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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by steelers_liu, Jan 10, 2014.

  1. steelers_liu

    steelers_liu Well-Known Member

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    I realize that if KC had beaten the Chargers, the Steelers would have been in the playoff, but I thought the Dolphins would be in because they beat the Steelers in the regular season. They both had a 8-8 record so the tie breaker would be head-to-head matchup. why did the steelers get ahead of the dolphins?
     
    steelers_liu, Jan 10, 2014
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  2. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    If there is a wild card tie breaker between three or more teams, they use intra-divisional tie breakers first. Since the Jets beat the Dolphins, they finished ahead of them in the division. Just like we finished ahead of the Ravens etc.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jan 10, 2014
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  3. lersgofor7

    lersgofor7 Well-Known Member

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    also it is strength of schedule for draft order...
     
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  4. rukus4ever

    rukus4ever Well-Known Member

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    Bingo.

    In week 16, I had the same question as the OP. I had to research it to understand the tie-breaker rule, in this situation.
     
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  5. Coastal Steeler

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    Division record then head to head
     
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  6. Chainmover1

    Chainmover1 Well-Known Member

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    Had the Chargers lost there would have been 5 teams at 8-8. Usually with just three you can throw out the head to head.

    Exactly which tie breaker would have put the Steelers in anyhow? I don't remember seeing that anywhere. I just figured it was the best conference record. With 5 teams it was hard to believe any other things would apply.
     
    Chainmover1, Jan 11, 2014
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  7. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    There were 4 teams still in contention for a wildcard spot. The Steelers would have made it in because they would have had the division tie-breaker, eliminating the Ravens, then, they would have had the better conference win percentage over the Chargers.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jan 11, 2014
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