After previewing an NFL division each day for the last eight days, we present final standings, leaders, award winners and playoff results. This analysis is part of a broader endeavor with FOXSports.com's Fantasy Football. For this analysis, each regular season and playoff game is simulated 1,000 times. Rosters and depth charts are up-to-date and as accurate as possible as of June 8th.
Today we preview the Playoffs. First, we present playoff results with links to boxscores and play-by-play of each game. All games were simulated 1,000 times with the boxscores coming from example games with a similar result as the average outcome. Final standings, stats leaders and award winners are below.
AFC Wild Card Games
#6 Buffalo 17 @ #3 Indianapolis 30 - The Bills have a great season, but it ends here. The Colts are too powerful to allow this to stay close. Lucas Oil Field sees its first playoff victory.
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#5 Jacksonville 24 @ #4 Cleveland 28 - Despite the seeding and home-field advantage, this game can still be considered a surprise. Jamal Lewis tops 100 yards and Derek Anderson goes off for 325 yards and three scores.
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NFC Wild Card Games
#6 Green Bay 31 @ #3 Carolina 19 - Both NFC Wild Card teams could win the divisions of the teams they are playing in the first round. In this game, Aaron Rodgers is very efficient with his 19 pass attempts and Ryan Grant controls tempo on the ground.
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#5 New York 28 @ #4 Seattle 17 - The Giants are defending Super Bowl champs and the Seahawks are lucky to play in the NFC West. Mike Holmgren goes out with another division championship, but that's all.
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AFC Divisional Games
#4 Cleveland 24 @ #1 New England 31 - Romeo Crennel just does not have the man-power to overcome his former team. The Patriots roll in a game that looks closer than it actually is.
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#3 Indianapolis 23 @ #2 San Diego 20 - The Colts avenge last season's home playoff loss to the Chargers by taking a close one in San Diego.
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NFC Divisional Games
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Joe Willett about 1 year ago
Another interesting look at the season to come. I'm curious as to how the season pans out and if it is close to your predictions.
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Ben Weixlmann about 1 year ago
I think these are some pretty interesting projections!
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Anthony Casale about 1 year ago
This had to take a lot of analysis and thought. I commend you on an effort well done although i disagree with you on some standing I have no room to say anything about individual players. Well done.
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Jake Perper about 1 year ago
no way Dallas! Hah no way
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Hector Rosado about 1 year ago
Great article, i disagree with the conference championship teams but good work with details. I enjoyed this.
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Evan Weiss about 1 year ago
I disagree with many predictions. Its nice to keep in mind that this was a simulation and not someone's actual predictions. Your series of articles, while I do not really agree with the projections, is a great idea and enjoyable to read.
While it is feasible for it to work out like this, it is unlikely.
First off, you don't even have the Steelers making playoffs? Thats nuts.
-Minnesota. Yeah they have Adrian Peterson, but Tavaris Jackson does not have what it takes to lead the Vikings to the Conference Championship.
-The Bills will not make the playoffs for similar reasons. They have some nice players, but seem to be missing a piece of the puzzle. I'd give them a couple more years before playoffs.
-The Panthers winning the NFC South? Meh. I really doubt they can overcome the Bucs or the Saints right now.
Again, nice article, these are just my thoughts.
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Richard Sayre about 1 year ago
"Tony Romo matches Brady in TDs, but throws an early interception that leads to the Patriots' second score and swings all of the momentum in New England's favor."
lol, well at least that part is realistic.
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dave jenkins about 1 year ago
new england vs. dallas...gee, you really went out on a limb with that prediction didn't you?!
*san diego vs. new orleans*
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Sean O'Brien 11 months ago
Dave, you're the first person I've read predicting the same Super Bowl I am. Rock on!!
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Eli Etzel about 1 year ago
good read but one problem how does ap win the mvp when he does not even lead his position in touchdowns or yards gained
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David Yankana about 1 year ago
Very aggreable predictions as seeing i am a patriots fan
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