Saints 42 @ Vikings 20: Mauling at the Metrodome

MNF will be fun.

by VT89 on Dec 18, 2011 3:52 PM CST reply actions

Here

and 1st

Drew Brees....MVP Saint! Who Dat!!!

by cajuncommando58 on Dec 18, 2011 3:53 PM CST reply actions

nope lol

by VT89 on Dec 18, 2011 3:53 PM CST up reply actions

1st NFC South

Drew Brees....MVP Saint! Who Dat!!!

by cajuncommando58 on Dec 18, 2011 3:55 PM CST up reply actions

OK everybody ignore the troll

Maybe he’ll go away. Probably not, but we don’t have to feed him.

Drew Brees....MVP Saint! Who Dat!!!

by cajuncommando58 on Dec 18, 2011 3:54 PM CST reply actions

Don’t worry. I’m sure his mom will have dinner ready soon and call him to the table.

by Nabb1 on Dec 18, 2011 3:58 PM CST up reply actions

i wish, but unfortunately i'm not home for christmas until the 21st.

by VT89 on Dec 18, 2011 4:00 PM CST up reply actions

I had no idea reform schools gave their charges such free reign to access the internet.

by Nabb1 on Dec 18, 2011 4:07 PM CST up reply actions

by reform school you mean graduate studies at UBC?

by VT89 on Dec 18, 2011 4:12 PM CST up reply actions

OMGZ ur s000 impr3ssive

by JellyPhantom on Dec 18, 2011 4:27 PM CST up reply actions

I don't even know who you are

but when someone insults me by suggesting I am attending reform school then I am going to set them straight. I think its just about your bed time.

by VT89 on Dec 18, 2011 4:31 PM CST up reply actions

Wow, you must be really smart and stuff.

I didn’t think 12-year-olds could go to graduate school…

-He filled up the whole silo in just two days?
-Well, I helped.

by Doc Boudin on Dec 19, 2011 4:36 PM CST up reply actions

UBC?

Utah Bible College?

-He filled up the whole silo in just two days?
-Well, I helped.

by Doc Boudin on Dec 19, 2011 9:31 AM CST up reply actions

I’m going with University of British Columbia. This could be as fun as the game prediction contest.

by sammasaaron on Dec 19, 2011 12:27 PM CST up reply actions

I know, University of Bad Clowns!

Here’s the Board of Regents…

-He filled up the whole silo in just two days?
-Well, I helped.

by Doc Boudin on Dec 19, 2011 1:38 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs

Nice!

Though I hear the school is run by a bunch of Jokers…

by sammasaaron on Dec 19, 2011 2:06 PM CST up reply actions

Just three (far left).

I’ve heard their cafeteria leaves a little to be desired, nutritionally, although I hear Krusty’s new pork sandwich, The Clogger, is awesome! “If you can find a greasier sandwich, you’re in Mexico!”

-He filled up the whole silo in just two days?
-Well, I helped.

by Doc Boudin on Dec 19, 2011 2:17 PM CST up reply actions

Rec'd for having Pennywise at the center

You're such an inspiration for all the ways that I will never, ever choose to be-Maynard James Keenan

by AcquiredPanic on Dec 19, 2011 2:53 PM CST up reply actions

And Captain Spaulding as his right hand man

Cool pic

You're such an inspiration for all the ways that I will never, ever choose to be-Maynard James Keenan

by AcquiredPanic on Dec 19, 2011 2:54 PM CST up reply actions

Now that is a band I have begun relistening to...

I like Hamburgers!

by Grumps on Dec 19, 2011 3:13 PM CST up reply actions

Am I missing something I havent seen him troll yet

Was he on another thread or something?

by mississippisaintsfan on Dec 18, 2011 6:36 PM CST up reply actions

For Saints-Falcons games, he comes in and cheers obnoxiously when bad things happen to the Saints

And he insults/belittles Saints players (often with attempted subtlety, or outright saying things like “Brees pads his stats more than any QB in the league”), only to come back and act like the victim when we call him on it.

by iiAndyiiii on Dec 18, 2011 7:01 PM CST up reply actions

Please stop lying.

by VT89 on Dec 18, 2011 8:29 PM CST up reply actions

You're the liar, or you're in denial

And now I will support my assertions with links:

Some snippets from this thread-
http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2011/11/13/2551414/saints-falcons-open-game-thread
“jimmy “overrated” graham"
“jeez the saints are a dirty dirty team”

And from this thread-
http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2011/11/13/2558974/saints-falcons-second-half-open-game-thread
“Snelling > Saints, lmao nice tackling”
“Another graham drop :)”

And from this thread- http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2011/12/18/2644722/saints-21-vikings-13-second-half-open-thread#comments
“Drew Brees, I don’t think the league has ever seen a stat padder like him”
“nope, Brady, Rogers, and Peyton are still better”
“no, i switched to the GB game when Brees starting padding stats”
“oh you mean the “Quiet Dome”"

Face it, dude. You may thinking you’re just talking friendly smack, but coming into gameday threads to do it is extremely rude and obnoxious. Gameday threads are for the fans of that team to cheer together for their team. You deliberately try to provoke and needle us, and then when we call you on it you pretend like you just want to talk football.

by iiAndyiiii on Dec 19, 2011 7:22 AM CST up reply actions

post-game podcast

is at 4:30 CST

LINK

I wonder if Clayton will call in.

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Dec 18, 2011 3:57 PM CST reply actions

At least somebody calls in

Fee-fi-fo-fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones to make my bread

by jonrockets on Dec 19, 2011 9:18 AM CST up reply actions

Go Steelers!

I voted “Someone else” this time, namely Drew BREEEES! I often do not vote for him as his normal performance is pretty high & he’s so often been nominated for and has been named player of the game, but IMO he out-did himself today. How could he not even appear on the ballot?

"Dang! The Saints won the Super Bowl!" - my wife, Meso "Happy" Hu Dat.

by Dang Hu Dat on Dec 18, 2011 4:01 PM CST reply actions

I want to Steelers to win as well, too bad Steelers are not in the NFC.

Niners need to lose more in the NFC, so that way we can get the advantage.

by rustdog74 on Dec 18, 2011 4:03 PM CST up reply actions

It doesn’t matter.

All our remaining games are NFC games. Only two of theirs are NFC games.

There is simply NO WAY we can get the conference tiebreaker without also having a better record. Just let them lose to whomever will be kind enough to beat them for us. Anybody will do. Steelers, Seahawks, heck even the Rams (OK, not bloody likely, but if they were to pull it off I wouldn’t complain). As long as they lose one more game than we do the rest of the season, we’re golden. And if they don’t, we’re screwed.

So go ANYBODY who’s playing the 49ers. I don’t care who beats them. Just as long as at least one somebody does.

by FriarBob on Dec 18, 2011 4:08 PM CST up reply actions

I thought they would lose to the Steelers and Seahawks quite some time ago. The Steelers may not be as foregone a conclusion as it was a couple of weeks ago, but I still think the Seahawks are going to clobber them. The Cardinals gave us all an early Christmas gift.

by Nabb1 on Dec 18, 2011 4:10 PM CST up reply actions

ben might not make the game..

get a hold of this crap..

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/18/bens-status-could-hinge-on-tonights-game/

by the 9th plague on Dec 18, 2011 6:58 PM CST up reply actions

i once had a dog named VT.. got run over by a truck.. shame..

by the 9th plague on Dec 18, 2011 4:02 PM CST reply actions

Are you wishing for my death by being run over by a truck?

classless.

by VT89 on Dec 18, 2011 4:04 PM CST up reply actions

your feeding it

"when an opponent is down, kick'em when they're down!" Bobby Hebert

by saintslam on Dec 18, 2011 4:05 PM CST up reply actions

you right..

& for the record did not wish he would get run over by a truck.. well.. maybe a tonka truck be ok..

by the 9th plague on Dec 18, 2011 7:08 PM CST up reply actions

Denver up 16-7

Drew Brees....MVP Saint! Who Dat!!!

by cajuncommando58 on Dec 18, 2011 4:09 PM CST reply actions

Pats run defense is just bad.

by VT89 on Dec 18, 2011 4:12 PM CST up reply actions

Chronic postgame show at 4:30

come on and party people http://www.blogtalkradio.com/forecastradio/2011/12/18/chronic-radio-dec-18-saints-vikings-post-game

"Saints fans should be sending Paul Tagliabue primo Hollywood quality hookers monthly for the remainder of his life"---Andrew Juge

by Malbrough on Dec 18, 2011 4:26 PM CST reply actions

These are the kind of games where I don’t mind being unbalanced. Brees was doing whatever he wanted to the Vikings secondary. Defense was great, too, after the Offense put them in a couple of bad sports. Great team effort today.

by JellyPhantom on Dec 18, 2011 4:28 PM CST reply actions

I voted Sproles

I would have voted for the defense, but it was the Vikings that they were playing. Not the most potent offense that we’ll have to face….

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!
WHO DAT?!
TWO DAT!!

by LA_No1_SaintFan on Dec 18, 2011 4:28 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

the energy/intensity by the D, was pretty good..

you could see the focus.. the fits.. the tackling was sudden & right on the ball.. the pressure (sure on a suspect O-line) was good.. got to see the wheels on wiiiiiiiiiiiiiilson.. gallette was pretty good off the edge.. just good overall game.. & kelly couldn’t text anybody about p.rob sucking, cause he played lights out.. (sorry man.. had to ride dat.. ha ha ha..)
of course we can’t hardly buy a turnover.. but hopefully they will come in a bunch.. but i agree.. the viking offense was a little less than average..
i voted little sproles too, cause he’s just too good, but i could have went with pierre, who quietly keeps doing his job as good as ever..

by the 9th plague on Dec 18, 2011 5:51 PM CST up reply actions

Now that you mention it....

I voted without actually seeing the game. I tracked at NFL.com gamecenter. So I am pretty much going off of stats and 3rd party descriptions of the game….

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!
WHO DAT?!
TWO DAT!!

by LA_No1_SaintFan on Dec 18, 2011 6:52 PM CST up reply actions

True team effort

I voted for Moore, but everybody contributed to this win. Nine people caught passes. Five people ran the ball for positive yardage. Drew Brees was his usual superlative self, but it seemed like nearly everybody on both sides of the ball put together a solid game. I’m feeling pretty good about the Saints right now.

by Philistine on Dec 18, 2011 4:54 PM CST reply actions

I voted for Lance Moore....

I thought his 1st TD endzone dance was hilarious!!!

Some people are born to fame; others achieve it, while celebrity is thrust upon a few. "T'is a consummation devoutly to be wished for" Col. Joe Rickey

"The team with P.O.M.P. wins the game 100% of the time!"Retired Oil Field Trash Tac Hammer

by Tac Hammer on Dec 18, 2011 5:24 PM CST reply actions

Another Marino record falls....

If I’m reading pro-football-reference.com correctly, Drew’s 400+ yard game puts him just above 40,000 yards for his career, in 151 games (150 games started). This is the fastest any player has reached 40,000 passing yards, with the record formerly held by Dan Marino (153 games). Someone check my math. (http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BreeDr00.htm)

by mattxlegend on Dec 18, 2011 5:27 PM CST reply actions

He

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 7:23 PM CST up reply actions

He also set another personal record....

Most TD’s in a season with 37, compared to 34. And its a shame he gets tagged with that fumble on the snap by DLP, its his only fumble all season. He really has done a better job protecting the football this season.

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 7:25 PM CST up reply actions

And he's also on pace to break his own record of best completion pct in a season.

Current record: 70.6%

2011 season to date: 71.5%

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 7:28 PM CST up reply actions

It’ll be interesting to see if Rodgers plays the last game, now that they can no longer go undefeated. If Drew sits and he still has a shot at surpassing him is probably the only way he would.

"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes

by coldpizza on Dec 18, 2011 7:31 PM CST up reply actions

Its interesting if you take a look back at Rodgers the last three games since Thanksgiving...

He’s only had 7 TDs and 2 INTS, and his highest comp pct is 60.9%. In fact, he’s only averaging 55.9 pct the last three games. I dont think he has a shot at the completion pct record now. Currently he’s at 68.1 with only 2, maybe only 1 game left. And Drew’s at 71.5%.

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 8:08 PM CST up reply actions

So, what's the status on Jahri Evans?

He got injured early and disappeared. I never heard the announcers say what the injury was. As far as I could tell, it didn’t look like he returned. I can’t find any info on his injury, so I’m hoping it’s not serious. He would be a tremendous loss!

"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!

by David "Satch" Kelly on Dec 18, 2011 5:36 PM CST reply actions

Just got home. What an offense!!

Strange day. Packers lost their first game at 13-0 just like the 13-0 Saints did back in 09. And Colts won their first game.

Glad we took care of business in Minnesota. Love the 40 burger

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Dec 18, 2011 5:50 PM CST up reply actions

I think both he and Strief returned after missing a few plays today...

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Dec 18, 2011 6:11 PM CST up reply actions

It does appear the Saints are peaking at just the right time. And the Packers are suddenly looking beatable. Particularly if we can wrap up the number two seed spot, I’m feeling very good about this season’s possibilities.

by Drew-Dat on Dec 18, 2011 6:05 PM CST reply actions

Here here Drew Dat.

Sloppy start of the game and they didn’t panic. They were clicking on all cylinders and kicked butt. The score could have been a whole lot worse.

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Dec 18, 2011 6:08 PM CST up reply actions

PRob should be on the ballot

Best CB currently on the roster and showed it today. Where y’at, Danny?

"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes

by coldpizza on Dec 18, 2011 6:11 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

one write-in vote for P-Rob

anyone else joining this populist groundswell?

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Dec 18, 2011 6:29 PM CST up reply actions

God I can't wait for the Monday night game against Atlanta!

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Dec 18, 2011 6:36 PM CST up reply actions

one write-in vote for P-Rob

anyone else jumping on this train?

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Dec 18, 2011 6:38 PM CST up reply actions

It’s a populist groundswell, not a train.

"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes

by coldpizza on Dec 18, 2011 7:28 PM CST up reply actions

what happened to my comment?

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Dec 18, 2011 8:12 PM CST up reply actions

I voted for Harper due to the BS penalty he got

Which will probably get him fined
But PRob is a good choice

by mississippisaintsfan on Dec 18, 2011 7:31 PM CST up reply actions

Pretty soon we're gonna have to start passing the hat for Roman..

This is becoming a habit.

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 7:33 PM CST up reply actions

That was a bad call

by mississippisaintsfan on Dec 18, 2011 7:58 PM CST up reply actions

Greer made much more play this year.

Repeat? Run it!

by FrenchFreak on Dec 18, 2011 9:04 PM CST up reply actions

Ok I was driving and listening to the radio for the 4th qtr

Besides Chase did we have other subs in
Maybe on defense?

by mississippisaintsfan on Dec 18, 2011 6:39 PM CST reply actions

yes

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Dec 18, 2011 6:42 PM CST up reply actions

Porter was a sub today :D

"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes

by coldpizza on Dec 18, 2011 7:29 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

REC'd

by mississippisaintsfan on Dec 18, 2011 7:31 PM CST up reply actions

Nice to see you guys stomp the Vikings (Again)

I look forward to our probable rematch in the NFC Championship. Best of luck to you guys on the rest of your season.

by Charlie Kelly on Dec 18, 2011 7:11 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Thanks charlie and you too. It would be epic for us to be a rematch in the NFCCG

Yeah we took care of business in minnesota. And I hate to bring it up, I was was shocked to see what happened to you guys today. We were 13-0 in 09 and lost the 14th game. But I will say this, better to drop a game early before the playoffs. Just ask the Patriots.

That’s why every game is very important. Whether you’re facing a great team or a bad team. Every team is beatable on “Any Given Sunday”. Your game today was nearly a spitting image of our Rams game. Those trap games are scary. I was kinda worried about Vikings game earlier, but we took care of business after a couple of mishaps in the first quarter.

If we do have a rematch in the NFFCG, we certainly hope for a flukish warm front up to 40 or 50 degrees. I know, wishful thinking lol.

Crazy crazy league

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Dec 18, 2011 7:20 PM CST up reply actions

Saints and Pats with the current longest winning streaks at six.

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 7:26 PM CST reply actions

Yes

And we need to keep that streak going when we play the Falcons at the dome next Monday night

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Dec 18, 2011 7:27 PM CST up reply actions

Its amazing how your perspective is different when you win.....

In 2008, Drew averaged 39.7 pass attempts, and we all felt he was throwing too much
In 2009, he averaged only 34.3 attempts and we won the Super Bowl
In 2010, he averaged 41.1 and this season he’s averaging 41.6, yet we’re 22-8 in those two seasons.

Has the game become even more pass oriented in the last two seasons, or are we just getting so many more offensive plays that there’s bound to be more passes, even if the run/pass ratio were to stay the same?

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 7:32 PM CST reply actions

I love the fact we pass and we pass very well

This season is alot like 2009 where we balance the run with the pass, that makes the difference and our running game is doing well this season. In 2010, we had no running game due to multiple injuries and other teams knew it.

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Dec 18, 2011 7:36 PM CST up reply actions

And yet, though our running game is doing well, we're still passing more than 2010.

I wonder what our average number of offensive snaps is this year compared to last?

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 7:39 PM CST up reply actions

We’re passing less than 2010. More passes, lower percentage.

"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes

by coldpizza on Dec 18, 2011 7:41 PM CST up reply actions

Ergo, better overall balance, ergo 3 more wins to date. Not based on that entirely obviously, but it does help.

"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes

by coldpizza on Dec 18, 2011 7:42 PM CST up reply actions

Actually, we're throwing a half a pass more per game in 2011 41.6 to 41.1

But, we’re running the ball almost 3 more attempts per game 26.6 to 23.8.

Overall 2010 we had 66.7 offensive plays/game
2011, we have 70.1 offensive plays/game

But, we averaging 6.5 yds per play in 2011, compared to 5.6 in 2010.

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 7:46 PM CST up reply actions

Yards per play isn’t a terribly important stat beyond 5.0. As long as you’re averaging the same number of points per drive, I’d actually prefer less ypp. I know most wouldn’t agree.

"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes

by coldpizza on Dec 18, 2011 7:52 PM CST up reply actions

Lower ypp while still scoring....

Would (to the first order) translate to a higher TOP, right?

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!
WHO DAT?!
TWO DAT!!

by LA_No1_SaintFan on Dec 18, 2011 7:59 PM CST up reply actions

+1

But that still means we’re doing a better job on each play. The fact that we’re running the ball more, which by its very nature is less ypp than passing, and yet still have a higher ypp than last season is “encouraging” (to use a SP term).

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 8:03 PM CST up reply actions

We had a running game despite that. Payton just refused to utilize it. He’s doing a better job now, but there’s still room for improvement. They’re down to 61.06 pass heavy after this game. If they fail to get below 57.80 and win the SB, they’ll be the most pass heavy team to ever do so.

"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes

by coldpizza on Dec 18, 2011 7:40 PM CST up reply actions

can we get a "pass" for the 3.26 deficit..

the run game is right where it needs to be.. more attempts & the average will start to fall..
(no.. i’m not starting nothing..)

by the 9th plague on Dec 18, 2011 7:58 PM CST up reply actions

I'm with you, plague...

I like right where we are now. We’re averaging 4.8 yards per carry. And we are mostly healthy. It speaks volumes that we have the luxury to keep a former Heisman trophy winning first round draft choice on our bench to heal and still be as effective as we have been.

And I think the fact that Ivory had the first half the season off helps as well.

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 8:01 PM CST up reply actions

a former Heisman trophy winning first round draft choice

we traded the only former Heisman winner away in the offseason :)

nyuk, nyuk, nyuk

"Well, that sucked."-stujo4 on Rams vs. Saints

by BRSaintsFan on Dec 19, 2011 8:25 AM CST up reply actions

With these next two weeks being both at home, we have to like our chances...

Drew has a passer rating of 122.4 in the Dome, with 20 TDs and only 3 INTS.

Also, he’s 117.9 on turf with TD/INT of 28/5.
On grass, he’s only 95.7 with 9 TDs and 6 INTS.

It would be a huge plus for us to not have to play AT SF and AT GB in the playoffs. And if we could get the #2 seed and possibly have GB get upset, thereby giving us the HFA, no one will beat us in the Dome.

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 7:39 PM CST reply actions

Any playoff team is certainly capable of beating us in the Superdome. I agree though, it would be great to have that advantage.

"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes

by coldpizza on Dec 18, 2011 7:46 PM CST up reply actions

Any? Not likely. Some/most, yeah. Obviously GB would be, but it won’t be played there if/when we play them. San Fran maybe. Atlanta maybe. Lions, Dallas, and Giants far FAR less likely.

by FriarBob on Dec 19, 2011 3:21 AM CST up reply actions

Actually I think the Lions have the best chance of beating us at home in the playoffs outside of GB. One of the reasons I want the bye….I don’t like the thought of playing either Atlanta for a third time or the Lions again.

-Lombardi was wrong...it's the internet, not fatigue that makes cowards of us all. But then again, what do you expect. Not like the guy could see the future.

by jeff.l.b on Dec 19, 2011 11:33 AM CST up reply actions

Colston...

Clutch.

Repeat? Run it!

by FrenchFreak on Dec 18, 2011 7:43 PM CST reply actions

Not happy about the Detroit comeback today.

It looks like the two Wild Card teams in the NFC will be Atlanta and Detroit. The more Detroit wins, coupled with us beating Atlanta next week, the more likely the Falcons fall to the 6th seed. If we don’t catch SF, we’d be locked into the #3 and have to play Atlanta again.

I’d really prefer not to have that happen.

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 7:51 PM CST reply actions

Agreed. As the team with more to lose, it’s never good to face a team that knows your tendencies that well. I realize we’re just as familiar with them as they are us. The 6th seed is a road warrior regardless, though. The 3rd seed could conceivably make it back home for the NFCCG, if both 1 and 2 lose their openers.

"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes

by coldpizza on Dec 18, 2011 7:55 PM CST up reply actions

I agree....

Just the beating a team three times in one season thing….

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!
WHO DAT?!
TWO DAT!!

by LA_No1_SaintFan on Dec 18, 2011 8:02 PM CST up reply actions

That's my concern. We'd never hear the end of it if we win the 2 battles and lose the war.

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 8:04 PM CST up reply actions

It all rides on Pittburgh tomorrow

If the 49ers lose, I firmly believe we will win out and claim the #2 seed. WC matchups are likely to be 3)49ers v. 6) Lions and 4)NFC East Champ v. 5)Falcons. If that is the case, I will be cheering my ass for the 49ers to win, as they would automatically face us and I would rather play them than either Atlanta or the NFC East team. After that, hopefully the 4/5 seed will be hot and can MAYBE upset GB at Lambeau. We handle business and we end up playing a hot team at the Superdome. Tough, but much more favorable than going to Green Bay in the frigid cold (a game I think we win 3 out of 10 times).

Go Steelers?

by JellyPhantom on Dec 18, 2011 9:13 PM CST up reply actions

I wouldn't mind the NFC East Champ, regardless of who it is

Dallas, NYG, or Philly, no problem.

Green Bay will be the #1 seed, so a Lions win over SF would almost automatically mean GB in the NFCCG.

Best case scenario:

Seeds:

Green Bay
New Orleans
San Francisco
Dallas/NYG
Atlanta
Detroit

Wild Card week

SF beats #6 Detroit
Dallas/NYG beats #5 Atlanta

NFC Semifinals

New Orleans beats #3 San Francisco
Dallas/NYG beats #1 Green Bay

NFCCG

Dallas/NYG AT #3 New Orleans.

I’ll take a Super Bowl path of bye week, home vs SF, home vs Dallas/NYG in a heartbeat.

by RobertM320 on Dec 18, 2011 9:40 PM CST up reply actions

I think we'll be seeing the Pack on our way to the Superbowl

through the dome then Lambeau Field

Whodat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by nofear on Dec 18, 2011 9:42 PM CST up reply actions

Only way we meet GB would be in GB they have home advantage through playoffs

by mississippisaintsfan on Dec 19, 2011 3:51 AM CST up reply actions

I think nofear means after we win first playoff game(s) against non-GB @ Dome

then we go to Lambeau for the rematch

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Dec 19, 2011 5:18 AM CST up reply actions

doesnt GB wrap up home field w/a SF loss tonight?

"Well, that sucked."-stujo4 on Rams vs. Saints

by BRSaintsFan on Dec 19, 2011 8:18 AM CST up reply actions

I wonder....

Where will we fall in the Power Rankings after this week?

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!
WHO DAT?!
TWO DAT!!

by LA_No1_SaintFan on Dec 18, 2011 8:15 PM CST reply actions

No. 2

If the Packers lose again next week and we beat Atlanta, we’ll likely have the #1 spot on the PR.

by JellyPhantom on Dec 18, 2011 9:14 PM CST up reply actions

Doubtful.

If San Fran wins tonight, expect to see the Matt Flynn show starting next week. Plus, with the fact that they are almost guaranteed HFA, I highly doubt anyone puts the Pack above us…remember, just because we went 13-0 and still got snubbed, doesn’t mean a “real” team like the Packers will too

Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
TOP IS GAWD!

by Alex Swift on Dec 19, 2011 6:10 AM CST up reply actions

Just a reminder

If you got a twitter account tell Pierre Thomas Happy BDay!

For every action, there's a reaction

by SBookerSaintsFan on Dec 18, 2011 11:00 PM CST reply actions

Like what I saw out of Martez Wilson...

he’s going to be the starter come playoffs, book it! Just kidding,…

In seriousness, what I saw out of him today looked good and a solid build off from last week. I know GW doesn’t trust rookies, but I liked seeing him get some quality playing time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qais_eGMnWk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39GH-nzrY_I&feature=relatde

by tlsk1066 on Dec 19, 2011 1:09 AM CST reply actions