Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has expressed his dissatisfaction with the NFL's current playoff seeding system, saying changes may be needed to better reward teams with stronger records. suggested.
The Lions and Vikings both have 14-2 records heading into their Week 18 matchup, which will determine who wins the NFC North title and potentially the No. 1 seed in the conference.
Both teams are guaranteed a playoff spot, but the difference between home field advantage and a road game could be just one game, as the loser falls to the No. 5 seed despite a 14-3 record. There is sex.
St. Brown said on a podcast he co-hosts with his brother Equanimious St. Brown that it's “crazy” that a team with 14 wins could potentially play a wild card game away from home, calling the system fair. questioned.
“This is one of the craziest rules in history,” the Lions star told the St. Louis newspaper on Friday. brown podcast. “The NFL needs to change so that division winners make the playoffs, then the highest seeding record. That's how seeding works. Top 4 teams get 1-4 seeds and then below. Proceed.”
His comments have reignited debate about whether the NFL should rethink its playoff format to prioritize overall performance over divisional standings.
Basketball fans want a similar format In the NBA.
As the Lions prepare for a crucial showdown with the Vikings, the result could not only affect the playoff standings but also fuel calls for changes to the postseason system.
For St. Brown and the Lions, the focus remains on taking control of their own destiny and solidifying their path to the playoffs.
And of course, it begins and ends with the Lions' chances of winning their first ever Super Bowl.
This week, the star wide receiver was named a Pro Bowler for the second time after recording 109 catches, 1,186 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns through 17 weeks.
This is his third consecutive campaign with at least 100 receptions and over 1,000 receiving yards.
