re: NFL playoff betting thread

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Seattle hasn't been a very good offense on 3rd down the last three games. Meanwhile, the Saints defense has been on fire getting teams off of the field in their last 3 games on third down.

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I think this weather is a HUGE advantage for the Saints.

In the 1st meeting, the Saints got burned by Seattle's passing game (while shutting down Lynch). Seattle's strength defensively is their secondary and that was also the Saints' weakness.

With all this rain and wind, it forces both teams away from that passing game which hugely helps the Saints in this particular rematch. Not to mention, the linebacker who shut down graham in week 13 is out. He was a rangy 6'4". His back up is a flat 6'0" I believe. That will be huge for the short to intermediate routes for Graham.

I really think this rematch favors the Saints. Seattle hasn't been as hot as they normally are as of late and they can be beat at home.

So long as the Saints don't turn the ball over early (like in week 13) and they convert 3rd downs with their run game, that crowd will NOT be in the game.