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Originally Posted by njcoltfan
Is there any scenario where the Colts wrap up a playoff spot this weekend ??? Then they could rest some guys with nagging injuries, and start either Eason or Brissett Week 17 against the Jaguars.
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The Colts could wrap up a playoff spot this weekend without necessarily securing the division title ........ and that could be the difference between a #2 or a #3 seed should they win the division title, or a #6 or a #7 seed should they have to settle for a Wildcard berth.
So regardless of what happens against the Steelers on Sunday, the Colts' season finale against the Jaguars will be meaningful ...... and if the Colts beat the Steelers and the Titans lose to the Packers in Wisconsin (both of which are very real possibilities), that final game against the Jaguars will be of the utmost importance to Frank Reich.
Granted that due to the empty (or near-empty) stadiums, home-field advantage will be at a minimum in the upcoming post-season ...... but a higher seeding which would allow the Colts to avoid facing the Chiefs until the AFC championship game does seem to be an important factor in the overall scheme of things.
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