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Honestly, I think anything greater than 8 teams (50% of the league) in the Playoffs is excessive. The post season should be a reward and not a participation trophy situation. The more playoff teams we have the more watered-down/ devalued the regular season becomes. JMO
It was previously set up as 10, but I do see the point. For this year in particular 8 would make more sense for sure. It's the specific breakdown that is a little tricky, but if there is enough others in support I'm sure there is something we can come up with. I do have a drastic idea with 7 teams making it and only top overall seed getting bye 1st round. Thought maybe a bit too drastic to go 10 to 7, but thinking some more might be good way to go at least this year and reavaulate in full season. On mobile now but breakdown could work so it's 3 playoff round and we do get the extra regular season game in.
I think with 8 teams and 3 weeks for the playoffs is good. I would also not mind top 4 teams and 2 week playoffs
The simplest things seems to be just do an 8 team playoff with no byes. Top 3 from each conference make the playoffs plus the next best two teams (regardless of division) as wildcards. This limits the number of weeks for the playoffs (3 total) which is important in a shortened season. In a shortened season I don't see a need for the top team to get a buy. Also with a shortened season you have a higher likely hood of 3 teams tying for the top regular season record.
Good points. I was trying to think of a scenario with byes but really we can easily go without it given the circumstances.8 and no bye is definitely simple and straight forward, plus I also like 3 vs 4 week playoffs. This is what I'd actually lean toward right now.