Who to Root for (Week 17)

[Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D.]

The Carolina Panthers are currently in place to pick 9^th in the NFL draft. We are tied with 4 other teams at 5-10 and have a SOS = .529 rankings us behind the Lions (.504) and Giants (.506) but in front of the Broncos (.567).  Given the outcome of this weekend, the Panthers could move as high as 3^rd or as low as 15^th.  Here are the games that Directly impact our draft position. I am going to assume we lose this weekend, but who the heck knows anymore.

 

1)      Cowboys @ Giants: If the Giants win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

2)      Vikings @ Lions: If the Lions win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

3)      Redskins @ Eagles: If the Eagles win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

4)      Ravens @ Bengals: If the Bengals win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

5)      Falcons @ Bucs: If the Falcons win this game, we have a tied record, but move ahead of them due to our lower SOS (.529 vs .550)

6)      Titans @ Texans: If the Texans win this game, we have a tied record, but move ahead of them due to our lower SOS (.529 vs .540)

 

These 6 games directly impact our draft position and could slide us from 9^th to 3^rd in the draft and completely make up for that meaningless victory last week.

[bigdog10]

I can see the Falcons beating a bucs team who may rest starters. 
 

The NFC East games are both toss ups. 
 

Lions could beat the Vikings without cook

I can’t see any way the bengals or texans win. 

[*FreeFua*]

I can’t imagine us getting lucky with more than 1 game on Sunday if that. 

[Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D.]

Just now, *FreeFua* said:

I can’t imagine us getting lucky with more than 1 game on Sunday if that. 

8th > 9th

[pantherj]

Cowboys @ Giants

Redskins @ Eagles

Those I think will happen.

[top dawg]

5 minutes ago, Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D. said:

The Carolina Panthers are currently in place to pick 9^th in the NFL draft. We are tied with 4 other teams at 5-10 and have a SOS = .529 rankings us behind the Lions (.504) and Giants (.506) but in front of the Broncos (.567).  Given the outcome of this weekend, the Panthers could move as high as 3^rd or as low as 15^th.  Here are the games that Directly impact our draft position. I am going to assume we lose this weekend, but who the heck knows anymore.

 

1)      Cowboys @ Giants: If the Giants win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

2)      Vikings @ Lions: If the Lions win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

3)      Redskins @ Eagles: If the Eagles win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

4)      Ravens @ Bengals: If the Bengals win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

5)      Falcons @ Bucs: If the Falcons win this game, we have a tied record, but move ahead of them due to our lower SOS (.529 vs .550)

6)      Titans @ Texans: If the Texans win this game, we have a tied record, but move ahead of them due to our lower SOS (.529 vs .540)

 

These 6 games directly impact our draft position and could slide us from 9^th to 3^rd in the draft and completely make up for that meaningless victory last week.

I don't want to go there, but you could've left off the last 10 words and the post would've been perfect! I pied your post anyway, as it's cut-and-dried---clear and concise!

[*FreeFua*]

1 minute ago, pantherj said:

Cowboys @ Giants

Redskins @ Eagles

Those I think will happen.

Yep I think those are the two that give us the best chances

[PantherOnTheProwl1523]

Sean "Arseface" Payton will probably do what he has done in the past by encouraging Aints to purposely lose out to hurt us by pushing our draft spot into the teens.

[Move the Panthers to Raleigh]

A damn near impossible scenario to get back to #3. I guess we can hope.

Still pissed about last Sunday...

[DaveThePanther2008]

Obviously I would love to see all of them as you suggested to win.  Would make things much easier for us. 

1)      Cowboys @ Giants: If the Giants win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

This is a possibility because it is in NY and this is a rivalry.  I don't think the Giants have a chance for the playoffs anymore so they may play less inspired. 

2)      Vikings @ Lions: If the Lions win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

Cook being out will give the Lions a shot.  They aren't bad offensively and might surprise the Vikings

3)      Redskins @ Eagles: If the Eagles win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

This will all depend on Heinke.   If he plays well the Redskins defense will limit Philly's offense.

4)      Ravens @ Bengals: If the Bengals win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

Only in my wildest dreams do I think Cincinnati to upset the Ravens.  I'm not 100% sure but a loss here could put Baltimore out of the playoffs. 

5)      Falcons @ Bucs: If the Falcons win this game, we have a tied record, but move ahead of them due to our lower SOS (.529 vs .550)

The Bucs are in (I think) So resting Brady might be a good idea.  Atlanta had them in Atlanta but screwed it up.

6)      Titans @ Texans: If the Texans win this game, we have a tied record, but move ahead of them due to our lower SOS (.529 vs .540)

Titans need to win to be in.  They'll win. 

 

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[DaveThePanther2008]

8 minutes ago, PantherOnTheProwl1523 said:

Sean "Arseface" Payton will probably do what he has done in the past by encouraging Aints to purposely lose out to hurt us by pushing our draft spot into the teens.

They have an opportunity to be the top seed.  They'll play to win.  They would be more upset if they let this game get away and Chicago pulls the upset. 

[shaqattaq]

33 minutes ago, Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D. said:

The Carolina Panthers are currently in place to pick 9^th in the NFL draft. We are tied with 4 other teams at 5-10 and have a SOS = .529 rankings us behind the Lions (.504) and Giants (.506) but in front of the Broncos (.567).  Given the outcome of this weekend, the Panthers could move as high as 3^rd or as low as 15^th.  Here are the games that Directly impact our draft position. I am going to assume we lose this weekend, but who the heck knows anymore.

 

1)      Cowboys @ Giants: If the Giants win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

2)      Vikings @ Lions: If the Lions win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

3)      Redskins @ Eagles: If the Eagles win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

4)      Ravens @ Bengals: If the Bengals win this game, we move ahead of them in the draft order.

5)      Falcons @ Bucs: If the Falcons win this game, we have a tied record, but move ahead of them due to our lower SOS (.529 vs .550)

6)      Titans @ Texans: If the Texans win this game, we have a tied record, but move ahead of them due to our lower SOS (.529 vs .540)

 

These 6 games directly impact our draft position and could slide us from 9^th to 3^rd in the draft and completely make up for that meaningless victory last week.

1) Sunday 1PM

2)  Sunday 1PM

3) Sunday 8:20 PM

4) Sunday 1PM

5) Sunday 1PM

6) Sunday 4:25 PM

I assume that we'll get ATL/Bucs and either Pit/Browns or Bal/Cin on local TV. Makes for an interesting day of football. We should know, basically where we stand before we kick off. Hope Ron shits the bed again!

[OneBadCat]

Looks like we have a good shot moving up a few spots which could make all the difference. No chance we win this weekend 

[Captain Morgan]

Thanks for posting, OP.  I had no idea we still had a chance at getting pick 3.  Even if we can get to 5 or 6, we'll probably still have at least one of the QBs on the board.  Then it's just a matter if our staff likes them.