Some serious KoolAid drinking: Saints/Giants for HFA?

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-29-2009, 03:39 PM

It's really early for must win games, but could the Saints actually be there in the next 3 weeks?

There's a distinct possibility that the top of the NFC may end up being a 2 horse race. On October 17th the Saints get their one and only shot at the vaunted NY Giants.

Could this game between potentially unbeaten NFC foes end up being the deciding game for HFA?

Considering that it could be for the difference between the wind swept plains of the Meadowlands and the friendly enclosed confines on the SuperDome in January for all the marbles, how critical is will the game against the Giants be?

Tell me what you think.

SFIAH

DeadmaN · 09-29-2009, 03:42 PM

I think this is the team to beet for us hands down

DeadmaN · 09-29-2009, 04:37 PM

but hay, HFA would be awesome to have
I could hear how loud it would be right now
But I think it should be called…
Dome Field Advantage

Tobias-Reiper · 09-29-2009, 04:51 PM

I think you are correct... Obviously a lot can change, but so far, the Saints already took care of the Eagles, and the other 3 teams that seem to be legit in the running are the Giants, the Falcons, and the Vikings (not that I think the Vikings are all that, it's just that someone has to win that division, may as well be the dome team just in case

). The NFC West will be of no consequence for HFA. The Saints don't play the Vikings, so it is out of their control, but they do play the Falcons and the Giants. Beating the Jets would be great, because the Saints will be 4-0, but it is much more important to beat the Giants and the Falcons: the Falcons to win the division, and to gain HFA over the Giants.

Kind of "disturbing" to look at the rest of the schedule...
The Saints will play:
The Rams
The Dolphins
The Redskins
The Cowboys
The Bucs twice.
The Panthers twice.

Of course, "any given Sunday"... but as it today, tell me honestly you do NOT see 8 wins there.

Danno · 09-29-2009, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

I think you are correct... Obviously a lot can change, but so far, the Saints already took care of the Eagles, and the other 3 teams that seem to be legit in the running are the Giants, the Falcons, and the Vikings (not that I think the Vikings are all that, it's just that someone has to win that division, may as well be the dome team just in case ). The NFC West will be of no consequence for HFA. The Saints don't play the Vikings, so it is out of their control, but they do play the Falcons and the Giants. Beating the Jets would be great, because the Saints will be 4-0, but it is much more important to beat the Giants and the Falcons: the Falcons to win the division, and to gain HFA over the Giants.

Kind of "disturbing" to look at the rest of the schedule...
The Saints will play:
The Rams
The Dolphins
The Redskins
The Cowboys
The Bucs twice.
The Panthers twice.

Of course, "any given Sunday"... but as it today, tell me honestly you do NOT see 8 wins there.

Wow, that looks pretty good. Even if we slip a game or two, we probably split with Atlanta (worst case) and win either the Jets/Giants/Pats game.

11 wins looks probable now, barring key or excessive injuries.

jonnyrotten · 09-29-2009, 05:13 PM

the next 4 games are going to be tough, we could literally be 3-4 and wondering what the f just happened! Don't get to far ahead. HFA is WAY to far ahead.

Danno · 09-29-2009, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by jonnyrotten

the next 4 games are going to be tough, we could literally be 3-4 and wondering what the f just happened! Don't get to far ahead. HFA is WAY to far ahead.

True but @Philly/@Buffalo > Jets/Giants at home.

I'd say absolute worst case is 2-2 over the next 4, especially since 3 of them are in the dome with a bye week sandwiched in.

DeadmaN · 09-29-2009, 05:31 PM

I agree with you danno
but I would like to see them take 3 of the next 4 and the NYG being one of them
that would make me feel much better

DeadmaN · 09-29-2009, 05:33 PM

honestly I could care less if we lost to the pats I don't think that would hurt us in the long run

neugey · 09-29-2009, 05:36 PM

The probable demise of the Bucs and the apparent demise of the Panthers sure fits nicely into our plans. Just keep playin' hard and FINISH games.

09-29-2009, 03:39 PM	#1
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,773	Some serious KoolAid drinking: Saints/Giants for HFA? It's really early for must win games, but could the Saints actually be there in the next 3 weeks? There's a distinct possibility that the top of the NFC may end up being a 2 horse race. On October 17th the Saints get their one and only shot at the vaunted NY Giants. Could this game between potentially unbeaten NFC foes end up being the deciding game for HFA? Considering that it could be for the difference between the wind swept plains of the Meadowlands and the friendly enclosed confines on the SuperDome in January for all the marbles, how critical is will the game against the Giants be? Tell me what you think. SFIAH
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09-29-2009, 03:42 PM	#2
DeadmaN Saints Junky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Metairie Originally now a Houston transplant Posts: 672	Re: Some serious KoolAid drinking: Saints/Giants for HF I think this is the team to beet for us hands down

09-29-2009, 04:37 PM	#3
DeadmaN Saints Junky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Metairie Originally now a Houston transplant Posts: 672	Re: Some serious KoolAid drinking: Saints/Giants for HF but hay, HFA would be awesome to have I could hear how loud it would be right now But I think it should be called… Dome Field Advantage

09-29-2009, 04:51 PM	#4
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Some serious KoolAid drinking: Saints/Giants for HF I think you are correct... Obviously a lot can change, but so far, the Saints already took care of the Eagles, and the other 3 teams that seem to be legit in the running are the Giants, the Falcons, and the Vikings (not that I think the Vikings are all that, it's just that someone has to win that division, may as well be the dome team just in case ). The NFC West will be of no consequence for HFA. The Saints don't play the Vikings, so it is out of their control, but they do play the Falcons and the Giants. Beating the Jets would be great, because the Saints will be 4-0, but it is much more important to beat the Giants and the Falcons: the Falcons to win the division, and to gain HFA over the Giants. Kind of "disturbing" to look at the rest of the schedule... The Saints will play: The Rams The Dolphins The Redskins The Cowboys The Bucs twice. The Panthers twice. Of course, "any given Sunday"... but as it today, tell me honestly you do NOT see 8 wins there.
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09-29-2009, 05:05 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Some serious KoolAid drinking: Saints/Giants for HF Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper I think you are correct... Obviously a lot can change, but so far, the Saints already took care of the Eagles, and the other 3 teams that seem to be legit in the running are the Giants, the Falcons, and the Vikings (not that I think the Vikings are all that, it's just that someone has to win that division, may as well be the dome team just in case ). The NFC West will be of no consequence for HFA. The Saints don't play the Vikings, so it is out of their control, but they do play the Falcons and the Giants. Beating the Jets would be great, because the Saints will be 4-0, but it is much more important to beat the Giants and the Falcons: the Falcons to win the division, and to gain HFA over the Giants. Kind of "disturbing" to look at the rest of the schedule... The Saints will play: The Rams The Dolphins The Redskins The Cowboys The Bucs twice. The Panthers twice. Of course, "any given Sunday"... but as it today, tell me honestly you do NOT see 8 wins there. Wow, that looks pretty good. Even if we slip a game or two, we probably split with Atlanta (worst case) and win either the Jets/Giants/Pats game. 11 wins looks probable now, barring key or excessive injuries.

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09-29-2009, 05:13 PM	#6
jonnyrotten 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 511	Re: Some serious KoolAid drinking: Saints/Giants for HF the next 4 games are going to be tough, we could literally be 3-4 and wondering what the f just happened! Don't get to far ahead. HFA is WAY to far ahead.

09-29-2009, 05:27 PM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Some serious KoolAid drinking: Saints/Giants for HF Originally Posted by jonnyrotten the next 4 games are going to be tough, we could literally be 3-4 and wondering what the f just happened! Don't get to far ahead. HFA is WAY to far ahead. True but @Philly/@Buffalo > Jets/Giants at home. I'd say absolute worst case is 2-2 over the next 4, especially since 3 of them are in the dome with a bye week sandwiched in.

09-29-2009, 05:31 PM	#8
DeadmaN Saints Junky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Metairie Originally now a Houston transplant Posts: 672	Re: Some serious KoolAid drinking: Saints/Giants for HF I agree with you danno but I would like to see them take 3 of the next 4 and the NYG being one of them that would make me feel much better

09-29-2009, 05:33 PM	#9
DeadmaN Saints Junky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Metairie Originally now a Houston transplant Posts: 672	Re: Some serious KoolAid drinking: Saints/Giants for HF honestly I could care less if we lost to the pats I don't think that would hurt us in the long run

09-29-2009, 05:36 PM	#10
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Some serious KoolAid drinking: Saints/Giants for HF The probable demise of the Bucs and the apparent demise of the Panthers sure fits nicely into our plans. Just keep playin' hard and FINISH games.