NFL Playoff Probability:
There are already two teams with a 70%+ probability of making the playoffs: Cincinnati (74%) and Arizona (72%). Remember the 49ers and how many experts picked them to battle with Seattle for the NFC West? The 49ers, at 1-2, have a 27% probability and get the 3-0 Eagles at home next Sunday. I don’t want to freak out Cincy fans, but they have a 24% probability of playing in the Super Bowl. Baby steps, Cincy fan. Just hope for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The schedule is about to get interesting after a bye week (at NE, vs. Panthers and at Indy).
Cowboys Defensive Woes:
Remember how the Dallas defense was supposed to be so terrible that fantasy lineups were based on playing the Cowboys’ defense? Dallas has given up 69 points; Seattle has allowed 66.
Numbers from @ESPNStatsInfo:
Steelers: 5th 2-1 start since drafting Ben Roethlisberger; each of the 1st four resulted in a playoff berth, including two Super Bowl wins
