On another Sunday without the Saints, here’s what to watch for

SmashMouth · 12-16-2018, 07:45 AM

Last week, the Chicago Bears did the New Orleans Saints a favor by winning against the Los Angeles Rams.

This week, the Saints could be helped by the Bears if they do something different — lose.

The Saints and Rams both have 11-2 records, and both teams have a two-game lead on the Bears (9-4) for a first-round bye. With three games to play, the NFC South champion Saints are in prime position to take another step in securing the best possible position for the playoffs.

This week, that would be for the Saints to clinch a first-round playoff bye. For that to happen this week, the Saints need the 5-1/2-point favored Bears to lose at home Sunday against the Green Bay Packers (5-7-1). If that happens, the seven-point favored Saints can secure themselves a first-round bye if they win or tie Monday night against the Carolina Panthers (6-7).

Then, the focus can turn toward earning the No. 1 seed.

Whichever team gets the No. 1 seed will be assured of playing only home games in the playoffs — at least until the Super Bowl. As most Saints fans know, that game will be played in Atlanta.

The chance to play a Super Bowl in the Falcons' home stadium is something Saints fans have thought about since just after last season’s playoff loss in Minnesota. The Saints also are aware of that potential. Their focus, however, is limited to this upcoming game.

What happens if the Bears win Sunday and the Saints lose Monday?

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vpheughan · 12-16-2018, 09:10 AM

THE EARTH CRACKS IN TWO AND BOTH HALVES FLY OFF INTO THE SUN?

Rugby Saint II · 12-16-2018, 01:56 PM

Rugby?

foreverfan · 12-16-2018, 02:12 PM

Pull for the Bears to lose... I all in, but doesn't the Saints winning out solve that too?

K Major · 12-16-2018, 03:01 PM

Tied up ...

Packers not going away.

Lord_Saint83 · 12-16-2018, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Tied up ...

Packers not going away.

Good cause for a while it looked like they were gonna lay down. But l’am thoroughly enjoying Dallas getting their ass handed to them by Indy it isnt even funny.

The Dude · 12-16-2018, 04:45 PM

How the hell did Dallas make us look like hot garbage?

ChrisXVI · 12-16-2018, 04:56 PM

Failclowns can’t even tank right lol.

st thomas · 12-16-2018, 05:23 PM

We’re pulling for Steelers right?

st thomas · 12-16-2018, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

How the hell did Dallas make us look like hot garbage?

Unprepared that is all

12-16-2018, 07:45 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,127 Blog Entries: 29	On another Sunday without the Saints, here’s what to watch for Last week, the Chicago Bears did the New Orleans Saints a favor by winning against the Los Angeles Rams. This week, the Saints could be helped by the Bears if they do something different — lose. The Saints and Rams both have 11-2 records, and both teams have a two-game lead on the Bears (9-4) for a first-round bye. With three games to play, the NFC South champion Saints are in prime position to take another step in securing the best possible position for the playoffs. This week, that would be for the Saints to clinch a first-round playoff bye. For that to happen this week, the Saints need the 5-1/2-point favored Bears to lose at home Sunday against the Green Bay Packers (5-7-1). If that happens, the seven-point favored Saints can secure themselves a first-round bye if they win or tie Monday night against the Carolina Panthers (6-7). Then, the focus can turn toward earning the No. 1 seed. Whichever team gets the No. 1 seed will be assured of playing only home games in the playoffs — at least until the Super Bowl. As most Saints fans know, that game will be played in Atlanta. The chance to play a Super Bowl in the Falcons' home stadium is something Saints fans have thought about since just after last season’s playoff loss in Minnesota. The Saints also are aware of that potential. Their focus, however, is limited to this upcoming game. What happens if the Bears win Sunday and the Saints lose Monday? read more on NOLA

12-16-2018, 09:10 AM	#2
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,522	Re: On another Sunday without the Saints, here’s what to watch for THE EARTH CRACKS IN TWO AND BOTH HALVES FLY OFF INTO THE SUN?
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12-16-2018, 01:56 PM	#3
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12-16-2018, 02:12 PM	#4
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: On another Sunday without the Saints, here’s what to watch for Pull for the Bears to lose... I all in, but doesn't the Saints winning out solve that too? st thomas likes this.
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Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: On another Sunday without the Saints, here’s what to watch for Originally Posted by K Major Tied up ... Packers not going away. Good cause for a while it looked like they were gonna lay down. But l’am thoroughly enjoying Dallas getting their ass handed to them by Indy it isnt even funny. saintsfan1976, SmashMouth, st thomas and 2 others like this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: On another Sunday without the Saints, here’s what to watch for How the hell did Dallas make us look like hot garbage? foreverfan, st thomas and Rueben Mayes like this.
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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: On another Sunday without the Saints, here’s what to watch for Failclowns can’t even tank right lol. Utah_Saint likes this.

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: On another Sunday without the Saints, here’s what to watch for We’re pulling for Steelers right?

12-16-2018, 05:24 PM	#10
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: On another Sunday without the Saints, here’s what to watch for Originally Posted by The Dude How the hell did Dallas make us look like hot garbage? Unprepared that is all