A realistic path to the Super Bowl

[TN05]

Just for fun I decided to see what teams we might face if we make the playoffs - I've found one scenario that is particularly interesting.  In this scenario, we beat (or tie) Atlanta, Detroit beats Green Bay (clinching a division and the #2 spot), and Seattle wins against the Rams (securing a #1 seed). NFC seeding is as follows:

#1 - Seattle

#2 - Detroit

#3 - Dallas

#4 - Carolina

#5 - Arizona

#6 - Green Bay

 

Round 1, we would face Arizona, who will be starting either Ryan Lindley (an awful quarterback) or Logan Thomas (a rookie who is probably worse than Lindley). This is a winnable game.

Round 2, we will assume Green Bay beats Dallas, meaning we play Detroit. Seattle would be very difficult to beat, but we beat Detroit earlier in the season and we can probably do it again.

Round 3, we would either play a road game at Seattle or a home game against Green Bay. Both would be difficult, but not impossible, matches; we've played both and have matched up reasonably well against Seattle the past few years. The odds are against us here but a win isn't out of the question.

Finally, in the Super Bowl, the best-case scenario is basically split between Cincinnati and Indianapolis. We should have beat Cincinnati early in the season and Indianapolis is somewhat of weak team. If they manage to sneak to the Super Bowl, we could take them

So, in short, our best scenario for playoffs is home vs. Arizona (winnable), @Detroit (winnable), @Seattle (stretch) OR home Green Bay (stretch), Cincinnati/Indianapolis (winnable). Will it happen? I doubt it. We may not even win tomorrow. But, the fact this scenario is even possible shows why anyone who wants us to lose is delusional. This is football - there's always a chance. I'll take even a shot at a Super Bowl over a slightly higher draft pick. This is what we have to play for.

[Brooklyn Bully]

[Dex]

I know a guy who can make it happen. There's a catch though.

 

 

[chknwing]

can we beat the falcons first?

[stirs]

I can think of ways that I am going out with Jessica Alba tonight that seem more plausible than the above

 

In both scenarios, scoring is the issue

[pantherj]

Jessica Alba back in her 'Honey' days, no chance. Now, hey take a shot at it.

 

I think we can pretty much beat the hell out of Arizona, but we've got to bring our A game tomorrow. We've improved enough that I think we can hang in there against any team.

[Kevin Greene]

Every time you dream the Panthers are going to a Super Bowl, God kills a kitten.

 

[TheRumGone]

Don't trust this team. Just gonna enjoy the ride. This could be the last game and that's depressing

[cbarrier90]

Don't trust this team. Just gonna enjoy the ride. This could be the last game and that's depressing

The way this season has gone, if it really is the last game, it would be a blessing.

[JSouth]

Please, think of the kittens

[Ja Rhule]

This happens every year. People set themselves up for disappointment.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

Don't trust this team. Just gonna enjoy the ride. This could be the last game and that's depressing

 

yeah i'm not letting myself get too excited for the game tomorrow

 

i could just as easily see us getting blown out of the building and losing by 28+ as i could see a double digit panther victory

[JSouth]

I still have hope but i dont trust this team, actually i dont trust Rivera to do the things needed to win. Im afraid if we are up 3 he will decide to shut the o down and only rely on the d.

[Kevin Greene]

This happens every year. People set themselves up for disappointment.

 

 

Panther fans have the unique ability to go from walk in front of a high speed train depression to a walk in the clouds euphoria unlike any other fan base on a week to week win to win basis.

Practice I guess chasing that damned Panther carrot on the end of a stick.