Browns amazingly not in control of their own playoff destiny

[Dirty Water]

No that's no Onion Sports headline...

So as we shake up the AFC playoff picture after today we see that the Jaguars have clinched. This leaves the last playoff spot in the AFC between two teams: Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans. One thing that is so odd about the fight for this playoff spot, is that Cleveland's next game against San Francisco means nothing. They might as well chalk up a forfeit and await news about how the Titans fare against Indy next week? WHAT?! How's that possible?

Browns have the tiebreaker if Tennessee loses their last game by virtue of having a better conference record because the Browns have finished playing all their AFC opponents at 7-5 (Tennessee is 6-5, playing Indy next weekend) Now if they both win, their respective records and AFC records would be tied and Titans have an edge in games against common opponents.

Basically they way it works out is if Tennessee wins they are in, lose they are out - regardless of what Cleveland does.

So what does this mean?
-Should Browns fans blackout Cleveland's home game against San Fran? Tune into the Titans playing a less than motivated Indy squad who has already solidified their playoff positioning at #2 in the AFC? Is it Jim Sorgi time for the Colts?
-How about giving Brady Quinn some playing time? Derek Anderson looks absolutely flat against Cincy. Play the second unit and use it as a first round bye to a potential first round playoff matchup against San Diego (that is if, Tennessee loses.) Who knows, maybe Quinn coudl make something special happen - not that Cleveland would toss him into the playoff trenches should they advance.

[thierry]

Thats crazy and all, but I hope they lose so Dallas gets a better first pick.. (;

[LAKESHOW]

as far as cleveland is concerned, they should play to win. put in the starters and win.

as far as tennessee is concerned, indy has shown in the past that they will rest their starters. give them playing time, but pull them early. those injured? wont play at all.

tennessee should win if vince reads his keys and follows norms gameplan. the defense is solid, and any type of hitting on payton manning should scare them immediately to pull their QB.

[cb4_89]

browns ain't making playoffs

[Dirty Water]

browns ain't making playoffs

you heard it here first folks

[Triple M]

if the titans Tie the browns can still get in if they win so a W does mean something.

[Triple M]

browns ain't making playoffs

I hope your right

[TheKingNbooby]

To the guy that said we should black itout, should check the schedule and see titans and Colts play on sunday night football @ 8, not 1

[Rooster]

Thanks for alerting me, this is actually a hilarious tiebreaker situation. I'd feel so helpless as a Brown and so pressured as a Titan (having to face the Colts, who might want to send the Patriots a message? Yeesh!) right now.

[B Mac]

I can already tell you all what is going to happen. The Titans will win on a game winning field goal that will leave every Browns fan with a broken heart. This is Cleveland, we dont expect good things to happen anymore. I hate this ish.

[xAIRNESSx]

Minnesota also lost control of their destiny last week.

[El Turco]

Browns put out reserve players and lose the game. Titans get a tie to make it to the playoffs.

[Dirty Water]

Browns put out reserve players and lose the game. Titans get a tie to make it to the playoffs.

That would be hilarious.

By the way, I traveled over to the onion today and found this article. Seems like someone already beat me.

http://www.theonion.com/content/news_br ... concept_of

[Dirty Water]

if the titans Tie the browns can still get in if they win so a W does mean something.

I didn't think about that. As ridiculous of a scenario that is, it does give the Browns the motivation to win the game. So I guess my post is moot. But it's still interesting nonetheless.

[MartyConlonOnTheRun]

Browns put out reserve players and lose the game. Titans get a tie to make it to the playoffs.

could you imagine, somehow the titans having the ball late in OT. They take a few knees instead of getting into fg range.

[Dirty Water]

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could you imagine, somehow the titans having the ball late in OT. They take a few knees instead of getting into fg range.

LOVE THE USERNAME.

[NeedsMoreCheese]

Browns put out reserve players and lose the game. Titans get a tie to make it to the playoffs.

Nope. If the Titans tie they end up at 6-5-1 in conference and the Browns end up at 7-5 no matter what happens in their game. Thus the Browns get the spot. So Tennessee NEEDS to WIN.

[Modern_epic]

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Nope. If the Titans tie they end up at 6-5-1 in conference and the Browns end up at 7-5 no matter what happens in their game. Thus the Browns get the spot. So Tennessee NEEDS to WIN.

Umm k no. tie>loss

Still confused? Check dis out

[Triple M]

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Nope. If the Titans tie they end up at 6-5-1 in conference and the Browns end up at 7-5 no matter what happens in their game. Thus the Browns get the spot. So Tennessee NEEDS to WIN.

9-6-1>>>>9-7

[El Turco]

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Nope. If the Titans tie they end up at 6-5-1 in conference and the Browns end up at 7-5 no matter what happens in their game. Thus the Browns get the spot. So Tennessee NEEDS to WIN.

there is no tiebreaker unless records are identical and in the proposed scenario browns would have +1 on the loss column.