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Seattle is laying down for the cardinals it seems or not taking this game too seriously.

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Fear not - Seattle will stomp a mud hole in them before it is over and we will back into the playoffs...

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I hate relying on other teams to make the post season.

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Actually, having secured the #1 seed, it makes sense to let Arizona win and trying to keep the other strong NFC team (us) out of the playoffs since we lost today.
Not that Carroll could actually do that (with his ego) I think.

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A divison rival is more a threat than the Saints.

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If that were the case they would rest starters?

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Oh we would beat Tampa like a stepchild with the playoffs on the line in the Dome - I firmly believe that.

That being said - we really don't have much to play for if we back in with a Seattle win today.

Unless of course Dallas is the #4 seed! Then we want the #5!

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Well they haven't clinched the 1 seed yet, they are smug enough to buy into their own hype about playing at home so they think they're a lock to beat the rams.

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Lions are down as well to the giants. The game could be meaningless for bears tonight as well but their backups are better than eagles'.

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Lions checked out on 2013 a few weeks ago.

Total collapse.

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I think if the hawks did not want to win this game, with the cardinals, all they would have to do is sit Wilson & other starters. And you're right. Carroll's ego would not allow him to do that.

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Not necessarily; If we win next week and the Falcons somehow beat the Panthers in Atl. We have the division I think

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You are correct, but ATL is only worried about tee times at this point...

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They haven't clinched their division yet, niners can still catch them. Win today and they clinch everything.

Seattle isn't laying down, they're just in a hard-fought game right now.

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I'm sorry, I can't see how we are the other "strong team" in the NFC. We have serious issues keeping Brees upright and our receivers just don't get the separation they once did down field in this offense. The running game is almost non-existent. Also our money play... the screen out of the backfield, has been defended very well in the past two games.

Right now after losing three out of four games, and splitting out last ten, arguably we are not a strong playoff team, and I don't see how this team can go on the road and get a win even in Philly, Dallas, or whichever team from the central you want to throw in there.

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Seattle is giving this one away, missed extra point length fg and a turnover in their own Red zone with Arizona up 6-3....yikes...things are getting tricky

We win Next week at home , we re good....

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Cards about to go up by 2 scores...

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Seattle about to take lead

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Boy, Russell Wilson is having himself a MVP type game :rolleyes:

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There you go - Saints buttock sticking through playoff doorway...

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Seattle sucking, but will end with a W and HFA

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Uh Oh! Seattle will need a TD with 2 mins left to tie

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I'd almost rather not make the playoffs than have to get humiliated by whoever we play on the road. There isn't one team we could beat on the road. Well maybe the Cowboys.

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Well, Arizona goes into Seattle and gets a W. Still haven't clinched the a playoff spot, gotta win next week.

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With Seattle losing, it all comes down to next week. We win and we're guaranteed the 6th seed... We win and the Panties lose and we get the division and the #2 seed.

Saints Clinching Options

Spot #1 - First Round Bye

The Saints cannot win this spot

Spot #2 - First Round Bye

Case 1
Saints beat the Buccaneers, and
Falcons beat the Panthers
Spot #3 - First Round Home Field Advantage

The Saints cannot win this spot

Spot #4 - First Round Home Field Advantage

The Saints cannot win this spot

Spot #5 - Wildcard

Case 1
Saints beat the Buccaneers, and
Falcons beat the Forty-Niners
Case 2
Saints beat the Buccaneers, and
Cardinals beat the Forty-Niners
Case 3
Seahawks beat the Cardinals, and
Falcons beat the Forty-Niners, and
Cardinals beat the Forty-Niners
Spot #6 - Wildcard

Case 1
Seahawks beat the Cardinals
Case 2
Falcons beat the Forty-Niners
Case 3
Saints beat the Buccaneers
Case 4
Forty-Niners beat the Cardinals

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amazing. could you imagine if we missed the playoffs?

jesus

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Wow. I never thought we would actually have the possibility of missing the playoffs. When was the last time a 9-2 missed the playoffs?

13th ranked offense... so disappointing

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They didnt secure anything but a playoff birth, they lose next week and niners win out niners take the #1 seed and hawks get wildcard

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Wow! too many scenarios for my taste.

But I do like this one

Case 1
Saints beat the Buccaneers, and
Falcons beat the Panthers
Spot #3 - First Round Home Field Advantage

Remember when we use to clinch earlier in the season? Ah those were the days.

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The panthers could lose next week, alot of their players were injured today including smith

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Don't forget they play Atlanta. A division game and everything, but the Falcons are horrible!

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So far we are not getting any breaks to make the playoffs especially with the Cards winning today. It will come down to the wire.

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The NFC is competitive, i doubt a AFC team wins the superbowl this year

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Yes, but Saints couldnt beat them with those guys out. Hope the Falcans can, but they are not very good this year.

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At least the game is in Atlanta, as if that makes a difference :rofl:

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I wish that we had to locked already we should be resting this last week. Scary to think we miss the playoffs if that happens all hell brakes loose.

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Agree... but the same will be said about us if we dont beat Tampa next week

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I wish I hadn't posted this. I think what it will really come down to is weather.

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Don't wish too hard to get the Cowboys, because they will open the roof on that puppy and hang out a sign out front that says WELCOME SAINTS, you can bet on it. Retractable roof = night game in the high 30s, not looking good for the Saints.

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Atlanta was a typical Matty Ice meltdown away from taking that game versus San Fran. Barring another butt squirt by Ryan they actually could knock Carolina off and open the door for us to be in the #2. We will know if we are playing for 2 or 6 going into our game.