Likelyhood To Make the Playoffs

foreverfan · 10-05-2009, 05:46 PM

Guess who's #1 in the NFC? Saints predicted to finish 12-4.

Carolina - 3%
Tampa - 0%

NFL Team Win Totals | AccuScore

Any thoughts?

Tobias-Reiper · 10-05-2009, 05:55 PM

at 4-0, with:
1 game against the Rams
1 game against the Skins
1 game against the Dolphins
1 game against the Cowboys
2 games against the Bucs
2 games against the Panthers

.. tell me honestly you do not see a great shot at a 12-4 season.

Of the rest of the schedule, there are 3 games that you can see the Saints losing: against the Giants, against the Patriots, and the away Atlanta game.

skymike · 10-05-2009, 06:06 PM

If I were a Vegas dude, I would probably bet on us.

but then, I look at games like the Cowboys, and you gotta expect some
of these guys who were expected to win this year to be desperate, and
have a big sense of urgency.

But, yeah, your post makes a good case. At least my head agrees.

My heart refers us back to the thread about "most difficult game" this year,
and back to my answer--- our next opponent.

And the Giants certainly warrant respect.

I think we should even approach the Bye with respect. Lets dont take it lightly, as we've suffered upsets in the past.

MatthewT · 10-05-2009, 06:18 PM

The only problem with this theory is most NFL teams have a tendency to never have very long streaks of any kind. So, basically those teams that appear a little easy right now, may get a lot better by the time the Saints play them. Based on the way the Saints are playing right now, 12-4 should be a lock. Since I've been a Saints fan for a very long time, one thing I do know is NEVER bet for or against them. LOL

RaginCajun83 · 10-05-2009, 07:32 PM

12-4 ... I see 13-3, loses to the Giants, Patriots and then the away Panthers game since Crew de Drew only plays the first series

foreverfan · 10-05-2009, 07:42 PM

14-2... we lose to ourselves in Atlanta and the refs in Carolina.

arsaint · 10-05-2009, 07:45 PM

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saintsfan1976 · 10-05-2009, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

12-4 ... I see 13-3, loses to the Giants, Patriots and then the away Panthers game since Crew de Drew only plays the first series

Atta boy! I like the way you think, but Payton will want to hurt Fox and company no matter what the circumstance.

xan · 10-05-2009, 08:52 PM

This would be a relevant thread in week 9. Too many variables yet to experience, like injuries and, maybe some rebound from the teams further on the schedule.

Never liked paper playoffs. Always like the real thing. People who get excited about this kind of thing also get excited about the possibility of marrying Angelina Jolie, or that they'll win the lottery.

Euphoria · 10-05-2009, 10:38 PM

Yeah wasn't fantasy football created for this kind of stuff.

10-05-2009, 05:55 PM	#2
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Likelyhood To Make the Playoffs at 4-0, with: 1 game against the Rams 1 game against the Skins 1 game against the Dolphins 1 game against the Cowboys 2 games against the Bucs 2 games against the Panthers .. tell me honestly you do not see a great shot at a 12-4 season. Of the rest of the schedule, there are 3 games that you can see the Saints losing: against the Giants, against the Patriots, and the away Atlanta game.

10-05-2009, 06:06 PM	#3
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Likelyhood To Make the Playoffs If I were a Vegas dude, I would probably bet on us. but then, I look at games like the Cowboys, and you gotta expect some of these guys who were expected to win this year to be desperate, and have a big sense of urgency. But, yeah, your post makes a good case. At least my head agrees. My heart refers us back to the thread about "most difficult game" this year, and back to my answer--- our next opponent. And the Giants certainly warrant respect. I think we should even approach the Bye with respect. Lets dont take it lightly, as we've suffered upsets in the past.

10-05-2009, 06:18 PM	#4
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,705	Re: Likelyhood To Make the Playoffs The only problem with this theory is most NFL teams have a tendency to never have very long streaks of any kind. So, basically those teams that appear a little easy right now, may get a lot better by the time the Saints play them. Based on the way the Saints are playing right now, 12-4 should be a lock. Since I've been a Saints fan for a very long time, one thing I do know is NEVER bet for or against them. LOL

10-05-2009, 07:32 PM	#5
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Likelyhood To Make the Playoffs 12-4 ... I see 13-3, loses to the Giants, Patriots and then the away Panthers game since Crew de Drew only plays the first series

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Likelyhood To Make the Playoffs 14-2... we lose to ourselves in Atlanta and the refs in Carolina.

10-05-2009, 05:46 PM	#1
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Likelyhood To Make the Playoffs Guess who's #1 in the NFC? Saints predicted to finish 12-4. Carolina - 3% Tampa - 0% NFL Team Win Totals \| AccuScore Any thoughts?

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,537 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Likelyhood To Make the Playoffs Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 12-4 ... I see 13-3, loses to the Giants, Patriots and then the away Panthers game since Crew de Drew only plays the first series Atta boy! I like the way you think, but Payton will want to hurt Fox and company no matter what the circumstance.

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xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,355 Blog Entries: 34	Re: Likelyhood To Make the Playoffs This would be a relevant thread in week 9. Too many variables yet to experience, like injuries and, maybe some rebound from the teams further on the schedule. Never liked paper playoffs. Always like the real thing. People who get excited about this kind of thing also get excited about the possibility of marrying Angelina Jolie, or that they'll win the lottery.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Likelyhood To Make the Playoffs Yeah wasn't fantasy football created for this kind of stuff.