SHOW TIME IS NOW

SaintFanInATLHELL · 11-24-2006, 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by LongTimeFan

The Saints have to beat Atlanta because if we lose this one it puts them in a very tough position.

Definitely. According to the playoff determining rules, division wins only come second to head to head in importance. And since getting head to head splits occur so often, the division record is critical.

We need to win this game plus, Wash., 49'ers and Carolina to have any chance in making the playoffs.

10-6 will probably get a team into the playoffs. The positioning will be dicey though.

I don't see us beating Dallas and see Carolina improving each week so the Saints need to handle up NOW.

Dallas and Carolina are two of the three key games along with the Falcons. Dallas will end up being a shootout. Depending on the turnover situation, the Saints can win a shootout.

The Dallas game will be key because it's looking like they will win the East. If they do and the teams end up tied, then playoff positioning will go right to that head to head matchup.

If you want to get deep into the playoffs, you have to be able to beat not only the weak sisters, but also your rival teams.

The season IMO starts Sunday for the Saints, their defense is getting worst each week, if we continue to play as we have the last 2-3 weeks then I say we're done, well done.

I think we all know that our defense is limited. But I also think we have the offense to compensate. The key is not turning the ball over, because it puts our defense in really bad positions, and to put the ball in the end zone, so that we can keep up in a shootout.

I also think we need to run the ball more in order to control the clock.

The Saints play better with a lead. That leads to a more ball control offense. Playing from behind and slinging the ball all over the field gets us in trouble.

SFIAH

11-24-2006, 06:34 AM	#18
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Originally Posted by LongTimeFan The Saints have to beat Atlanta because if we lose this one it puts them in a very tough position. Definitely. According to the playoff determining rules, division wins only come second to head to head in importance. And since getting head to head splits occur so often, the division record is critical. We need to win this game plus, Wash., 49'ers and Carolina to have any chance in making the playoffs. 10-6 will probably get a team into the playoffs. The positioning will be dicey though. I don't see us beating Dallas and see Carolina improving each week so the Saints need to handle up NOW. Dallas and Carolina are two of the three key games along with the Falcons. Dallas will end up being a shootout. Depending on the turnover situation, the Saints can win a shootout. The Dallas game will be key because it's looking like they will win the East. If they do and the teams end up tied, then playoff positioning will go right to that head to head matchup. If you want to get deep into the playoffs, you have to be able to beat not only the weak sisters, but also your rival teams. The season IMO starts Sunday for the Saints, their defense is getting worst each week, if we continue to play as we have the last 2-3 weeks then I say we're done, well done. I think we all know that our defense is limited. But I also think we have the offense to compensate. The key is not turning the ball over, because it puts our defense in really bad positions, and to put the ball in the end zone, so that we can keep up in a shootout. I also think we need to run the ball more in order to control the clock. The Saints play better with a lead. That leads to a more ball control offense. Playing from behind and slinging the ball all over the field gets us in trouble. SFIAH
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