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Prior to the 2008 Philadelphia Eagles who won a wild card spot with a 9-6-1 regular season record, that was the 2002 Pittsburgh Steelers who won the AFC North division with a 10-5-1 record.
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How can the Houston Texans can make the playoffs?
The first thing they have to do is beat New Englnad in the final game of the regular season. Then, two of the three teams...Jets, Broncos and Ravens...have to lose or tie their last game for the Texans to make the playoffs.
What team holds the record for consecutive NFL playoff appearances in the last decade?
The Indianapolis Colts hold the record for the last decade, 9 appearances in the last 10 years. 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. They did not make the playoffs in 2001. If they make the playoffs in 2010, they will still have 9 appearances in the last 10 years, and will tie the record of the most consecutive playoff appearances in the NFL.
Are the chargers in the 2008 playoffs?
Through Week 16 of the 2008 season, the Chargers are not in the playoffs. However, should they defeat the Denver Broncos in the last game of the season played December 28 they will make the playoffs as the AFC West Division champion. If they lose or tie, the Broncos will make the playoffs as the AFC West Division champion.
Can an NFL team win all their division games and still not make the playoffs?
A team could miss the playoffs after winning all their divisional games. Playoffs are decided by record first. If two teams have the same record the tie- breaker is based off their divisional record. After that it goes to conference record and then points allowed.
How many 1-4 NFL teams made the playoffs?
Since the NFL went to it's current twelve game playoff format in 1990 eleven team who have been three games below .500 at any point during the regular season have gone on to make the playoffs. The last team to start the season 1-4 and make the playoffs were the 2002 NY Jets who not only made the playoffs but won the AFCE. The 2008 Chargers are the only team since 1990 to ever be four games below .500 at any point during the regular season and make the playoffs. SD won the AFCW in a tie breaker with the Denver Broncos.
How many points does it take for an NFL team to make the playoffs?
Teams make the playoffs on the basis of the number of wins earned during the season. The number of points is immaterial (although they may be taken into account as a tie-breaker...after head to head games, division wins, etc.)
How can a tie happen in a NFL game?
There can not be a tie at the end of the regular time period of the game. If there is, the teams play overtime. If neither team scores in overtime (15 minutes) in regular season, the game ends in a tie. There are no ties in the playoffs.
Does preseason games count in the event of a tie in the playoffs?
Nope
What team holds the record for consecutive NFL playoff appearances?
As of the 2008 season, that is the Dallas Cowboys who made the playoffs for nine consecutive seasons between 1975-1983. If the Indianapolis Colts make the 2010 playoffs, then they will tie the Cowboys with 9 consecutive NFL playoff appearances. 2002-2010
What happens if a NFL game is tied 0-0 at the end of regulation?
Same thing that happens if it's tied 77-77. Sudden-Death Overtime. One 15-minute period. First team to score wins. If neither team scores, it's a tie. But, in the playoffs, I think they just keep playing if neither team scores, with additional 15-minute overtime periods. Because you can't have a tie in the playoffs.
How many games do you have to win in a regular football season to make the playoffs?
0 It is possible to win the division with no wins if all other teams also have no wins and the team has a better record by tie breakers or having tied more games than the other winless teams. But usually having a 10-6 record is sufficient to qualify for the playoffs.
Which NFL team has the longest playoff drought?
If I had to take a guess I'd have to say Cleveland Browns.Well, believe it or not, the Browns made the playoffs in 2002-2003. The answer is actually a tie, as the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions have not made the playoffs since the 1999-2000 season. The Houston Texans have never made the playoffs, but they only began play in 2002.
