I've always appreciated the KWTPF as a sort of fan remedial aide playoff tracker as the season goes along and things get trickier. Only time I can remember it not being necessary to go through all the machinations was in 2009, as the Saints got to 13-0 in December and locked everything up so that no miracle scenarios were needed. That was certainly refreshing but I admit it is kind of fun watching to see which other games "go our way".