2nd seed now a possibility for the Saints?

skymike · 11-25-2011, 06:14 PM

... I dont like to size up the schedule, and pretend I know how each game
will go. But our two remaining road games are Minn and Tenn.

Leaving our tougher opponents to all be coming to our house.

But again, I dont like sizing up the schedule. Too many ifs and butts.

But... If the season ended today: NFL.com news: Playoff Picture 2011

And if you were the type to size up the schedule, I would place my bets that we will be needing to keep those thermal drawers handy.

But first we have to beat the "Seattle"s of the world.

LBCutta · 11-25-2011, 06:35 PM

1. we need to win out. 2. We cannot tie with them because they will have a better conference record. 3. They will lost to the Steelers; we just need to hope they drop at least one of those NFC West games and we will take the second seed. We have to finish 13-3 to be the second seed....bottom line

Mardigras9 · 11-25-2011, 06:37 PM

I think we take the 3 seed. Unless we win out, then game on. Long way to go however and anything can happen.

skymike · 11-25-2011, 06:51 PM

nah, king cutta, i think we're assuming things again here.
How do we know the Niners wont get all pumped up for the Steelers and
beat them, and then turn around and lose to the Seahawks. Stuff like
that happens all the time, right? People lose to the Seahawks. or Rams.

I do agree, we need to try to run the table. This means, we gotta go out
there and play balls to the wall vs. the Giants. And treat each week like a playoff game.

And maybe the Panther game will be more than an exhibition practice game for our backups, for a change.

LBCutta · 11-25-2011, 07:24 PM

My opinion is that the 49ers aren't that good. They are a beneficiary of a weak schedule. They only played 3 decent teams and that's counting a sliding Giants team. The other 2 are the Ravens and Cowboys in which they both lost. Waste of a 2 seed and 1 and done in the playoffs.

GAwhodat · 11-26-2011, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by KingCutta

My opinion is that the 49ers aren't that good. They are a beneficiary of a weak schedule. They only played 3 decent teams and that's counting a sliding Giants team. The other 2 are the Ravens and Cowboys in which they both lost. Waste of a 2 seed and 1 and done in the playoffs.

I agree. I've been watching their schedule. IT is kinda weak overall.

the-commish · 11-26-2011, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by KingCutta

My opinion is that the 49ers aren't that good. They are a beneficiary of a weak schedule. They only played 3 decent teams and that's counting a sliding Giants team. The other 2 are the Ravens and Cowboys in which they both lost. Waste of a 2 seed and 1 and done in the playoffs.

I disagree. You are underestimating the 49ers. I believe they are legit, in spite of the loss to Baltimore.

Man, would it be fun to play the 9ers in the divisional round at Candlestick, and beat them! But. lets not get ahead of ourselves. The Saints still have to secure the #3 seed... and that's not going to be easy. Beating the Giants Monday night would help a lot, but I am still skittish about that game, since the Giants absolutely have to win that game in order to have any realistic chance of making the playoffs.

jeanpierre · 11-27-2011, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by the-commish

I disagree. You are underestimating the 49ers. I believe they are legit, in spite of the loss to Baltimore.

Man, would it be fun to play the 9ers in the divisional round at Candlestick, and beat them!

They're good with a great defense, but, you are absolutely dead on that it would be sweet to geaux in there and pizz in their Cheerios...

Originally Posted by the-commish

But. lets not get ahead of ourselves. The Saints still have to secure the #3 seed... and that's not going to be easy. Beating the Giants Monday night would help a lot, but I am still skittish about that game, since the Giants absolutely have to win that game in order to have any realistic chance of making the playoffs.

Giants will be in it as long as -

(a) they are not mathematically eliminated despite Tom Coughlin as their coach, and...

(b) Eli Manning is their quarterback, and...

(b) as long as Tony Romo is QB in Dallas in December...

Winter is Coming...

skymike · 11-28-2011, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by KingCutta

My opinion is that the 49ers aren't that good...

I can get with that.

ScottF · 11-25-2011, 10:45 PM

Gotta stay positive:
1- they lose two more, we win out -> we get the 2
2- we get the 3, win at home, and then go to SF and win. Busting with confidence, we do NOT lose on the last play of the game, and we head to Indy

11-26-2011, 01:08 AM	#6
GAwhodat Registered Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 81	Originally Posted by KingCutta My opinion is that the 49ers aren't that good. They are a beneficiary of a weak schedule. They only played 3 decent teams and that's counting a sliding Giants team. The other 2 are the Ravens and Cowboys in which they both lost. Waste of a 2 seed and 1 and done in the playoffs. I agree. I've been watching their schedule. IT is kinda weak overall.
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11-26-2011, 05:23 PM	#7
the-commish Longtime WhoDat Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 529	Originally Posted by KingCutta My opinion is that the 49ers aren't that good. They are a beneficiary of a weak schedule. They only played 3 decent teams and that's counting a sliding Giants team. The other 2 are the Ravens and Cowboys in which they both lost. Waste of a 2 seed and 1 and done in the playoffs. I disagree. You are underestimating the 49ers. I believe they are legit, in spite of the loss to Baltimore. Man, would it be fun to play the 9ers in the divisional round at Candlestick, and beat them! But. lets not get ahead of ourselves. The Saints still have to secure the #3 seed... and that's not going to be easy. Beating the Giants Monday night would help a lot, but I am still skittish about that game, since the Giants absolutely have to win that game in order to have any realistic chance of making the playoffs. strato likes this.

11-27-2011, 08:01 AM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by the-commish I disagree. You are underestimating the 49ers. I believe they are legit, in spite of the loss to Baltimore. Man, would it be fun to play the 9ers in the divisional round at Candlestick, and beat them! They're good with a great defense, but, you are absolutely dead on that it would be sweet to geaux in there and pizz in their Cheerios... Originally Posted by the-commish But. lets not get ahead of ourselves. The Saints still have to secure the #3 seed... and that's not going to be easy. Beating the Giants Monday night would help a lot, but I am still skittish about that game, since the Giants absolutely have to win that game in order to have any realistic chance of making the playoffs. Giants will be in it as long as - (a) they are not mathematically eliminated despite Tom Coughlin as their coach, and... (b) Eli Manning is their quarterback, and... (b) as long as Tony Romo is QB in Dallas in December... Winter is Coming...

11-28-2011, 06:12 AM	#9
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Originally Posted by KingCutta My opinion is that the 49ers aren't that good... I can get with that.

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11-25-2011, 06:14 PM	#1
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	... I dont like to size up the schedule, and pretend I know how each game will go. But our two remaining road games are Minn and Tenn. Leaving our tougher opponents to all be coming to our house. But again, I dont like sizing up the schedule. Too many ifs and butts. But... If the season ended today: NFL.com news: Playoff Picture 2011 And if you were the type to size up the schedule, I would place my bets that we will be needing to keep those thermal drawers handy. But first we have to beat the "Seattle"s of the world.

11-25-2011, 06:35 PM	#2
LBCutta 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Killeen, TX....Born in Marrero, LA Posts: 592	1. we need to win out. 2. We cannot tie with them because they will have a better conference record. 3. They will lost to the Steelers; we just need to hope they drop at least one of those NFC West games and we will take the second seed. We have to finish 13-3 to be the second seed....bottom line

11-25-2011, 06:37 PM	#3
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	I think we take the 3 seed. Unless we win out, then game on. Long way to go however and anything can happen.

11-25-2011, 06:51 PM	#4
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	nah, king cutta, i think we're assuming things again here. How do we know the Niners wont get all pumped up for the Steelers and beat them, and then turn around and lose to the Seahawks. Stuff like that happens all the time, right? People lose to the Seahawks. or Rams. I do agree, we need to try to run the table. This means, we gotta go out there and play balls to the wall vs. the Giants. And treat each week like a playoff game. And maybe the Panther game will be more than an exhibition practice game for our backups, for a change.

11-25-2011, 07:24 PM	#5
LBCutta 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Killeen, TX....Born in Marrero, LA Posts: 592	My opinion is that the 49ers aren't that good. They are a beneficiary of a weak schedule. They only played 3 decent teams and that's counting a sliding Giants team. The other 2 are the Ravens and Cowboys in which they both lost. Waste of a 2 seed and 1 and done in the playoffs.

11-25-2011, 10:45 PM	#10
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Gotta stay positive: 1- they lose two more, we win out -> we get the 2 2- we get the 3, win at home, and then go to SF and win. Busting with confidence, we do NOT lose on the last play of the game, and we head to Indy