tiebreaker

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The Lakers have climbed from sixth to third in the Western Conference in two weeks, netting critical tiebreakers against rivals Minnesota, Denver and Houston.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

But Alabama’s loss, combined with Notre Dame’s weekend off and the weirdness of Atlantic Coast Conference tiebreakers keeping Miami out of its own title game, created a nightmare scenario for the selection committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

Jacksonville have lost four on the bounce but still lead the AFC South due to tiebreakers over Houston and the Indianapolis Colts - who lost 29-10 at the Atlanta Falcons.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2023

They currently hold the No. 7 position in the AFC, and they will remain there when this weekend’s games conclude because of tiebreakers.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2023

The 49ers hold tiebreakers over both Philadelphia and Dallas.

From Washington Times • Dec. 12, 2023