Seattle now owns all tie-breakers, Rams lose NFCW in tie

[BeefJurky]

If the Rams and Seahawks tie, the tiebreakers are:

1. H2H: Seattle wins if they sweep, so assume we split the series
2. Division record: Assume we both go 5-1
3. Common game record. Seattle went 0-2 in non-common games, Rams went 1-1, so if we tie records, then the Rams must have a worse common game record.

Therefore, Seattle owns the tiebreakers unless they somehow drop week 17 against the Cardinals.

Rams must have a better record or else they lose the division and must fight for a wild card.

Note: This is almost certainly not going to matter, because if we win in Seattle, there is almost no chance we still tie records, and if we lose in Seattle, then they win on the first tie breaker anyway.

 

[Legatron4]

If Seattle loses this weekend we can afford a loss to them. I’m really not concerned about them. I’m expecting at least one NFC south team to fall off the wagon and go 9-7. We will at least get a wild card this year.

 

[Steve808]

I'm confident that the Rams will win in Seattle. Take care of that business and we'll be fine. I'm hoping the Vikings or Eagles begin to stumble so we can claim a first round bye in the playoffs. And we play Philly on 12/10 so that will also provide us a chance to make our case for a bye and superiority in the NFC.

 

[bubbaramfan]

Fk Seattle. Rams control their own fate.

 

[Zodi]

Fk Seattle. Rams control their own fate.

You had me at "fk Seattle."

 

[socalrams90]

Fk Seattle. Rams control their own fate.

We only control our own fate up to the 4th seed. (Meaning our worst case scenario if we win out is 4th seed).

Anything higher we need some results to go our way.

 

[bluecoconuts]

Seattle loses to the Eagles and the Rams, not worried about them. I can also see them dropping their game against the Jags, they'll be on the road, and that D should be able to get to Wilson early.

 

[Mojo Ram]

This is why in no known universe do we root for Seattle to win vs anyone the rest of the way...including Philly.
Just finish with a better record than them and the playoffs are guaranteed.

I hope the Eagles kick their ass this weekend and the Rams beat AZ.

 

[socalrams90]

This is why in no known universe do we root for Seattle to win vs anyone the rest of the way...including Philly.
Just finish with a better record than them and the playoffs are guaranteed.

I hope the Eagles kick their ass this weekend and the Rams beat AZ.

Yeah if we wanted the one seed we should've beat the vikings when we had them. Not saying we can't get it still but realistically we had our chance and blew it. Eagles are now our second shot but that doesnt guarantee anything.

Now just win out and see where the chips land. I just want a home playoff game at the coli!

 

[Mojo Ram]

A two game lead over SEA would be big at this point. For those hoping for a top seed i get it...but the chips must fall correctly and dangerously for that to happen.

Just win the division baby. Get into the playoffs. What a fantastic reality that would be in and of itself.

 

[DaveFan'51]

We only control our own fate up to the 4th seed. (Meaning our worst case scenario if we win out is 4th seed).

Anything higher we need some results to go our way.

In case you didn't notice, unless I'm mistaken, which I don't believe I am, the Rams are the 3rd Seed as of right now!

After Philly Beat the Hag's this week-end, and we Stomp on the Cards, we will have a 2 game lead on the Hag's before we play them again!

The Big thing is to Beat Philly the week before we meet the Hag's, then I think we are guaranteed at least the #2 Seed If not the #1!!

 

[Merlin]

Seattle has bigger concerns than us in dropping the odd game down the stretch due to their defensive injuries. That plus the one game lead we have on them makes me think we have a very good shot to win this division outright.

I don't see the Rams tanking down the stretch, so if they don't win the division it means Seattle plays lights out and practically wins out the rest of the sched. So chances are the Rams will win a wildcard as well.

If they tank they tank of course. But I don't see it. I think we have a very, very good shot at the playoffs.

 

[Jacobarch]

Wednesdays are hard...

 

[fearsomefour]

Eagles beat the Pete's and Rams beat Ol Tomato Head and a 2 game lead gives a good cushion.....for the pushin yoooo!!!!

 

[I like Rams]

If Seattle loses this weekend we can afford a loss to them. I’m really not concerned about them. I’m expecting at least one NFC south team to fall off the wagon and go 9-7. We will at least get a wild card this year.

If sea lose to the Cards and then Sea beat us...that is unacceptable.

 

[NERamsFan]

...amazing how this is our convo week 13 of this year. Who would've thought after last year's debacle?

 

[MTRamsFan]

Beat Arizona this week then worry about the Eagles after that. One game at a time.

 

[DaveFan'51]

...amazing how this is our convo week 13 of this year. Who would've thought after last year's debacle?

" I knew it all the time!!!!"

 

[HitStick]

Not really a concern when you finish 13-3

 

[Karate61]

I'm totally for Hawks taking out the Eagles, and furthering a shot at #1 or #2 seed.

Then the Rams take care of the Eagles, and are tied at 10-3, with Rams holding the tie breaker over Eagles.

I don't care about winning the division.

Rams at worst will be a wild card. Let's go for the gusto and try and win the Damn Super Bowl. Rams need to handle the Hawks, and the division is theirs. But, with a top seeding, chances are way better for a Super Bowl appearance!