[Paintrain]

I'm seeing a lot of pessimism about our playoff chances in spite of where we currently stand. If you take a look at the schedules of our playoff competitors we have BY FAR the simplest road to the post season. If we go 3-2 down the stretch (I think we're going to go 4-1) then we should be in as the 5 or 6 seed..

Current playoff standings from the Washington Times. NYG and Arizona are not listed as they are virtual locks to win their divisions.

2. Tampa Bay 8-3

Remaining: N.O., at Carolina, at Atlanta, S.D., Oakland

4. Chicago 6-5

Remaining: at Minn., Jacksonville, N.O., G.B., at Houston

5. Carolina 8-3

Remaining: at G.B., T.B., Denver, at Giants, at N.O.

6. Washington 7-4

Remaining: Giants, at Baltimore, at Cincinnati, Philadelphia, at S.F.

7. Atlanta 7-4

Remaining: at S.D., at N.O., TB, at Minn., St. Louis

8. Dallas 7-4

Remaining: Seattle, at Pitt., Giants, Baltimore, at Philadelphia

9. Minnesota 6-5

Remaining: Chicago, at Detroit, at Arizona, Atlanta, Giants

10. Philadelphia 5-5-1

Remaining: Arizona, at Giants, Cleveland, at Washington, Dallas