From SI Power Rankings Week 5

WhoDat!656 · 10-12-2011, 06:12 PM

2.The good news for the Saints is that after this week's trip to Tampa Bay -- the third leg of an already successful three-game road swing -- half of this season's away schedule is done and in the books. The even better news? If New Orleans can get past the Bucs and improve to 5-1, a 7-1 mark at midseason looks like a virtual cinch, with Indianapolis at home and St. Louis on the road to close out October.

Read more: 49ers' win over Bucs catapults them into top 10 of Week 5 power rankings - Don Banks - SI.com

Danno · 10-12-2011, 06:46 PM

I hate the back-to-back-to-back road games. That 3rd in a row is brutal and often not very pretty. I think statistically its almost always a loss.

I'm curious, do any other NFCS teams play a 3rd straight road game against a division opponent?

EDIT: Carolina is the only other NFC South team that even has 3 straight road games.

Tampa and Atlanta don't have 3 straight on their schedules.

Thanks NFL.

WhoDat!656 · 10-12-2011, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I hate the back-to-back-to-back road games. That 3rd in a row is brutal and often not very pretty. I think statistically its almost always a loss.

I'm curious, do any other NFCS teams play a 3rd straight road game against a division opponent?

EDIT: Carolina is the only other NFC South team that even has 3 straight road games.

Tampa and Atlanta don't have 3 straight on their schedules.

Thanks NFL.

At least our 3 division foes aren't that far from New Orleans

foreverfan · 10-12-2011, 07:17 PM

What does it matter? In order to be the best you have to beat the best.

WhoDat!656 · 10-12-2011, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

What does it matter? In order to be the best you have to beat the best.

Where have I heard that before?

To Be The Man - YouTube

73Saint · 10-12-2011, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I hate the back-to-back-to-back road games. That 3rd in a row is brutal and often not very pretty. I think statistically its almost always a loss.

I'm curious, do any other NFCS teams play a 3rd straight road game against a division opponent?

EDIT: Carolina is the only other NFC South team that even has 3 straight road games.

Tampa and Atlanta don't have 3 straight on their schedules.

Thanks NFL.

Atlanta had it last year if I am not mistaken. Pretty sure they won all three, too.

strato · 10-12-2011, 08:35 PM

I thought we only have two division games out of this?..Carolina and Tampa..Jacksonville?

Rugby Saint II · 10-12-2011, 08:36 PM

Our team bonds on the road and can play very enthusiastically against another division foe. I don't believe that we lose any advantage other than the 12th man.

homerj07 · 10-13-2011, 09:45 PM

I am still concerned - they are a desparate team playing at home with something to prove!!

Danno · 10-14-2011, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by homerj07

I am still concerned - they are a desparate team playing at home with something to prove!!

It'll be our toughest remaining game of the season.

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10-12-2011, 07:08 PM	#3
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001	Originally Posted by Danno I hate the back-to-back-to-back road games. That 3rd in a row is brutal and often not very pretty. I think statistically its almost always a loss. I'm curious, do any other NFCS teams play a 3rd straight road game against a division opponent? EDIT: Carolina is the only other NFC South team that even has 3 straight road games. Tampa and Atlanta don't have 3 straight on their schedules. Thanks NFL. At least our 3 division foes aren't that far from New Orleans homerj07 likes this.

10-12-2011, 08:23 PM	#6
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Originally Posted by Danno I hate the back-to-back-to-back road games. That 3rd in a row is brutal and often not very pretty. I think statistically its almost always a loss. I'm curious, do any other NFCS teams play a 3rd straight road game against a division opponent? EDIT: Carolina is the only other NFC South team that even has 3 straight road games. Tampa and Atlanta don't have 3 straight on their schedules. Thanks NFL. Atlanta had it last year if I am not mistaken. Pretty sure they won all three, too.

10-13-2011, 09:45 PM	#9
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	I am still concerned - they are a desparate team playing at home with something to prove!! Danno likes this.

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Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Originally Posted by homerj07 I am still concerned - they are a desparate team playing at home with something to prove!! It'll be our toughest remaining game of the season.

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10-12-2011, 06:46 PM	#2
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	I hate the back-to-back-to-back road games. That 3rd in a row is brutal and often not very pretty. I think statistically its almost always a loss. I'm curious, do any other NFCS teams play a 3rd straight road game against a division opponent? EDIT: Carolina is the only other NFC South team that even has 3 straight road games. Tampa and Atlanta don't have 3 straight on their schedules. Thanks NFL.

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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	I thought we only have two division games out of this?..Carolina and Tampa..Jacksonville?

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,718	Our team bonds on the road and can play very enthusiastically against another division foe. I don't believe that we lose any advantage other than the 12th man.

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