b. Better winning percentage within own conference.
c. Better winning percentage within own division (only if tied teams are in same division).
d. Better winning percentage against playoff opponents in own conference.
e. Better winning percentage against playoff opponents in opposite conference.
f. Better point differential between offense and defense.
MORE THAN TWO TEAMS TIED
a. If applicable, division champions must be determined first.
b. Best cumulative winning percentage in total games involving all teams tied.
c. Best winning percentage within own conference.
d. Best winning percentage within own division (only if tied teams are in same division).
e. Best winning percentage against playoff opponents in own conference.
f. Best point differential between offense and defense.
Note: If a multiple team tie is reduced to a two-team tie at any point using the above criteria, the two-team tie will be resolved in accordance with the existing two-team tie procedure