The Mets did not make the playoffs in the 2004 season. The Atlanta Braves made the playoffs from the National League East Division and the Houston Astros made the playoffs as the wild card.
Better conference record
the phillies finished the 2010 regular season with a better record and better team stats, so yes statistically, yes they are better
The Phillies regular season record in 2007 was 89-73. They made the playoffs and lost in the NLDS to the Colorado Rockies 3 games to 0.
Sadly no, the Atlanta Braves had a decent season with an 89-73 record, they fell short of a division title and playoff birth as it was won by the Philadelphia Phillies with a record of 102-60.
Phillies record in April since 2006
You have to make the playoffs. In the seasons you have to have a good win record.
yes the titans are in the playoffs with a record of 13-3-0
No NFL team has missed the playoffs with a 12-4 record or better; however, the San Francisco 49ers missed the playoffs at 12-2 in 1948, when they were a member of the AAFC. The Baltimore Colts in 1967 missed the playoffs at 11-1-2.
The Chargers are "better" because they have a better record than the Baltimore Ravens. The Chargers have the second seed and have a bye the first week of the playoffs.
There is no rule for how many wins are needed to be in the playoffs. The more wins the better but, the team only needs to be a division leader and therefore automatically given a playoff spot.
The Stellers are knocked out of the playoffs 2012
The team with the best record has a better chance of making the Super Bowl through the playoffs because they get to skip the wild card game and get home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Still have to prove themselves in 2 games before making the bowl