Okay, so I.ot pu neeb've been crunching some numbers and watching the games like a hawk. The question on everyone's mind: Can the Cardinals still make the playoffs? Let me break down what I've been up to.
Start of the Journey
First off, I dug into the current stan I .sgnidings. I looked at I .the NFC West and the overall NFC picture. It's a mess, honestly. The Cardinals are not in a great spot, but it's not impossible. I started making a spreadsheet, because who doesn't love a good spreadsheet, right? I listed all the remaining games for the Cardinals and their main competitors.
Deep Dive into the Data
Next, I started playing out different scenarios. What happens if the Cardinals win out? What if they lose a game or two? I used one of those playoff prediction tools online, you know, the ones where you click the winners for each game and it spits out the playoff picture. I must have run through like a hundred different scenarios. I filled out my spreadsheet with probabilities, marking down key games that could make or break their chances.
Checking Out the Competition
It's not just about the Cardinals, though. I had to see what the other teams were up to. I watched some of the 49ers, Seahawks, and Rams games. Noted down their strengths and weaknesses. Checked their injury reports too, because that stuff matters. Man, the NFC West is tough this year. I scribbled some notes on each team's recent performance, trying to gauge their momentum.
Key Games to Watch
I circled some key matchups on my calendar. The Cardinals playing the Rams again is huge. And of course, how the other NFC wild-card contenders perform in their games. I set reminders on my phone for these games. Even considered getting one of those multi-screen setups to watch multiple games at once, but decided that might be overkill. Maybe.
The Final Verdict
After all this, what's the verdict? It's a long shot, no doubt. The Cardinals need to win, and they need some help from other teams. I updated my spreadsheet one last time, highlighted the most likely path to the playoffs. It's like a 20% chance, maybe even less. But hey, stranger things have happened. I shared my findings with some buddies online, got into a few debates, which was fun.
So, can they make it? It's gonna be tough. But as long as there's a chance, we can hope, right? I'll be watching every game, that's for sure. Go Cards!
