Remember a Decade ago it was the NFC Worst, Not the NFC West?

[Vita]

How times have changed.

The NFC West over the last ~ A decade, after infamously being dubbed 'The NFC Worst' in lieu of the 'The NFC West', has been to 6 Super Bowls over that span.

*Cards - '09
*49ers - '13
*Seahawks - '14
*Seahawks - '15
*Rams - '19
*49ers - '20

And from the looks of it, the competition only continues.

After the first two weeks of play this year, the NFC West is the only division left in the NFL to have no loses outside of attrition.

Yeah, I know it's only been two weeks this season, but considering the shit storm of the previous decade for the West, and the 6 SB games over the last ~10 seasons, the NFC West Division has set the standard for the NFC.

Thoughts?

 

[stroked out]

How times have changed.

The NFC West over the last ~ Decade, after infamously being dubbed 'The NFC Worst' in lieu of the 'The NFC West', has been to 6 Super Bowls over that span.

(Cards - '09; 49ers - '13; Seahawks - '14; Seahawks - '15; Rams - '19; 49ers - '20)

And from the looks of it, the competition only continues.

The NFC West is only void of a perfect start due to attrition....

After the first two weeks of play this year, the NFC West is the only division left in the NFL to have no loses outside of attrition.

Yeah, I know it's only been two weeks this season, but considering the shit storm previoius decade for the West, and the 5 SB games over the last 10 seasons, the Division has set the standard for the NFC.

Thoughts?

I was thinking about getting some more of that potted meat.

 

[CaptainStubing]

Before the season, we knew this was the best division in football. All 4 teams are formidable

 

[Vita]

I was thinking about getting some more of that potted meat.

Of course you do with your team residing in the NFC North.

This was the same exact sentiment a decade ago in the NFC West.

Maybe a quick turnaround is in store for the North, but it looked just as bleak back in the turn of the Millennia for the West.

 

[DraftNerd]

NFC East and NFC West have swapped places.....

 

[Vita]

Before the season, we knew this was the best division in football. All 4 teams are formidable

Yes, it could be a year the NFL sends 3 teams from one Division to the Playoffs.

It's only happened 7 times, however the expansion makes this a more likely scenario. I wonder what weeks those previously were closed out?

The previous 5 Divisions sending 3 teams are...

*NFC East '06; '07
*AFC South '07
*AFC North '11; '14
*AFC West '13
*NFC South '17

 

[stroked out]

Of course you do with your team residing in the NFC North.

This was the same exact sentiment a decade ago in the NFC West.

Maybe a quick turnaround is in store for the North, but it looked just as bleak back in the turn of the Millennia for the West.

It'll have to be the other 3 teams. When the Lions turn around, they find that 20 lbs. they lost.

 

[Vita]

D

NFC East and NFC West have swapped places.....

I don't know if you can call it a swap.

In that same time span, the NFC East has only sent 3 teams to the Super Bowl.

 

[Vita]

With the Playoff expansion, could we actually see All 4 teams from the same Division in the Playoffs?

Yeah, 2 Weeks in and I'm talking about it....

 

[DraftNerd]

D

I don't know if you can call it a swap.

In that same time span, the NFC East has only sent 3 teams to the Super Bowl.

Well....then I’m suffering from recency bias. Me....whose team was the last NFC East team to make the SB. Go figure.

But last year (and maybe this one too) the quality of the entire NFC East has been ugly. Not “7-9 wins the division”, so maybe not a full swap. But there has been at least some transition between the divisions, observationally.

 

[Vita]

Well....then I’m suffering from recency bias. Me....whose team was the last NFC East team to make the SB. Go figure.

But last year (and maybe this one too) the quality of the entire NFC East has been ugly. Not “7-9 wins the division”, so maybe not a full swap. But there has been at least some transition between the divisions, observationally.

In down Division years, there is always 1 team that strives in Division purely by the NFL system. (I remember one year the Seahags won the NFC West, we called them the 79'ers since they won the Division at 7-9



Yes, of recent years, it's been your Eagles and they got your first SB...

You're welcome, since the Rams cut Foles...

Y'all may still be on zero if we hadn't...

 

[DraftNerd]

In down Division years, there is always 1 team that strives in Division purely by the NFL system. (I remember one year the Seahags won the NFC West, we called them the 79'ers since they won the Division at 7-9



Yes, of recent years, it's been your Eagles and they got your first SB...

You're welcome, since the Rams cut Foles...

Y'all may still be on zero if we hadn't...

One mans trash is another mans treasure lol. Improbable but I will take it.

 

[SJ76]

Cmon man don’t remind me. It was awful

 

[Vita]

Cmon man don’t remind me. It was awful

Not so much about then, as much as it is about now.

What do you think @SJ76...........

Do you think we will see all four teams from one Division make the playoffs sooner than later?

Is this the weird of weird years that it happens?

Do you think the NFC West is stacked enough to make a run this year?

What about any of yous?

I'm thinking I've seen enough weird shit this year that I just count discount too many far fetched possibilities.

Then again with the new rules, it could even happen for both Conferences in the same year soon enough I'd guess....

 

[Who am i]

Not so much about then, as much as it is about now.

What do you think @SJ76...........

Do you think we will see all four teams from one Division make the playoffs sooner than later?

Is this the weird of weird years that it happens?

Do you think the NFC West is stacked enough to make a run this year?

What about any of yous?

I'm thinking I've seen enough weird shit this year that I just count discount too many far fetched possibilities.

Then again with the new rules, it could even happen for both Conferences in the same year soon enough I'd guess....

I'm always a straight shooter type of guy. Say what you mean and mean what you say....


I don't see the 49ers, after this week doing anything significant like making the playoffs. I really think that Sunday's game Killed any glimmer of hope for the playoffs. But I have been wrong before and never leave without saying I was wrong.

Cardnials. I can see them being a playoff team. It's just something about them that screams that legacy of losing and being the laughing stock is behind them. There a team that i wouldn't like to be facing come late December (week 15-17)

Rams. You guys are a fringe team. I will give you respect, because i believe in giving credit where credit is due, you guys are 2-0, granted one being under questionable circumstances but 2-0 none to less, but you have a hopeful and a team that seems to be trending downward, for now. When the real competition comes in is a real test for greatness.

Seahawks. We are always a playoff threat with Russ and we got a bit stronger in the off-season. Things are going good, but that changes sometimes. We are still going to be a 1-4 seed. It just depends where.

 

[DraftNerd]

Not so much about then, as much as it is about now.

What do you think @SJ76...........

Do you think we will see all four teams from one Division make the playoffs sooner than later?

Is this the weird of weird years that it happens?

Do you think the NFC West is stacked enough to make a run this year?

What about any of yous?

I'm thinking I've seen enough weird shit this year that I just count discount too many far fetched possibilities.

Then again with the new rules, it could even happen for both Conferences in the same year soon enough I'd guess....

I absolutely think a whole division maws there playoffs sometime, since they can now.

I think it could be the NFC West who does it first at this point. A few days ago I thought I could see it this year, but San Frans injuries last week is concerning. And I’m not fully sure if Arizona is ready to win enough games just yet.

 

[Vita]

I'm always a straight shooter type of guy. Say what you mean and mean what you say....


I don't see the 49ers, after this week doing anything significant like making the playoffs. I really think that Sunday's game Killed any glimmer of hope for the playoffs. But I have been wrong before and never leave without saying I was wrong.

Cardnials. I can see them being a playoff team. It's just something about them that screams that legacy of losing and being the laughing stock is behind them. There a team that i wouldn't like to be facing come late December (week 15-17)

Rams. You guys are a fringe team. I will give you respect, because i believe in giving credit where credit is due, you guys are 2-0, granted one being under questionable circumstances but 2-0 none to less, but you have a hopeful and a team that seems to be trending downward, for now. When the real competition comes in is a real test for greatness.

Seahawks. We are always a playoff threat with Russ and we got a bit stronger in the off-season. Things are going good, but that changes sometimes. We are still going to be a 1-4 seed. It just depends where.

Good take WAI!

--49ers, played well enough to win vs Ariz. Missing points by turning it over on downs at the Goal hurt, but the ST's giving up a blocked punt did 'em in. Those two match up well of late too, except no answer for Murray in tucking and running, so much so, we know Wilson can do some of that, and maybe McVay needs to design a few QB draws for Goff? They had no answer for the QB running with the ball.

--Cards are still a question mark in my mind, even though they could start out 6-1 or 5-2 before their Bye. Not all teams will let Murray run for 100 yards. He has been very questionable with his arm accuracy. The Cards defense however will keep this team in games. They may make the Playoffs, but I don't see a run.

--Rams, Wait, which call was questionable? This one at the 36s mark?



Yeah, that was a 3 to 10 point swing keeping that game close for the Boys. One play does not make a ball game, that's why they play 4 Quarters. The Rams offense, looks to have returned to their 2018 form with much better O-line play, it will be interesting to see how the Rams defense moves forward. Off to a great start, especially in the 2nd Half, giving a total of 6 points in 4 quarters of play to teams trailing in the score.

-- Hawks, Russ only looks to be getting better. (Which is hard to believe) Too bad his Coach is screwing things up for him all the time... Nice stop at the goal line last week. The Hawks biggest issue, which is hard to believe from a Pete Carrol team, is their defense, I guess Russ and company will just need to out score their opponents all year. For now that's good, but will that strategy play out for them to make a run in the Post Season?

 

[Vita]

I absolutely think a whole division maws there playoffs sometime, since they can now.

I think it could be the NFC West who does it first at this point. A few days ago I thought I could see it this year, but San Frans injuries last week is concerning. And I’m not fully sure if Arizona is ready to win enough games just yet.

Don't know if there are odds on this, but it would be interesting to see them...

Here are the range possibilities I see after two weeks of NFL play...

AFC
EAST 1-2 Teams
West 2-3 Teams
North 2-3 Teams
South 1-2 Teams

NFC
EAST 1 Team
West 2-4 Teams
North 1-2 Teams
South 2 Teams

 

[seattlecoug]

The West is definitely what gave the Hawks the most issues last year.

3-3 vs the division. 9-2 vs everyone else.

Not going out on a limb here but whoever can manage a 4-2 division record is likely the one who wins this division.

 

[Vita]

The West is definitely what gave the Hawks the most issues last year.

3-3 vs the division. 9-2 vs everyone else.

Not going out on a limb here but whoever can manage a 4-2 division record is likely the one who wins this division.

And that standard Game winning 44 yard FG attempt that Greg Zuerlein missed would have put y'all at 2-4 in Division.

That miss likely jettisoned GZ off the Rams' roster, also considering the top Kicker money he wanted.

Eventually speaking with that miss, I believe ended up sending the Hawks to the Post season, and kept the Rams out, as both would have been 10-6, and the Rams would have been 4-2 in Division over the 2-4 Hawks.