Remaining games... Predictions for the NFC South

triman · 11-29-2017, 08:14 AM

Hey we can speculate about how we finish the season all we want . If we get into the playoffs anything can happen.After our start I thought here we go again. It has been a very exciting season!Are you not amused?

K Major · 11-29-2017, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by triman

Hey we can speculate about how we finish the season all we want . If we get into the playoffs anything can happen.

Precisely. Once you punch your playoff ticket, all teams are 0-0. One "off" game by the mighty Eagles & they are done.

I like the Saints chances ... starting on Sunday.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 11-29-2017, 09:15 AM

Triman,

I think long winning streaks sometimes skews perceptions. Fans often get an air of invincibility thinking they will have the 19-0 season. So the loss at the end makes it feel like the bottom is falling out.

But two realities are likely:

1. A win against the Kitties and simply splitting with the Chokers (see my sig...) goes a long way towards securing the division.

2. The bye is likely gone.

I agree with you. In the playoffs with a really good team that can run the ball and play defense is something to look forward to.

SFIAH

AsylumGuido · 11-29-2017, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Precisely. Once you punch your playoff ticket, all teams are 0-0. One "off" game by the mighty Eagles & they are done.

I like the Saints chances ... starting on Sunday.

I like our chance Sunday, as well. Carolina looked very vulnerable against a Jets team they should have handled easily if the Panthers are truly as good as some in the media surmise. They are a one trick pony with that trick being Newton carrying the ball. Shut his run down and force him to throw the ball and they are average at best.

billyt81 · 11-29-2017, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Thats a good point Will. Glad you did some homework. I've always said three back to back road games is absolutely brutal.

The only teams that can survive that are typically teams with a great defense and a solid run game.

So basically youre saying the odds are against them(the Vikings) winning three road games in a row. Sure. I guess. Unlikely stuff, can and has happened to the Saints. Its gonna be tough. The Vikings are for real. They scare me. Panthers and Falcons playing well. When are the CBs back? Mike Thomas is great but hes not fast. Brees gotta hit Ginn on some deep ones or Snead gotta show up big......like a couple deep balls or break a tackle and turn a 5yd curl into 25+. Kmara cant make every play.

73Saint · 11-29-2017, 10:20 AM

Isn't this great??!! We are IN THE HUNT, relevant and essentially we control our own destiny. Injuries will have an affect on the outcome, as they always do, but w/ this team and Payton/Brees at the helm, anything can happen.

It's almost December and we are right in the thick of things!!!!! That's all you can ask for!!

RockyMountainSaint · 11-29-2017, 12:09 PM

Having a running game and utilizing your running game are two different things.

I have zero faith in SP committing to it.

FWIW......

arsaint · 11-29-2017, 09:16 PM

After a 8-2 start I can't be happy WITHOUT 11 wins and a playoff spot.

Rugby Saint II · 11-30-2017, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

Isn't this great??!! We are IN THE HUNT, relevant and essentially we control our own destiny. Injuries will have an affect on the outcome, as they always do, but w/ this team and Payton/Brees at the helm, anything can happen.

It's almost December and we are right in the thick of things!!!!! That's all you can ask for!!

I like the way you think good sir. Dilly! Dilly!!

saintshrimp · 11-30-2017, 09:19 PM

I'll be happy with a 2-3 finish as long as they were against Carolina and atlanta. I would like more but think that would probably be enough to get the division

11-29-2017, 08:14 AM	#11
triman 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 783	Re: Remaining games... Predictions for the NFC South Hey we can speculate about how we finish the season all we want . If we get into the playoffs anything can happen.After our start I thought here we go again. It has been a very exciting season!Are you not amused? RockyMountainSaint and K Major like this.
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11-29-2017, 09:10 AM	#12
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Remaining games... Predictions for the NFC South Originally Posted by triman Hey we can speculate about how we finish the season all we want . If we get into the playoffs anything can happen. Precisely. Once you punch your playoff ticket, all teams are 0-0. One "off" game by the mighty Eagles & they are done. I like the Saints chances ... starting on Sunday. SmashMouth likes this.

11-29-2017, 09:15 AM	#13
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,647	Re: Remaining games... Predictions for the NFC South Triman, I think long winning streaks sometimes skews perceptions. Fans often get an air of invincibility thinking they will have the 19-0 season. So the loss at the end makes it feel like the bottom is falling out. But two realities are likely: 1. A win against the Kitties and simply splitting with the Chokers (see my sig...) goes a long way towards securing the division. 2. The bye is likely gone. I agree with you. In the playoffs with a really good team that can run the ball and play defense is something to look forward to. SFIAH
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11-29-2017, 09:21 AM	#14
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,391	Re: Remaining games... Predictions for the NFC South Originally Posted by K Major Precisely. Once you punch your playoff ticket, all teams are 0-0. One "off" game by the mighty Eagles & they are done. I like the Saints chances ... starting on Sunday. I like our chance Sunday, as well. Carolina looked very vulnerable against a Jets team they should have handled easily if the Panthers are truly as good as some in the media surmise. They are a one trick pony with that trick being Newton carrying the ball. Shut his run down and force him to throw the ball and they are average at best. K Major likes this.

11-29-2017, 09:53 AM	#15
billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Remaining games... Predictions for the NFC South Originally Posted by Danno Thats a good point Will. Glad you did some homework. I've always said three back to back road games is absolutely brutal. The only teams that can survive that are typically teams with a great defense and a solid run game. So basically youre saying the odds are against them(the Vikings) winning three road games in a row. Sure. I guess. Unlikely stuff, can and has happened to the Saints. Its gonna be tough. The Vikings are for real. They scare me. Panthers and Falcons playing well. When are the CBs back? Mike Thomas is great but hes not fast. Brees gotta hit Ginn on some deep ones or Snead gotta show up big......like a couple deep balls or break a tackle and turn a 5yd curl into 25+. Kmara cant make every play.

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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Remaining games... Predictions for the NFC South Isn't this great??!! We are IN THE HUNT, relevant and essentially we control our own destiny. Injuries will have an affect on the outcome, as they always do, but w/ this team and Payton/Brees at the helm, anything can happen. It's almost December and we are right in the thick of things!!!!! That's all you can ask for!! saintfan, hagan714, AsylumGuido and 3 others like this.

11-29-2017, 12:09 PM	#17
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: Remaining games... Predictions for the NFC South Having a running game and utilizing your running game are two different things. I have zero faith in SP committing to it. FWIW......

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arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,623	Re: Remaining games... Predictions for the NFC South After a 8-2 start I can't be happy WITHOUT 11 wins and a playoff spot. SaintFanInATLHELL likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,718	Re: Remaining games... Predictions for the NFC South Originally Posted by 73Saint Isn't this great??!! We are IN THE HUNT, relevant and essentially we control our own destiny. Injuries will have an affect on the outcome, as they always do, but w/ this team and Payton/Brees at the helm, anything can happen. It's almost December and we are right in the thick of things!!!!! That's all you can ask for!! I like the way you think good sir. Dilly! Dilly!!

11-30-2017, 09:19 PM	#20
saintshrimp 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Houma,LA. Posts: 695	Re: Remaining games... Predictions for the NFC South I'll be happy with a 2-3 finish as long as they were against Carolina and atlanta. I would like more but think that would probably be enough to get the division RockyMountainSaint likes this.

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