How can Saints make playoffs? Breaking down the scenarios, key tiebreakers

K Major · 12-31-2021, 10:42 AM

I see Cousins is added to the Covid list so he’s OUT vs Packers. Probably a sure L for them.

Meanwhile it appears Trey Lance starts (Jimmy G still isn’t practicing) on Sunday. Vikings & Niners are trying HARD to help a injury riddled team (Saints) squeak into the post season.

The NFL is crazy. It’s gonna basically come down to the final week with the playoff seedings.

saintfan · 12-31-2021, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I see Cousins is added to the Covid list so he’s OUT vs Packers. Probably a sure L for them.

Meanwhile it appears Trey Lance starts (Jimmy G still isn’t practicing) on Sunday. Vikings & Niners are trying HARD to help a injury riddled team (Saints) squeak into the post season.

The NFL is crazy. It’s gonna basically come down to the final week with the playoff seedings.

The Braves rebuilt their entire outfield halfway through, after losing their offensive identity when Acuna went down...and won it all. Anything can happen.

But the Braves could field the ball better than most. They could hit the ball well enough. Their bullpen was outstanding. The play calling was uncanny.

The Saints excel on defense but are a complete wreck right now on offense. We can blame injury. We can blame Covid. Maybe we should have opened it up more with Jameis from the start...but then again was anybody open? I believe we should acknowledge this offense wasn't right this season. Ever.

If we stagger into the playoffs who knows? Covid is the great equalizer. I'm just not sure how I'd feel about winning that way.

K Major · 12-31-2021, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

The Braves rebuilt their entire outfield halfway through, after losing their offensive identity when Acuna went down...and won it all. Anything can happen.

But the Braves could field the ball better than most. They could hit the ball well enough. Their bullpen was outstanding. The play calling was uncanny.

The Saints excel on defense but are a complete wreck right now on offense. We can blame injury. We can blame Covid. Maybe we should have opened it up more with Jameis from the start...but then again was anybody open? I believe we should acknowledge this offense wasn't right this season. Ever.

If we stagger into the playoffs who know. Covid is the great equalizer. I'm just not sure how I'd feel about winning that way.

Acknowledged and understood 100.

12-31-2021, 10:42 AM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: How can Saints make playoffs? Breaking down the scenarios, key tiebreakers I see Cousins is added to the Covid list so he’s OUT vs Packers. Probably a sure L for them. Meanwhile it appears Trey Lance starts (Jimmy G still isn’t practicing) on Sunday. Vikings & Niners are trying HARD to help a injury riddled team (Saints) squeak into the post season. The NFL is crazy. It’s gonna basically come down to the final week with the playoff seedings. AsylumGuido likes this.

12-31-2021, 12:36 PM	#2
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: How can Saints make playoffs? Breaking down the scenarios, key tiebreakers Originally Posted by K Major I see Cousins is added to the Covid list so he’s OUT vs Packers. Probably a sure L for them. Meanwhile it appears Trey Lance starts (Jimmy G still isn’t practicing) on Sunday. Vikings & Niners are trying HARD to help a injury riddled team (Saints) squeak into the post season. The NFL is crazy. It’s gonna basically come down to the final week with the playoff seedings. The Braves rebuilt their entire outfield halfway through, after losing their offensive identity when Acuna went down...and won it all. Anything can happen. But the Braves could field the ball better than most. They could hit the ball well enough. Their bullpen was outstanding. The play calling was uncanny. The Saints excel on defense but are a complete wreck right now on offense. We can blame injury. We can blame Covid. Maybe we should have opened it up more with Jameis from the start...but then again was anybody open? I believe we should acknowledge this offense wasn't right this season. Ever. If we stagger into the playoffs who knows? Covid is the great equalizer. I'm just not sure how I'd feel about winning that way. SmashMouth and K Major like this.
	C'mon Man... Last edited by saintfan; 12-31-2021 at 12:53 PM..

12-31-2021, 12:48 PM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,831 Blog Entries: 3	Re: How can Saints make playoffs? Breaking down the scenarios, key tiebreakers Originally Posted by saintfan The Braves rebuilt their entire outfield halfway through, after losing their offensive identity when Acuna went down...and won it all. Anything can happen. But the Braves could field the ball better than most. They could hit the ball well enough. Their bullpen was outstanding. The play calling was uncanny. The Saints excel on defense but are a complete wreck right now on offense. We can blame injury. We can blame Covid. Maybe we should have opened it up more with Jameis from the start...but then again was anybody open? I believe we should acknowledge this offense wasn't right this season. Ever. If we stagger into the playoffs who know. Covid is the great equalizer. I'm just not sure how I'd feel about winning that way. Acknowledged and understood 100.