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Re: In the end, I predict we end up 1 win short

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Originally Posted by Saintsfan4ever (Post 728648)

The Saints actually have a better chance at winning the division than they do making a wildcard.

That is correct.

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To win the division, we'd have to win out & hope Atl & Bucs lose 3 & 2

Not necessary. The Saints winning out puts 2 losses on the Bucs and 1 on Atlanta. Beating Atlanta would tie them head to head and in the division. So the other tiebreakers come into play. So if the Saints win out, then Atlanta needs at least 1 other loss.

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respectfully. To win a Wildcard, we'd likely be competing with 7 or 8 teams with same or better records. You gotta figure the Giants have one Wildcard spot at 8-3, and the other wildcard will between teams with current 5-6 & better records.

Agreed. Not to mention ties...

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But there is no high % or likely scenario that puts the Saints in the playoffs without running the table 6-0 down the stretch. If the Saints lose 1 game going forward the percentages of making the playoffs drop dramatically.

Correct. We lost any margin for error with 2 losses to Denver and Carolina.

SFIAH

Re: In the end, I predict we end up 1 win short

One game at a time... Beat Detroit on Sunday.

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I just want to beat a good team to see how good we are.. WHO'S NEXT

Re: In the end, I predict we end up 1 win short

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Originally Posted by Saintsfan4ever (Post 728648)

The Saints actually have a better chance at winning the division than they do making a wildcard.
To win the division, we'd have to win out & hope Atl & Bucs lose 3 & 2 respectfully. To win a Wildcard, we'd likely be competing with 7 or 8 teams with same or better records. You gotta figure the Giants have one Wildcard spot at 8-3, and the other wildcard will between teams with current 5-6 & better records.
But there is no high % or likely scenario that puts the Saints in the playoffs without running the table 6-0 down the stretch. If the Saints lose 1 game going forward the percentages of making the playoffs drop dramatically.

of equal probabilities in my estimation. -1.5 for WC and -2 for division

Re: In the end, I predict we end up 1 win short

Or two. The offense is clicking. The defense is vastly improved. But, the Saints need to run the table and their margin for error is still very small. The offense can't turn the ball over and the defense has to create turnovers. And the kicker can't hit one a little low. :)

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Win them all... make the playoffs

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Originally Posted by QBREES9 (Post 728775)

Lets get on a roll.

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Re: In the end, I predict we end up 1 win short

One of our problems is that we have a lot of young players, especially on defense that have been forced into a starting role. The good thing is that they have caught on quickly and look to have a high ceiling. I think playoffs are unlikely this year but I think we have the personnel to make a deep push next year.