What were the best and worst New Orleans Saints games of the 2012 season?

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I know. For most of you, the answer to the "best" question will be none since the New Orleans Saints missed the playoffs in a disappointing 2012 campaign. But it wasn't all bad, was it?
Deadspin.com recently produced its ranking of every NFL game this past season based on "watchability" -- with credit being awarded to games that were "close, high-scoring, meaningful and had an unexpected result."
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Joe Morgan scores on an 80-yard reception in the third quarter as Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields gives chase at Lambeau Field on Sept. 30.
Michael DeMocker / The Times-Picayune
The Saints' 28-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 4 tied for fifth overall, while the Saints' 41-0 blowout win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15 ranked dead last.
I'm sure some Saints fans would reverse that order -- while others might agree that the back-and-forth thriller at Green Bay was the best game of the season (even without the correct result).
The "worst" game will be harder to choose with so many worthy candidates (losses to Kansas City, Denver, Atlanta and Washington all spring to mind).
So sound off below on what you thought were the best and worst Saints games of 2012 and why.

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Papa Voodoo · 01-09-2013, 02:44 PM

KC, SF, ATL (2nd game).

onebyone · 01-09-2013, 05:37 PM

Best: Atlanta Game One

Worst: SF & Atlanta Game Two. Went into those with so much hope, and that hope was shot all to hell. Plus, our clock management before the half in the second Atlanta game will haunt me for the rest of my days. What the hell was that? Seriously. *twitch*

Losing the last game of the year to Carolina sucked too. I had talked myself into being ok with 8-8, and couldn't even get that.

Rugby Saint II · 01-09-2013, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by onebyone

Best: Atlanta Game One

Worst: SF & Atlanta Game Two. Went into those with so much hope, and that hope was shot all to hell. Plus, our clock management before the half in the second Atlanta game will haunt me for the rest of my days. What the hell was that? Seriously. *twitch*

Losing the last game of the year to Carolina sucked too. I had talked myself into being ok with 8-8, and couldn't even get that.

Both Atlanta games match the criteria for me.

UK_WhoDat · 01-10-2013, 02:32 PM

Best: AF game 1
Worst: KC. Somehow we lost that game multiple times

neugey · 01-10-2013, 02:46 PM

Best: first Atlanta game
Worst: Broncos game ... Saints were never in that game, looked terrible

BusDriver · 01-10-2013, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Best: first Atlanta game
Worst: Broncos game ... Saints were never in that game, looked terrible

Agree completely!!!

01-09-2013, 02:41 PM	#1
Threaded by TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978 Rating: (0 votes - average) I know. For most of you, the answer to the "best" question will be none since the New Orleans Saints missed the playoffs in a disappointing 2012 campaign. But it wasn't all bad, was it? Deadspin.com recently produced its ranking of every NFL game this past season based on "watchability" -- with credit being awarded to games that were "close, high-scoring, meaningful and had an unexpected result." New Orleans Saints wide receiver Joe Morgan scores on an 80-yard reception in the third quarter as Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields gives chase at Lambeau Field on Sept. 30. Michael DeMocker / The Times-Picayune The Saints' 28-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 4 tied for fifth overall, while the Saints' 41-0 blowout win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15 ranked dead last. I'm sure some Saints fans would reverse that order -- while others might agree that the back-and-forth thriller at Green Bay was the best game of the season (even without the correct result). The "worst" game will be harder to choose with so many worthy candidates (losses to Kansas City, Denver, Atlanta and Washington all spring to mind). So sound off below on what you thought were the best and worst Saints games of 2012 and why. What were the best and worst New Orleans Saints games of the 2012 season? \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails Last edited by TheOak; 01-09-2013 at 02:45 PM..
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Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,628	Re: What were the best and worst New Orleans Saints games of the 2012 season? KC, SF, ATL (2nd game).

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onebyone 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 431	Re: What were the best and worst New Orleans Saints games of the 2012 season? Best: Atlanta Game One Worst: SF & Atlanta Game Two. Went into those with so much hope, and that hope was shot all to hell. Plus, our clock management before the half in the second Atlanta game will haunt me for the rest of my days. What the hell was that? Seriously. twitch Losing the last game of the year to Carolina sucked too. I had talked myself into being ok with 8-8, and couldn't even get that. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,720	Re: What were the best and worst New Orleans Saints games of the 2012 season? Originally Posted by onebyone Best: Atlanta Game One Worst: SF & Atlanta Game Two. Went into those with so much hope, and that hope was shot all to hell. Plus, our clock management before the half in the second Atlanta game will haunt me for the rest of my days. What the hell was that? Seriously. twitch Losing the last game of the year to Carolina sucked too. I had talked myself into being ok with 8-8, and couldn't even get that. Both Atlanta games match the criteria for me.

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