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USA today has Saints making it to NFC title game...
Posted on 7/19/18 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 7/19/18 at 12:33 pm
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...and then losing to Atlanta.
...and then losing to Atlanta.
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NFC SOUTH Atlanta Falcons (11-5): Maybe, finally this is the team that will play the Super Bowl on its own turf? Matt Ryan and Co. will need a familiar quantum leap in Year 2 under offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian that they enjoyed in a similar scenario with Kyle Shanahan in 2016. The difference with this club is a lightning quick defense that's in full bloom — the primary reason the Falcons came closest to derailing the Eagles in last season's playoffs. With five of its first seven at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta will need to make early hay to ensure its final game is there, too.
New Orleans Saints (11-5): If not for that play in Minnesota, which no one in The Big Easy would deem a "miracle," the Saints might have been Super Bowl-bound last season. Mark Ingram's suspension doesn't help the cause now, but this team — and 39-year-old Drew Brees — has enough firepower and just enough defense to get the job done this time. Weird stretch in Weeks 12-15, when the Saints play just once on a Sunday. (NOTE: In this projection, the Falcons win the division over the Saints due to a superior record in common games. New Orleans is seeded higher than the Packers due to a superior record in NFC games.)
Carolina Panthers (9-7): New ownership. New offensive coordinator (Norv Turner), whose philosophy may not jell with Cam Newton's skill set immediately. Could be some growing pains ahead in a conference where there's little margin for error.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-11): Their offseason seemed encouraging ... until their quarterback got suspended.
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AFC playoffs
Wild card: (3) Steelers def. (6) Titans; (4) Chargers def. (5) Texans
Divisional: (2) Patriots def. (3) Steelers; (4) Chargers def. (1) Jaguars
AFC Championship Game: (4) Chargers def. (2) Patriots
NFC playoffs
Wild card: (3) Falcons def. (6) Packers; (5) Saints def. (4) Eagles
Divisional: (3) Falcons def. (2) Vikings; (5) Saints def. (1) Rams
NFC Championship Game: (3) Falcons def. (5) Saints
Super Bowl LIII
Falcons def. Chargers
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Posted on 7/19/18 at 12:39 pm to JS87
will be a fun year for Strief to call for sure.
Posted on 7/19/18 at 12:40 pm to JS87
I could see it coming down to NOLA/ATL and homefield will play a huge part in that game as it always does in the playoffs. Sarkisian was not impressive to me with ATL last year.
Posted on 7/19/18 at 12:46 pm to adamb2151
That reminds me, I need to send him a wine basket
Posted on 7/19/18 at 12:54 pm to JS87
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USA today has Saints making it to NFC title game...
Fantastic article
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...and then losing to Atlanta
for me to poop on.
Posted on 7/19/18 at 1:09 pm to JS87
I agree with or could at least see most of the article happening, but Chargers in the SB?
This post was edited on 7/19/18 at 1:10 pm
Posted on 7/19/18 at 1:10 pm to JS87
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Super Bowl LIII
Falcons def. Chargers
No.
Posted on 7/19/18 at 1:12 pm to JS87
my god,a Saints vs Falcons NFC championship, regardless of location, would be one of the most intense/violent games in NFL history both on the field and in the stands
Posted on 7/19/18 at 1:24 pm to redneck
I fully support this article. 
Posted on 7/19/18 at 1:50 pm to JS87
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3) Falcons def. (5) Saints
wound
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Super Bowl LIII
Falcons def. Chargers
salt in wound
Posted on 7/19/18 at 1:53 pm to adamb2151
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Sarkisian was not impressive to me with ATL last year.
Well, that settles it for me.
Posted on 7/19/18 at 2:45 pm to MorbidTheClown
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Chargers
Seems like every year analysts say the Chargers have a chance with Rivers, but they never really do anything
This post was edited on 7/19/18 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 7/19/18 at 3:27 pm to JS87
Damn USA Today picking up on my Chargers vibe!!
Here’s how my picks look atm:
Here’s how my picks look atm:
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AFC playoffs
Wild card: (3) Steelers def. (6) Browns; (4) Jags def. (5) Texans
Divisional: (2) Patriots def. (3) Steelers; (1) Chargers def. Jags
AFC Championship Game: (4) Chargers def. (2) Patriots
NFC playoffs
Wild card: (3) Eagles def. (6) Panthers; (4) Saints def. (5) Lions
Divisional: (2) Vikings def (3) Eagles; (4) Saints def. (1) Rams
NFC Championship Game: (2) Vikings def. (4) Saints
Super Bowl LIII
Chargers def Vikings
Posted on 7/19/18 at 3:27 pm to JS87
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USA today has Saints making it to NFC title game...and then losing to Atlanta.
Posted on 7/19/18 at 3:53 pm to JS87
I'll take it! but i mean who the hell knows....every team is one injury away in a key spot to going from Super bowl to 5-11. 
Posted on 7/19/18 at 4:23 pm to JS87
Eagles repeat and go back to the NFC title game imo, too much pressure will be on Carson Wentz to prove he's the better QB even though he really is.
Posted on 7/19/18 at 4:42 pm to redneck
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in the stands
Meh. There'd be shite talking, but this ain't the west coast or northeast.
Posted on 7/19/18 at 4:59 pm to JS87
I fully believe we will host Minnesota for the NFC Title. I think they get the 3 seed, Rams get the 2 and lose to Minnesota in the divisional.
Posted on 7/19/18 at 5:19 pm to JS87
Obviously a fantasy piece...
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