December to be crucial for Saints

12-02-2011, 08:22 AM

The New Orleans Saints are quite proud, as well they should, of buzzing through their November schedule undefeated for a third straight season with 11 consecutive wins to show for it.

Playing well in that month, of course, bodes well for teams that are preparing to make a final push to the NFL playoffs in December.

That’s the next goal for the 8-3 Saints, who soar into the final month of the season with a narrow one-game edge over the Atlanta Falcons in the race for the NFC South title - which would be a third for Sean Payton in six seasons with the team.

Starting with Sunday night’s matchup with the Detroit Lions in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the Saints will play four vitally important games in December before their regular-season finale on New Years’ Day.

As good as they have been in November though, the Saints have been only so-so under Payton in December. They are 13-10 in that month with last season’s 3-1 mark being the best of his first five seasons.

The Falcons, on the other hand, are 8-4 in December under coach Mike Smith.

How each team plays over the next three weeks could determine if a Dec. 26 showdown in the Superdome goes down and how it affects the division as well as the wild-card race.

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Mardigras9 · 12-02-2011, 10:12 AM

Screw the Falcons, we have to keep winning to catch San Fran. Catch the niners then beat down the Falcons at home, then let Green Bay worry about stopping the Saint train.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 12-02-2011, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Mardigras9

Screw the Falcons, we have to keep winning to catch San Fran. Catch the niners then beat down the Falcons at home, then let Green Bay worry about stopping the Saint train.

I couldn't have said it better myself. That second seed is the goal. The bye week, the guarantee of not having to see the Packers until the NFCCG, and not having to travel the week before are all crucial.

It's simply not a given that the 49ers will roll through all the rest of the NFC West. We've already seen what the Rams can do to a good team. The SeaHawks didn't look bad last night. The 9ners still have 3 division games away from home, against 3 teams that would like to do nothing more than spoil their seeding. And there's still the game against Pittsburgh. 2-3 for them down the stretch isn't out of the question.

Seeking the 2nd seed serves the Saints ultimate goal better than worrying about a team who gets stuffed 4th and 1 at home when the division is on the line.

SFIAH

NOS2SB · 12-02-2011, 12:31 PM

One thing I'm most excited about is our health. We're looking real good across the board with players being healthy. As you all know, being healthy in DEC / JAN bodes well for any team.

Srgt. Hulka · 12-02-2011, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Mardigras9

Screw the Falcons, we have to keep winning to catch San Fran. Catch the niners then beat down the Falcons at home, then let Green Bay worry about stopping the Saint train.

Hear that Caddie? Were looking forward, not at the rear view mirror. Get used to seeing our tail lights!

halloween 65 · 12-02-2011, 02:21 PM

One game at a time people. We are not in anything yet. 1 win Sunday,2 win next Sunday, 3 win the Sunday after that, and so on and so on. With a little luck San Fran loses and the Falcons get destoyer. I would love to get the #2 seed, he!! the #1 but if we don't win one game at a time it will be all for nothing. I'll take the #6 seed just for the chance to be in it. Were not there yet either.

12-02-2011, 11:54 AM	#3
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,647	Originally Posted by Mardigras9 Screw the Falcons, we have to keep winning to catch San Fran. Catch the niners then beat down the Falcons at home, then let Green Bay worry about stopping the Saint train. I couldn't have said it better myself. That second seed is the goal. The bye week, the guarantee of not having to see the Packers until the NFCCG, and not having to travel the week before are all crucial. It's simply not a given that the 49ers will roll through all the rest of the NFC West. We've already seen what the Rams can do to a good team. The SeaHawks didn't look bad last night. The 9ners still have 3 division games away from home, against 3 teams that would like to do nothing more than spoil their seeding. And there's still the game against Pittsburgh. 2-3 for them down the stretch isn't out of the question. Seeking the 2nd seed serves the Saints ultimate goal better than worrying about a team who gets stuffed 4th and 1 at home when the division is on the line. SFIAH
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12-02-2011, 12:51 PM	#5
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Originally Posted by Mardigras9 Screw the Falcons, we have to keep winning to catch San Fran. Catch the niners then beat down the Falcons at home, then let Green Bay worry about stopping the Saint train. Hear that Caddie? Were looking forward, not at the rear view mirror. Get used to seeing our tail lights!

12-02-2011, 08:22 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,681 Rating: (0 votes - average) The New Orleans Saints are quite proud, as well they should, of buzzing through their November schedule undefeated for a third straight season with 11 consecutive wins to show for it. Playing well in that month, of course, bodes well for teams that are preparing to make a final push to the NFL playoffs in December. That’s the next goal for the 8-3 Saints, who soar into the final month of the season with a narrow one-game edge over the Atlanta Falcons in the race for the NFC South title - which would be a third for Sean Payton in six seasons with the team. Starting with Sunday night’s matchup with the Detroit Lions in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the Saints will play four vitally important games in December before their regular-season finale on New Years’ Day. As good as they have been in November though, the Saints have been only so-so under Payton in December. They are 13-10 in that month with last season’s 3-1 mark being the best of his first five seasons. The Falcons, on the other hand, are 8-4 in December under coach Mike Smith. How each team plays over the next three weeks could determine if a Dec. 26 showdown in the Superdome goes down and how it affects the division as well as the wild-card race. Read more. December to be crucial for Saints \| Saints \| The Advocate Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 06:45 PM..
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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Screw the Falcons, we have to keep winning to catch San Fran. Catch the niners then beat down the Falcons at home, then let Green Bay worry about stopping the Saint train.

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NOS2SB Shampoo Join Date: May 2011 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 454	One thing I'm most excited about is our health. We're looking real good across the board with players being healthy. As you all know, being healthy in DEC / JAN bodes well for any team.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	One game at a time people. We are not in anything yet. 1 win Sunday,2 win next Sunday, 3 win the Sunday after that, and so on and so on. With a little luck San Fran loses and the Falcons get destoyer. I would love to get the #2 seed, he!! the #1 but if we don't win one game at a time it will be all for nothing. I'll take the #6 seed just for the chance to be in it. Were not there yet either.