BlainThePain Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 http://cincinnati.com/blogs/bengals/2009/11/24/1124-scott-flex-scheduling-and-second-seeds/HOW ARE THEY SECOND IN THE AFC? Even though the Bengals, Chargers and Patriots all have 7-3 records, the Bengals are the second seed based on the fifth tiebreaker known as Strength of Victory. This is something that I tweeted on Sunday night but was unable to go into further due to deadlines. Lo and behold, Bengals public relations director Jack Brennan has put it into clarity better than I would.This week’s release details the breakdown as such. Here’s how the tiebreaker scenario would play out, going from Nos. 1-5, if the regular season had ended last week: * Division tiebreakers would not eliminate any of the three, since all three are in different divisions. * Head-to-head sweep will not apply, since none of the three teams play each of the other two. * Conference records are currently tied, as each of the three teams are 5-3 in the AFC. * Best record in common games will not apply, because the minimum requirement of four teams having played each of the three contenders will not be met. * In Strength of Victory, which means the aggregate record of all the teams each club has defeated. the Bengals as of this week would prevail by one game over San Diego. Cincinnati currently has beaten teams with an aggregate 33-37 record. San Diego’s wins have come against clubs which presently are 32-38. New England’s wins have come against teams with a 27-43 mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I didn't realize NE's wins were so weak. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 divisional record, common opponent and head to head will be what decides it, should the records all be equal.If Cincy is 6-0 in their division, and ends up beating SD, this would give them the best case scenario, again, should the records remain equal (say 11-5 or 12-4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I think we could do it aslong as we win games were supposed to :| then lay the Smack on Vikings,Chargers & Jets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Cincinnati will get the bye if they only lose one more game and that loss comes against Minnesota or Detroit. Anything else puts them in a bind, I think (aside obviously from winning out). I'd be pretty surprised if New England or San Diego wins out. If the Pats knock off New Orleans they'll be more worrisome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Ya and most time I don't mind away games but Patriots/Chargers would be the worst 2 teams to travel too IMO...Indy not so bad...-Chargers 3rd West coast trip this season Ug...-Patriots who wants to play the Patriots at their field? With their cheating they take homefield advantage to a new level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadJohnson-85 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 The 7-3 Chargers remaining schedule,Week 12 - KC @ SDWeek 13 - SD @ CLEWeek 14 - SD @ DALWeek 15 - CIN @ SDWeek 16 - SD @ TENWeek 17 - WAS @ SDThe 7-3 Patriots remaining schedule,Week 12 - NE @ NOWeek 13 - NE @ MIAWeek 14 - CAR @ NEWeek 15 - NE @ BUFWeek 16 - JAC @ NEWeek 17 - NE @ HOUThe Chargers SHOULD be about 11-5 at best. And the Patriots should be 12-4 or 13-3. Lets go Saints and Chiefs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidge Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 We MUST win the game in SD to give ourselves a chance. The ultimate nut up game for the guys leading up to the post season.As for the Pats, please win Saints and Fins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupdayta Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I hope we win this week if only to get Kazkal to change his signature. Haunting my dreams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekshank Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Just my opinion, but I think the Pats are going to win out. The Bengals will lose one more game at some point, giving them a 4th loss, and the last game of the season will be meaningless, because the division will be wrapped up, but they won't have a shot at a bye week. The Bengals will use week 17 as their bye week to finish 11-5 (just like '05).Hope the Pats lost a couple more giving the Bengals a better shot at that 2nd seed, but I just don't see it happening. They a playing really well right now, and frankly, they scare me more than any other team in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePong Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 We can't afford to lose any more games against AFC opponents. Like I pointed out, we are still winless against AFC teams outside the division. You guys jumped all over me sayint it doesn't matter...that all wins count the same. I'm sorry, but when it comes down to seeding in the playoffs and tie-breakers and possibly getting a bye or home field games, those games are big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 We can't afford to lose any more games against AFC opponents. Like I pointed out, we are still winless against AFC teams outside the division. You guys jumped all over me sayint it doesn't matter...that all wins count the same. I'm sorry, but when it comes down to seeding in the playoffs and tie-breakers and possibly getting a bye or home field games, those games are big.Much as I hate to agree with the usually-moronic ravings of JoeWrong, he's JoeRight here - some games are simply more important than othersThe San Diego game will be a huge measuring stick - road game against a quality conference opponent who we might well see again in the playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadJohnson-85 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 We can't afford to lose any more games against AFC opponents. Like I pointed out, we are still winless against AFC teams outside the division. You guys jumped all over me sayint it doesn't matter...that all wins count the same. I'm sorry, but when it comes down to seeding in the playoffs and tie-breakers and possibly getting a bye or home field games, those games are big.Much as I hate to agree with the usually-moronic ravings of JoeWrong, he's JoeRight here - some games are simply more important than othersThe San Diego game will be a huge measuring stick - road game against a quality conference opponent who we might well see again in the playoffsWhat he said ^. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekshank Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 We can't afford to lose any more games against AFC opponents. Like I pointed out, we are still winless against AFC teams outside the division. You guys jumped all over me sayint it doesn't matter...that all wins count the same. I'm sorry, but when it comes down to seeding in the playoffs and tie-breakers and possibly getting a bye or home field games, those games are big.Much as I hate to agree with the usually-moronic ravings of JoeWrong, he's JoeRight here - some games are simply more important than othersThe San Diego game will be a huge measuring stick - road game against a quality conference opponent who we might well see again in the playoffsUnfortunately I agree as well. But no one ever disagreed with that premise in the first place. Yes AFC games are important for tie breakers. But what he's been saying is that the Bengals are somehow unable to beat non-AFCN AFC opponents. A premise that is, well... stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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