Has Anyone Mentioned This Possibility?

[nyashfan]

The Chiefs have clinched a playoff berth by virtue of the Ravens loss. If the Broncos were to come back and defeat the Chiefs then the Raiders clinch the AFC West.

Question - would the Chiefs rest their players against the Chargers next week knowing that they are in and cannot win their division? This would help the Dolphins tremendously as the Dolphins and Chiefs would advance in a 3-way 10-6 Wildcard tiebreaker involving the Broncos.

Not that I would prefer a back door cover, but it would give the Dolphins a Wildcard.

 

[WesternNYDolfan]

Is that confirmed?

 

[nyashfan]

Is that confirmed?

Yes. The Chiefs have clinched at least a Wildcard.

 

[BlueFin]

If the Bronco's win out...Miami would have to beat the Patriots to make the playoffs

 

[Lilseb93]

Miami would also be the 5th seed, but I just don't see KC losing to SD and it's too risky. Please KC, just beat Denver so we can focus on the playoffs.

 

[Phinfan]

Actually if we end in a 3 way tie with Denver and the chiefs we get in.

 

[SunsPhinsfan03]

If the Bronco's win out...Miami would have to beat the Patriots to make the playoffs

Nope. Could still get in w a KC loss to SD

 

[gota]

The Chiefs can get a bye with 2 wins and an Oakland loss. They're not resting anyone in that scenario.