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Projected Rankings
 AFC
 East W-L-T Off Rank Def Rank
 New England13-3-027
 NY Jets8-8-0255
 Miami6-10-02215
 Buffalo6-10-01426
 North W-L-T Off Rank Def Rank
 Baltimore12-4-0154
 Pittsburgh12-4-01212
 Cincinnati9-7-0206
 Cleveland4-12-02910
 South W-L-T Off Rank Def Rank
 Houston10-6-0133
 Tennessee9-7-01718
 Jacksonville5-11-0326
 Indianapolis2-14-03025
 West W-L-T Off Rank Def Rank
 Denver8-8-02313
 San Diego8-8-0616
 Oakland8-8-0929
 Kansas City7-9-02711
 NFC
 East W-L-T Off Rank Def Rank
 NY Giants9-7-085
 Philadelphia8-8-048
 Dallas8-8-01114
 Washington5-11-01613
 North W-L-T Off Rank Def Rank
 Green Bay15-1-0310
 Detroit10-6-0514
 Chicago8-8-02417
 Minnesota3-13-01821
 South W-L-T Off Rank Def Rank
 New Orleans13-3-018
 Atlanta10-6-01011
 Carolina6-10-0728
 Tampa Bay4-12-02130
 West W-L-T Off Rank Def Rank
 San Francisco13-3-0269
 Arizona8-8-01918
 Seattle7-9-0289
 St. Louis2-14-03122
   
NE
New England Patriots
Proj: (13-3-0)1st Seed
Bal
Baltimore Ravens
Proj: (12-4-0)2nd Seed
GB
Green Bay Packers
Proj: (15-1-0)1st Seed
SF
San Francisco 49ers
Proj: (13-3-0)2nd Seed
Cin
Cincinnati
Bengals
Proj: (9-7-0)
 6th Seed
Hou
Houston
Texans
Proj: (10-6-0)
3rd Seed
Det
Detroit
Lions
Proj: (10-6-0)
 6th Seed
NO
New Orleans
Saints
Proj: (13-3-0)
3rd Seed
Pit
Pittsburgh
Steelers
Proj: (12-4-0)
 5th Seed
Den
Denver
Broncos
Proj: (8-8-0)
4th Seed
Atl
Atlanta
Falcons
Proj: (10-6-0)
 5th Seed
NYG
New York
Giants
Proj: (9-7-0)
4th Seed



Welcome to the Yahoo! Sports NFL Playoff Scenario Generator!
See how the playoff picture shapes up by following these instructions:

1.Choose which factor determines who will win each game in the 'Set wins by' menu. For example, choosing Yahoo! Team Ranking means the team with the higher Team Ranker ranking will always win. The default setting is that the team with the better winning percentage wins.

2.Adjust the winners for any matchup by clicking the button until the winner is highlighted.

3.Playoff matchups will update automatically based on your picks.

4.Click "My playoff scenario link" to get a link to share your scenario.

Frequently Asked Questions
    What factors can I use to determine matchup winners?
  • Winning % - Team with the higher winning percentage wins
  • Yahoo! Team Ranking - Team with the higher Team Ranker
  • Season Ends Today - All matchups end with a tie
  • Offensive Rank - Team that averages more yards per game wins
  • Defensive Rank - Team that averages less yards allowed per game wins
  • Last Matchup - Team that won the last matchup between these teams wins
  • Current Streak - Team that has a better win streak wins
  • Home Team - Home team wins
  • Points Scored - Team that averages more points per game wins
  • Points Against - Team that averages less points allowed per game wins

Do predicted results factor in projected outcomes?
  • Factors are not adjusted based on projected outcomes. For example, if a team is 8-6 and is projected to win in week 15, their week 16 matchup is still determined by their 8-6 record.

How are ties broken?
1. Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs).
2. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
3. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
4. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
5. Strength of victory.
6. Coin Toss.

How do I choose a tie?
Click the button twice to predict a tie. Click the button again to select a team.

What is the "My Playoff Scenario Link"?
This link is specific to the scenario you selected. You can bookmark or copy this link to share the scenario that you built.
Welcome to the Yahoo! Sports NFL Playoff Scenario Generator!
See how the playoff picture shapes up by following these instructions:

1. Choose which factor determines who will win each game. For example, choosing Yahoo! Team Ranking means the team with the higher Team Ranker ranking will always win.

2. Adjust the winners of individual games by clicking the button so the winner is highlighted.

3. Playoff matchups will update automatically based on your picks.

4. Click "My playoff scenario link" to get a link to share your scenario.
Select a starting point

Automatically select the winners for all upcoming
matchups based on this criteria.


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    Daniel Tue Jan 17, 2012 06:25 pm PST Report Abuse
    Granted I was rooting for the Ravens the last time around. LOL.
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    Daniel Tue Jan 17, 2012 06:21 pm PST Report Abuse
    I kinda want to see a Giants/Ravens rematch with the Giants getting revenge on the Ravens.
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    John Joe Tue Jan 17, 2012 02:30 pm PST Report Abuse
    Partiots 21
    Ravens 13
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    SELENAGOMEZFAN Sat Jan 14, 2012 05:17 pm PST Report Abuse
    niners vs giants/packers
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    Kai Sat Jan 07, 2012 08:46 pm PST Report Abuse
    texans
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    EvenSteven Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:41 pm PST Report Abuse
    On a Raven high and dreaming of the possibilities.

    AFC This Week End
    Texans over Bengals ... Bengals will be better next year but their run ends here.
    Steelers over Broncos ... Steelers know how to beat lesser teams in the playoffs even though they may be beat up a little.

    AFC Next Week End
    Ravens over Texans ... Ravens beat Texans 29-14 when their #1 quarterback was healthy.
    NE/Pitt ... toss up game with the survivor waiting to face a pumped up Raven team.

    AFC Championship
    Ravens over NE ... No way they score 49 unanswered points on the Raven D. Best they get is 13 total. 24-13 Ravens
    Ravens over Pitt ... For a change this is the Year Of The Bird. A valorous but banged up Steelers team goes down for the third time 31-10.

    Super Bowl
    Ravens win over whoever and Ray Lewis retires with his second ring to become defensive coach for the Ravens in 2012.

    Could happen and a lot more probable than a Detroit/Cincinnati Super Bowl
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    Gene Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:42 am PST Report Abuse
    What killed the Raiders was the loss of their Great running back. Offenses need three elements to make the playoffs, A good quarterback, running back, and a fast good hands reciever, plus the obvious an excellent offenseive line.
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    Gene Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:36 am PST Report Abuse
    Anybody with NFL knowledge know's that the Jets need a new head coach !!!! A mouth never won a championship.
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    Gene Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:31 am PST Report Abuse
    NFC Championship game: Packers 48, NO 45. AFC, NE 24, BAL 17. S.B. Pac 34, NE 31
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    Casual Observer Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:17 am PST Report Abuse
    SB Prediction -

    RAVENS - 31

    PACK - 30
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    Jeff R Mon Jan 02, 2012 04:14 pm PST Report Abuse
    Rodgers had 270 yards against the chiefs which is a great day for most qbs. just goes to show that if rodgers isnt playing perfect they cant win and San Fran has the most turnovers in the nfl and the best turnover to giveaway ratio. if san fran keeps rodgers under 300 they will win because we all know no one can run against the niners. It would something else if it snows hard that day cuz rodgers sucks in the cold and the pack can try to throw in those conditions, ut i hihgly doubt that theyll be successful
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    ken Mon Jan 02, 2012 03:53 pm PST Report Abuse
    San Fran doesn't have a chance against Green Bay,maybenew Orleans but not San Fran
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    Jeff R Mon Jan 02, 2012 03:39 pm PST Report Abuse
    San Fran can stop any offense. defense does win games no doubt. I'm more worried about the saints than anybody... packers don't have a chance. if the niners beat new orleans (if they play) they will win the super bowl.
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    Tyrus Sun Jan 01, 2012 04:49 pm PST Report Abuse
    my Titans, only team with a winning record to not make the playoffs, why Munchak why did you start Hasselbeck over Locker vs the Colts.
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    DrewDat9 Sun Jan 01, 2012 04:23 pm PST Report Abuse
    Good thing dirtytbirds won today. They surely don't want anymore of the Saints in the VooDoo dome. Pretty sure we'll see roasted bird up in NYG. Can't wait to see us play in Lambeau.
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    Mark B Sun Jan 01, 2012 04:20 pm PST Report Abuse
    I'm not a die hard Cincinnati fan, but anyone who saw today's Ravens-Bengals game saw the officials give the game to Baltimore, and Marvin Lewis in his continuous sideline silence let them do it. I've never seen a more obvious example of pass interference not called than committed by the Raven's defender in the end zone on the Bengal's final possession.
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    Bones Sun Jan 01, 2012 01:46 pm PST Report Abuse
    I was really thinking that the Jets would beat the Dolphins. Crazy scenario with the tie breakers. Looks like Titans can still get in now, if both the Broncos and Raiders win.
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    KenE Sun Jan 01, 2012 08:10 am PST Report Abuse
    When I said Cinn would get in if there is 2-way tie I was only referring to a tie between Cinn and Tenn.
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    KenE Sun Jan 01, 2012 08:07 am PST Report Abuse
    Bones, The scenario that you just stated would still need the Jets to win for Tennessee to get in. Tennessee only will get in if they are involved in a 3-way tie for the 6th seed. If there is a 2 way tie - Cincinnati gets the 6th seed. If there is a 4-way tie, Oakland gets in.
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    Bones Sat Dec 31, 2011 09:48 pm PST Report Abuse
    Tennessee needs a lot of help to get in, but if you look at the way the games are scheduled, and what teams are playing for, it doesn't seem like that much of a stretch. Houston is playing for nothing outside of division bragging rights. They are the 3 seed. That is an early game. Tennessee if fighting for the wild card. If the Titans win, they just sit back and see what happens. Baltimore is still playing for the division and a bye, same as Pittsburgh, both of which play later games. Jets play Dolphins late, but it may not matter, because if Raiders or Broncos lose (has to be one or the other) in the unpredictable AFC West, and the Bengals lose to the Ravens, then Titans get the 6 seed. So, I would say Tennessee's odds are pretty good if they get the early win. Bengals are hard to peg this year though.
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    logan30228 Fri Dec 30, 2011 06:43 am PST Report Abuse
    For Falcon Fans, I think this is the perfect scenario : a Falcon Win, A Green Bay Win, A Saints Win, A Rams Win, And A Cowboys win in week 17!! We need the Falcons to bounce back in a BIG way against Tampa, creating some momentum going into week one of the playoffs. A Green Bay win over Detroit gives the Falcons the 5th seed, and if the Cowboys beat the Giants, The Falcons travel to Dallas as opposed to all the way to the left coast for the first game. Dallas has an indoor stadium like the Ga. Dome, and The Falcons win a close one after the Cowboys use all their emotional energies defeating their hated rivals the G-men in the previous week, and another stupid clock management issue by Coach Garrett! . Jerry Cans Jason Garrett and the whole thing is blown up and started again, so very Dallas like of recent years!. Detroit travels cross country , pissed off, to meet a equally pissed off San Fran team on the coast.Two teams who have not been in the playoffs in quite some time, more so for Detriot and that will undo them! Much like Seattle and New Orleans last year, the best team will not win, so Detroit will be eliminated. After that, The Packers will see Atlanta come to town, and maybe, if the Falcons play the entire game the way they played the first half of thier earlier meeting meeting that saw Aaron Rodgers very frustrated, well who knows? Plus, the Falcons have not forgotten the last playoff meeting between these two that had Green Bay thouroughly embarass the Falcons! Pay backs are EPIC! The 49'ers, riding a wave of optimism after beating Detroit, head to the bayou with memories of San Fran merciless beatdowns of the Saints during the days of the old NFC West coming to mind for both teams. Then the NFC Championship could end up Being a re-match, with lots of vitriol between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints. The Saints pulled victory from the jaws of defeat in the first meeting in an overtime play callling debacle by the Falcons,wrong play and worse execution, and the 2nd game was an blowout as Brees and his teammates were fueled by the chase for Marino's record. I have a feeling, this time, on the pinnacle of returning to the Superbowl, by beating their hated rivals, the Falcons may prevail in an overtime stunner that will shift the balance of power between these two teams again, this time in the Falcons favor! SuperBowl, Who Knows at this point, but I think this could happen..will it? We will have to wait and see!
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    kevin Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:29 pm PST Report Abuse
    What people tend to forget is that the Packers deefense allows too many yards but is better than 21 of the 32 teams in points allowed. Packers lead the entire NFL in interceptions by a large margin too. At the end of the day it is not yards that win games it is POINTS (which Packers are #1 in scoring points in the NFL too). I believe I have made my case.....
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    Richard Thu Dec 29, 2011 06:44 pm PST Report Abuse
    Joshua...Its suppose to say if the Jets and Titans win and the Bengals AND Raiders lose then Tennessee is the #6 seed!
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    Sugar Shane Thu Dec 29, 2011 06:33 pm PST Report Abuse
    Joshua H, Tennessee must win and only one of those three teams has to lose. If all three win or if more than one loses, then TN is eliminated.
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    Joshua H Thu Dec 29, 2011 06:06 pm PST Report Abuse
    I have a question concerning the Titans shot at the playoffs. Here is a quote from the official Titans website: "Tennessee must beat Houston (10-5) and then have Cincinnati lose along with a combination of losses by either the Jets, Denver or Oakland to earn the AFC's sixth seed."

    So I put the Jets, Denver and Oakland all as losses, then Cincinatti as a loss, and Tennessee beating Houston. But guess what, they are not shown as the AFC's sixth seed in this generator. In fact, they aren't in the playoffs at all. Has this generator known to be unreliable? It's entirely possible I'm missing something, so if someone can do what i did according to the quote that would be great.

    That would suck for Titan fans rooting for those teams to lose and it happening, and thinking their team is in the playoffs when they're not.

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