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AFC
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Wild-card round, Jan. 5-6
  • No. 5 Colts (11-4) at No. 4 Broncos (8-7, AFC West champ)

  • No. 6 Ravens (10-5) at No. 3 Dolphins (10-5, AFC East champ)

    Second round, Jan. 12-13

  • Lower-ranked team at No. 1 Titans (13-2, AFC South champ)
  • Higher-ranked team at No. 2 Steelers (11-4, AFC North champ)

    Explaining the seedings:

  • Dolphins seeded ahead of Colts, Ravens because of division title.
  • Broncos seeded ahead of Colts, Ravens because of division title."; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","PLAYOFF TEAMS","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Titans (13-2)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Titans.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Clinched.

    To clinch division title: Clinched.

    To clinch playoff berth: Clinched.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     at Colts (11-4)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Steelers (11-4)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Steelers.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Clinched.

    To clinch playoff berth: Clinched.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     vs. Browns (4-11)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Dolphins (10-5)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Dolphins.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Beat Jets.

    To clinch playoff berth: Beat Jets.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     at Jets (9-6)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Broncos (8-7)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Broncos.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Beat Chargers.

    To clinch playoff berth: Beat Chargers.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     at Chargers (6-8)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Colts (11-4)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Colts.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch playoff berth: Clinched.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     vs. Titans (13-2)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Ravens (10-5)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Ravens.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch playoff berth: Beat Jaguars OR Patriots must lose.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     vs. Jaguars (5-10)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","OUTSIDE LOOKING IN","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Jets (9-6)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Jets.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Must beat Dolphins AND Patriots must lose to Bills.

    To clinch playoff berth: Beat Dolphins AND Ravens must lose.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     vs. Dolphins (10-5)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Patriots (10-5)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Patriots.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Beat Bills AND Dolphins must lose to Jets.

    To clinch playoff berth: Beat Bills AND Ravens must lose.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     at Bills (7-8)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Chargers (7-8)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Chargers.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Beat Broncos.

    To clinch playoff berth: Beat Broncos.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     vs. Broncos (8-7)
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    Eliminated from playoffs"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Texans (7-8)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Texans.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    Eliminated from playoffs."; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Jaguars (5-10)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Jaguars.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    Eliminated from playoffs."; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Browns (4-11)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Browns.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    Eliminated from playoffs."; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Raiders (4-11)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Raiders.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    Eliminated from playoffs."; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Bengals (3-11-1)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Bengals.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    Eliminated from playoffs.
    "; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Chiefs (2-13)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Chiefs.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    Eliminated from playoffs."; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Tiebreaker rules","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To break a tie within a division — two clubs:

    1. Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied precentage in games between the clubs).
    2. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
    3. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, if applicable.
    4. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
    5. Best net points in division games.
    6. Best net points in all games.
    7. Strength of schedule.
    8. Best net touchdowns in all games.
    9. Coin toss.

    To break a tie within a division — three or more clubs:
    (Note: If two clubs remain tied after third or other clubs are eliminated during any step, tie-breaker reverts to step 1 of the two-club format)

    1. Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied precentage in games among the clubs).
    2. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
    3. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
    4. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
    5. Best net points in division games.
    6. Best net points in all games.
    7. Strength of schedule.
    8. Best net touchdowns in all games.
    9. Coin toss

    To break a tie for the wild-card:

    1. If the tied clubs are from the same division, apply division tie-breaker.
    2. If the tied clubs are from different divisions, apply the following steps.

    Two clubs
    1. Head-to-head, if applicable.
    2. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
    3. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four.
    4. Best average net points in conference games.
    5. Best net points in all games.
    6. Strength of schedule.
    7. Bet net touchdowns in all games.
    8. Coin toss.

    Three or more clubs
    (Note: If two clubs remain tied after third or other clubs are eliminated, tie-breaker reverts to step 1 of applicable two-club format.)
    1. Apply division tie-breaker to eliminate all but the highest ranked club in each division prior to proceeding to step 2 The originial seeding within a division tie-breaker remains the same for all subsequent applications of the procedure that are necessary to identify three wild-card teams.
    2. Head-to-head sweep (Applicable only if one club has defeated each of the others or if one club has lost to each of the others).
    3. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
    4. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four.
    5. Best average net points in conference games.
    6. Best net points in all games.
    7. Strength of schedule.
    8. Bet net touchdowns in all games.
    9. Coin toss.
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    NFC
    ","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Playoff matchups","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    Wild-card round, Jan. 5-6
  • No. 5 Falcons (10-5) at No. 4 Cardinals (8-7, NFC West champ)

  • No. 6 Cowboys (9-6) at No. 3 Vikings (9-6, NFC North champ)

    Second round, Jan. 12-13
  • Lower-ranked team at No. 1 Giants (12-3, NFC East champ)
  • Higher-ranked team at No. 2 Panthers (11-4, NFC South champ)

    Explaining the seedings:

  • Vikings seeded ahead of Cardinals, Falcons, Cowboys because they're a division leader.
  • Cardinals seeded ahead of Falcons, Cowboys because they're a division leader.
  • Cowboys earn No. 6 seed ahead of Bucs because of better conference record."; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","PLAYOFF TEAMS","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Giants (12-3)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Giants.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Clinched.

    To clinch division title: Clinched.

    To clinch playoff berth: Clinched.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     at Vikings (9-6)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Panthers (11-3)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Panthers.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Win one game OR tie one game OR Bucs and Falcons lose one game.

    To clinch playoff berth: Clinched.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     at Saints (8-7)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Vikings (9-6)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Vikings.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Win one game OR a Bears loss.

    To clinch playoff berth: Win one game OR a Bears loss.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     vs. Giants (12-3)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Cardinals (8-7)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_cardinals.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Clinched.

    To clinch playoff berth: Clinched.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     vs. Seahawks (4-11)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Falcons (10-5)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Falcons.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Win out AND get help.

    To clinch playoff berth: Clinched.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     vs. Rams (2-13)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Cowboys (9-6)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Cowboys.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch divsion title: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch playoff berth: Beat Eagles .

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28: at Eagles (8-6-1)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","OUTSIDE LOOKING IN","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Bucs (9-6)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_buckaneers.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Win out AND get help.

    To clinch playoff berth: Must beat Raiders AND Cowboys must lose.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     vs. Raiders (4-11)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Bears (9-6)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Bears.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Beat Texans and Vikings must lose to Giants.

    To clinch playoff berth: Beat Texans AND Cowboys AND Bucs must lose.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     at Texans (7-8)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Eagles (8-6-1)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Eagles.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch playoff berth: Beat Cowboys AND Bucs AND Bears must lose.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     vs. Cowboys (9-6)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Redskins (8-7)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Redskins.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    To clinch home-field advantage: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch division title: Unable to clinch.

    To clinch playoff berth: Win out AND get help.

    Remaining schedule
    Dec. 28:     at 49ers (6-9)"; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Saints (8-7)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_saints.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    Eliminated from playoffs."; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Packers (5-9)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Packers.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    Eliminated from playoffs."; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","49ers (6-9)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_49ers.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    Eliminated from playoffs."; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Seahawks (4-11)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Seahawks.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    Eliminated from playoffs."; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Rams (2-13)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Rams.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    Eliminated from playoffs."; NFL_playoffs_08[i++] = new Array("","Lions (0-15)","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Lions.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", ""); NFL_playoffs_08[i-1].body = "

    Eliminated from playoffs."; // END editorial data