- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Who we root for in Week 12
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:20 am
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:20 am
Very Important
Saints (8-2) over Falcons (2-8)
Important
Dolphins (5-5) over Panthers (7-3)
Relevant
Giants (4-6) over Cowboys (5-5)
Redksins (3-7) over 49ers (6-4)
Cardinals (6-4) over Colts (7-3)
Jets (5-5) over Ravens (4-6)
Bears (6-4) over Rams (4-6)
Packers (5-5) over Vikings (2-8)
Lions (6-4) over Buccaneers (2-8)
Explanations
Some of the picks (Lions over Bucs, Giants over Cowboys and especially Cards over Colts) may seem counter-intuitive. Rationale is that Cards still play Seahawks later this year so we want them to be relevant in playoff chase. Ditto for Giants, who are a dangerous obstacle for Seattle late in the season. Jets play Carolina in a few weeks so we'd like them to stay in playoff contention as well. Bears over Rams because St. Louis has been frisky of late and we'd like them eliminated by the time our beloved Saints go marching into St. Louis in mid-December.
Rooting for Packers and Lions respectively to keep alive my pipe-dream scenario of Saints hosting Detroit in Divisional round while Seattle has to deal with pesky 6th seed Green Bay and a healthy Aaron Rodgers as all of Wisconsin craves REVENGE for last season's Hail Mary fiasco on MNF in Seattle.
A great debate was fostered (and lost) by your humble OP in regards to the Fightin' Flatbills visiting the Washington Redskins game. I think we should root for San Francisco, but the majority disagrees with me.
Saints (8-2) over Falcons (2-8)
Important
Dolphins (5-5) over Panthers (7-3)
Relevant
Giants (4-6) over Cowboys (5-5)
Redksins (3-7) over 49ers (6-4)
Cardinals (6-4) over Colts (7-3)
Jets (5-5) over Ravens (4-6)
Bears (6-4) over Rams (4-6)
Packers (5-5) over Vikings (2-8)
Lions (6-4) over Buccaneers (2-8)
Explanations
Some of the picks (Lions over Bucs, Giants over Cowboys and especially Cards over Colts) may seem counter-intuitive. Rationale is that Cards still play Seahawks later this year so we want them to be relevant in playoff chase. Ditto for Giants, who are a dangerous obstacle for Seattle late in the season. Jets play Carolina in a few weeks so we'd like them to stay in playoff contention as well. Bears over Rams because St. Louis has been frisky of late and we'd like them eliminated by the time our beloved Saints go marching into St. Louis in mid-December.
Rooting for Packers and Lions respectively to keep alive my pipe-dream scenario of Saints hosting Detroit in Divisional round while Seattle has to deal with pesky 6th seed Green Bay and a healthy Aaron Rodgers as all of Wisconsin craves REVENGE for last season's Hail Mary fiasco on MNF in Seattle.
A great debate was fostered (and lost) by your humble OP in regards to the Fightin' Flatbills visiting the Washington Redskins game. I think we should root for San Francisco, but the majority disagrees with me.
This post was edited on 11/19/13 at 11:44 am
7
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:21 am to LasVegasBandit
quote:
49ers (6-4) over Redskins (3-7)
frick that
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:21 am to LasVegasBandit
Fins up
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:22 am to Hugo Stiglitz
quote:agreed, I see no good reason to root for the 9ers
frick that
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:23 am to bee Rye
Screw the 49ers and the brokeback cowboys they rode in on.
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:24 am to bee Rye
We're 3 games ahead of San Francisco. They pose no threat to us and are a potential ally versus Seattle. 
I fear that a 3rd straight loss (Car, NO, Was) might ruin their season. A win bucks them up and gets them focused on Seattle. Remember that even if we BEAT Seattle, we still likely need them to have another loss, as it will be awfully tough for our beloved Saints to sweep Carolina, win at St. Louis, at Atlanta, and v's Tampa Bay in the dome as the cherry.
I fear that a 3rd straight loss (Car, NO, Was) might ruin their season. A win bucks them up and gets them focused on Seattle. Remember that even if we BEAT Seattle, we still likely need them to have another loss, as it will be awfully tough for our beloved Saints to sweep Carolina, win at St. Louis, at Atlanta, and v's Tampa Bay in the dome as the cherry.
This post was edited on 11/19/13 at 11:29 am
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:30 am to LasVegasBandit
quote:
We're 3 games ahead of San Francisco. They pose no threat to us and are a potential ally versus Seattle.
I think you are digging here. I prefer the 49ers lose out and miss the playoffs. The likelihood of them chasing down Seattle is remote. I prefer to focus on the Saints winning out followed by 49ers missing playoffs. RG3 for the win!!!!
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:33 am to PokerPlayingTiger
quote:
I think you are digging here. I prefer the 49ers lose out and miss the playoffs.
I don't get the animosity. We would have beaten them by 3 touchdowns if not for Lance Moore's muffed pount, White's touchdown cum touchback, and having to settle for FG's in the red zone. We're 3 games ahead of them with 6 left to play.
They're not a threat to us but they DO host Seattle in a bitter divisional rivalry game in a few weeks.
This post was edited on 11/19/13 at 11:36 am
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:35 am to LasVegasBandit
quote:
I don't get the animosity.
Then you are either very young or a fresh bandwagon fan. No long time Saints fan should need an explanation of our dislike of the 49ers.
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:35 am to LasVegasBandit
You're wrong on the 9ers.
They won't need any motivation when playing Seattle.
I would prefer them to lose every game but the Seattle one. We don't want them in the playoffs.
They won't need any motivation when playing Seattle.
I would prefer them to lose every game but the Seattle one. We don't want them in the playoffs.
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:36 am to Fun Bunch
quote:
You're wrong on the 9ers. They won't need any motivation when playing Seattle. I would prefer them to lose every game but the Seattle one. We don't want them in the playoffs.
+1
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:36 am to LasVegasBandit
and they'll be up for that game regardless.
too much emphasis on home field...you'll see when we crush seattle. Would I like it, yes...but it doesn't mean we won't host the NFC title game. So long as we get that first round bye...that is all that matters. The Seahawks are toast in the playoffs.
the teams that worry me in a playoff game are
san fran
green bay
there is a distinct possibility neither makes the playoffs
too much emphasis on home field...you'll see when we crush seattle. Would I like it, yes...but it doesn't mean we won't host the NFC title game. So long as we get that first round bye...that is all that matters. The Seahawks are toast in the playoffs.
the teams that worry me in a playoff game are
san fran
green bay
there is a distinct possibility neither makes the playoffs
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:37 am to LasVegasBandit
quote:
I don't get the animosity
You don't? How old are you? Also, they beat us the past 2 seasons, with that playoff loss being heartbreaking. I certainly get the animosity.
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:37 am to PokerPlayingTiger
I was at the Jerry Rice fumble game. I get the hatred normally (and felt it just 2 days ago). But like any brilliant strategic mind, I'm capable of shifting on a moment's notice to best suit my OWN selfish needs. 
This post was edited on 11/19/13 at 11:38 am
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:38 am to DelU249
quote:
the teams that worry me in a playoff game are
san fran
I don't see how they could worry you. Their QB is a fricking retard and we were clearly 3 TD's better than them. Plus we'd obviously be playing them in the Dome.
I appreciate the debate and def. see where you guys are coming from. I've switched that controversial game but still reserve the right to disagree with you
This post was edited on 11/19/13 at 11:42 am
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:39 am to PokerPlayingTiger
Alejandro is not a bandwagon fan.
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:39 am to LasVegasBandit
quote:
But like any brilliant strategic mind, I'm capable of shifting on a moment's notice to best suit my OWN selfish needs.
You are delusional if you are equating your strategy to brilliance.
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:42 am to LasVegasBandit
quote:
I don't get the animosity
A great defence is bad to face in the play-offs. kap got hot in their run last year sooooooo no. I would rather them sh!t the bed now and miss the playoffs. Too dangerous of a team.
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:43 am to goatmilker
The 49ers are a shell of their formers selves, and I like it that way.
Posted on 11/19/13 at 11:44 am to LasVegasBandit
regardless of how shitty their qb is right now, he might be better in 8 weeks.
Their defense is the most physical D in the league.
They have an excellent run game (I know we just shut them down on the ground)
I think we'd win, but who wants to see that in the playoffs?
Rodgers and Lacy...no thanks to that either.
Their defense is the most physical D in the league.
They have an excellent run game (I know we just shut them down on the ground)
I think we'd win, but who wants to see that in the playoffs?
Rodgers and Lacy...no thanks to that either.
Page 1 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News