ScottyRo

The following is from an article by Don Banks on SI's website about many team's chances of making the playoffs. Here's what he had to say about the Saints:

• New Orleans (5-5): Just when the Saints fight their way back to break even, they look up and see trips to Philadelphia and Washington looming. Here's a switch: If New Orleans can make it to December in decent shape, the season's final month just might rescue their season this time. Three home games and only a trip to Jacksonville awaits.

Playoff projection: It's just a hunch, but I think the Saints beat out the likes of Green Bay, Dallas and Tampa Bay for the NFC's final wild-card slot.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...k12/index.html
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I don't know whether to be happy that somebody is recognizing that the Saints really do have a shot or whether to be worried that this recognition might be another hex in disguise. It's gonna be tough, but if they can go 5-1 in their remaining games, the Saints can make the playoffs.

I disagree that we're going to beat out GB for a wildcard spot, though. I'm thinking GB will win the North and Minn will miss the playoffs. Minn has looked bad and their 4 straight losses is more telling about the team that their 6 wins to open the season.

Also, here's a link to SI's site that shows who would make the playoffs if the season ended after last sunday. I believe Dallas and Minn are in trouble and that is where we'll get in as long as we keep winning.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....11/index.html

[Edited on 18/11/2003 by ScottyRo]