AFL Playoff Scenarios as of Week 16

Published on June 26, 2012 under Arena Football League (AFL) News Release

PLAYOFF PICTURE

The ARIZONA RATTLERS hold the #1 spot in the West Division based on total number of wins (11) and in the National Conference due to holding a head-to-head tiebreaker over the SAN ANTONIO TALONS.

The SAN ANTONIO TALONS lead the Central Division based on total number of wins (11) but hold the #2 spot in the National Conference, due to the ARIZONA RATTLERS currently holding the head-to-head tiebreaker.

The #3 seed in the National Conference now belongs to the UTAH BLAZE based on total number of wins (10).

The CHICAGO RUSH moved into the #4 seed in the National Conference, edging the SAN JOSE SABERCATS due to having one fewer loss (5) than the SaberCats. The two teams matchup in Week 17.

The PHILADELPHIA SOUL clinched a playoff berth, the East Division championship and home field advantage in Week 15. The Soul have clinched the #1 seed in the American Conference.

The JACKSONVILLE SHARKS hold the #2 seed in the American Conference and lead in the South Division based on holding a head-to-head tiebreaker over the NEW ORLEANS VOODOO.

The NEW ORLEANS VOODOO currently hold the #3 spot in the American Conference based on head-to-head tiebreakers over the TAMPA BAY STORM and CLEVELAND GLADIATORS.

The GEORGIA FORCE hold the #4 seed in the American Conference behind the JACKSONVILLE SHARKS and NEW ORLEANS VOODOO in the South Division, based on total number of losses.

CLINCHING SCENARIOS

The SAN ANTONIO TALONS can clinch a playoff spot with a win over the KANSAS CITY COMMAND in Week 17.

The ARIZONA RATTLERS can clinch a playoff spot with a win and a SAN JOSE SABERCATS loss in Week 17.

SEEDING SCENARIOS

IF the SAN JOSE SABERCATS defeat the CHICAGO RUSH in Week 17, the SaberCats will move back into the #4 seed of the National Conference playoff picture. Despite holding a head-to-head tiebreaker over the UTAH BLAZE, the SaberCats currently fall behind the Blaze in the postseason standings based on total number of losses.

IF the NEW ORLEANS VOODOO defeat the JACKSONVILLE SHARKS and the GEORGIA FORCE win in Week 17, the VooDoo will hold the #2 seed of the American Conference, while the Force and Sharks would hold the #3 and #4 seeds, respectively.

IF the CLEVELAND GLADIATORS defeat the MILWAUKEE MUSTANGS and the GEORGIA FORCE and TAMPA BAY STORM lose in Week 17, the Gladiators would move into the #4 spot of the American Conference playoff picture.

IF the TAMPA BAY STORM defeat the PHILADELPHIA SOUL and the GEORGIA FORCE lose in Week 17, the Storm would move into the #4 spot of the American Conference playoff picture.

TIEBREAKERS

The ARIZONA RATTLERS hold a tiebreaker over the CHICAGO RUSH based on wins in head-to-head competition.

The ARIZONA RATTLERS hold a tiebreaker over the SAN ANTONIO TALONS based on wins in head-to-head competition. If the Talons defeat the Rattlers by more than 34 points in Week 19, the Talons would take over possession of the tiebreaker.

The ARIZONA RATTLERS hold a tiebreaker over the SPOKANE SHOCK based on wins in head-to-head competition. If the Shock defeat the Rattlers by more than four points in Week 17, the Shock would take over possession of the tiebreaker.

The ARIZONA RATTLERS hold a tiebreaker over the UTAH BLAZE based on wins in head-to-head competition. If the Blaze defeat the Rattlers by more than 16 points in their rematch in Week 18, the Blaze would take over possession of the tiebreaker.

The CHICAGO RUSH hold a tiebreaker over the SPOKANE SHOCK based on wins in head-to-head competition.

The CLEVELAND GLADIATORS hold a tiebreaker over the MILWAUKEE MUSTANGS based on wins in head-to-head competition. If the Mustangs defeat the Gladiators by more than 21 points in Week 17, the Mustangs would take over possession of the tiebreaker.

The GEORGIA FORCE hold a tiebreaker over the CLEVELAND GLADIATORS based on wins in head-to-head competition.

The GEORGIA FORCE hold a tiebreaker over the JACKSONVILLE SHARKS based on wins in head-to-head competition.

The GEORGIA FORCE hold a tiebreaker over the MILWAUKEE MUSTANGS based on wins in head-to-head competition.

The GEORGIA FORCE currently hold a tiebreaker over the TAMPA BAY STORM based on wins against common opponents.

The JACKSONVILLE SHARKS hold a tiebreaker over the CLEVELAND GLADIATORS based on wins in head-to-head competition.

The JACKSONVILLE SHARKS hold a tiebreaker over the NEW ORLEANS VOODOO based on wins in head-to-head competition. If the VooDoo defeat the Sharks by more than four points in Week 17, the VooDoo will take over possession of the tiebreaker.

The JACKSONVILLE SHARKS hold a tiebreaker over the TAMPA BAY STORM based on point differential in head-to-head competition.

The MILWAUKEE MUSTANGS hold a tiebreaker over the NEW ORLEANS VOODOO based on wins in head-to-head competition.

The NEW ORLEANS VOODOO hold a tiebreaker over the GEORGIA FORCE based on wins in head-to-head competition. If the Force defeat the VooDoo by more than 22 points in Week 20, the Force would take over possession of the tiebreaker.

The NEW ORLEANS VOODOO hold a tiebreaker over the TAMPA BAY STORM based on wins in head-to-head competition. If the Storm defeat the VooDoo by more than 19 points in Week 19, the Storm will take over possession of the tiebreaker.

The SAN ANTONIO TALONS hold a tiebreaker over the CHICAGO RUSH based on wins in head-to-head competition. If the Rush defeat the Talons by more than one point in their rematch in Week 18, the Rush would take over possession of the tiebreaker.

The SAN ANTONIO TALONS hold a tiebreaker over the SAN JOSE SABERCATS based on point differential in head-to-head competition.

The SAN ANTONIO TALONS hold a tiebreaker over the UTAH BLAZE based on wins in head-to-head competition.

The SAN JOSE SABERCATS hold a tiebreaker over the ARIZONA RATTLERS based on wins in head-to-head competition.

The SAN JOSE SABERCATS hold a tiebreaker over the CHICAGO RUSH based on wins in head-to-head competition. If the Rush defeat the SaberCats by more than seven points in Week 17, the Rush will take over possession of the tiebreaker.

The SAN JOSE SABERCATS hold a tiebreaker over the SPOKANE SHOCK based on point differential in head-to-head competition.

The SAN JOSE SABERCATS hold a tiebreaker over the UTAH BLAZE based on point differential in head-to-head competition.

The SPOKANE SHOCK hold a tiebreaker over the SAN ANTONIO TALONS based on wins in head-to-head competition.

The TAMPA BAY STORM hold a tiebreaker over the CLEVELAND GLADIATORS based on point differential in head-to-head competition.

The TAMPA BAY STORM hold a tiebreaker over the MILWAUKEE MUSTANGS based on wins in head-to-head competition.

The UTAH BLAZE hold a tiebreaker over the CHICAGO RUSH based on wins in head-to-head competition.

The UTAH BLAZE hold a tiebreaker over the SPOKANE SHOCK based on wins in head-to-head competition.

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