Packers plans will probably determine our opponent

arsaint · 12-27-2011, 12:41 PM

Still a slim chance at the #2, but assuming that the 49ers don't choke against the Lambs, I think the Pack will determine what team comes to the Superdome for a drubbing.

Falcons will win against Tampa. So if the Pack win, we get the Lions. If the Lions win, we will get the Falcons. Question is - how much will the Packers starters play with nothing to gain?

Based on this, you know...

1) The Packers want to win so that the Lions would be the #6 and have to play the Saints. If the Lions were to win and stay the #5 seed, they would play the NFC East champ and more than likely win. That would mean a return trip to Lambeau for the Lions, fresh off a Week 17 win...

2) The Lions want to win so they do NOT have to show up at the Superdome for another drubbing and can instead play the NFC (L)East champ/chump.

3) The Falcons want to win and hope the Lions lose so they can play against the #4 seed. That keeps them out of the Superdome until the NFCCG.

4) The 49ers want to win in Week 17 because they know it will probably be the last of their season. If they are the #3, they might could take Atlanta, but would lose to Detroit in a rematch. If they are the #2, they're toast when we come to town...

UK_WhoDat · 12-27-2011, 01:05 PM

saintfan · 12-27-2011, 01:28 PM

I think the 49ers would wipe the field with Atlanta, and I think the Lions could take Green Bay with both teams full strength, and I think whomever wins the East is one and done regardless.

xan · 12-27-2011, 01:32 PM

I actually think the Falcons could take the 9ers.

Don't hose me, it's not love or respect, it's that the 9ers' offense isn't very good and the Falcons' is. A mobile qb gave them fits all year.

DrewDat · 12-27-2011, 01:39 PM

I Dont Think The 49ers Are A Threat In The Playoffs

arsaint · 12-27-2011, 01:46 PM

I personally would rather play the Falcons again than the Lions because I think the Lions have the better shot at taking the Packers out in the divisional round.

While the Packers-Saints rematch would be great football, I'd rather see us take care of business in San Fran and then get to host the NFCCG.

saintfan · 12-27-2011, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by DrewDat

I Dont Think The 49ers Are A Threat In The Playoffs

Any team that can play defense is a threat in the playoffs. Ask Trent Dilfer.

DrewDat · 12-27-2011, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Any team that can play defense is a threat in the playoffs. Ask Trent Dilfer.

Thats A Very True Statement....Good Point

Danno · 12-27-2011, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Any team that can play defense is a threat in the playoffs. Ask Trent Dilfer.

Also helps that he had the 5th best running team in the NFL as well.

Mardigras9 · 12-27-2011, 03:29 PM

To many ifs. We have to play and win just in case the Rams pull an upset.

12-27-2011, 12:41 PM	#1
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,705	Packers plans will probably determine our opponent Still a slim chance at the #2, but assuming that the 49ers don't choke against the Lambs, I think the Pack will determine what team comes to the Superdome for a drubbing. Falcons will win against Tampa. So if the Pack win, we get the Lions. If the Lions win, we will get the Falcons. Question is - how much will the Packers starters play with nothing to gain? Based on this, you know... 1) The Packers want to win so that the Lions would be the #6 and have to play the Saints. If the Lions were to win and stay the #5 seed, they would play the NFC East champ and more than likely win. That would mean a return trip to Lambeau for the Lions, fresh off a Week 17 win... 2) The Lions want to win so they do NOT have to show up at the Superdome for another drubbing and can instead play the NFC (L)East champ/chump. 3) The Falcons want to win and hope the Lions lose so they can play against the #4 seed. That keeps them out of the Superdome until the NFCCG. 4) The 49ers want to win in Week 17 because they know it will probably be the last of their season. If they are the #3, they might could take Atlanta, but would lose to Detroit in a rematch. If they are the #2, they're toast when we come to town...
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12-27-2011, 02:18 PM	#7
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by DrewDat I Dont Think The 49ers Are A Threat In The Playoffs Any team that can play defense is a threat in the playoffs. Ask Trent Dilfer. DrewDat likes this.

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DrewDat DOMEPATROL Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville,Florida Due To Military Obligation Posts: 479	Originally Posted by saintfan Any team that can play defense is a threat in the playoffs. Ask Trent Dilfer. Thats A Very True Statement....Good Point

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by saintfan Any team that can play defense is a threat in the playoffs. Ask Trent Dilfer. Also helps that he had the 5th best running team in the NFL as well.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	I think the 49ers would wipe the field with Atlanta, and I think the Lions could take Green Bay with both teams full strength, and I think whomever wins the East is one and done regardless.

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xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,369 Blog Entries: 34	I actually think the Falcons could take the 9ers. Don't hose me, it's not love or respect, it's that the 9ers' offense isn't very good and the Falcons' is. A mobile qb gave them fits all year.

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DrewDat DOMEPATROL Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville,Florida Due To Military Obligation Posts: 479	I Dont Think The 49ers Are A Threat In The Playoffs

12-27-2011, 01:46 PM	#6
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,705	I personally would rather play the Falcons again than the Lions because I think the Lions have the better shot at taking the Packers out in the divisional round. While the Packers-Saints rematch would be great football, I'd rather see us take care of business in San Fran and then get to host the NFCCG.

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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	To many ifs. We have to play and win just in case the Rams pull an upset.