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Is what I read correct? Saints control destiny?
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:29 pm
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:29 pm
Per NOLA.com
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The reason to pay close attention to the Saints is clear: They control their own destiny. Win the last three games, finish 8-8 and New Orleans wins the division. The Saints would still host a playoff game as if it was 13-3.
This post was edited on 12/7/14 at 9:35 pm
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Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:31 pm to teeMike
They are totally unpredictable. Frustrating as a fan, but at least it will keep me watching into the new year.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:32 pm to teeMike
Yes
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:35 pm to teeMike
I mean, yeah, unless somehow the Falcons beat Green Bay.
Then the Falcons control their own destiny.
And when we lose tomorrow night, both teams will control their own destiny.
Then the Falcons control their own destiny.
And when we lose tomorrow night, both teams will control their own destiny.
This post was edited on 12/7/14 at 9:36 pm
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:37 pm to teeMike
No, they don't control their own destiny.
If Saints win out they will be 8-8 & 4-2 in division. If ATL goes 3-1 w/ the 1 loss to Saints, they would be 8-8 & 5-1 in division.
If Saints win out they will be 8-8 & 4-2 in division. If ATL goes 3-1 w/ the 1 loss to Saints, they would be 8-8 & 5-1 in division.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:37 pm to Indfanfromcol
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Then the Falcons control their own destiny.
Did we screw up tiebreakers today with the loss?
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:39 pm to TigerBait1127
Yes...first tiebreaker is division record. You now have 2 losses. If we beat the Panthers and lose to you, we will only have one.
This post was edited on 12/7/14 at 9:40 pm
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:41 pm to Weekend Warrior79
So he must have meant "at this time not taking into account the outcome of the Packers / Bears game".
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:44 pm to teeMike
Current standings:
Atlanta 5-7
New Orleans 5-8
Carolina 4-8
Tampa Bay 2-11
If both Atlanta and New Orleans win out, with the exception of New Orleans beating Atlanta when they play in the dome on 12/21/14, then both teams will finish 8-8.
First tiebreaker is head-to-head, in which case they are 1-1 this year.
Second tiebreaker is won-lost-tied percentage in games played within division.
Atlanta is 4-0 within the division, if they lose to the Saints and beat Carolina then they'll be 5-1. If the Saints win out, they'll be 4-2 within the divison.
So we need the Falcons to drop a game, AND we need to win out.
Atlanta 5-7
New Orleans 5-8
Carolina 4-8
Tampa Bay 2-11
If both Atlanta and New Orleans win out, with the exception of New Orleans beating Atlanta when they play in the dome on 12/21/14, then both teams will finish 8-8.
First tiebreaker is head-to-head, in which case they are 1-1 this year.
Second tiebreaker is won-lost-tied percentage in games played within division.
Atlanta is 4-0 within the division, if they lose to the Saints and beat Carolina then they'll be 5-1. If the Saints win out, they'll be 4-2 within the divison.
So we need the Falcons to drop a game, AND we need to win out.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:49 pm to teeMike
quote:
So he must have meant
No, he meant what he said. The writers at NOLA are terrible and routinely get their "facts" incorrect.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 10:53 pm to Weekend Warrior79
He is correct because he knows they already lost to Green Bay tomorrow night. 
Posted on 12/7/14 at 11:18 pm to efrad
Sure, but it is essentially true given that literally nobody expects Atlanta to beat Green Bay tomorrow night.
It's a damn shame someone from the South will make the playoffs this year though. It's absurd that NO, Carolina or Atlanta will get in over one of Dallas, Philadelphia, Seattle, Detroit or Arizona. I'd be willing to bet an over-.500 rule will be implemented in the next few years. If a team is 8-8 or worse, even if they lead their division, they fall into the wildcard pool.
It's a damn shame someone from the South will make the playoffs this year though. It's absurd that NO, Carolina or Atlanta will get in over one of Dallas, Philadelphia, Seattle, Detroit or Arizona. I'd be willing to bet an over-.500 rule will be implemented in the next few years. If a team is 8-8 or worse, even if they lead their division, they fall into the wildcard pool.
This post was edited on 12/7/14 at 11:20 pm
Posted on 12/7/14 at 11:58 pm to Roger Klarvin
Basically Atlanta has a 2 game lead on us now.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 12:19 am to moock blackjack
lets just wait till tomorrow
Posted on 12/8/14 at 5:09 am to SuperSoakher
Saints don't and can't control shite!!!
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