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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hauschild" data-source="post: 261680" data-attributes="member: 1638">I don't think there's much of a chance Minnesota loses to Carolina or Chicago.  The Giants, I could expect a loss because certainly, if Minny has the #2 seed locked up with no chance of getting the #1, there's little reason to play All Day, Favre, the O-line, etc., much more than a quarter or two.  I look for the Giants to possibly finish out with three straight wins, meaning 10-6 and a playoff berth.  Philly has a tough schedule:  San Fran, Denver and at Dallas, but they appear to have the division locked up.Arizona has a cupcake of a schedule remaining and should finish 12-4, provided they win tonite.  This almost assuredly means Arizona finishes with the third best record in the NFC, meaning they host the team with the worst wild card record, which would be the Giants or Philly, probably the Giants.  That means Green Bay goes to New York or Philly, probably Philly.  It's a crappy city with miserable fans - not a fun place to play football.I think the bigger of this scenario is troublesome for the Vikings.  Getting the #2 seed means they'd play the winner of the (3) vs (6) seed, most probably being Arizona.  Remember, Arizona befuddled Philly last season also, and Philly isn't as good this year.  So, Arizona traveling to Minnesota is probably the only scenario that sees Minnesota NOT advancing.  It is just the way it is in NFL football:  Certain teams match up better with certain teams and there is usually nothing that can be done to change the outcome.I think Vikings fans have to immediately become 49ers' fans, Lions' fans and Rams' fans.  The good news is that it might allow Brett to return and hope Vikings management can sign a safety that is NFL-capable, and some O-lineman that can open running lanes consistently.  Also, Randy Moss back to Minnesota wouldn't hurt - for at least a year or two. <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" data-shortname=":)" />BELAY MY LAST:  I expect Green Bay to LOSE against Pittsburgh, but finish at 11-5.  I also expect Arizona to finish 11-5 because Green Bay will beat them.  So, my scenario above could change six ways from Friday depending on how Philly finishes.  I just hope Arizona is NOT the #3 seed.</blockquote>

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