Official NFC Playoff Standings Thread - 4 Weeks To Go

[Fosco33]

Assume we win out... and bears beat Vikes in final week.

What are the odds the Vikes lose 1 game - to either Dolphins or Lions...

[mraynrand]

Assume we win out... and bears beat Vikes in final week.

What are the odds the Vikes lose 1 game - to either Dolphins or Lions...

I'd say about 1 in 4. I'd feel better if the Dolphin game were on the road for them. The greatest concern is that the Bears will have nothing to play for in that final game; If Packers beat Bears, the Rams or Saints would have to lose 2 or 3 of final games for the Bears to be competing for a bye. Don't think they will play all-out for 3rd seed over 4th versus Dallas.

[Fosco33]

I'd say about 1 in 4. I'd feel better if the Dolphin game were on the road for them. The greatest concern is that the Bears will have nothing to play for in that final game; If Packers beat Bears, the Rams or Saints would have to lose 2 or 3 of final games for the Bears to be competing for a bye. Don't think they will play all-out for 3rd seed over 4th versus Dallas.

Good point.

[Bossman641]

I'd say about 1 in 4. I'd feel better if the Dolphin game were on the road for them. The greatest concern is that the Bears will have nothing to play for in that final game; If Packers beat Bears, the Rams or Saints would have to lose 2 or 3 of final games for the Bears to be competing for a bye. Don't think they will play all-out for 3rd seed over 4th versus Dallas.

I dunno. Saints are currently in line for 1 seed. After beating the Rams already I could see Bears trying to get the 3 seed in order to line up to play LA. Have to imagine they're feeling pretty confident in how they match up.

[pbmax]

Ras, sorry its all falling apart!

Mike Sando, ESPN.com @SandoESPN
I think Tony Sparano was an important person on the @vikings' staff, not just for coaching the offensive line but as a veteran presence with head coaching experience. His passing looms large in Minnesota.

Kevin Seifert @SeifertESPN
Very much so.


You know its bad when beat guys are fondly remembering Mr. Wildcat. However, I do know that whatever shortcomings he had as a HC and offensive innovator, Sparano was viewed as a good O line coach (I believe).

[mraynrand]

I dunno. Saints are currently in line for 1 seed. After beating the Rams already I could see Bears trying to get the 3 seed in order to line up to play LA. Have to imagine they're feeling pretty confident in how they match up.

keep hope alive!

[Rastak]

Ras, sorry its all falling apart!

Mike Sando, ESPN.com @SandoESPN
I think Tony Sparano was an important person on the @vikings' staff, not just for coaching the offensive line but as a veteran presence with head coaching experience. His passing looms large in Minnesota.

Kevin Seifert @SeifertESPN
Very much so.


You know its bad when beat guys are fondly remembering Mr. Wildcat. However, I do know that whatever shortcomings he had as a HC and offensive innovator, Sparano was viewed as a good O line coach (I believe).

I knew it was big trouble the minute I got the news that he had passed away suddenly.....three weeks left, still alot can happen for both the Packers and the Vikings....

[mraynrand]

I knew it was big trouble the minute I got the news that he had passed away suddenly.....three weeks left, still alot can happen for both the Packers and the Vikings....

Vikings could hire Stubby as OC!