1.   And now, because of him and his Colts buddies, and the Jets losing, the American Football Conference playoff picture is almost hopelessly complicated.

2.   And they must play at Golden State, a team that has given them fits despite crippling injuries that have blown the Warriors out of the playoff picture.

3.   As a public service to those thoroughly confused NFL fans who are trying to decipher the playoff picture, please find enclosed the official league tiebreakers.

4.   As for the playoff picture, Van Gundy has stopped all conversation regarding the post-season.

5.   As the second half of the Major League Soccer season begins, the playoff picture comes into focus.

6.   Because of similar struggles by rivals, the Revolution would remain in the playoff picture regardless of the outcome of this game.

7.   Because Miami and Detroit won, it did not mean much in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

8.   Before practice, Murray addressed the team about the dangers of becoming complacent now that they are back in the playoff picture.

9.   ----- The AFC playoff picture illustrates the importance of home cooking.

10.   A couple of games were all it took for Hideki Irabu to return from oblivion and force his way into the playoff picture.