Here are the Saints' playoff scenarios heading into Week 17

WhoDat!656 · 12-25-2017, 08:44 AM

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homerj07 · 12-25-2017, 04:55 PM

Just win and let everything else take care of itself.

mapcow · 12-25-2017, 05:24 PM

i believe it is best to win out... host the panthers, win at home, and continue the winning drive visiting the other contenders, to the NFC Championship.

No better way to get to the Super Bowl than on a win dominated streak; with the other teams at home licking wounds and getting soft.

The week bye can be a good thing, but I believe the continual weekly play and honing of skills and just flat out gut wrenching football is better. More of a meaning.

ScottF · 12-26-2017, 08:32 AM

the basics:

WIN
and we are the 3 or 4 seed. Three if Jimmy G can pull the upset of the Rams
Car W + Sea W + LA W = Car at NO
Car L + LA W = Car at NO
LA L and we could see Sea, Car, or Atl

LOSE
and we are either the 4 or 5 seed
ATL W = Car at NO
Car W = NO at Car

SaintFanInATLHELL · 12-26-2017, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

the basics:

WIN
and we are the 3 or 4 seed. Three if Jimmy G can pull the upset of the Rams
Car W + Sea W + LA W = Car at NO
Car L + LA W = Car at NO
LA L and we could see Sea, Car, or Atl

LOSE
and we are either the 4 or 5 seed
ATL W = Car at NO
Car W = NO at Car

Scott,

LA and Seattle are done. They split road wins. LA is playing the 49ers at home this week and Seattle is hosting the Cards.

But I think your win scenarios need some work. I agree that when we win, we win the South and will be either the 3 or 4 seed. LA would have to lose for the Saints to get the 3. Carolina is locked into 5 with a Saints win no matter what else happens because they already have 11 wins and neither Atlanta nor Seattle can get to 11 wins. So it's simple:

Saints W + LA W -> Car@NO, Atl/Sea@LA
Saints W + LA L -> Atl/Sea@NO, Car@LA

The Kitties can only move up from 5 with a Saints L. That's not going to happen. So the above scenarios are the only ones left.

SFIAH

WhoDat!656 · 12-26-2017, 10:28 AM

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SmashMouth · 12-26-2017, 11:45 AM

ScottF · 12-26-2017, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Scott,

LA and Seattle are done. They split road wins. LA is playing the 49ers at home this week and Seattle is hosting the Cards.

But I think your win scenarios need some work. I agree that when we win, we win the South and will be either the 3 or 4 seed. LA would have to lose for the Saints to get the 3. Carolina is locked into 5 with a Saints win no matter what else happens because they already have 11 wins and neither Atlanta nor Seattle can get to 11 wins. So it's simple:

Saints W + LA W -> Car@NO, Atl/Sea@LA
Saints W + LA L -> Atl/Sea@NO, Car@LA

The Kitties can only move up from 5 with a Saints L. That's not going to happen. So the above scenarios are the only ones left.

SFIAH

SFIAH,
If the Falcons lose and Seattle wins, Sea is in.
If we win and LA loses, we are #3--
so neither LA or Sea are done.

I believe the only scenario error is that it is impossible to play Car if we are the 3 seed

The Dude · 12-26-2017, 12:19 PM

Has ATL clinched a playoff spot?

WhoDat!656 · 12-26-2017, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Has ATL clinched a playoff spot?

Falcons (9-6): Clinch a playoff berth with a win or a Seahawks loss.

12-25-2017, 08:44 AM	#1
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12-25-2017, 04:55 PM	#2
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12-25-2017, 05:24 PM	#3
mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,333	Re: Here are the Saints' playoff scenarios heading into Week 17 i believe it is best to win out... host the panthers, win at home, and continue the winning drive visiting the other contenders, to the NFC Championship. No better way to get to the Super Bowl than on a win dominated streak; with the other teams at home licking wounds and getting soft. The week bye can be a good thing, but I believe the continual weekly play and honing of skills and just flat out gut wrenching football is better. More of a meaning.
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12-26-2017, 08:32 AM	#4
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Here are the Saints' playoff scenarios heading into Week 17 the basics: WIN and we are the 3 or 4 seed. Three if Jimmy G can pull the upset of the Rams Car W + Sea W + LA W = Car at NO Car L + LA W = Car at NO LA L and we could see Sea, Car, or Atl LOSE and we are either the 4 or 5 seed ATL W = Car at NO Car W = NO at Car

12-26-2017, 09:23 AM	#5
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,647	Re: Here are the Saints' playoff scenarios heading into Week 17 Originally Posted by ScottF the basics: WIN and we are the 3 or 4 seed. Three if Jimmy G can pull the upset of the Rams Car W + Sea W + LA W = Car at NO Car L + LA W = Car at NO LA L and we could see Sea, Car, or Atl LOSE and we are either the 4 or 5 seed ATL W = Car at NO Car W = NO at Car Scott, LA and Seattle are done. They split road wins. LA is playing the 49ers at home this week and Seattle is hosting the Cards. But I think your win scenarios need some work. I agree that when we win, we win the South and will be either the 3 or 4 seed. LA would have to lose for the Saints to get the 3. Carolina is locked into 5 with a Saints win no matter what else happens because they already have 11 wins and neither Atlanta nor Seattle can get to 11 wins. So it's simple: Saints W + LA W -> Car@NO, Atl/Sea@LA Saints W + LA L -> Atl/Sea@NO, Car@LA The Kitties can only move up from 5 with a Saints L. That's not going to happen. So the above scenarios are the only ones left. SFIAH SmashMouth likes this.
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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Here are the Saints' playoff scenarios heading into Week 17 Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Scott, LA and Seattle are done. They split road wins. LA is playing the 49ers at home this week and Seattle is hosting the Cards. But I think your win scenarios need some work. I agree that when we win, we win the South and will be either the 3 or 4 seed. LA would have to lose for the Saints to get the 3. Carolina is locked into 5 with a Saints win no matter what else happens because they already have 11 wins and neither Atlanta nor Seattle can get to 11 wins. So it's simple: Saints W + LA W -> Car@NO, Atl/Sea@LA Saints W + LA L -> Atl/Sea@NO, Car@LA The Kitties can only move up from 5 with a Saints L. That's not going to happen. So the above scenarios are the only ones left. SFIAH SFIAH, If the Falcons lose and Seattle wins, Sea is in. If we win and LA loses, we are #3-- so neither LA or Sea are done. I believe the only scenario error is that it is impossible to play Car if we are the 3 seed

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12-26-2017, 12:35 PM	#10
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001	Re: Here are the Saints' playoff scenarios heading into Week 17 Originally Posted by The Dude Has ATL clinched a playoff spot? Falcons (9-6): Clinch a playoff berth with a win or a Seahawks loss.