NFL Picks Week 10: Teams Whose Playoff Hopes Will Be Dashed

November 12, 2011   ·   Josh Schoch   ·   Jump to comments

The NFL season is entering its second half, and there are already teams whose playoff aspirations will end with losses.  These three teams all still have a chance mathematically, but realistically they are all done if they lose.
 
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills losing against the New York Jets at home last week hurts them, and this game is a must-win if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.  In a tough AFC East with three teams that are 5-3, the Bills are fighting for the division lead but would settle for a wildcard spot.
However, to do either they probably have to go 11-5, and that's their best-case scenario.
If the Bills lose they will be 5-4 and still have to play the Jets and New England Patriots on the road (two guaranteed losses).  The Bills would have to win at San Diego and twice against Miami, once against the Titans and against the Broncos if they want to make the playoffs.
Even if all that were to happen, six losses ...

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