New Weekly Thread: "Quad-W" (Who WhoDats Want Winning)

Stealthman · 09-03-2012, 09:44 AM

This thread will let the Black and Gold (WhoDat) Nation know which teams' wins/losses would be best for the Saints in their quest for the 2012 playoffs.

With that, let's take a look at Week 1:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05TH

Week 1, game 1: COWBOYS AT GIANTS
a. Why it is important: NFC Conference teams.
b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Cowboys. This is not a matter of whether you like the Cowboys or not. The Giants, as defending SB XLV champions, are the best team in the NFC until proven otherwise. As the season plays out, this may change. For now, go with this preliminary
assessment.
c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 3 out of 10; Cowboys on the road, and the Giants will be sky-high after they drop the Super Bowl banner. Game might be a blowout for the Giants, but root for the Cowboys anyway.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 09TH

Week 1, game 2: COLTS @ BEARS
a. Why it is important: Bears are a conference rival.
b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Colts (AFC team) to pull off a mild upset.
c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 3 out of 10; Rookie QB (Andrew Luck) will have his hands full trying to figure out the complex defense packages the Bears will throw at him. Matt Forte is healthy, and Bears will play smashmouth, ball control. Pull for the Colts anyway.

Week 1, game 3: FALCONS @ CHIEFS
a. Why it is important: Falcons are division rival
b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Chiefs. Falcons are not the best road team, and the Chiefs'
homefield is not friendly to visitors.
c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 5 of 10 (toss up). Falcons' running game will be challenged early in this game. If the Chiefs neutralize the run, Matt Ryan will have a long day at the office. However, if the Falcons have a decent time running the ball, play action
passes will be deadly, and Atlanta could win going away. Pull for the Chiefs.

Week 1, game 4: EAGLES @ BROWNS
a. Why it is important: Eagles are a conference rival.
b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Browns. Eagles have been on an emotional roller coaster, while the Browns are still in the rebuilding phase.
c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 4 of 10. Eagles will be very focused in this game, and the Browns don't appear to have enough weapons to stop Philly. Pull for the Browns anyway.

Week 1, game 5: REDSKINS @ SAINTS
a. Why it is important: Redskins are a conference rival.
b. Desired outcome: WhoDat, baby!
c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 8.5 of 10. Robert Griffin III is a dynamic QB, but the key to this game will be play calling by Mike Shannahan. That crafty head coach is game planning, and will likely have a likely put in a few wrinkles for the Saints. And don't forget that Jim Haslett is the D-Coordinator for the 'Skins. The key to the game will be ball control and turnovers. With all the talk of BountyGate, suspension of players, loss of Payton, Loomis & Vitt (for part or all of this season), the team is on a mission, and week-by-week will be reminded that the Mercedes Benz Superdome will host Super Bowl XLVII. "Dome, sweet dome" is true, and the Saints have not lost a regular season game since week 17 of last season. They have won three straight home playoff games. The Saints are 13-3 at home since SB XLIV.

Week 1, game 6: RAMS @ LIONS
a. Why it is important: Both teams are conference rivals.
b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Rams. Lions are definitely a playoff-caliber team; the Rams are still rebuilding.
c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 1.5 of 10. Megatron and Titus Young will each have 100+ yards receiving. The only drawback is that the Lions still don't have much of a threat at running back. Pull for the Rams anyway.

Week 1, game 7: PATRIOTS @ TITANS: N/A - AFC teams

Week 1, game 8: JAGUARS @ VIKINGS
a. Why it is important: Vikings are a conference rival.
b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Jaguars. Maurice Jones-Drew recently rejoined the team, and Blaine Gabbert has been a pleasant surprise for the Jags. Minnesota is still rebuilding, but is tough in the Metrodome.
c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 6 of 10. MJD will keep the Vikings defense honest enough to keep at least 7 in the box all game long. If Gabbert can cause them to cheat with 8 in the box, he has the weapons to go deep. I like the Jags' chances in this one. Pull for Jacksonville.

Week 1, game 9: BILLS @ JETS: N/A - AFC teams

Week 1, game 10: DOLPHINS @ TEXANS: N/A - AFC teams

Week 1, game 11: SEAHAWKS @ CARDINALS
a. Why it is important: Both teams are conference rivals.
b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Cardinals. Seattle has improved overall, and will pose a serious challenge to the 49'ers for the NFC West crown. That being the case, hope for the Cardinals to get a few turnovers to help their chances. Also, Seattle has not been a good team
on the road for quite some time now.
c. Confidence factor for a good outcome: 3.5 of 10. I would consider this a toss up, but Seattle is not a pushover (...they are a good team). Pull for the Cardinals anyway.

Week 1, game 12: 49ERS@ PACKERS
a. Why it is important: Both teams are conference rivals (and 2011 division champs).
b. Desired outcome: Pull for the 49'ers (...yes, I said it). The Packers are still the stronger of the two in the NFC. Not only that, but San Francisco will have to contend with teams in the NFC West who have ALL improved since last season. Go a step further, and you see that the 49'ers have to play a 1st place schedule. Early on, take your shots at the best team on paper.
c. Confidence factor for a good outcome: 4.5 of 10. Packers are on a mission, and Lambeau Field is not an easy place to visit. The game might not be close, with the Packers winning by 2+ TD's ...but that's only if they jump on the 49'ers early. Hold your nose and pull for the 'Niners.

Week 1, game 13: PANTHERS @ BUCCANEERS
a. Why it is important: Both teams are division rivals.
b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Buccaneers. Josh Freeman appears to have dedicated himself to improving in the offseason. However, O-ROY Cam Newton will have a lot to do with the final outcome of this one. The Bucs play tough at home, and will be difficult to beat if they get their running game going.
c. Confidence factor for a good outcome: 4 of 10. Panthers are improved, and their confidence is surging. Pull for the Bucs anyway.

Week 1, game 14: STEELERS @ BRONCOS: N/A - AFC teams

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH

Week 1, game 15: BENGALS @ RAVENS: N/A - AFC teams

Week 1, game 16: CHARGERS @ RAIDERS: N/A - AFC teams

09-03-2012, 09:44 AM	#1
Stealthman B&G StaffWriter Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 382	New Weekly Thread: "Quad-W" (Who WhoDats Want Winning) This thread will let the Black and Gold (WhoDat) Nation know which teams' wins/losses would be best for the Saints in their quest for the 2012 playoffs. With that, let's take a look at Week 1: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05TH Week 1, game 1: COWBOYS AT GIANTS a. Why it is important: NFC Conference teams. b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Cowboys. This is not a matter of whether you like the Cowboys or not. The Giants, as defending SB XLV champions, are the best team in the NFC until proven otherwise. As the season plays out, this may change. For now, go with this preliminary assessment. c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 3 out of 10; Cowboys on the road, and the Giants will be sky-high after they drop the Super Bowl banner. Game might be a blowout for the Giants, but root for the Cowboys anyway. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 09TH Week 1, game 2: COLTS @ BEARS a. Why it is important: Bears are a conference rival. b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Colts (AFC team) to pull off a mild upset. c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 3 out of 10; Rookie QB (Andrew Luck) will have his hands full trying to figure out the complex defense packages the Bears will throw at him. Matt Forte is healthy, and Bears will play smashmouth, ball control. Pull for the Colts anyway. Week 1, game 3: FALCONS @ CHIEFS a. Why it is important: Falcons are division rival b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Chiefs. Falcons are not the best road team, and the Chiefs' homefield is not friendly to visitors. c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 5 of 10 (toss up). Falcons' running game will be challenged early in this game. If the Chiefs neutralize the run, Matt Ryan will have a long day at the office. However, if the Falcons have a decent time running the ball, play action passes will be deadly, and Atlanta could win going away. Pull for the Chiefs. Week 1, game 4: EAGLES @ BROWNS a. Why it is important: Eagles are a conference rival. b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Browns. Eagles have been on an emotional roller coaster, while the Browns are still in the rebuilding phase. c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 4 of 10. Eagles will be very focused in this game, and the Browns don't appear to have enough weapons to stop Philly. Pull for the Browns anyway. Week 1, game 5: REDSKINS @ SAINTS a. Why it is important: Redskins are a conference rival. b. Desired outcome: WhoDat, baby! c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 8.5 of 10. Robert Griffin III is a dynamic QB, but the key to this game will be play calling by Mike Shannahan. That crafty head coach is game planning, and will likely have a likely put in a few wrinkles for the Saints. And don't forget that Jim Haslett is the D-Coordinator for the 'Skins. The key to the game will be ball control and turnovers. With all the talk of BountyGate, suspension of players, loss of Payton, Loomis & Vitt (for part or all of this season), the team is on a mission, and week-by-week will be reminded that the Mercedes Benz Superdome will host Super Bowl XLVII. "Dome, sweet dome" is true, and the Saints have not lost a regular season game since week 17 of last season. They have won three straight home playoff games. The Saints are 13-3 at home since SB XLIV. Week 1, game 6: RAMS @ LIONS a. Why it is important: Both teams are conference rivals. b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Rams. Lions are definitely a playoff-caliber team; the Rams are still rebuilding. c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 1.5 of 10. Megatron and Titus Young will each have 100+ yards receiving. The only drawback is that the Lions still don't have much of a threat at running back. Pull for the Rams anyway. Week 1, game 7: PATRIOTS @ TITANS: N/A - AFC teams Week 1, game 8: JAGUARS @ VIKINGS a. Why it is important: Vikings are a conference rival. b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Jaguars. Maurice Jones-Drew recently rejoined the team, and Blaine Gabbert has been a pleasant surprise for the Jags. Minnesota is still rebuilding, but is tough in the Metrodome. c. Confidence factor for good outcome: 6 of 10. MJD will keep the Vikings defense honest enough to keep at least 7 in the box all game long. If Gabbert can cause them to cheat with 8 in the box, he has the weapons to go deep. I like the Jags' chances in this one. Pull for Jacksonville. Week 1, game 9: BILLS @ JETS: N/A - AFC teams Week 1, game 10: DOLPHINS @ TEXANS: N/A - AFC teams Week 1, game 11: SEAHAWKS @ CARDINALS a. Why it is important: Both teams are conference rivals. b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Cardinals. Seattle has improved overall, and will pose a serious challenge to the 49'ers for the NFC West crown. That being the case, hope for the Cardinals to get a few turnovers to help their chances. Also, Seattle has not been a good team on the road for quite some time now. c. Confidence factor for a good outcome: 3.5 of 10. I would consider this a toss up, but Seattle is not a pushover (...they are a good team). Pull for the Cardinals anyway. Week 1, game 12: 49ERS@ PACKERS a. Why it is important: Both teams are conference rivals (and 2011 division champs). b. Desired outcome: Pull for the 49'ers (...yes, I said it). The Packers are still the stronger of the two in the NFC. Not only that, but San Francisco will have to contend with teams in the NFC West who have ALL improved since last season. Go a step further, and you see that the 49'ers have to play a 1st place schedule. Early on, take your shots at the best team on paper. c. Confidence factor for a good outcome: 4.5 of 10. Packers are on a mission, and Lambeau Field is not an easy place to visit. The game might not be close, with the Packers winning by 2+ TD's ...but that's only if they jump on the 49'ers early. Hold your nose and pull for the 'Niners. Week 1, game 13: PANTHERS @ BUCCANEERS a. Why it is important: Both teams are division rivals. b. Desired outcome: Pull for the Buccaneers. Josh Freeman appears to have dedicated himself to improving in the offseason. However, O-ROY Cam Newton will have a lot to do with the final outcome of this one. The Bucs play tough at home, and will be difficult to beat if they get their running game going. c. Confidence factor for a good outcome: 4 of 10. Panthers are improved, and their confidence is surging. Pull for the Bucs anyway. Week 1, game 14: STEELERS @ BRONCOS: N/A - AFC teams MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH Week 1, game 15: BENGALS @ RAVENS: N/A - AFC teams Week 1, game 16: CHARGERS @ RAIDERS: N/A - AFC teams Rugby Saint II and FinSaint like this.