Can we get a 1st round bye in the playoffs?

[normaldude]

If we win out, and Patriots lose out, then we win the AFC east at 10-6.

If Baltimore loses at Detroit, and Cincinnati & Indy lose out (both ending at 9-7), then we get the 2nd seed, and a 1st round bye?

http://www.nfl.com/standings

I know it's unlikely, but I'm wondering if it's mathematically possible.

 

[SuperMarksBros.]

Too many MAJOR ifs. Look at it like this: there have been a number of teams recently that have played wild card weekend and won the SB.

 

[Miamifinz]

Isn't head to head the tiebreaker for seeding? If that's the case we'd have tiebreakers over cincy and Indy? Interesting. That'd be hilarious if that happened.

Patriots losing out seems too unlikely though

 

[BSQ]

Don't bet on NE losing out. They lost today but there still plenty good. I'm pretty sure they'll beat the Ravens.

 

[Lionz112]

Was just playing with the espn playoff machine. If the Phins win out and pats lose out we win division. Since we beat cincy and Indy, we hold tiebreakers over both. They would need to each finish 10-6 and we get the bye as the 2 seed. Unlikely but possible.

 

[EmperorPhin]

Don't bet on NE losing out. They lost today but there still plenty good. I'm pretty sure they'll beat the Ravens.

NE is capable of losing to any team