This here's the division

by Sunil @ Canal Street Chronicles on Nov 27, 2007 6:19 PM CST in News

At 7-5, the Bucs would be able to put a stranglehold on the division with a win (fun game: see how many articles use that phrase in the leadup to this game -- the usage of English in sports media is atrocious ... and I am a hypocrite). If the Bucs win, their record would stand at 8-4, while the Saints would fall to 5-7. In addition to having a conventional three-game lead over the Saints, the Bucs would hold the first tie-breaker, head-to-head record. Ostensibly, the Bucs would have a four-game lead in the division with four games remaining; the only way the Saints could win the NFC South would be by out-winning the Bucs. In other words, the Saints would have to win out, while the Bucs would have to lose four straight.

But, hey, at least the Saints are only a game out of the wildcard standings (top-6 go). They must pass slumping Detroit to move up.

Bless this (parity) mess

Also, should the Saints win Sunday, and win by nine-plus points (they are favored by three -- WHY???), they would be even in point-differential. But now that I've mentioned all this stuff, none of it's probably going to happen.

Enjoy your division title, Falcons.

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We will, thank you

If we can win the division and end up with a Top 10 draft pick, this will be the best season ever.

by Dave Choate on Nov 28, 2007 11:42 PM CST reply actions

Not Likely

We will have to win the South in order to make the playoffs. I am still hoping for a playoff berth, however, the odds are against it. Still, stranger things have happened.

Doesn't the home team get three points for just playing at home? Or are the three points a rule of thumb and not included in the point spread? I don't gamble so I don't know.

The Falcons will win the division next year. It seems that the last place team one year will be the the first place team the next.

by southernsaint on Nov 29, 2007 5:21 PM CST reply actions