If the Playoffs started today 12/10/13

The Gipper

If the Playoffs started Today, here is who would be in in which position:

AFC

East Patriots 10-3 with #2 seed

North Bengals 9-4 #3 seed

South Colts 8-5 #4 seed....but Colts have already clinched their division

West Broncos #1 seed.....and Broncos have clinched a playoff spot

Wildcards: Chiefs 10-3 #5 seed, Ravens 7-6 #6 seed (by virtue of head to head win over Dolphins)

In the Hunt: Dolphins 7-6, Jets 6-7, Chargers 6-7

NFC

East Eagles 8-5 with #3 seed

North Lions 7-6 with #4 seed (lead division due to 2 wins over the Bears)

South Saints 10-3 #2 seed

West Seahawks 11-2 #1 seed....also have already clinched a playoff spot

Wildcards: Panthers 9-4 #5 seed (by win over 49ers), 49ers 9-4 #6 seed

In the hunt: Cardinals 8-5, Cowboys 7-6, Bears 7-6, Packers 6-6-1

The Gipper

Race for the #1 draft pick:

1. Texans 2-11

2. Falcons 3-10

...Redskins 3-10

4. Vikings 3-9-1

5. Bills, Browns, Raiders, Bucs, Jags all at 4-9

Note: Of the top 4 on this list, Texans/Falcons/Redskins/Vikings.....ALL four were in the playoffs last year.

The Gipper

Upcoming games between contenders:

Thursday Chargers @ Broncos

Patriots @ Dolphins

Jets @ Panthers

Packers @ Cowboys

Ravens @ Lions

Bengals @ Steelers

Bob806

@the-gipper said:

Note: Of the top 4 on this list, Texans/Falcons/Redskins/Vikings.....ALL four were in the playoffs last year.

It really is strange how this happens in the NFL. The other oddity is the Super Bowl hangover, where the prior year champion takes a dive.

It looks like the Ratbirds may slide into the playoffs, but I doubt they win more than one game. The 49ers are finally clicking, & might make some noise in the NFC.