NFC East Chances

[CRedskinsRule]

I posted the NFC playoff seeding in the Dallas week thread, and while the playoffs is the goal it seriously starts with beating Dallas this week. If we do, we are right there, and the next game against the Giants becomes THE game. If we win our games, the rest will absolutely take care of itself. And other than the Ravens, we ought to be able to beat every other team on our schedule. Will we? That is the question!

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by donofriose

We are still very much in the playoff hunt. What do you think the chances the skins make the playoffs. Why or why not? Who do you think will win the NFC east. By the looks of the schedules a 9-7 team might end up winning it. What wins do you see the skins having? What wins do you think the rest of the NFC East will get? What has to happen for us to win?

Current Standings:
NYG 6-4
DAL 5-5
WAS 4-6
PHI 3-7

NYG Schedule:
vs. GB
@ WAS
vs NO
@ ATL
@ BAL
vs PHI

DAL Schedule:
vs WAS
vs PHI
@ CIN
vs PIT
vs NO
@ WAS

WAS schedule:
@ DAL
vs NYG
vs BAL
@ CLE
@ PHI
vs DAL

One win against a terrible team =PLAYOFFS! We are not a playoff team. End of discussion.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

One win against a terrible team =PLAYOFFS! We are not a playoff team. End of discussion.

It's not just one game against Philly, we also beat #7-9 on the NFC seed list, and with a win this week we suddenly get vaulted back into having a shot.

As JR told me, it's alot of IF IF IF's right now, and the Skins have certainly fooled us over the years, But Griffin makes me want to believe. It would be awesome to see a playoff run akin to the year ST died, but without the drastic a propelling force. For right now it all comes down to Turkey Day at Dallas

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

One win against a terrible team =PLAYOFFS! We are not a playoff team. End of discussion.

This wouldn't be a discussion any other year, or in any other division... but its a legitimate discussion in the NFC East this year, because no one is really that good. Furthermore, the team that is the best of the bunch (NYG) has one of the most brutal schedules down the stretch. I actually think the winner of this game between Dallas and Washington is really in the drivers seat, even though we'd still be two games behind NY (playing them next week).

We're not all that good, but given the division this year, we really have just as good of a shot as anyone. The Giants game is a absolute must win, Cowboys game is pretty much one too. I don't think we have any chance of getting the wild card, because I don't think we'll run the table... but I think if we finished 9-7 (assuming we beat NY), we'd be almost a lock to win the division.

That said, I think its a total coin flip Thursday.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

One win against a terrible team =PLAYOFFS! We are not a playoff team. End of discussion.

And just one game after being beaten decisively by a really bad panthers team to boot....

I agree....lets just enjoy the monthly win and hope we come in 3rd place this year....but most of all...lets beat Dallas on Turkey day...it has never been done before....and if it happens...just enjoy it...don't start thinking playoffs or superbowl or something....we would be 5-6 for heavens sake

Don't mean to be debbie downer...but a win against a horrible team with a rookie backup doesn't impress me...remember our defense is really bad....lets learn to enjoy watching a STAR....not the one painted on the field....the one behind center for the ....who?...can you believe it?....the REDSKINS!

WE HAVE A STAR QB! That is the point of this season....lets see what he does in the first game of the Dallas/Redskins rivalry...that is what I want to see!

[scowan]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

One win against a terrible team =PLAYOFFS! We are not a playoff team. End of discussion.

Agree with this statement. The Redskins have beaten the Saints, Eagles, Vikings and Bucs. The combined record of those teams thru 10 weeks is 20-20. Perfectly average. The Cowboys are also 5-5. I say the chances of winning tomorrow are 50%!

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by scowan

Agree with this statement. The Redskins have beaten the Saints, Eagles, Vikings and Bucs. The combined record of those teams thru 10 weeks is 20-20. Perfectly average. The Cowboys are also 5-5. I say the chances of winning tomorrow are 50%!

I keep pointing this out, but 3 of those 4 teams lie directly in our path to a wildcard spot, and we have beaten them.

[Ruhskins]

Ugh, the f'ing Cowpukes have a pretty easy schedule. I hope they self destruct again.

[calia]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Ugh, the f'ing Cowpukes have a pretty easy schedule. I hope they self destruct again.

Not so sure -- they will have a dogfight with us, twice, the Steelers aren't pushovers, even with the Big Ben injury and who knows he could be back, and NO isn't a team anyone wants to play right now. But the key is that we have to take care of business -- starting in 2 days.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Ugh, the f'ing Cowpukes have a pretty easy schedule. I hope they self destruct again.

I don't think so:
DAL Schedule:
vs WAS
vs PHI
@ CIN
vs PIT
vs NO
@ WAS

They got us twice, and I think we are the better team, Cinci will beat them, Pitt will beat .... well maybe not if they use Batch, NO should beat them.

[JoeRedskin]

Yes. It is a ton of "if's" and we are absolutely not good enough to look past Thursday.

... at the same time, how sweet would it be to be hosting Dallas on the final day of the season, winner gets the division.

[Chico23231]

I thought aceinthehouse was back after seeing this thread title at this point in the year. Gmanc is right, but still think Giants in the driver seat though.

[FRPLG]

Well we have to win the rest of our division games.

[Gary84Clark]

One final thought: There are 6 games left. If we win Thanksgiving Day, we have the head to head sweep on the so called contenders category for the final spot. Chicago is in danger of total meltdown (According to the wild card tie breaker procedures on NFL.com).

Bucs
Vikes
Saints
Cowboys

[MTK]

I like that we pretty much control our fate. Beat Dallas first and let's revisit this.