The First True MUST WIN Game

saintfan · 10-31-2017, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by the-commish

I would prefer Carolina beats Atlanta Sunday, even though they are closer to the Saints than Atlanta is.

That is because Atlanta plays the Cowboys at home the following weekend... and Dallas will apparently be without its chief weapon, Ezekiel Elliott. Without Zeke, I don't have much hope for a Cowboys victory over Atlanta.

The Saints play at Buffalo that same weekend... and that is going to be a tough one for our boys to win.

I think Dallas will be just find without Elliot, and particularly against Atlanta, but I'm probably in the minority.

WillSaints81 · 10-31-2017, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by the-commish

I would prefer Carolina beats Atlanta Sunday, even though they are closer to the Saints than Atlanta is.

That is because Atlanta plays the Cowboys at home the following weekend... and Dallas will apparently be without its chief weapon, Ezekiel Elliott. Without Zeke, I don't have much hope for a Cowboys victory over Atlanta.

The Saints play at Buffalo that same weekend... and that is going to be a tough one for our boys to win.

Atlanta almost lost to the jets. They find ways to lose to average teams when things don't go their way. They could lose to Darren McFadden, because he ran wild on them two years ago.

ScottF · 10-31-2017, 06:33 PM

Saints favored by 7, which is less than last week. A little surprising.

today's fun fact: last week's 8 point win margin was the smallest all season long, win or lose.
I guess it only seems like every game is close

WillSaints81 · 10-31-2017, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

First in division and neck and neck with both the Falcons and Panthers

Tampa is in the basement and heading into the Dome with their backs against the wall and 3 games back already.

Bang the Bucs and drop them back to 4 games and get a 2-0 division record is huge. Bucs will not climb out of this hole. Expect them to play all out. They know the season is on the line Sunday.

Falcons square off at the Kitties Litter Box in their first division game so this a no loss game for the saints. Some one will take 2nd place and set up the the final months for the division title run with the saints.

Putting the Falclowns a full game back is huge having stole a road win against the Kitties already. That means our destiny is in our own hands. If the kitties have plans in stealing the division they will have to do it in the Dome.

Keep banging away into the month of December and prep yourself for two huge games against the falcons.

Welcome to The First True MUST WIN Game for the saints

Carolina has not really had offensive problems in the dome. We better not go into that game limping.

Halo · 11-02-2017, 10:09 PM

FYI - I'm watching this supposedly invincible Bills team getting rolled over on TNF by a Jets team that ain't much to brag about.

The Bills defensive backfield looks like it's getting ripped and beat down week after week.

What's worse is the Jets are running all over them.
I'm liking our chances in that game more and more after watching TNF tonight.

papz · 11-03-2017, 08:23 AM

I wish Winston was a full health for this game. Win or lose, it would have given us a real gauge of how good we really are. A win is a win but our last two were a lot more difficult than it should have been. There isn't a team left on our schedule that we can afford to overlook.

K Major · 11-03-2017, 08:41 AM

Saints are a good team for 2017. They can only control what they can control. Just wait until they hit on all cylinders & play a complete (offense/defense/special teams) game.

nola_swammi · 11-03-2017, 11:44 AM

Lattimore vs Evans will be very interesting

K Major · 11-03-2017, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by nola_swammi

Lattimore vs Evans will be very interesting

I wouldn't be surprised to see Crawley on Mike. Ken was giving Benjamin (similar size as Evans) the business before he was injured in that game earlier this year. From what I've seen so far this year from Evans is that once you put your hands on him and get physical with him, he's done.

hagan714 · 11-03-2017, 02:18 PM

Marshon Lattimore and Ken Crawley Vs DeSean Jackson and Mike Evans is one thing

But Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard are another

10-31-2017, 06:12 PM	#1
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: The First True MUST WIN Game Originally Posted by the-commish I would prefer Carolina beats Atlanta Sunday, even though they are closer to the Saints than Atlanta is. That is because Atlanta plays the Cowboys at home the following weekend... and Dallas will apparently be without its chief weapon, Ezekiel Elliott. Without Zeke, I don't have much hope for a Cowboys victory over Atlanta. The Saints play at Buffalo that same weekend... and that is going to be a tough one for our boys to win. I think Dallas will be just find without Elliot, and particularly against Atlanta, but I'm probably in the minority.

10-31-2017, 07:46 PM	#2
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: The First True MUST WIN Game Originally Posted by the-commish I would prefer Carolina beats Atlanta Sunday, even though they are closer to the Saints than Atlanta is. That is because Atlanta plays the Cowboys at home the following weekend... and Dallas will apparently be without its chief weapon, Ezekiel Elliott. Without Zeke, I don't have much hope for a Cowboys victory over Atlanta. The Saints play at Buffalo that same weekend... and that is going to be a tough one for our boys to win. Atlanta almost lost to the jets. They find ways to lose to average teams when things don't go their way. They could lose to Darren McFadden, because he ran wild on them two years ago.

10-31-2017, 06:33 PM	#3
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: The First True MUST WIN Game Saints favored by 7, which is less than last week. A little surprising. today's fun fact: last week's 8 point win margin was the smallest all season long, win or lose. I guess it only seems like every game is close

10-31-2017, 07:36 PM	#4
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: The First True MUST WIN Game Originally Posted by hagan714 First in division and neck and neck with both the Falcons and Panthers Tampa is in the basement and heading into the Dome with their backs against the wall and 3 games back already. Bang the Bucs and drop them back to 4 games and get a 2-0 division record is huge. Bucs will not climb out of this hole. Expect them to play all out. They know the season is on the line Sunday. Falcons square off at the Kitties Litter Box in their first division game so this a no loss game for the saints. Some one will take 2nd place and set up the the final months for the division title run with the saints. Putting the Falclowns a full game back is huge having stole a road win against the Kitties already. That means our destiny is in our own hands. If the kitties have plans in stealing the division they will have to do it in the Dome. Keep banging away into the month of December and prep yourself for two huge games against the falcons. Welcome to The First True MUST WIN Game for the saints Carolina has not really had offensive problems in the dome. We better not go into that game limping. hagan714 likes this.

11-02-2017, 10:09 PM	#5
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,854 Blog Entries: 45	Re: The First True MUST WIN Game FYI - I'm watching this supposedly invincible Bills team getting rolled over on TNF by a Jets team that ain't much to brag about. The Bills defensive backfield looks like it's getting ripped and beat down week after week. What's worse is the Jets are running all over them. I'm liking our chances in that game more and more after watching TNF tonight. saintfan, jnormand and hagan714 like this.

11-03-2017, 08:23 AM	#6
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Re: The First True MUST WIN Game I wish Winston was a full health for this game. Win or lose, it would have given us a real gauge of how good we really are. A win is a win but our last two were a lot more difficult than it should have been. There isn't a team left on our schedule that we can afford to overlook. hagan714 likes this.

11-03-2017, 08:41 AM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,741 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The First True MUST WIN Game Saints are a good team for 2017. They can only control what they can control. Just wait until they hit on all cylinders & play a complete (offense/defense/special teams) game. jnormand likes this.

11-03-2017, 11:44 AM	#8
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: The First True MUST WIN Game Lattimore vs Evans will be very interesting

11-03-2017, 11:54 AM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,741 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The First True MUST WIN Game Originally Posted by nola_swammi Lattimore vs Evans will be very interesting I wouldn't be surprised to see Crawley on Mike. Ken was giving Benjamin (similar size as Evans) the business before he was injured in that game earlier this year. From what I've seen so far this year from Evans is that once you put your hands on him and get physical with him, he's done.

11-03-2017, 02:18 PM	#10
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: The First True MUST WIN Game Marshon Lattimore and Ken Crawley Vs DeSean Jackson and Mike Evans is one thing But Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard are another Rugby Saint II likes this.

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