New NFL Format Standings Update

An update on the standings. In the proposed format, there would be two divisions in each conference. In the AFC, the East and North would form one division and the South and West would constitute the other. In the NFC, the East and South combine, and the North and West would be the other.

Current AFC standings
1) NE 11-3
2) Pit 11-3
3) Jax 10-4
4) KC 8-6
5) Ten 8-6
6) Buf 8-6

AFC in New Format
1) NE 11-3
2) Jax 10-4
3) Pit 11-3
4) KC 8-6
5) Ten 8-6
6) Buf 8-6

The only scenario where the new format is less fair is when the top teams would be in the same division as is the case here with Pittsburgh and New England. Otherwise, instead of Kansas City coasting to the 4 seed, there would be a 4-way tie for 4th.

Current NFC standings
1) Phi 12-2
2) Min 11-3
3) LAR 10-4
4) NO 10-4
5) Car 10-4
6) Atl 9-5

NFC in New Format
1) Phi 12-2
2) Min 11-3
3) LAR 10-4
4) NO 10-4
5) Car 10-4
6) Atl 9-5

The seeds are the same in either format. The difference is the number of teams jockeying for position. The North and West division race would be tight between Min and LAR. More teams would be at play for the final four Wild Card spots.