Been a while since we could do this!
So I’ll get right to it- here’s the outcomes we are hoping for in each game this week:
#Game by Game
- Seahawks @ Cowboys: Irrelevant
Reasoning: 2 NFC Teams not on our schedule. Close to 0 impact to playoff tiebreakers.
- Chargers @ Patriots: Patriots
Reasoning: Chargers are technically in contention for a wildcard spot.
- Cardinals @ Steelers: Cardinals
Reasoning: Steelers are strong Wildcard contenders. We need them to get some losses.
- Colts @ Titans: Titans
Reasoning: Colts currently have a leg up on us for both division ranking and wildcard placement. We need them to drop some games. Titans aren’t out of contention but are a few games behind.
- Lions @ Saints: Saints
Reasoning: As one of the teams we beat, a Saints dub increases the Texans Strength of Victory, a potential tie breaking criteria. Low impact here either way, but an impact nonetheless.
- Falcons @ Jets: Falcons
Reasoning: Jets are technically in contention for a wildcard spot.
- Dolphins @ Commanders: Commanders
Reasoning: In the one in a million chance that the Texans contend for the #1 Seed, some losses in the top AFC teams will be the reason.
- Panthers @ Bucs: Bucs
Reasoning: SOV boost. Low priority.
- 49ers @ Eagles: Irrelevant
Reasoning: 2 NFC Teams not on our schedule. Close to 0 impact to playoff tiebreakers.
- Browns @ Rams: Rams
Reasoning: Browns are strong Wildcard contenders. We need them to get some losses. Additionally we own their 1st round pick so every Browns loss improves our draft capital.
- Chiefs @ Packers: Packers
Reasoning: In the one in a million chance that the Texans contend for the #1 Seed, some losses in the top AFC teams will be the reason.
- Bengals @ Jaguars: Bengals
Reasoning: If we want a chance to take the AFC South, we need Jacksonville to drop at least half of their last 6 games. The bright side of a Jags win would be further separation of another potential wildcard contender, though with Burrow out for the season that is unlikely for the Bengals
#Most Critical Results to Root For
- Titans over Colts
- Cardinals over Steelers
- Rams over Browns
- Bengals over Jaguars
#Recommended Football Viewing Schedule
Sunday at Noon: Texans vs Broncos
Sunday Afternoon: Rams vs Browns
Monday Evening: Jaguars vs Bengals
Will be interesting to see how we bounce back vs the Broncos in supposedly Primetime according to the NFL
Thanks for the TLDR
I’m still rooting for the late season Jags meltdown that I’ve grown accustomed to.
This is high quality, good job!