The tide turns in the AFC? Which four teams make the playoffs? - The Orange Mane

JCMElway · 09-17-2008, 01:45 PM

I was talking to a buddy of mine at work and we both remarked how low ranked playoff to non-playoff teams from 07 are starting strong and the top teams are showing signs of weakness.

Moving up...
Denver: 2-0
Buffalo: 2-0
Tennessee: 2-0
NY Jets: 1-1

Sliding down?
New England: 2-0 (but no Brady)
Indy: 1-1 (Barely)
Jacksonville: 0-2
San Diego: 0-2

So from these four improvers and four decliners (at least through the first two games) Who misses the playoffs, and who makes the playoffs? I'll throw a poll on this, and then do another poll for who misses the playoffs.

Garcia Bronco · 09-17-2008, 01:46 PM

I think the Bretts have a good chance

Doggcow · 09-17-2008, 01:47 PM

Division Winners:

Denver
Buffalo
Tennessee
Pittsburgh

Wildcards:
New England
San Diego

400HZ · 09-17-2008, 01:50 PM

I'd say Tennessee and Buffalo for sure. They are playing great football.

Bronx33 · 09-17-2008, 01:50 PM

OHHH BOY wayyyyy to early too tell.

Old Dude · 09-17-2008, 01:54 PM

Thought this was interesting ...

http://www.salsports.com/2-0TeamAnalysis.htm

Of all the 2-0 teams, he views Denver (and 'zona) as the biggest flashes in the pan.

TailgateNut · 09-17-2008, 01:55 PM

Is it week 2-1/2, or am I mistaken? Geez, this is worse than the Draft threads in November!

Kaylore · 09-17-2008, 01:55 PM

Jets still have no run game.

Kaylore · 09-17-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Dude

Thought this was interesting ...

http://www.salsports.com/2-0TeamAnalysis.htm

Of all the 2-0 teams, he views Denver (and 'zona) as the biggest flashes in the pan.

He rags on our defense and then says the Chargers have a good one. Even Charger fans would say that's stupid.

JCMElway · 09-17-2008, 01:59 PM

Yeah, it is too early to tell. But it's a frickin' discussion forum. We don't have to be right, we just have to have an opinion! So, right now, in week 2, what do you think?

And preseason magazines predict the winners before training camp even starts. Why is it so out of bounds to think about it in week 2?

I just think it's very interesting that we could have 4 different playoff teams in the AFC as opposed to last year. I would think that at least one of SD, Indy, Jax, and NE will not make it.

broncocalijohn · 09-17-2008, 02:00 PM

Ive been thinking that the NFC can be loaded compared to the AFC this year. Chargers arent as strong, Brady is gone and Colts could have been 0 and 2 with the Jags down on what many thought would have been good. I didnt pick Tennessee but I am quite not sold on them just yet. QB improvement maybe now. Denver is on because I am homing for them and the Bills look really good this year. Glad we are not playing them.

Spider · 09-17-2008, 02:01 PM

Denver and the Bills .........

Odysseus · 09-17-2008, 02:16 PM

It's way too early. Chargers, Patriots, and Colts still could sneak up on somebody.

Broncos make the playoffs based on AFC Worst.

summerdenver · 09-17-2008, 02:18 PM

Denver's defense sucks as bad as the offense is great. SD, NE will win the divisions and Ten will be one of the WC teams. The last wild card will be between Buf and NYJ. Buffalo's does not have any home games when weather gets cold, which used to be a big home adv to them. I think Jets will pull it away in the nd.

Merlin · 09-17-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

He rags on our defense and then says the Chargers have a good one. Even Charger fans would say that's stupid.

And complements a NE team that beat a bad KC team and a very mediocre Jets team that barely beat a lousy Miami...far too many people are still hanging from NE and Favre's jock even though they have shown absolutely nothing thus far.

Denver_TD21 · 09-17-2008, 02:51 PM

I must say Dolts defense looked bad in the 1st half but they managed to adjust and shut us down! Luckily we managed to squeak a win and up up 2 games up on them but they will be back I think!

we have to address our defense issues!

cutthemdown · 09-17-2008, 03:12 PM

I knew the defense would be bad, and I thought the offense would be good. I had no idea the defense would be this bad and that the offense would be this good.

If the offense can score 30 points a game broncos will make playoffs. Most teams just can't put up that many points even against Broncos defense.

cutthemdown · 09-17-2008, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denver_TD21

I must say Dolts defense looked bad in the 1st half but they managed to adjust and shut us down! Luckily we managed to squeak a win and up up 2 games up on them but they will be back I think!

we have to address our defense issues!

We have all seen this SD team in yrs past string together 7-8-9 wins in a row. For sure they will be back.

broncosteven · 09-17-2008, 03:14 PM

I still think, and NE proved, that NE is the class in their division. Jet Farver misses playoffs by a tiebreaker.

BMF Bronco · 09-17-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Dude

Thought this was interesting ...

http://www.salsports.com/2-0TeamAnalysis.htm

Of all the 2-0 teams, he views Denver (and 'zona) as the biggest flashes in the pan.

who is this dick and who gives two **** about what he has to say. See his site, looks like ****!

Rock Chalk · 09-17-2008, 03:55 PM

Division Winners:
Indianapolis (Peyton will hit his stride, this is an aberration I promise you).
New England (Buffalo is so ****ing overrated people).
Denver (Its gonna be real close, but we will edge SD barely).
Pittsburgh (this isnt even close, they are in the weakest division in football).

Wildcards:
San Diego (Offensive might)
Tennessee (Defensive Might)

Just missing the cut:
Buffalo, NY Jets, Jacksonville

ludo21 · 09-17-2008, 04:09 PM

Denver
New England
Pitt
Indy

Buffalo
SD

View Poll Results: Who makes the playoffs?
Buffalo	42	59.15%
Denver	69	97.18%
New York Jets	12	16.90%
Tennessee	25	35.21%
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09-17-2008, 01:45 PM	#1
JCMElway Moderate-erator Dominate! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 6,893 Adopt-a-Bronco: Oleg	The tide turns in the AFC? Which four teams make the playoffs? I was talking to a buddy of mine at work and we both remarked how low ranked playoff to non-playoff teams from 07 are starting strong and the top teams are showing signs of weakness. Moving up... Denver: 2-0 Buffalo: 2-0 Tennessee: 2-0 NY Jets: 1-1 Sliding down? New England: 2-0 (but no Brady) Indy: 1-1 (Barely) Jacksonville: 0-2 San Diego: 0-2 So from these four improvers and four decliners (at least through the first two games) Who misses the playoffs, and who makes the playoffs? I'll throw a poll on this, and then do another poll for who misses the playoffs.

09-17-2008, 02:00 PM	#11
broncocalijohn Famer of Rings My Dog Richard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lake Forest, Orange County, Calif. Posts: 18,605 Adopt-a-Bronco: Simon Fletcher	Ive been thinking that the NFC can be loaded compared to the AFC this year. Chargers arent as strong, Brady is gone and Colts could have been 0 and 2 with the Jags down on what many thought would have been good. I didnt pick Tennessee but I am quite not sold on them just yet. QB improvement maybe now. Denver is on because I am homing for them and the Bills look really good this year. Glad we are not playing them. Last edited by broncocalijohn; 09-17-2008 at 02:02 PM..

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09-17-2008, 01:46 PM	#2
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 46,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	I think the Bretts have a good chance

09-17-2008, 01:47 PM	#3
Doggcow Rebel Laughs At Unbelievers Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8,340 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Division Winners: Denver Buffalo Tennessee Pittsburgh Wildcards: New England San Diego

09-17-2008, 01:50 PM	#4
400HZ Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,357 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ed Hochuli	I'd say Tennessee and Buffalo for sure. They are playing great football.

09-17-2008, 01:50 PM	#5
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	OHHH BOY wayyyyy to early too tell.

09-17-2008, 01:54 PM	#6
Old Dude Host Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: As if I'd tell you crazies! Posts: 14,211	Thought this was interesting ... http://www.salsports.com/2-0TeamAnalysis.htm Of all the 2-0 teams, he views Denver (and 'zona) as the biggest flashes in the pan.

09-17-2008, 01:55 PM	#7
TailgateNut Bleedin' orange! .......as much as tebonites Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mile High Posts: 20,018 Adopt-a-Bronco: Howard Griffith	Is it week 2-1/2, or am I mistaken? Geez, this is worse than the Draft threads in November!

09-17-2008, 01:55 PM	#8
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,322 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Jets still have no run game.

09-17-2008, 01:59 PM	#10
JCMElway Moderate-erator Dominate! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 6,893 Adopt-a-Bronco: Oleg	Yeah, it is too early to tell. But it's a frickin' discussion forum. We don't have to be right, we just have to have an opinion! So, right now, in week 2, what do you think? And preseason magazines predict the winners before training camp even starts. Why is it so out of bounds to think about it in week 2? I just think it's very interesting that we could have 4 different playoff teams in the AFC as opposed to last year. I would think that at least one of SD, Indy, Jax, and NE will not make it.

09-17-2008, 02:01 PM	#12
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Denver and the Bills .........

09-17-2008, 02:16 PM	#13
Odysseus Fan of the home team Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Durango, Colorado Posts: 12,107 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mark Schlereth	It's way too early. Chargers, Patriots, and Colts still could sneak up on somebody. Broncos make the playoffs based on AFC Worst.

09-17-2008, 02:18 PM	#14
summerdenver Ring of Famer Rebuilding both offense and defense Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,822 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Denver's defense sucks as bad as the offense is great. SD, NE will win the divisions and Ten will be one of the WC teams. The last wild card will be between Buf and NYJ. Buffalo's does not have any home games when weather gets cold, which used to be a big home adv to them. I think Jets will pull it away in the nd.

09-17-2008, 02:51 PM	#16
Denver_TD21 Just Drafted New to the Forum Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I must say Dolts defense looked bad in the 1st half but they managed to adjust and shut us down! Luckily we managed to squeak a win and up up 2 games up on them but they will be back I think! we have to address our defense issues!

09-17-2008, 03:12 PM	#17
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,878	I knew the defense would be bad, and I thought the offense would be good. I had no idea the defense would be this bad and that the offense would be this good. If the offense can score 30 points a game broncos will make playoffs. Most teams just can't put up that many points even against Broncos defense.

09-17-2008, 03:14 PM	#19
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,314 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	I still think, and NE proved, that NE is the class in their division. Jet Farver misses playoffs by a tiebreaker.

09-17-2008, 03:55 PM	#21
Rock Chalk Cheeky Bastards Laus Deo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Backside of the Internet Posts: 29,942 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	Division Winners: Indianapolis (Peyton will hit his stride, this is an aberration I promise you). New England (Buffalo is so ****ing overrated people). Denver (Its gonna be real close, but we will edge SD barely). Pittsburgh (this isnt even close, they are in the weakest division in football). Wildcards: San Diego (Offensive might) Tennessee (Defensive Might) Just missing the cut: Buffalo, NY Jets, Jacksonville

09-17-2008, 04:09 PM	#22
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,973 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Denver New England Pitt Indy Buffalo SD