If San Diego and Denver Tie for the Division.

by 3nS on Dec 8, 2009 3:03 PM MST

The first Tie break for a division tie is head-to-head and of course San Diego and Denver are tied after that. The next tie breaker is record against division teams San Diego is 5-1 and Denver is 3-1 with Kansas City and Oakland left. So obviously if Denver loses to either one of those teams they lose the tie break. So this post is assuming Denver beats both Kansas City and Oakland.

If Denver wins all remaining games and finishes in a 12-4 tie with San Diego it will mean that San Diego lost 1 game. If that 1 loss is to Tennessee then San Diego wins the division based on a better record between common opponents San Diego10-2 Denver 9-3

If San Diego losses to Dallas or Washington then both teams would be tied vs common opponents and we would go to Conference record were both teams would be 9-3 which then would send things to the 5th tie breaker Strength of victories. In this case we would note which teams the other team has not beaten. Which would be New England, Indianapolis, and possibly Dallas for Denver and there records compared to Tennessee, Miami, and possibly Washington. Clearly Denver's opponent would have a better record and Denver would get the division.

Lets say that one loss of San Diego's was to Cincinnati then Common Opponents would be tied. Denver would get the Division based on Conference record 9-3 to 8-4.

I was going to this for ties at 11-5 and 10-6 but that would have even more variables and I think you all would get bored with it. Besides I don't have the energy for that. At any rate I think everyone has enough of an idea to apply the tie breakers to the additional scenerios. I think Denver has an excellent chance to win a tie breaker if that what this division ends up in. What do you think?

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The Cowboys

Are gonna slap the sparklers this weekend. I hate the cowboys but wouldn’t pee on a charger if he was on fire…

Go Broncos!!! 12-4

I too dabbled in pacifism once...

by waltersobchakbronco on Dec 8, 2009 3:12 PM MST reply actions

Cowbows are in a jam.

They HAVE to win. If they come up with a good game, they really could do us a BIG favor. I’m glad its SD this week rather than in 2 or 3 weeks, when the ’Boys may have already played their way out of it.

by idahobronc on Dec 8, 2009 3:22 PM MST up reply actions

you are right

the press is kicking old Wade’s butt after they fell to the Giants. I would be very surprised if they don’t handle the dolts

I too dabbled in pacifism once...

by waltersobchakbronco on Dec 8, 2009 3:37 PM MST up reply actions

I would take any opportunity to pee on a SD chicken fan.

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by kwool79 on Dec 8, 2009 4:50 PM MST up reply actions

Well.... at least release waste.

by idahobronc on Dec 8, 2009 5:42 PM MST up reply actions

Cowboys over Bolts this week for sure

If we can just pull out the win at Indy (and I have faith that we can), that puts us a VERY good situation…

"Precipitation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise? Are you falling down?
Let me know, Come on let's go, yeah
Got some if you need it!" -EV

by sadaraine on Dec 8, 2009 4:07 PM MST reply actions

I hate the cowgirls, but I'll be rootin for 'em this weekend.

I don’t think they will get by the Bungels, either.

by newby on Dec 8, 2009 4:27 PM MST reply actions

Hell, the way the skins are playing.

I don’t know if you can notch that as a W for SD.

Would love to see the dolts lose to the cowboys, bengals, titans, and skins.
I don’t know if I could stop laughing tho…

Quit drinking the Kool-Aid and start drinking the good stuff, and everything is always alright.

by Chuck "DeadDrunk" Breedlove on Dec 8, 2009 4:46 PM MST reply actions

Only stop long enough to take another breath.

But we need to consider oakland with more concern….. we should still beat them, but maybe not as much domination as in the first game, and definitely we have to show up ready to play.

by idahobronc on Dec 8, 2009 5:45 PM MST up reply actions

Nice work.

Other than that, I don’t have a clue . . .

BILLY THOMPSON GOT SHAFTED!!

by AZDynamics on Dec 8, 2009 9:38 PM MST reply actions

Must wins

Denver has one real must win against a tough team – Philly. Oak and KC are ‘should wins’ and Indy can be lost without upseting the cart as a tie at 12-4 does us no good (most likely). SD has two potential must wins in the next two weeks. They got to beat the boys and to remain fully in control of the division – they can lose against the boys but then every game thereafter becomes an actual must win. They must win against Cincy, particularly if the Broncos beat indy. The difference between 11-5 and 12-4 is very little for us – it is huge for them.

by Flunkie on Dec 8, 2009 9:40 PM MST reply actions

Flunkie? Are you ignoring the opportunity for a first round by?

I think NE has lost that slot already. Indy has the other. One up for the Broncos to TAKE.

by el_DON_de_TAOS on Dec 9, 2009 8:39 AM MST up reply actions

If we beat the Colts...

Then it puts us in command of our season. I win at Indy makes us a favorite for the division… and gives us a good opportunity for a bye. A loss means we still have a shot at the division, but nothing is certain. It would take two SD losses, which is feasible given their schedule.

by SkinnyPB on Dec 9, 2009 11:29 AM MST up reply actions