Clinched Division?

[Tootsie]

BS site has the Ravens clinched the division?

For the fifth straight season, the Ravens are headed to the playoffs.

Despite their 34-17 loss to the Denver Broncos, the Ravens clinched the AFC North title Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 27-24, in overtime.

The Broncos (AFC West), Houston Texans (AFC South), New England Patriots (AFC East), Atlanta Falcons (NFC South) and Green Bay Packers (NFC North) have also clinched playoff berths.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/r...,3369677.story


How is that possible? The Bengals are 1 GB. If they win out, and we lose out isn't the division theirs?

[OriginalColtsFan]

It's NOT possible. The Ravens clinched a PLAYOFF birth; that's all. If the Steelers beat the Bengals next week, THEN the Ravens will clinch the division. They did NOT clinch the division today.

[Saticon3]

but they could win the div. while losing out, right, if Cin. loses 1 more too?

[Tootsie]

It's NOT possible. The Ravens clinched a PLAYOFF birth; that's all. If the Steelers beat the Bengals next week, THEN the Ravens will clinch the division. They did NOT clinch the division today.

Thats what I thought

[OriginalColtsFan]

but they could win the div. while losing out, right, if Cin. loses 1 more too?

If Cincy loses to the Steelers the Ravens win the division, even if the Ravens lose out the final 2 games. That's correct.

[Tootsie]

but they could win the div. while losing out, right, if Cin. loses 1 more too?

Yes, we have to root for Pitt next week

[bawlmer_fan]

Baltimore Sun, you charge people money for your incorrect online "journalism?"
Shame on you!

[mythoughts]

Let's see how long it take BS to notice their mistake and correct it.
Original story was posted by BS at 8:13pm

[demopublican]

Let's see how long it take BS to notice their mistake and correct it.
Original story was posted by BS at 8:13pm

Still wrong.

[Ravens75]

If Cincy loses to the Steelers the Ravens win the division, even if the Ravens lose out the final 2 games. That's correct.

If Cincy loses to the Steelers and the Ravens lose out and all three are 9-7 this is what happens

TO BREAK A TIE WITHIN A DIVISION

If, at the end of the regular season, two or more clubs in the same division finish with identical won-lost-tied percentages, the following steps will be taken until a champion is determined.

Three or More Clubs

(Note: If two clubs remain tied after third or other clubs are eliminated during any step, tie breaker reverts to step 1 of the two-club format).

Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games among the clubs).
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
Strength of victory.
Strength of schedule.
Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best net points in common games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss



http://www.nfl.com/standings/tiebreakingprocedures

The first tie breaker would give the division to the Steelers with a 3-1 record versus the Ravens and Bengals. Baltimore would be 2-2.

Simply put the Ravens must win next Sunday against the Giants. If the Bengals lose to the Steelers they will basically be playing for nothing in week 17 which may help them to play just well enough to beat the Ravens. They do not take pressure that well.

[OriginalColtsFan]

If Cincy loses to the Steelers and the Ravens lose out and all three are 9-7 this is what happens

TO BREAK A TIE WITHIN A DIVISION

If, at the end of the regular season, two or more clubs in the same division finish with identical won-lost-tied percentages, the following steps will be taken until a champion is determined.

Three or More Clubs

(Note: If two clubs remain tied after third or other clubs are eliminated during any step, tie breaker reverts to step 1 of the two-club format).

Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games among the clubs).
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
Strength of victory.
Strength of schedule.
Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best net points in common games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss



http://www.nfl.com/standings/tiebreakingprocedures

The first tie breaker would give the division to the Steelers with a 3-1 record versus the Ravens and Bengals. Baltimore would be 2-2.

Simply put the Ravens must win next Sunday against the Giants. If the Bengals lose to the Steelers they will basically be playing for nothing in week 17 which may help them to play just well enough to beat the Ravens. They do not take pressure that well.

Aaaah. It's the whole 3-way tie thing. My bad. Thanks

[Ravens75]

Aaaah. It's the whole 3-way tie thing. My bad. Thanks

It's confusing as crap so I doubt most people got this.

Bottom line is the Ravens have been set-up pretty well to win the division, get a pseudo bye in week 17 and play the Colts in the WC round at home. The Steelers get in and play either the Pats or hopefully Denver.

I am now pulling hard for the Pats to win tonight so Denver is the 3 seed or that the Pats beat the Steelers in the WC round.

The Ravens have a small chance against the Texans or Pats but none against the Broncos.

[Tootsie]

Corrected it at 9:24pm

[raven1959]

Aaaah. It's the whole 3-way tie thing. My bad. Thanks

incorrect it's record in the division since we swept Cle we hold the tie breaker Cle beat Pitt and Cin. we can do no worst than 4 - 2 in divison If Pitt beats Cin neither one can be better than 3 - 3

[NCBirdfan]

It's NOT possible. The Ravens clinched a PLAYOFF birth; that's all. If the Steelers beat the Bengals next week, THEN the Ravens will clinch the division. They did NOT clinch the division today.

I didn't know the Ravens were pregnant. For future reference, it's playoff berth.

[raven1959]

incorrect it's record in the division since we swept Cle we hold the tie breaker Cle beat Pitt and Cin. we can do no worst than 4 - 2 in divison If Pitt beats Cin neither one can be better than 3 - 3

oops, if pitt beats Cin they could finish 4 - 2 in divison but with losses to oak, SD, we would have better conf record so we win division

[Ravens75]

incorrect it's record in the division since we swept Cle we hold the tie breaker Cle beat Pitt and Cin. we can do no worst than 4 - 2 in divison If Pitt beats Cin neither one can be better than 3 - 3

Between two teams yes but when its 3 teams you have to go to their combined record against each other.

The Ravens are going to treat next Sunday as a playoff game complete with a pesudo bye in week 17. If I am Harbaugh I don't even talk about today's game. I have this team focused starting tomorrow morning on the Giants whom I believe if you punch them in the face they'll go away.

[durango46]

Between two teams yes but when its 3 teams you have to go to their combined record against each other.

The Ravens are going to treat next Sunday as a playoff game complete with a pesudo bye in week 17. If I am Harbaugh I don't even talk about today's game. I have this team focused starting tomorrow morning on the Giants whom I believe if you punch them in the face they'll go away.

and I agree the Ravens will beat the Gmen next week ...

[demopublican]

Corrected it at 9:24pm

Freaking idiots.

[tsmonk]

I didn't know the Ravens were pregnant. For future reference, it's playoff berth.

The Ravens may be pregnant, because Denver f*%$#d them yesterday.