Well, why not... Lets Talk Playoffs!!

[kleese]

First of all, I know I spelled paloffs wrong in the thread title, my bad

Second, please note that I start this thread every year

Third, (and this is always really humorous) I only start this thread to discuss the facts. No, I do not believe we are playoff contenders, and, yes I agree its an absurd longshot. However, for those interested, I'll post the facts/scenarios until they no longer exist.

Even having said that, I am almost positive someone will reply "playoffs? We can't even win a game."

So, here goes....

I think it is safe to concede 4 playoff spots:

Falcons- South
49ers- West
Bears/Packers- North/Top wild card

I won't concede the East to the Giants quite yet considering the Cowboys have a soft schedule, although I'm obviously still leaning heavily towards New York to win the division.

But one of those two teams is certainly likely to finish ahead of us.

So, with one spot open, the teams to watch would be:

Whoever is second between Giants/Cowboys, the Vikings, the Seahawks, the Saints,and the Lions. I don't think anyone else in the NFC is a threat to finish above 8-8.

I am about 90% sure a 9-7 team will make it in the NFC, possibly even two. So 9-7 would be the goal to be in the conversation... And if the Redskins were to get to 9-7, they'd likely hold a tie-breaker over almost all of those teams.

Here is another fact... If the Redskins win their next three games, they be guaranteed to be within one game of the division lead with four left. And if the Giants lose to the Packers mixed in there, and we won those three games, we'd be in first place holding tie breakers regardless of everything else that happens.

Point being, the reality is a longshot of all longshots, but the math isn't as daunting as you might think. With 5 division games left and with already holding a tie breaker over the Vikings and Saints, I think 9-7 would get us in almost without question.

So, its not 7-0 or we don't go.... It's 6-1 or we don't have fun

[Boss_Hogg]

I'm just taking this season one game at a time. The playoffs will work itself out.

[70th Week]

I think the only team in the NFC East that will make the playoffs will be the division winner....and it will be with 8-8 or a losing record.

[hail2skins]

I think the only team in the NFC East that will make the playoffs will be the division winner....and it will be with 8-8 or a losing record.

I think either the Giants or Cowboys claw their way to 9-7. Otherwise, the division is likely the only way for the Skins to make it in with your scenario of .500 or worse taking the East.

Unfortunately, I see our lack of a defense precluding us from making a serious push, with 7-9 being the best case scenario at this point. However, it would be nice to have that last game of the season against the Cowboys present us with an opportunity to knock Dallas out.

[TheGreek1973]

I think the only team in the NFC East that will make the playoffs will be the division winner....and it will be with 8-8 or a losing record.

What he said.

As bad as we are, we were one minute and change from getting a W in NY, that is how little I think of the Giants right now and they have a hell of a schedule to play also. The Eagles are done, we are the only ones that are bad enough to keep them on life support, but honestly I think we have a very legit shot to win both against them. The boys? Are you kidding me? yea they have a soft schedule but two of those games are against us. When is the last time we went 2-0 in a season against them? Well now is the time, especially since their team sucks are bad as ours.

Honestly other than the Ravens every one of our games is very winnable if our receivers actually catch the ball and our D actually stops the big play. I know I know big ifs but we can dream can't we? What is there left to do other than think how great RGIII is going to be next year?

[SkinsWarrior81]

Paloffs is now.

[superozman]

With the math not as daunting, just goes to show another crap team is going to be in the playoffs in the NFC this year!

Questioin is, will a talented crap team get in and make a run!?

[Ghost of Nibbs McPimpin]

With the math not as daunting, just goes to show another crap team is going to be in the playoffs in the NFC this year!

Questioin is, will a talented crap team get in and make a run!?

Yes, we can BE that crap team!

[tibbidoe]

Yes, we can BE that crap team!

That's the spirit!

[Murphs56]

If Nick Foles beats us, I think that says it all...

[BeefJerky]

Lets just start with a win sunday. But anything can happen, the east is wide open. Hail.

[KingGibbs]

I will replace my Redskins shrine with a Shanny shrine if we make the playoffs.

Oh yeah.

[Momma There Goes That Man]

I love the OP. I don't think its a stretch to say the we can beat the Eagles and Cowboys. Sure it will be tough but dang we can definitely do it.

People don't want to hear it, but the defense has played slightly better the last few weeks though they still giving up long plays and drives. Hopefully, BMW comes back and our secondary is improved just enough.

We win those two and we could be going into Griffin's 1st Monday Night Football game, at home against the frickin Giants with 1st place on the line.

We can do this...just need a little more effort, a little more focus from everybody involved.

[Hitman21ST]

Cowboys have a soft schedule, but then again so do we. Every team in the NFCE is very beatable, and we have 5 of those games left. Then we have the Browns and the Ravens. 6-1 (or even 7-0) isn't exactly out of the question if the defense can pull something together.

[Momma There Goes That Man]

Cowboys have a soft schedule, but then again so do we. Every team in the NFCE is very beatable, and we have 5 of those games left. Then we have the Browns and the Ravens. 6-1 (or even 7-0) isn't exactly out of the question if the defense can pull something together.

The cowboys only look like they have a soft schedule because they have us twice and the Eagles and browns. Those 3 are still tough games for them and in this scenario we obviously beat them twice. Then they still have the Eagles, looking hot Saints and have the Steelers to play. That doesn't look so easy anymore.