[BaltimoreSkins]

3 of the 4 teams with a bye bounced. Last year it was 2 of 4. 62% loss rate. I recognize it has only been two seasons and a small sample size but If this trend continues I think there will be a change to playoff format again.

Personally I like the three division winners and one wild card, but now they know they can make money from more teams. I think the next progression is a 8 team first round with a 3 game series. They wouldn't have to extend the playoffs since it is already embedded into the schedule. I hate that because baseball is the one sport (you could probably throw basketball too) where the teams at the top of each division are the best. Keep the playoffs small and to the best teams IMO because this season is a slog. If the best teams end up being eliminated just because of a bye then that just isn't going to work.