Playoff Opponents

ScottF · 01-01-2010, 09:32 AM

The six teams in the NFC are set, but there's a long way to go with seedings. Here's how it stands right now:

1. Saints
2. Eagles
3. Vikings
4. Cardinals
5. Packers
6. Cowboys

Right now we would play the winner of the GB-Ariz game, or the Cowboys if they beat the Vikings.

The Vikings could move to #2 if they win and Dallas beats Phil. They could drop to #4 and have to play GB if they lose to NYG and Ariz wins

Basically we could play anybody but Philly in the divisional round.
So who do you want? No poll, just choices and reasons

strato · 01-01-2010, 09:41 AM

The Cards..because i think we could get pressure on Warner and force some turnovers...they are still dangerous but i like our chances against them and the Eagles in the Championship..

FrenzyFan · 01-01-2010, 09:54 AM

I don't want to face any of them at the moment. Every team on your list can beat us handily considering the way we have been playing for the last month. Since we can't stop the run, I'll go with the team with the worst run game and say the Cardinals.

gumbeau · 01-01-2010, 11:35 AM

Don't matter who the Saints play.

If they play well they WILL beat anyone.

If they don't play well, they might beat anyone or they might lose.

And the Saints could face Philly in the Divisional round. Any scenario where Philly loses Sunday puts them as the 5 or 6 seed with the possibility of playing the Saints in the divisional round.

The only team the Saints WILL NOT possibly face in the divisional round is the 3rd seed.

That could be anyone but the Packers. So the Saints could see any of the 5 other playoff team in the Divisional round.

ScottF · 01-01-2010, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by gumbeau

And the Saints could face Philly in the Divisional round. Any scenario where Philly loses Sunday puts them as the 5 or 6 seed with the possibility of playing the Saints in the divisional round.

The only team the Saints WILL NOT possibly face in the divisional round is the 3rd seed.

That could be anyone but the Packers. So the Saints could see any of the 5 other playoff team in the Divisional round.

you're right- I forgot that Dallas already beat Philly once

boonedocksaint · 01-01-2010, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by FrenzyFan

I don't want to face any of them at the moment. Every team on your list can beat us handily considering the way we have been playing for the last month. Since we can't stop the run, I'll go with the team with the worst run game and say the Cardinals.

i agree w/ you. i dont wanna play any of those teams right now. if i had to pick, though, it'd be the cowgirls. we played awful, and still almost won. i think we get it right the second time around.

...but, the saints better play awesome and show me something on sunday against the panthers. cause we look like **** right now!

saintsfan1976 · 01-01-2010, 03:38 PM

yep. cowgirls. at home and healthy.

UK_WhoDat · 01-01-2010, 05:26 PM

Thay all look problematic to me. Thank goodness we are in the Dome.

Remember the other thread that referred to NFC Scenarios

I think I prefer the Cards 1st game which means that:
the Cards have to be a winning number 4 seed in the wild card playoffs and the number 3 seed (whoever that is) wins through.

TheDeuce · 01-01-2010, 05:59 PM

If I could choose, I'd prefer to play a team that didn't have elite pass rushers. To me, that means Arizona. I'll take the Cardinals if we can.

boonedocksaint · 01-01-2010, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

If I could choose, I'd prefer to play a team that didn't have elite pass rushers. To me, that means Arizona. I'll take the Cardinals if we can.

we're supposed to have elite pass protection. i dont know what happened against the cowgirls. got to get better production from our tackles, as far as pass blocking goes.

01-01-2010, 09:32 AM	#1
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Playoff Opponents The six teams in the NFC are set, but there's a long way to go with seedings. Here's how it stands right now: 1. Saints 2. Eagles 3. Vikings 4. Cardinals 5. Packers 6. Cowboys Right now we would play the winner of the GB-Ariz game, or the Cowboys if they beat the Vikings. The Vikings could move to #2 if they win and Dallas beats Phil. They could drop to #4 and have to play GB if they lose to NYG and Ariz wins Basically we could play anybody but Philly in the divisional round. So who do you want? No poll, just choices and reasons

01-01-2010, 09:54 AM	#3
FrenzyFan 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 406	Re: Playoff Opponents I don't want to face any of them at the moment. Every team on your list can beat us handily considering the way we have been playing for the last month. Since we can't stop the run, I'll go with the team with the worst run game and say the Cardinals.
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01-01-2010, 11:43 AM	#5
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Playoff Opponents Originally Posted by gumbeau And the Saints could face Philly in the Divisional round. Any scenario where Philly loses Sunday puts them as the 5 or 6 seed with the possibility of playing the Saints in the divisional round. The only team the Saints WILL NOT possibly face in the divisional round is the 3rd seed. That could be anyone but the Packers. So the Saints could see any of the 5 other playoff team in the Divisional round. you're right- I forgot that Dallas already beat Philly once

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boonedocksaint 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 340	Re: Playoff Opponents Originally Posted by FrenzyFan I don't want to face any of them at the moment. Every team on your list can beat us handily considering the way we have been playing for the last month. Since we can't stop the run, I'll go with the team with the worst run game and say the Cardinals. i agree w/ you. i dont wanna play any of those teams right now. if i had to pick, though, it'd be the cowgirls. we played awful, and still almost won. i think we get it right the second time around. ...but, the saints better play awesome and show me something on sunday against the panthers. cause we look like **** right now!

01-01-2010, 03:38 PM	#7
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Playoff Opponents yep. cowgirls. at home and healthy.

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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Playoff Opponents The Cards..because i think we could get pressure on Warner and force some turnovers...they are still dangerous but i like our chances against them and the Eagles in the Championship..

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gumbeau Where Y'at? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 519	Re: Playoff Opponents Don't matter who the Saints play. If they play well they WILL beat anyone. If they don't play well, they might beat anyone or they might lose. And the Saints could face Philly in the Divisional round. Any scenario where Philly loses Sunday puts them as the 5 or 6 seed with the possibility of playing the Saints in the divisional round. The only team the Saints WILL NOT possibly face in the divisional round is the 3rd seed. That could be anyone but the Packers. So the Saints could see any of the 5 other playoff team in the Divisional round.

01-01-2010, 05:26 PM	#8
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,984	Re: Playoff Opponents Thay all look problematic to me. Thank goodness we are in the Dome. Remember the other thread that referred to NFC Scenarios I think I prefer the Cards 1st game which means that: the Cards have to be a winning number 4 seed in the wild card playoffs and the number 3 seed (whoever that is) wins through.

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TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: Playoff Opponents If I could choose, I'd prefer to play a team that didn't have elite pass rushers. To me, that means Arizona. I'll take the Cardinals if we can.
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boonedocksaint 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 340	Re: Playoff Opponents Originally Posted by TheDeuce If I could choose, I'd prefer to play a team that didn't have elite pass rushers. To me, that means Arizona. I'll take the Cardinals if we can. we're supposed to have elite pass protection. i dont know what happened against the cowgirls. got to get better production from our tackles, as far as pass blocking goes.

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