List of AFC contenders

[MikeO]

Browns just stole a victory from the Falcons to really hurt Miami.

no it didn't, It's still November everyone needs to chill on the scoreboard watching a bit

[EDGECRUSHER]

It's not too early to watch scoreboards when every game counts. The Browns win certainly wasn't a death blow to Miami, but it does sting. Especially considering the Falcons were winning with :38 left and just totally Falcon'd the game like the 4-7 team they really are.

Sad thing is, if the Saints lose to the Ravens tomorrow, they will be tied for 1st place. At 4-7.

[dolphins4life]

Now I just saw how the SD-STL game ended

I'm just speechless

[dolphins4life]

And the Monday night outcomes wrapped up this dreadful weekend for Miami.

Hope next weekend goes a whole lot better. 

[dolphins4life]

Who to root for?  The Chargers or the Ravens?

Edit:  The Ravens

[MikeO]

Who to root for?  The Chargers or the Ravens?

Chargers.

Miami will have to beat Baltimore to "get in" plus the Chargers are probably destined for 3rd in their division anyway need Baltimore to lose a couple

[dolphins4life]

No the Ravens because both teams are 7-4.

The Dolphins can't close the gap any further with the Chargers themselves this year, but they can with the Ravens later this year.

[raptorsfan29]

if you look at the big picture

The Wild Card standings are

KC
San Diego
Baltimore
Pitsburgh
Cleveland all at 7-4
Then Miami and Buffalo at 6-5

According to http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/machine btw, everyone should check this site out, it's fun to play around with it and see different scenios.

Miami can become the second wildcard if KC, Baltimore, Pitsbugh and Cleveland lose.

But if the same scenio plays out almost completely (this including miami wins) but Baltimore beats SD, then Miami is right behind pitsburgh for the final playoff spot. Because of stength of scheldule.

[MikeO]

Doesn't look good for Pitt and Cleveland today as I type this, both are losing big.  Cincy is in a dog fight too and could lose.

I think Baltimore will win the North when all is said and done. That Cincy tie could end up hurting Miami down the road. We will see

[MikeO]

Cincy got lucky. Should have lost

[dolphins4life]

SD pulled it out.

[dolphins4life]

I think we need to root for the Broncos and the Bengals.

This is from my original impressions, I would have to look more closely to be sure.

One thing is for sure; losing to the Jets tomorrow will really hurt Miami.

[MikeO]

I think we need to root for the Broncos and the Bengals.

This is from my original impressions, I would have to look more closely to be sure.

One thing is for sure; losing to the Jets tomorrow will really hurt Miami.

If Miami loses to the Jets the season is over. Miami can afford to lose 1 more game (at NE) every other game is must win

[dolphins4life]

Well the AFC North wild card Contenders are now 7-5, meaning Miami can catch them with a win tomorrow night.

The Chargers are 8-4

The Bills are 7-5. 

[EDGECRUSHER]

If they lose to the Broncos tonight, Chiefs will also be 7-5.

Like we've been saying for weeks now, Miami needs/needed to steal a win from Broncos, Pats or Ravens while beating the Jets twice and the Vikings. Ravens seem like our best chance still after we gave away the Denver game.