They could end up 9-7

[Hoenheim]

Worth noting that 3 of the teams in front of us are from NFC West. And we're  1 - 2 so far against that division (Rams/Cards/49ers/Seahawks)  

[mav1234]

Starting 0-2 with our franchise QB out indefinitely?

I'll take it.

Bring on the Packers.

[Hoenheim]

2 minutes ago, mav1234 said:

Starting 0-2 with our franchise QB out indefinitely?

I'll take it.

Bring on the Packers.

people are saying its mid season whatever..

I'm looking at the standings and this Green Bay game looks like all or nothing 

[mav1234]

14 minutes ago, Hoenheim said:

people are saying its mid season whatever..

I'm looking at the standings and this Green Bay game looks like all or nothing 

If we only lose one game the rest of the way, we are certainly making the playoffs.  We are likely to make the playoffs even if we lose two (but depends how the other games fall out).  But I can't help but worry if we have to sweep both ATL and NO because no matter how bad a division rival's record is, those games are always rough, and we are going to need to if we lose to GB.

edit: it seems like it is possible even if we go 5-3 we could make the playoffs if the rest of the NFC slumps a little.  They might, too... GB and MN didn't look nearly as good today... 

[Davidson Deac II]

14 minutes ago, Hoenheim said:

the point im making is looking at who's in front of us, we have almost no room for error in terms of losing more NFC contests. 

Lots of teams will make lots of errors.  Last year at this time, we were solidly in according to most experts. 

 

To early to worry about what other teams are doing.  If we get to 11 wins, we will be in.  10 wins is always dicey.  

[mc52beast]

If the freaking Bucs don’t blow another one the Packers, Vikings AND Hawks all lose today. It’s an uphill battle but anything is possible, we have a defense capable of keeping us in games and a qb who for the most part makes good decisions with the ball. Will need other players besides  CMC to make plays .