NFL Playoff Scenarios: What 49ers Vs. Chargers Means For The Playoff Picture

December 16, 2010   ·   Benjamin Larsen   ·   Jump to comments

NFL playoff scenario is a hot topic as Week 15 kicks off tonight with the San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers battling. With both teams in the thick of their respective conference playoff races, the postseason picture is bound be impacted regardless of the outcome of the game.
Believe it or not, the 5-8 49ers head into tonight’s bout with the Chargers with the chance to slide into second place.
In the less-than-impressive NFC West, it becomes apparent that the league championship may end up going to a team with a sub-.500 winning percentage. If San Francisco wins this week, it would head into next week’s game against St. Louis with a 6-8 record. Depending on the outcome of the Rams’ game with Kansas City Sunday, the 49ers could have a chance at winning the division with a Week 16 win.
There are a lot of “ifs” in the scenario mentioned above. Given the lack of quality in the NFC West, however, nearly anything can happen. The Rams will ...

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