Playoff scenarios (bring some aspirin)

the-commish · 12-11-2013, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

I think the Eagles in Seattle in the playoffs is just as intriguing as Carolina in Seattle or SF in Seattle. I wouldn't discount them. The Eagles are not a dominant team but if they and that offense are firing at 100% they can be pretty scary. And they're good on the road; better on the road than the Saints.

the Eagles are likely to be the 3 seed; thus, they cannot play at Seattle before the NFCCG (i.e. that would mean the Saints had already been eliminated).

WillSaints81 · 12-11-2013, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by the-commish

San Fran probably won't be the 6 seed if the Saints win out; they would probably be the 5 seed. That would mean Carolina would be the 6 seed (unless Arizona beats San Fran in Week 17--but Arizona will probably be out of contention by that time as they will lose at Seattle).

As a 6 seed, I think Carolina would lose to 3 seed Philadelphia (although they would beat the Cowboys if Dallas happens to luck up and win the NFC East).

Funny, I think the opposite.

WillSaints81 · 12-11-2013, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

I think the Eagles in Seattle in the playoffs is just as intriguing as Carolina in Seattle or SF in Seattle. I wouldn't discount them. The Eagles are not a dominant team but if they and that offense are firing at 100% they can be pretty scary. And they're good on the road; better on the road than the Saints.

Eagles cannot go to Seattle in the playoffs because they have h2h tiebreaker over the lions. If eagles were to go 10-6, they'd still be the 3 seed if they beat Dallas. I just don't see them losing to the vikings. And if they end up 9-7 that means they lost to Chicago and Dallas and I don't think Dallas will lose both the next two against two teams not getting in. so if eagles get out of wild card round, they are playing us.

Tbh, I hope we win this week and lose to Carolina. Just because I wouldnt want to have to play them four weeks later if we sweep them but I feel we're sweeping them. Lions hung well with eagles for a half before eagles ran over them second half. Could they hang with Seattle in C-Link?

Choupique · 12-11-2013, 05:34 PM

seachickens aren't that good.
they just think they are.

redemption is best served cold.
third time is the charm.

this is going to be fun, no matter what happens.

ya'know why? you aren't an atlanta fan.

Danno · 12-11-2013, 07:18 PM

I'm thinking (or hoping) the beatdown on Carolina is the start of their 1-3 meltdown to end the season, and Arizona boots those Appalachian slopeheads out of the playoffs altogether. Arizona owns the tie-breaker over Carolina, after stomping that pompous panther ass 22-6 in October.

This is setting up quite nicely if you ask me.

Vrillon82 · 12-11-2013, 11:42 PM

Its not out of the realm of possibility that Seattle drops 2 of the next 3 and finishes 12-4.

Its all for the fact that they heading to NY which you never know what the Giants will do, then 2 games vs division opponents.

I am trying to be optimistic here though, I just am waiting for the real Seattle Seahawks to show up like the real Falcons showed up this season.

the-commish · 12-11-2013, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

Funny, I think the opposite.

But the fact is that, if both the Saints and 49ers win out (which is highly possible) the 49ers will get the 5 seed. That is because Carolina will have lost to the Saints again, and will have a worse record than the 49ers (thus Carolina's tiebreaker advantage will not come into effect).

ScottF · 12-12-2013, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Vrillon82

Its not out of the realm of possibility that Seattle drops 2 of the next 3 and finishes 12-4.

Its all for the fact that they heading to NY which you never know what the Giants will do, then 2 games vs division opponents.

I am trying to be optimistic here though, I just am waiting for the real Seattle Seahawks to show up like the real Falcons showed up this season.

The good/bad news is that we will probably know before the last game where we stand.

arsaint · 12-12-2013, 12:54 PM

If the 49ers and Eagles both blow their easy games at Noon, the Saints would clinch before the game vs the Rams begins...

WillSaints81 · 12-13-2013, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by Vrillon82

Its not out of the realm of possibility that Seattle drops 2 of the next 3 and finishes 12-4.

Its all for the fact that they heading to NY which you never know what the Giants will do, then 2 games vs division opponents.

I am trying to be optimistic here though, I just am waiting for the real Seattle Seahawks to show up like the real Falcons showed up this season.

That will probably be next year.

12-11-2013, 04:23 PM	#21
the-commish Longtime WhoDat Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 529	Re: Playoff scenarios (bring some aspirin) Originally Posted by SaintsBro I think the Eagles in Seattle in the playoffs is just as intriguing as Carolina in Seattle or SF in Seattle. I wouldn't discount them. The Eagles are not a dominant team but if they and that offense are firing at 100% they can be pretty scary. And they're good on the road; better on the road than the Saints. the Eagles are likely to be the 3 seed; thus, they cannot play at Seattle before the NFCCG (i.e. that would mean the Saints had already been eliminated).

12-11-2013, 05:15 PM	#22
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Playoff scenarios (bring some aspirin) Originally Posted by the-commish San Fran probably won't be the 6 seed if the Saints win out; they would probably be the 5 seed. That would mean Carolina would be the 6 seed (unless Arizona beats San Fran in Week 17--but Arizona will probably be out of contention by that time as they will lose at Seattle). As a 6 seed, I think Carolina would lose to 3 seed Philadelphia (although they would beat the Cowboys if Dallas happens to luck up and win the NFC East). Funny, I think the opposite.

12-11-2013, 05:20 PM	#23
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Playoff scenarios (bring some aspirin) Originally Posted by SaintsBro I think the Eagles in Seattle in the playoffs is just as intriguing as Carolina in Seattle or SF in Seattle. I wouldn't discount them. The Eagles are not a dominant team but if they and that offense are firing at 100% they can be pretty scary. And they're good on the road; better on the road than the Saints. Eagles cannot go to Seattle in the playoffs because they have h2h tiebreaker over the lions. If eagles were to go 10-6, they'd still be the 3 seed if they beat Dallas. I just don't see them losing to the vikings. And if they end up 9-7 that means they lost to Chicago and Dallas and I don't think Dallas will lose both the next two against two teams not getting in. so if eagles get out of wild card round, they are playing us. Tbh, I hope we win this week and lose to Carolina. Just because I wouldnt want to have to play them four weeks later if we sweep them but I feel we're sweeping them. Lions hung well with eagles for a half before eagles ran over them second half. Could they hang with Seattle in C-Link?

12-11-2013, 05:34 PM	#24
Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: Playoff scenarios (bring some aspirin) seachickens aren't that good. they just think they are. redemption is best served cold. third time is the charm. this is going to be fun, no matter what happens. ya'know why? you aren't an atlanta fan.
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12-11-2013, 07:18 PM	#25
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Playoff scenarios (bring some aspirin) I'm thinking (or hoping) the beatdown on Carolina is the start of their 1-3 meltdown to end the season, and Arizona boots those Appalachian slopeheads out of the playoffs altogether. Arizona owns the tie-breaker over Carolina, after stomping that pompous panther ass 22-6 in October. This is setting up quite nicely if you ask me.

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12-11-2013, 11:42 PM	#26
Vrillon82 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,127	Re: Playoff scenarios (bring some aspirin) Its not out of the realm of possibility that Seattle drops 2 of the next 3 and finishes 12-4. Its all for the fact that they heading to NY which you never know what the Giants will do, then 2 games vs division opponents. I am trying to be optimistic here though, I just am waiting for the real Seattle Seahawks to show up like the real Falcons showed up this season.
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12-11-2013, 11:54 PM	#27
the-commish Longtime WhoDat Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 529	Re: Playoff scenarios (bring some aspirin) Originally Posted by WillSaints81 Funny, I think the opposite. But the fact is that, if both the Saints and 49ers win out (which is highly possible) the 49ers will get the 5 seed. That is because Carolina will have lost to the Saints again, and will have a worse record than the 49ers (thus Carolina's tiebreaker advantage will not come into effect).

12-12-2013, 12:29 PM	#28
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Playoff scenarios (bring some aspirin) Originally Posted by Vrillon82 Its not out of the realm of possibility that Seattle drops 2 of the next 3 and finishes 12-4. Its all for the fact that they heading to NY which you never know what the Giants will do, then 2 games vs division opponents. I am trying to be optimistic here though, I just am waiting for the real Seattle Seahawks to show up like the real Falcons showed up this season. The good/bad news is that we will probably know before the last game where we stand.

12-12-2013, 12:54 PM	#29
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	Re: Playoff scenarios (bring some aspirin) If the 49ers and Eagles both blow their easy games at Noon, the Saints would clinch before the game vs the Rams begins...

12-13-2013, 10:40 PM	#30
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Playoff scenarios (bring some aspirin) Originally Posted by Vrillon82 Its not out of the realm of possibility that Seattle drops 2 of the next 3 and finishes 12-4. Its all for the fact that they heading to NY which you never know what the Giants will do, then 2 games vs division opponents. I am trying to be optimistic here though, I just am waiting for the real Seattle Seahawks to show up like the real Falcons showed up this season. That will probably be next year.

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