I normally don't post in these threads, but one thing I noticed is that if the Jaguars had even a league average kicker, they'd be in first place in the AFC South (no, Josh Scobee, you don't count... you sucked, too). Sure, they got a gift from the refs against the Ravens (I did notice that when it happened), but still... Myers had TWO chances to beat the Colts (granted, they were longish kicks) in a dome, but nope. If they beat the Colts...
JAX 5-5 (with road win over IND)
HOU 4-5 (with road win over JAX)
IND 3-6 (with road wins over HOU and TEN)
TEN 2-8 (no division wins)
That would have swung things in a totally different direction. Entering this week, the Jags had the second easiest remaining SOS if I remember correctly, so they would have been in the driver's seat for a playoff berth.
The networks are praying like hell that the Colts somehow win that division with old man Hasselbeck under center. Imagine the Jaguars in the playoffs? Ratings would take a nosedive! If they do make it, it'll probably be at 8-8 at best. That division blows big time, although we knew that entering the year. Pittsburgh is a lock to play the AFC South winner on the road in my mind, whether it's Indy, Jacksonville or even Houston.
On another note, imagine the Chiefs making the playoffs after losing Jamaal Charles? That would be crazy. They're another team that is saying "what if", especially considering they lost that Denver game on the scoop and score late when they should have taken a knee to force overtime (and I hate conservative coaching). Oh yeah, they lost to the Bears at home!
Another team saying "what if"? The Steelers. Again, a kicker problem (and somewhat a coaching problem). They should have beaten the Ravens, but nope, Scobee sucks, Todd Haley called some **** plays, they didn't use the best all-around RB in the league on 3rd and short/4th and short four times if my memory is right, and Tomlin was afraid to kick the field goal twice. They'd be a game back (really 1.5 back since they lost to Cincy) at 7-3, and fighting for a first round bye.