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A team gets the first round bye in the playoffs if it has one of the top two records in its conference.
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What does first round bye mean in football?
When your team gets the first round bye they draw no opponent in the first round and advance to the second round as if they have already won a game. Basically they get a win before the playoffs even start...
Is there a second round bye in the nfl playoffs?
There is no bye in the Divisional (2nd round) playoff games. The first and second seeded teams in each conference each get a bye week in the Wildcard (1st) round of the playoffs.
What does 'granting a bye' mean?
It means that one team, for example the Minnesota Vikings, played well in the regular season and was given a chance to skip the first round of the playoffs therefore they would automatically be in the second round. If it was a regular season bye it means that they just have one week off of playing football.
How many nfl teams get a bye in the playoffs?
Well, there are four division leaders from the AFC, and four leaders from the NFC. Then there are four wild cards that play the number 3 and four division leaders. The number 1 and 2 division leaders get a bye. Two teams from the AFC and two teams from the NFC gain a 1st round bye
In the NFL if two teams in the same division have the best records in their conference would they both get a first round bye in the playoffs?
No, there are usually tie breakers.
How can the chiefs get a first round bye in the nfl playoffs?
Chiefs would need to win against Tennessee and Oakland and Steelers would have to lose to Carolina and Cleveland.
Can a wild card team host an NFL playoff game?
Yes. If both wild card teams win the wild card and divisional round, then then number 5 seed will host the number 6 seed in the championship round. In that case, a wild card team will host a playoff game. This has never occured in NFL history due to the fact that many situations must coincide for it to happen.
Can the Chicago Bears get a 1st round bye in the playoffs?
Yes. If the Bears win their last two games of the 2010 regular season, they will earn a first round bye in the playoffs. Even if the Eagles win their last two games, which would put both teams at 12-4, the Bears would win the tiebreaker due to defeating the Eagles in Week 12.
Who did the Denver Broncos play in the 2005 playoffs?
At 13-3, they were the 2 seed and got a first round bye. They beat the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round, but lost to the Steelers in the AFC Championship Game
What is BYE in nrl?
A bye in sports is the position of a participant in a tournament who advances to the next round without playing This information is taken form http://www.chacha.com/question/what-does-bye-stand-for
According to the NFL playoff chart the wild card round is already decided. And if so why do the seahawks have two more season games with teams in their division They are already division champs. What?
The NFL schedule is set, and each team has to play 16 games. A team can secure a spot in the playoffs before the end of the season based on their record and the records of the other teams in their conference. At the end of the season, after all the games are played, the NFL seeds the playoffs. This means the teams with the best records get the 1 and 2 seed. The way the playoffs are set, the 1 and 2 seeds get a bye in the first round of the playoffs. The Seahawks clinched a playoff berth, but the seeding in the playoffs was not set. Therefore they had to finish out the season schedule despite already qualifying for the playoffs.
How long is a football season?
An NFL regular season is 17 games long. Since every team has a bye week where they don't play, the regular season is essentially 16 games. Each team also plays 4 preseason games. if a team makes the playoffs they would also play up to 4 playoff games, if they do not have a first round bye. The pro bowl is an extra game for the best players. as well two teams play in the "hall of fame game" a week prior to the preseason.
