Just as the NFL hoped a critical mistake by replacement officials would not swing the balance of a game, the league now has to hope the botched outcome of Monday’s Packers-Seahawks game doesn’t swing the balance of the standings such that it affects the playoffs. The Fail Mary as many have called it Monday – Russell Wilson’s touchdown pass to Golden Tate on the final play of the game – no doubt spurred along talks between the officials and NFL resulting in a labor agreement Wednesday night. Now, it’s back to football with regular crews working this week’s games, including the Cleveland-Baltimore game on Thursday night. “We hope the whole thing is behind us now because we played with the regular officials on Thursday night and did a good job,†the NFL’s executive vice president of operations Ray Anderson told me this morning at a hotel where the officials were meeting. “Part of our message to this crew was we are delighted to have them back and we’re excited about this weekend’s slate of games so we can get back to pure football.†But is the NFL concerned the Green Bay-Seattle game will have a significant impact on the postseason? “We are not overly concerned,†Anderson said. “That was the third week of the season. We have 13 more weeks to go. There are a lot of things that impact how teams do overall, including their own performances. We will let that natural laws of the NFL take care of themselves and we’ll see where we are at the end of the year.†Source: National Football Post
The league is crapping kittens right now that Green Bay or Seattle's playoff chances don't come down to one game.
3 games to go. Seattle is 8-5, Green Bay 9-4. If there is no change from here on out the Pack is a 3 seed and the 'Hawks are 5th. If logic would have prevailed earlier this season, Green Bay would be looking at a bye and Seattle would be hanging on by the fingernails. .......Stay tuned.
eh, i don't agree with some of the sentiments here. we don't know how both of these teams' seasons might have played out differently. maybe the hawks wouldn't have layed an egg the following week if they didn't have the drama they were dealing with after this game so they would still be 8-5. i think both teams have proven they are good teams and worthy of a playoff spot. it's a non-story at this point.
