What if?

Rueben Mayes · 01-01-2021, 12:43 PM

Happy New Year 2021 to all on this a here Black and Gold Forum!!!!

Just curious...what happens if we lose and Seattle wins? We drop to the third seed in the NFC but still get to host an opening round playoff game and Seattle takes the #2 seed

So we are not locked in at the #2 seed as of now because we can be supplanted by Seattle if they win and we lose? I guess my concern would be this...Would we draw a "tougher" opponent as the 3rd seed after we win the home playoff game than if we finish with the 2nd seed?

All these various possible playoff scenarios rattling and rolling around in my melon based on possible results

SaintFanInATLHELL · 01-01-2021, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Rueben Mayes

Happy New Year 2021 to all on this a here Black and Gold Forum!!!!

Just curious...what happens if we lose and Seattle wins? We drop to the third seed in the NFC but still get to host an opening round playoff game and Seattle takes the #2 seed

That's correct. The only way the Saints retains the #2 seed with a loss to Carolina is if Seattle also loses.

So we are not locked in at the #2 seed as of now because we can be supplanted by Seattle if they win and we lose?

As of this moment, each of the Saints, Packers, and Seahawks can get the #1, #2, or #3 seed. Both the Packers and the Saints can guarantee #2 (and the Packers #1) with a win. Seattle can still get the #3 seed even if they win.

I guess my concern would be this...Would we draw a "tougher" opponent as the 3rd seed after we win the home playoff game than if we finish with the 2nd seed?

I think at this point the differences between the #6 and #7 seed is marginal between the Cardinals, Bears, and Rams in the first round.

The true differences between the #2 and #3 seed are that the #3 seed will likely have to travel for the 2nd round playoff game and that there is a much diminished chance of hosting the NFC Championship in the 3rd round.

All these various possible playoff scenarios rattling and rolling around in my melon based on possible results

It's simple. Saints win on Sunday and they cannot be the #3 seed no matter what else happens.

SFIAH

K Major · 01-01-2021, 04:35 PM

With the unfortunate events unfolding with Alvin and Covid, better defeat the Panthers and become huge cheerleaders for Seattle and Chicago on Sunday.

We could really use that BYE week now.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 01-01-2021, 05:00 PM

That's debatable. Of course the #1 seed would be ideal. But the #2 is likely going to be the Bears. Just last year, The TayTrain ran for 120 against the Bears.

Going into the playoffs without Kamara is suboptimal to be sure. But I think that throwing oneself off the building like it's the stock market crash may be a bit premature.

SFIAH

K Major · 01-01-2021, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

That's debatable. Of course the #1 seed would be ideal. But the #2 is likely going to be the Bears. Just last year, The TayTrain ran for 120 against the Bears.

Going into the playoffs without Kamara is suboptimal to be sure. But I think that throwing oneself off the building like it's the stock market crash may be a bit premature.

SFIAH

What's debatable and who's throwing oneself off a building ?

RailBoss · 01-01-2021, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

What's debatable and who's throwing oneself off a building ?

I don't see Buildings for us but we sure got a lot of bridges around here.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 01-01-2021, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

What's debatable and who's throwing oneself off a building ?

That we absolutely need the #1 seed or the season is lost. There's no reason to believe that the Saints cannot prevail against any of the Rams, Cardinals, or Bears in a wildcard without Kamara.

The throwing off the building is the reaction I'm seeing in postings about Kamara being unavailable. That somehow the season is going to be lost.

The Saints have muddled through a ton of unavailability this season. Even having Kamara out for playoff game isn't going to derail the train.

SFIAH

st thomas · 01-02-2021, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

With the unfortunate events unfolding with Alvin and Covid, better defeat the Panthers and become huge cheerleaders for Seattle and Chicago on Sunday.

We could really use that BYE week now.

I like it K I’m pulling for the bears and hawks , buuuuut I’m also a realist tribuscut against Rogers ?

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AsylumGuido · 01-02-2021, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by st thomas

I like it K I’m pulling for the bears and hawks , buuuuut I’m also a realist tribuscut against Rogers ?

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Trubisky has been playing pretty good recently. He's averaged a 107.65 QB rating the past four weeks, completing 72.4% of his attempts, and scoring over 30 points (30, 36, 33, 41). Rodgers is also missing his All Pro LT. And, they will be playing in Chicago. The Bears' David Montgomery has had well over 100 yards from scrimmage each of the past five games and has scored seven of his nine TD's over that stretch.

st thomas · 01-02-2021, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Trubisky has been playing pretty good recently. He's averaged a 107.65 QB rating the past four weeks, completing 72.4% of his attempts, and scoring over 30 points (30, 36, 33, 41). Rodgers is also missing his All Pro LT. And, they will be playing in Chicago. The Bears' David Montgomery has had well over 100 yards from scrimmage each of the past five games and has scored seven of his nine TD's over that stretch.

Another one I like what your saying but Aaron dipshiiit roggae is still after that MVP and I believe this game locks it up, so just playing what I see in reality

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01-01-2021, 04:24 PM	#2
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,647	Re: What if? Originally Posted by Rueben Mayes Happy New Year 2021 to all on this a here Black and Gold Forum!!!! Just curious...what happens if we lose and Seattle wins? We drop to the third seed in the NFC but still get to host an opening round playoff game and Seattle takes the #2 seed That's correct. The only way the Saints retains the #2 seed with a loss to Carolina is if Seattle also loses. So we are not locked in at the #2 seed as of now because we can be supplanted by Seattle if they win and we lose? As of this moment, each of the Saints, Packers, and Seahawks can get the #1, #2, or #3 seed. Both the Packers and the Saints can guarantee #2 (and the Packers #1) with a win. Seattle can still get the #3 seed even if they win. I guess my concern would be this...Would we draw a "tougher" opponent as the 3rd seed after we win the home playoff game than if we finish with the 2nd seed? I think at this point the differences between the #6 and #7 seed is marginal between the Cardinals, Bears, and Rams in the first round. The true differences between the #2 and #3 seed are that the #3 seed will likely have to travel for the 2nd round playoff game and that there is a much diminished chance of hosting the NFC Championship in the 3rd round. All these various possible playoff scenarios rattling and rolling around in my melon based on possible results It's simple. Saints win on Sunday and they cannot be the #3 seed no matter what else happens. SFIAH Rueben Mayes and Boston Saint like this.
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01-01-2021, 05:00 PM	#4
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,647	Re: What if? That's debatable. Of course the #1 seed would be ideal. But the #2 is likely going to be the Bears. Just last year, The TayTrain ran for 120 against the Bears. Going into the playoffs without Kamara is suboptimal to be sure. But I think that throwing oneself off the building like it's the stock market crash may be a bit premature. SFIAH Rugby Saint II, captainshawn and Boston Saint like this.

01-01-2021, 05:06 PM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What if? Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL That's debatable. Of course the #1 seed would be ideal. But the #2 is likely going to be the Bears. Just last year, The TayTrain ran for 120 against the Bears. Going into the playoffs without Kamara is suboptimal to be sure. But I think that throwing oneself off the building like it's the stock market crash may be a bit premature. SFIAH What's debatable and who's throwing oneself off a building ? jeanpierre likes this.

01-02-2021, 09:37 AM	#8
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: What if? Originally Posted by K Major With the unfortunate events unfolding with Alvin and Covid, better defeat the Panthers and become huge cheerleaders for Seattle and Chicago on Sunday. We could really use that BYE week now. I like it K I’m pulling for the bears and hawks , buuuuut I’m also a realist tribuscut against Rogers ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-02-2021, 09:54 AM	#9
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,391	Re: What if? Originally Posted by st thomas I like it K I’m pulling for the bears and hawks , buuuuut I’m also a realist tribuscut against Rogers ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Trubisky has been playing pretty good recently. He's averaged a 107.65 QB rating the past four weeks, completing 72.4% of his attempts, and scoring over 30 points (30, 36, 33, 41). Rodgers is also missing his All Pro LT. And, they will be playing in Chicago. The Bears' David Montgomery has had well over 100 yards from scrimmage each of the past five games and has scored seven of his nine TD's over that stretch. st thomas and Rueben Mayes like this.

01-01-2021, 12:43 PM	#1
Rueben Mayes 100th Post Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 134	What if? Happy New Year 2021 to all on this a here Black and Gold Forum!!!! Just curious...what happens if we lose and Seattle wins? We drop to the third seed in the NFC but still get to host an opening round playoff game and Seattle takes the #2 seed So we are not locked in at the #2 seed as of now because we can be supplanted by Seattle if they win and we lose? I guess my concern would be this...Would we draw a "tougher" opponent as the 3rd seed after we win the home playoff game than if we finish with the 2nd seed? All these various possible playoff scenarios rattling and rolling around in my melon based on possible results
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01-01-2021, 04:35 PM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What if? With the unfortunate events unfolding with Alvin and Covid, better defeat the Panthers and become huge cheerleaders for Seattle and Chicago on Sunday. We could really use that BYE week now. RailBoss, jeanpierre, st thomas and 2 others like this.

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SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,647	Re: What if? Originally Posted by K Major What's debatable and who's throwing oneself off a building ? That we absolutely need the #1 seed or the season is lost. There's no reason to believe that the Saints cannot prevail against any of the Rams, Cardinals, or Bears in a wildcard without Kamara. The throwing off the building is the reaction I'm seeing in postings about Kamara being unavailable. That somehow the season is going to be lost. The Saints have muddled through a ton of unavailability this season. Even having Kamara out for playoff game isn't going to derail the train. SFIAH

01-02-2021, 02:20 PM	#10
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: What if? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Trubisky has been playing pretty good recently. He's averaged a 107.65 QB rating the past four weeks, completing 72.4% of his attempts, and scoring over 30 points (30, 36, 33, 41). Rodgers is also missing his All Pro LT. And, they will be playing in Chicago. The Bears' David Montgomery has had well over 100 yards from scrimmage each of the past five games and has scored seven of his nine TD's over that stretch. Another one I like what your saying but Aaron dipshiiit roggae is still after that MVP and I believe this game locks it up, so just playing what I see in reality Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk