2022 Random Cowboys Stuff Thread

[chevycowboys]

This may sound crazy, but I want Green Bay to make the playoffs. If I understand correctly, the only seed they could take is 7. If the Eagles hold on to the 1 seed the Packers could be the route to a Cowboys home game for the NFC Championship. I think I would rather play the Packers at home than the Eagles in Philly 3 weeks in to January.

Got to win the first playoff game first

 

[shoop]

Honestly at this point I don’t care who they play or where. Either you are a championship team or you aren’t. They have had garbage situations that have screwed them over the last couple of decades and they were the #1 seeds in ‘07 and ‘16. They fell short regardless of circumstances.

would I like to see them win out and the Eagles lose out giving the team the #1 seed? Absolutely. But I’m not wasting too much energy on it.

 

[Simpleton]

Honestly at this point I don’t care who they play or where. Either you are a championship team or you aren’t. They have had garbage situations that have screwed them over the last couple of decades and they were the #1 seeds in ‘07 and ‘16. They fell short regardless of circumstances.

would I like to see them win out and the Eagles lose out giving the team the #1 seed? Absolutely. But I’m not wasting too much energy on it.

Agreed, we have the team to beat anybody anywhere, it just comes down to whether or not they do it.

 

[boozeman]

This may sound crazy, but I want Green Bay to make the playoffs. If I understand correctly, the only seed they could take is 7. If the Eagles hold on to the 1 seed the Packers could be the route to a Cowboys home game for the NFC Championship. I think I would rather play the Packers at home than the Eagles in Philly 3 weeks in to January.

I am cowed by Rodgers even more than Brady.

 

[Newt]

Got to win the first playoff game first

For sure, I hear alot of people saying they don't want Green Bay to make the playoffs because we can't beat Aaron Rodgers. I say fuck Aaron Rodgers, he hates puppies and loves wieners..... But seriously, it really doesn't matter who we play in the playoffs. If we can't beat those teams we have no business playing in the Super Bowl against Mahomes or Allen.

I would like to see a home playoff game, and the Packers seem to be the only real shot at that.

 

[boozeman]

For sure, I hear alot of people saying they don't want Green Bay to make the playoffs because we can't beat Aaron Rodgers. I say fuck Aaron Rodgers, he hates puppies and loves wieners..... But seriously, it really doesn't matter who we play in the playoffs. If we can't beat those teams we have no business playing in the Super Bowl against Mahomes or Allen.

I would like to see a home playoff game, and the Packers seem to be the only real shot at that.

I agree that Rodgers is a wiener fan.

 

[data]

I am cowed by Rodgers even more than Brady.

We are cowed by the Divisional Round

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I would like to see a home playoff game, and the Packers seem to be the only real shot at that.

I've thought the same. Better chance of Rodgers knocking off the Eagles than Wentz and the spare-ass Skins or one of the other stragglers.

 

[Genghis Khan]

This may sound crazy, but I want Green Bay to make the playoffs. If I understand correctly, the only seed they could take is 7. If the Eagles hold on to the 1 seed the Packers could be the route to a Cowboys home game for the NFC Championship. I think I would rather play the Packers at home than the Eagles in Philly 3 weeks in to January.

I don't know. I mean if we're finally in the championship game it'll be a good problem to have, but I doubt we'd want to play GB while they're on an 10 game winning streak or whatever it would be.

Also, odds are we'd be playing SF in the championship game not Philly. We'd have Philly in the division round most likely.

 

[Genghis Khan]

I've thought the same. Better chance of Rodgers knocking off the Eagles than Wentz and the spare-ass Skins or one of the other stragglers.

Most likely we'd be playing the eagles in the division round (assuming we win the first playoff game). And honestly we're the best chance to knock off the eagles (outside of SF).

 

[boozeman]

ESPN is predicting Cowboys losing to the Bills in the SB. I don't think I like that idea.

Predicting final 2022 NFL playoff picture: Scores for Weeks 17, 18


7:00 AM ET

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  Seth WalderESPN Analytics

Five playoff spots and multiple seeding battles remain, with 32 games left in the 2022 NFL regular season. The possible permutations of how those 32 games could go are virtually endless. So we're focusing on one specific scenario: chalk.

Using ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI), we determined the most likely seed combination in each conference. We then picked a single simulation that yielded that pure chalk playoff seeding to forecast scores for each game and simulate the postseason. There's a 9% chance the NFC seeds are in the exact order that's written below, and there's a 12% chance of the same occurring for the AFC. That might not sound like a lot, but it's a fairly high probability for an exact hit; both numbers are higher than when we did this exercise last season.

So we're going to break down these final two weeks based on how ESPN's FPI sees it playing out in simulation No. 5,899, which yields the chalk playoff field. Who snuck into the playoffs? Who landed the No. 1 seeds? And who fell just short of the postseason? Let's take a look into the FPI's crystal ball.

​

Projected Week 17 scores
DAL-TEN: Cowboys 16, Titans 13
ARI-ATL: Falcons 22, Cardinals 21
PIT-BAL: Steelers 13, Ravens 10
CHI-DET: Bears 37, Lions 29
MIN-GB: Packers 23, Vikings 16
JAX-HOU: Texans 30, Jaguars 16
DEN-KC: Chiefs 45, Broncos 7
LAR-LAC: Chargers 49, Rams 27
SF-LV: Raiders 23, 49ers 16
MIA-NE: Patriots 13, Dolphins 10
IND-NYG: Giants 34, Colts 0
NO-PHI: Eagles 44, Saints 27
NYJ-SEA: Seahawks 13, Jets 6
CAR-TB: Buccaneers 24, Panthers 21
CLE-WSH: Commanders 41, Browns 10
BUF-CIN: Bills 37, Bengals 9

The story of Week 17 is a playoff picture that comes slightly more into focus but still remains blurry heading into the season's final week.
In the NFC wild-card battle, the Giants lock up one spot with a decisive victory over the Colts. But the last wild-card spot remains up for grabs as the Lions stumble -- Justin Fields and the Bears' ground game drop 37 points on Detroit's defense -- while the Packers, Seahawks and Commanders all pick up wins.

NFL Playoff Machine

In the AFC wild-card race, the Dolphins lose at New England, hurting their playoff chances. The Jets fall to the Seahawks, knocking New York out of the race.
The Steelers beat the Ravens, which keeps Pittsburgh alive. That also would have hurt Baltimore's chances to win the AFC North ... except the Bengals also lose in blowout fashion to the Bills, meaning that division comes down to Week 18.
Projected Week 18 scores
TB-ATL: Buccaneers 34, Falcons 17
NE-BUF: Bills 27, Patriots 17
MIN-CHI: Bears 34, Vikings 24
BAL-CIN: Bengals 31, Ravens 25
LAC-DEN: Broncos 41, Chargers 33
DET-GB: Packers 37, Lions 10
HOU-IND: Texans 16, Colts 10
TEN-JAX: Jaguars 30, Titans 6
KC-LV: Chiefs 35, Raiders 27
NYJ-MIA: Dolphins 19, Jets 17
CAR-NO: Saints 21, Panthers 20
NYG-PHI: Eagles 31, Giants 15
CLE-PIT: Browns 20, Steelers 12
ARI-SF: 49ers 31, Cardinals 22
LAR-SEA: Rams 23, Seahawks 16
DAL-WSH: Cowboys 47, Commanders 7

The most notable development of Week 18? The Packers' improbable run to the postseason after a year of mostly forgettable football. Simultaneously, the Lions -- who looked like they were barreling toward a wild-card berth a few weeks prior -- skid to a halt with a three-game losing streak to finish the season. Green Bay also needed a Commanders loss, and it got it and then some from a Cowboys blowout of Washington.

The Jaguars beat the Titans to win the AFC South crown. The Bengals beat the Ravens to win the AFC North and set up a rematch the following week -- also in Cincinnati -- in the wild-card round.

And the Dolphins, who cut it way too close, hang on against the Jets to snap a five-game losing streak and earn a wild-card berth.

Projecting how the AFC plays out
1. Buffalo Bills (14-3)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (14-3)
3. Cincinnati Bengals (12-5)
4. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-9)
5. Los Angeles Chargers (10-7)
6. Baltimore Ravens (10-7)
7. Miami Dolphins (9-8)
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8. New England Patriots (8-9)
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-9)
10. New York Jets (7-10)
11. Tennessee Titans (7-10)
12. Cleveland Browns (7-10)
13. Las Vegas Raiders (7-10)
14. Denver Broncos (5-12)
15. Houston Texans (4-12-1)
16. Indianapolis Colts (4-12-1)

Bills secure top seed in AFC: Buffalo entered the final two weeks in control of its own destiny for the No. 1 seed but with two challengers hot in pursuit. The Bills sit at 12-3 -- the same record as Kansas City but with a head-to-head tiebreaker over the Chiefs and a game up on the Bengals, their Week 17 opponent. For Buffalo, the task is simple: Take care of business and earn a bye. And that's exactly what the Bills do, turning up the offensive heat to blow out the Bengals 37-9 in Week 17 before taking care of the division-rival Patriots in Week 18 by 10 points to finish 14-3. Josh Allen & Co. can take a week off before their postseason begins.

Bengals beat out Ravens for AFC North: In recent weeks, it has felt inevitable that the red-hot Bengals would win this division over the stumbling Ravens. But after both teams lose in Week 17, it comes down to a Week 18 contest. And with a healthy Lamar Jackson back in the fray, this is no gimme for Cincinnati. Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati offense get it done, though, dropping 31 points on the Ravens in a one-score Week 18 contest, giving the Bengals home-field advantage for their postseason rematch a week later.

Jaguars come back to steal AFC South crown: It wasn't pretty. It wasn't even a .500 record. But the Jaguars steal a division title by sneaking past the sinking Titans, as Jacksonville delivers the final blow in a 30-6 rout in Week 18. Trevor Lawrence is superb once again for the Jags, while the Titans' Malik Willis-led offense could never get going. The win sets up a spicy Justin Herbert vs. Lawrence wild-card matchup.

Dolphins cling to playoff spot: After losing in Week 17 to New England, Miami doesn't control its destiny entering Week 18, needing a win and a Patriots loss to get in. But the two-leg parlay hit: The Dolphins narrowly escape the Mike White-led Jets in a 19-17 win, while the Bills knock out New England. Miami makes for a dangerous No. 7 seed and sets up an exciting offensive matchup against the Chiefs in the wild-card round.
Projecting how the NFC plays out
1. Philadelphia Eagles (15-2)
2. San Francisco 49ers (12-5)
3. Minnesota Vikings (12-5)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-8)
5. Dallas Cowboys (13-4)
6. New York Giants (9-7-1)
7. Green Bay Packers (9-8)
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8. Washington Commanders (8-8-1)
9. Seattle Seahawks (8-9)
10. New Orleans Saints (7-10)
11. Detroit Lions (7-10)
12. Los Angeles Rams (6-11)
13. Carolina Panthers (6-11)
14. Atlanta Falcons (6-11)
15. Chicago Bears (5-12)
16. Arizona Cardinals (4-13)

Eagles lock up No. 1 seed in Week 17: After the Cowboys beat the Gardner Minshew-led Eagles in Week 16, there was very brief No. 1-seed drama. But the Eagles put that to rest quickly, taking down the Saints decisively in Week 17 to sew up the top spot and ensure some rest before the playoffs.

49ers wrestle No. 2 seed from Vikings: The scorching-hot Niners trip up in Week 17, unexpectedly dropping a game to the Jarrett Stidham-led Raiders. But the door to the No. 2 seed was left ajar by the Vikings also stumbling against the Packers. And then the Vikings suffer an upset loss to the Bears in the final week of the season, which allows Brock Purdy and the 49ers to swoop in for the No. 2 seed with a win over the Cardinals, ensuring home-field advantage in the divisional round.

Buccaneers hang on to NFC South crown: A lot hinges on the Bucs' Week 17 contest with the Panthers. Win? The Bucs are in. Lose? Things get complicated. But in this case, Tom Brady and the Bucs get it done, snagging a weak divisional crown despite a mostly miserable season. The Panthers give them a run for it, but Brady leads a drive for a game-winning field goal to give Tampa Bay the 24-21 decision.

Packers charge into playoffs: Following a 40-33 Week 12 loss to the Eagles, the Packers looked done. At the time, the FPI gave Green Bay only a 3% chance to reach the postseason. But the thing about a 3% chance? It can still happen, and that's what occurs here. The Packers go on a five-game winning streak to close out the year with a 9-8 record -- finishing with a win over the Lions (while the Commanders lose to the Cowboys) to get into the postseason. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers aren't out just yet.

Cardinals grab No. 1 overall draft pick in late-season stunner: Arizona has just a 2% chance to earn the No. 1 overall selection entering the final two weeks of play, but that's precisely what happens in this simulation. To close out the campaign, the Texans and Bears win twice, the Broncos win once and the Cardinals lose twice -- which improbably results in Arizona taking that top pick. It presents all sorts of opportunities and questions about the future of the Cardinals' leadership and the direction of the franchise and, at a minimum, gives the team a tremendous asset to jump-start a rebuild.
What to expect in the playoffs

Projected wild-card matchups
(7) Dolphins at (2) Chiefs
(6) Ravens at (3) Bengals
(5) Chargers at (4) Jaguars
(7) Packers at (2) 49ers
(6) Giants at (3) Vikings
(5) Cowboys at (4) Buccaneers

Who goes all the way? Well, it's just one simulation, but we can tell you how it plays out in World No. 5,899. The Cowboys knock out the Eagles in the divisional round, ending Philadelphia's tremendous season. That sets up the Cowboys against the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, while the Bills and Chiefs square off in an AFC Championship Game of two heavyweights. Dallas comes through again, while Buffalo gets its vengeance over Kansas City for the past two postseasons. In the end ... the Bills win the Super Bowl!

Note: ESPN's Hank Gargiulo and Lauren Poe contributed to this story.

 

[Newt]

I would love a Cowboys vs Bills Super Bowl. Josh Allen is probably my favorite QB in the league right now. I don't think we could beat the Bills this year, but it would be fun.

 

[boozeman]

I would love a Cowboys vs Bills Super Bowl. Josh Allen is probably my favorite QB in the league right now. I don't think we could beat the Bills this year, but it would be fun.

Fuck Josh Allen. We still owe that guy from a couple years ago.

 

[Rev]

@Genghis Khan Bills/Eagles Super Bowl- you rooting for Allen?

 

[shoop]

Beating SF in the NFCC and playing Buffalo in the SB would be poetic. Wouldn’t be too upset losing to that team. I think this team could give them a hell of a game though.

 

[Genghis Khan]

@Genghis Khan Bills/Eagles Super Bowl- you rooting for Allen?

I'm rooting for nuclear armageddon.

 

[Simpleton]

Beating SF in the NFCC and playing Buffalo in the SB would be poetic. Wouldn’t be too upset losing to that team. I think this team could give them a hell of a game though.

The Bills would probably beat us like 6-7 times out of 10 but Allen and their offense is prone to getting in a funk and doing weird shit because of how pass first they are, so who knows?

 

[p1_]

ESPN is predicting Cowboys losing to the Bills in the SB. I don't think I like that idea.

Predicting final 2022 NFL playoff picture: Scores for Weeks 17, 18


7:00 AM ET

• 
  
  Seth WalderESPN Analytics

Five playoff spots and multiple seeding battles remain, with 32 games left in the 2022 NFL regular season. The possible permutations of how those 32 games could go are virtually endless. So we're focusing on one specific scenario: chalk.

Using ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI), we determined the most likely seed combination in each conference. We then picked a single simulation that yielded that pure chalk playoff seeding to forecast scores for each game and simulate the postseason. There's a 9% chance the NFC seeds are in the exact order that's written below, and there's a 12% chance of the same occurring for the AFC. That might not sound like a lot, but it's a fairly high probability for an exact hit; both numbers are higher than when we did this exercise last season.

So we're going to break down these final two weeks based on how ESPN's FPI sees it playing out in simulation No. 5,899, which yields the chalk playoff field. Who snuck into the playoffs? Who landed the No. 1 seeds? And who fell just short of the postseason? Let's take a look into the FPI's crystal ball.

​

Projected Week 17 scores
DAL-TEN: Cowboys 16, Titans 13
ARI-ATL: Falcons 22, Cardinals 21
PIT-BAL: Steelers 13, Ravens 10
CHI-DET: Bears 37, Lions 29
MIN-GB: Packers 23, Vikings 16
JAX-HOU: Texans 30, Jaguars 16
DEN-KC: Chiefs 45, Broncos 7
LAR-LAC: Chargers 49, Rams 27
SF-LV: Raiders 23, 49ers 16
MIA-NE: Patriots 13, Dolphins 10
IND-NYG: Giants 34, Colts 0
NO-PHI: Eagles 44, Saints 27
NYJ-SEA: Seahawks 13, Jets 6
CAR-TB: Buccaneers 24, Panthers 21
CLE-WSH: Commanders 41, Browns 10
BUF-CIN: Bills 37, Bengals 9

The story of Week 17 is a playoff picture that comes slightly more into focus but still remains blurry heading into the season's final week.
In the NFC wild-card battle, the Giants lock up one spot with a decisive victory over the Colts. But the last wild-card spot remains up for grabs as the Lions stumble -- Justin Fields and the Bears' ground game drop 37 points on Detroit's defense -- while the Packers, Seahawks and Commanders all pick up wins.

NFL Playoff Machine

In the AFC wild-card race, the Dolphins lose at New England, hurting their playoff chances. The Jets fall to the Seahawks, knocking New York out of the race.
The Steelers beat the Ravens, which keeps Pittsburgh alive. That also would have hurt Baltimore's chances to win the AFC North ... except the Bengals also lose in blowout fashion to the Bills, meaning that division comes down to Week 18.
Projected Week 18 scores
TB-ATL: Buccaneers 34, Falcons 17
NE-BUF: Bills 27, Patriots 17
MIN-CHI: Bears 34, Vikings 24
BAL-CIN: Bengals 31, Ravens 25
LAC-DEN: Broncos 41, Chargers 33
DET-GB: Packers 37, Lions 10
HOU-IND: Texans 16, Colts 10
TEN-JAX: Jaguars 30, Titans 6
KC-LV: Chiefs 35, Raiders 27
NYJ-MIA: Dolphins 19, Jets 17
CAR-NO: Saints 21, Panthers 20
NYG-PHI: Eagles 31, Giants 15
CLE-PIT: Browns 20, Steelers 12
ARI-SF: 49ers 31, Cardinals 22
LAR-SEA: Rams 23, Seahawks 16
DAL-WSH: Cowboys 47, Commanders 7

The most notable development of Week 18? The Packers' improbable run to the postseason after a year of mostly forgettable football. Simultaneously, the Lions -- who looked like they were barreling toward a wild-card berth a few weeks prior -- skid to a halt with a three-game losing streak to finish the season. Green Bay also needed a Commanders loss, and it got it and then some from a Cowboys blowout of Washington.

The Jaguars beat the Titans to win the AFC South crown. The Bengals beat the Ravens to win the AFC North and set up a rematch the following week -- also in Cincinnati -- in the wild-card round.

And the Dolphins, who cut it way too close, hang on against the Jets to snap a five-game losing streak and earn a wild-card berth.

Projecting how the AFC plays out
1. Buffalo Bills (14-3)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (14-3)
3. Cincinnati Bengals (12-5)
4. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-9)
5. Los Angeles Chargers (10-7)
6. Baltimore Ravens (10-7)
7. Miami Dolphins (9-8)
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8. New England Patriots (8-9)
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-9)
10. New York Jets (7-10)
11. Tennessee Titans (7-10)
12. Cleveland Browns (7-10)
13. Las Vegas Raiders (7-10)
14. Denver Broncos (5-12)
15. Houston Texans (4-12-1)
16. Indianapolis Colts (4-12-1)

Bills secure top seed in AFC: Buffalo entered the final two weeks in control of its own destiny for the No. 1 seed but with two challengers hot in pursuit. The Bills sit at 12-3 -- the same record as Kansas City but with a head-to-head tiebreaker over the Chiefs and a game up on the Bengals, their Week 17 opponent. For Buffalo, the task is simple: Take care of business and earn a bye. And that's exactly what the Bills do, turning up the offensive heat to blow out the Bengals 37-9 in Week 17 before taking care of the division-rival Patriots in Week 18 by 10 points to finish 14-3. Josh Allen & Co. can take a week off before their postseason begins.

Bengals beat out Ravens for AFC North: In recent weeks, it has felt inevitable that the red-hot Bengals would win this division over the stumbling Ravens. But after both teams lose in Week 17, it comes down to a Week 18 contest. And with a healthy Lamar Jackson back in the fray, this is no gimme for Cincinnati. Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati offense get it done, though, dropping 31 points on the Ravens in a one-score Week 18 contest, giving the Bengals home-field advantage for their postseason rematch a week later.

Jaguars come back to steal AFC South crown: It wasn't pretty. It wasn't even a .500 record. But the Jaguars steal a division title by sneaking past the sinking Titans, as Jacksonville delivers the final blow in a 30-6 rout in Week 18. Trevor Lawrence is superb once again for the Jags, while the Titans' Malik Willis-led offense could never get going. The win sets up a spicy Justin Herbert vs. Lawrence wild-card matchup.

Dolphins cling to playoff spot: After losing in Week 17 to New England, Miami doesn't control its destiny entering Week 18, needing a win and a Patriots loss to get in. But the two-leg parlay hit: The Dolphins narrowly escape the Mike White-led Jets in a 19-17 win, while the Bills knock out New England. Miami makes for a dangerous No. 7 seed and sets up an exciting offensive matchup against the Chiefs in the wild-card round.
Projecting how the NFC plays out
1. Philadelphia Eagles (15-2)
2. San Francisco 49ers (12-5)
3. Minnesota Vikings (12-5)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-8)
5. Dallas Cowboys (13-4)
6. New York Giants (9-7-1)
7. Green Bay Packers (9-8)
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8. Washington Commanders (8-8-1)
9. Seattle Seahawks (8-9)
10. New Orleans Saints (7-10)
11. Detroit Lions (7-10)
12. Los Angeles Rams (6-11)
13. Carolina Panthers (6-11)
14. Atlanta Falcons (6-11)
15. Chicago Bears (5-12)
16. Arizona Cardinals (4-13)

Eagles lock up No. 1 seed in Week 17: After the Cowboys beat the Gardner Minshew-led Eagles in Week 16, there was very brief No. 1-seed drama. But the Eagles put that to rest quickly, taking down the Saints decisively in Week 17 to sew up the top spot and ensure some rest before the playoffs.

49ers wrestle No. 2 seed from Vikings: The scorching-hot Niners trip up in Week 17, unexpectedly dropping a game to the Jarrett Stidham-led Raiders. But the door to the No. 2 seed was left ajar by the Vikings also stumbling against the Packers. And then the Vikings suffer an upset loss to the Bears in the final week of the season, which allows Brock Purdy and the 49ers to swoop in for the No. 2 seed with a win over the Cardinals, ensuring home-field advantage in the divisional round.

Buccaneers hang on to NFC South crown: A lot hinges on the Bucs' Week 17 contest with the Panthers. Win? The Bucs are in. Lose? Things get complicated. But in this case, Tom Brady and the Bucs get it done, snagging a weak divisional crown despite a mostly miserable season. The Panthers give them a run for it, but Brady leads a drive for a game-winning field goal to give Tampa Bay the 24-21 decision.

Packers charge into playoffs: Following a 40-33 Week 12 loss to the Eagles, the Packers looked done. At the time, the FPI gave Green Bay only a 3% chance to reach the postseason. But the thing about a 3% chance? It can still happen, and that's what occurs here. The Packers go on a five-game winning streak to close out the year with a 9-8 record -- finishing with a win over the Lions (while the Commanders lose to the Cowboys) to get into the postseason. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers aren't out just yet.

Cardinals grab No. 1 overall draft pick in late-season stunner: Arizona has just a 2% chance to earn the No. 1 overall selection entering the final two weeks of play, but that's precisely what happens in this simulation. To close out the campaign, the Texans and Bears win twice, the Broncos win once and the Cardinals lose twice -- which improbably results in Arizona taking that top pick. It presents all sorts of opportunities and questions about the future of the Cardinals' leadership and the direction of the franchise and, at a minimum, gives the team a tremendous asset to jump-start a rebuild.
What to expect in the playoffs

Projected wild-card matchups
(7) Dolphins at (2) Chiefs
(6) Ravens at (3) Bengals
(5) Chargers at (4) Jaguars
(7) Packers at (2) 49ers
(6) Giants at (3) Vikings
(5) Cowboys at (4) Buccaneers

Who goes all the way? Well, it's just one simulation, but we can tell you how it plays out in World No. 5,899. The Cowboys knock out the Eagles in the divisional round, ending Philadelphia's tremendous season. That sets up the Cowboys against the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, while the Bills and Chiefs square off in an AFC Championship Game of two heavyweights. Dallas comes through again, while Buffalo gets its vengeance over Kansas City for the past two postseasons. In the end ... the Bills win the Super Bowl!

Note: ESPN's Hank Gargiulo and Lauren Poe contributed to this story.

Finally we reach the post season. Everything to this point means little, and this team needs to get hot moving into the playoffs. One win is a minimum requirement, a conference title game appearance is pretty close to a must. If we're ever gonna make a push for the ring, this is a great opportunity where we appear to be on par with the best of the conference. Only SF and Philly stand in the way. Sure would be nice to taste that success one more time.

 

[P_T]

Dallas v Buffalo = The "Can You Dig-gs It" Bowl.

 

[Cotton]

Dallas v Buffalo = The Can You Dig-gs It Bowl.

Now, get in the gameday chatter thread and let's get busy with these dad jokes.