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Bucs playoff scenarios

Here's what Bucs need in their last two games:

By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times
published December 16, 2002


TO CLINCH DIVISION:

Bucs win at least one; or, Saints lose at least one.

TO CLINCH FIRST-ROUND BYE:

Bucs win two; or, Bucs win one and Packers lose one; or, Bucs lose two, Packers lose two, Saints lose one and 49ers lose one.

TO CLINCH HOMEFIELD THROUGHOUT PLAYOFFS:

Bucs win two and Eagles lose one; or, Bucs win one, Eagles lose two and Packers lose one.


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