Yahoo! NFL Playoff Scenario Generator Allows Fans to Calculate Team Playoff Chances

The Yahoo! Sports' NFL Playoff Scenario Generator is a tool used to calculate the outcome of the NFL Playoffs. The application allows fans to choose the deciding factor from a list of criteria, such as higher team ranking. The NFL Playoff calculator will generate results, with the teams best fitting the parameters winning the match-ups. If an undesired outcome is listed, the winner can be changed with the click of the mouse.

Fans can use Yahoo's NFL Playoff Scenario Generator to get an overall picture of the NFL Playoff standings or use it for more personal satisfaction. The easy to use calculator can be played with to see if there is any way you can sneak your team into the playoffs. A more deviant use of the NFL Playoff scenarios given would be to show how many ways a rival team will be out of the playoff picture.

What criteria does the Yahoo NFL Playoff Scenario Generator let you pick from?

According to the Yahoo NFL Playoff Scenario Generator website, the calculator will base the winners of each match-up on one of the following:

1. Highest winning percentage.
2. Highest Yahoo! Team Ranking.
3. Season Ends Today, with all games ending in a tie.
4. Offensive Rank. Winner is the team that averages the most yards per game.
5. Defensive Rank. Winner is the team that allows the least amount of points per game.
6. Last Match-up. The team that won the last time the teams played, wins.
7. Current Streak. The team on the best winning streak wins.
8. Home Team, gets the advantage.
9. Highest points scored per game.
10. Points Against. Lowest average points allowed is the victor.

Can the Yahoo NFL Playoff Scenario Generator results be changed?

Yes. To manually predict the outcome of a game, just highlight the team you pick to win and click. To choose a tie, click the button twice. The NFL Playoff Scenario Generator will adjust the match-ups automatically.

How do I share my NFL Playoff Scenario results?

The Yahoo Sports' NFL Playoff Scenario Generator has a "My Playoff Scenario Link" button. This creates a link that can be bookmarked or shared with fellow fans or rivals.

Source:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/playoffscenario?algorithm=yahooranker