Plato’s Pharmacy

As of today, the standings are now:

• Colts, 6-4
• Ravens, 6-4
• Dolphins, 6-4
• Patriots, 6-4
• Bills, 5-5
• Chargers, 4-6
• Browns, 4-6
• Jags, 4-6

Looking good. The Colts have locked-in tiebreakers against both the Ravens and the Pats via head-to-head wins. Miami is tenuous, as the Colts only have a half-game on them due to AFC record, 5-2 vs. 5-3. The Bills could still be an issue if they can somehow turn it around. The Colts play all the 4-6 teams, of which the Jags are most dangerous, as a Jags win would lock in a tiebreaker over the Colts. Next, let’s take a look at this week’s games, again comparing to Stampede Blue.

Bengals@Steelers: Naturally. The Bengals are no threat, while the Steelers still could be. Of course, we already know the outcome of this game. (Also, does everyone else laugh when reading articles that reference “Ocho Cinco”?)

Eagles@Ravens: Again, naturally.

Vikings@Jags: Yet another easy call.

Bills@Chiefs: And again I find myself in agreement. The Chiefs are done, while the Bills are still in the race.

Pats@Dolphins: As much as I hate cheering for the Pats to win anything, the Dolphins are arguably the biggest threat right now.

Jets@Titans: If the Jets keep winning, they stay safely atop the AFC East and not a threat. While the Titans losing enough to give the Colts a shot at the AFC South is not very likely, it’s not impossible either.

Texans@Browns: Same logic again. Texans are likely done, while the Browns could beat the Colts a week from Sunday.

Raiders@Broncos: I’m going to bet on the Colts beating the Chargers, which you sort of have to when you’re trying to get your team a wild card spot. If the Colts do lose, I’m not sure the SB scenario of the Chargers pulling ahead of Denver in the race is all that realistic, but there is logic in hoping for it.