Why is everyone considering the Patriots a shoe in

Philly713 · 12-22-2006, 03:22 PM

It seems to me everyone except Bill Valieick (forgive the spelling) thinks the Patriots are already in the playoffs!! I fear the overconfidence will hurt them in the long run. I would be a bit surprised if they lost to Jacksonville and a very hot Tennessee team and h have to count on the Jets losing to make it. I'm a Patriots fan and hope it doesn't come to this, but this is my fear o least a possibility-they need a draw up a week opponent or else bye-bye Patriots

Philly713 · 12-22-2006, 03:24 PM

Sorry about the bad spelling etc. I guess Mathematics was my strong point!!

commissioner_acc · 12-22-2006, 04:22 PM

Most football fans can read standings and understand the tiebreakers. No need to lecture us.

I think it's unlikely they lose their last 2 games but I'm not saying it's a shoo-in. Who is?

gridmonster · 12-22-2006, 05:58 PM

I made a small bet yesterday that Jets win the division . . . 12 to 1.
They have to beat Miami on Christmas MNF in Miami and then win hosting Oakland in week 17 . . . Meanwhile New England has to lose to Jacsonville and Tennessee both road games . . . I noted that Miami and Oakland will not be playing for playoff positions while Jacksonville and (very likely) Tennesee will be . . .

I completely agree with anyone who thinks it's unlikely, but I still made the small bet because I think it could happen and I liked the odds . . .

Philly713 · 12-22-2006, 07:47 PM

At 12 to 1 that's not too bad-the Patriots are on the road which is usually good news for your scenario-except for this year they are upside down. I'll be rooting for you to win but not too strongly New England's my favorite team!! I hope they both make the playoffs personally

Snoozarella · 12-24-2006, 09:39 PM

Well the Pats are in & the Jets will be fighting for that last spot.

12-22-2006, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Philly713 Backup Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern New England Posts: 29 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New England Patriots NCAA Team: Boston College Eagles	Why is everyone considering the Patriots a shoe in It seems to me everyone except Bill Valieick (forgive the spelling) thinks the Patriots are already in the playoffs!! I fear the overconfidence will hurt them in the long run. I would be a bit surprised if they lost to Jacksonville and a very hot Tennessee team and h have to count on the Jets losing to make it. I'm a Patriots fan and hope it doesn't come to this, but this is my fear o least a possibility-they need a draw up a week opponent or else bye-bye Patriots

12-22-2006, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
commissioner_acc '49er Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 270 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: San Francisco 49ers NCAA Team: CollegeFootball Blows	Most football fans can read standings and understand the tiebreakers. No need to lecture us. I think it's unlikely they lose their last 2 games but I'm not saying it's a shoo-in. Who is? __________________ Five Super Bowls and counting... SF Forty-Niners all the way!

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12-22-2006, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Philly713 Backup Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern New England Posts: 29 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New England Patriots NCAA Team: Boston College Eagles	Sorry about the bad spelling etc. I guess Mathematics was my strong point!!

12-22-2006, 05:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
gridmonster Starter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 259 vCash: 2000	I made a small bet yesterday that Jets win the division . . . 12 to 1. They have to beat Miami on Christmas MNF in Miami and then win hosting Oakland in week 17 . . . Meanwhile New England has to lose to Jacsonville and Tennessee both road games . . . I noted that Miami and Oakland will not be playing for playoff positions while Jacksonville and (very likely) Tennesee will be . . . I completely agree with anyone who thinks it's unlikely, but I still made the small bet because I think it could happen and I liked the odds . . .

12-22-2006, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Philly713 Backup Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern New England Posts: 29 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New England Patriots NCAA Team: Boston College Eagles	At 12 to 1 that's not too bad-the Patriots are on the road which is usually good news for your scenario-except for this year they are upside down. I'll be rooting for you to win but not too strongly New England's my favorite team!! I hope they both make the playoffs personally

12-24-2006, 09:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Snoozarella This Girl Can Kick ... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Age: 16 Posts: 92 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: Baltimore Ravens NCAA Team: Maryland Terrapins	Well the Pats are in & the Jets will be fighting for that last spot.