NFL Playoffs: Saints to Face Lions Saturday Night at 7pm CST
by Dave Cariello on Jan 1, 2012 9:17 PM CST
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PrintThe NFL has just announced that the Saints will face the Detroit Lions this Saturday night at 7pm CST in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.
Here is the full first round playoff schedule (all times Central):
Saturday 3:30pm - Bengals @ Texans
Sunday 12:00pm - Falcons @ Cowboys/Giants
Sunday 3:30pm - Steelers @ Broncos
The divisional round schedule is as follows:
Saturday, Jan. 14, 3:30 p.m.: Saints/Dallas-N.Y.Giants/Atlanta @ San Francisco
Saturday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m.: Denver/Pittsburgh/Cincinnati @ New England
Sunday, Jan. 15, noon: Houston/Denver/Pittsburgh @ Baltimore
Sunday, Jan. 15, 3:30 p.m.: Dallas-N.Y. Giants/Atlanta/Detroit @ Green Bay
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First... I just wanna say...
I love prime time… no, not you Deion.
It’s not the size of your TOP, it’s how you use it!
Want scientific proof? Read this paper by Dr. Jeremy Arkes.
Saturday saturday saturday saturday saturday
sing it like Elton!
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 Jan 1, 2012 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
It comes on at 10:00AM Sunday here.
I’m off work. Woo-hoo!
Every day I'm shufflin'!
by Just 'Nother Day on Jan 2, 2012 12:57 AM CST up reply actions
sweet.. congrats.
It’s not the size of your TOP, it’s how you use it!
Want scientific proof? Read this paper by Dr. Jeremy Arkes.
yup
check this nfl.com report
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 Jan 1, 2012 10:52 PM CST up reply actions
Nightime. I Love 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)
me too
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 Jan 1, 2012 10:52 PM CST up reply actions
Nightime. In the Superdome!
For Saints Fans – Mardi Gras
For opposition – Holloween gone wrong!
Every day I'm shufflin'!
by Just 'Nother Day on Jan 2, 2012 1:00 AM CST up reply actions
And its on a Saturday, at night, on my weekend off.
Gotta stock up on some Bud Heavy.
Drew Brees....MVP Saint! Who Dat!!!
by cajuncommando58 on Jan 2, 2012 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
Wow, Stafford topped 5000 yds passing this year.
"Move over Marino, there's a new Brees coming through town!"-Jim Henderson
by BRSaintsFan on Jan 1, 2012 11:22 PM CST via mobile reply actions
He sure did
He’s pretty damn good. And so is the rest of the team. We will be focused this week
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)
We use to have bags on our heads....
Now we have to use those bags to carry all of our records with us. It was a great “regular” season. None of that crap carries over. We made the big dance. Everyone is 0-0. The only thing that matters is the next game. We have to believe in our boys and make the dome the loudest home field advantage possible against the Lions. This is our time. We have the team with the ability to… FINISH STRONG!
Everyone is 0-0 FINISH STRONG!
Perfectly said! It was a great regular season. Everyone starts over. This is where it all matters. The good news? We’ve been there before. And I want to repeat that process again in the post season, starting with the lions. One game at a time! Finish Strong and STAY HUNGRY!!
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)
and . . . . .
BRING THE FREAKIN’ WOOD!
Every day I'm shufflin'!
by Just 'Nother Day on Jan 2, 2012 1:05 AM CST up reply actions
Thats not wood
That looks aluminum. Bring the aluminum, just doesnt sound as tough
by touchdown my pants on Jan 2, 2012 8:36 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, but it makes a satisfying ringing noise when bouncing off someone's head. Almost musical.
And maybe Marlon Brando will be there by the fire,
We'll sit and talk of Hollywood, and the good things there for hire...
no SSD (slow steady decline), hehe--Drew Brees....
71.2 Completion %, 5,476 yards, 46 TD’s, 110.1 rating—TECMO Super Bowl numbers ;) GEAUX SAINTS! de-claw the Lions!
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
by mjtig on Jan 2, 2012 12:01 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
After what Matt Flynn, without Jennings and with a backup OL, did to their D today?
No, I can’t agree. They will be a tough game. But of all the teams to truly fear, the Pack and SF are clearly above the Lions, primarily because either of them would have to be away games.
Now we’ll still have to bring our A+ game… but we do pretty good at that in primetime games… and we do that pretty good on NBC games… and we do that pretty good in the Dome. We bring our A+ game and we have about a 95% of winning. I’d even give us a 55% chance with only a B+ game. So long as we don’t overlook them, we should be able to win this first one.
Now we might lose, but even if we do, they STILL won’t actually “scare” me, and definitely not MORE than SF/GB. I’ll just be pissed, not scared.
Well...
Packers are banged up on key positions and I’d be very comfortable going into a shootout against them. Yes, even with Roman Harper as my SS (Pro Bowl, HA!). Since Green Bay allows a lot of sacks, Harper would probably have a shot convincing me he is worth that ridiculous 7M/year contract and make a huge contribution by at least pressing Rodgers…Of course, if the temperature is below 15 degrees, none of what I wrote his valid cause I think we’d get our a** handed over on a plateau.
As for the Niners, I’m not sure the easy schedule they had gave them enough opportunities to help them learn how to win big games, especially on that kind of prime time stage. I’m a firm believer that knowing how to win is a very long learning process and one winning season isn’t enough to know how to win out.. Besides, depending on the health of my favorite NFL LB (Mr. Willis, I bow before you). I don’t think they can stop our offense. And if our hability to score early is really back on track, Smith isn’t the one who could lead them to victory if he has to air it out. He does have very average stats, as the QB he is…
Which brings me back to the Lions…Great offense, stout front four, and a chip on there shoulders. I could bet Calvin Johnson is still pis**d about that last year TD he was denied (Dallas?) and that Stafford is eager to show what he can do in the playoffs after finallly playing a whole season. And from what I saw this year, the kid IS elite. And don’t underestimate how much redemption Suh could get from that game….
My hopes for winning this game is that the Mercedes-Benz Dome crowd will have as much as an impact as we did that NFC championship night where we clearly made a difference on at least five of the Vikes snaps that turned into our favor….
So I beg you guys who are lucky enough to attend that game: Noise! And than some more! And if someone is willing to sell a good seating ticket under 300 bucks, I’ll gladly go back to the Dome and waiste my vocal cords once again…Hey, I may even teach yo how to swear in Fench!
Repeat? Run it!
if the temperature is below 15 degrees….I think we get our a** handed over on a plateau.
Number of games the Saints have played in 15 degree or lower temperature this year: 0
Number of games the Packers have played in 15 degree or lower temperature this year: 0
Lambeau Field no doubt provides an excellent home field advantage, but no more so than a lot of other stadiums. I think the weather factor is sometimes over emphasized from the standpoint that it gives a team from the north some sort of incredible advantage over a team from a warmer climate or who play in a dome. As long as rain, sleet or a blizzard isn’t a factor, most football players prefer a game in the cold more than a game in sweltering heat. If bad weather on top of the cold does come into play, I think it puts both teams at somewhat of an equal disadvantage.
Don’t forget – Bress had a successful college career playing outdoors at Purdue. Cold weather alone will not be nearly as big of a deal as Packer fans want to believe it is.
Also,
Saints Rushing Offense: 6th Overall, 4.9 YPC, 132.9 yards/game
Packers Rushing Offense: 27th Overall, 3.9 YPC, 97.4 yards/game
If you can’t run the ball in cold weather, what can you do? No, I’m not too worried about a rematch in the tundra.
Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
TOP IS GAWD!
Ticket rep emailed today about terrace seats
The Saints will be playing Saturday January 7th @ 7:00pm against the Detroit Lions. Listed below are the sections and prices of the seats we have available. These tickets include passes to the Pre-Game tailgate party at Champions Square. You will receive all you can eat & drink in the Bud Light Tent for 3 hours prior to the start of the game.
These tickets will go fast so please call me at (504) 731-1882 as soon as possible.
Go Saints!
$175 per seat (sections 629, 630 & 650)
$163 per seat (sections 612, 614, 615, 639 & 641)
$160 per seat (sections 609, 610, 617 & 618)
$150 per seat (sections 620, 621, 624 632, & 648)
Jared Capozzi
Ticket & Suite Account Executive
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
by ungarsfragile on Jan 2, 2012 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
Sec 614
Row 25
Seat 8
It’s the exact 50 yardline, and no seats directly behind you.
It’s not the size of your TOP, it’s how you use it!
Want scientific proof? Read this paper by Dr. Jeremy Arkes.
Well
Detroit did have quite a few starters on D missing that will be back this week.
We are taught from an early age how to deal with failure not success. (If at first you don't succeed try try again, if at first you succeed then what....) -Charlie Sheen
I come ready, when I came out the womb I was ready, tell them mama that's why you had me, you knew I was ready. -Moss
Dominating your opposition physically is great and all, but confounding them mentally is sooo much more fun.
2-15-DEN 44(14:36) (Shotgun) K.Moreno up the middle to DEN 47 for 3 yards (N.Suh). FUMBLES (N.Suh), RECOVERED by DET-N.Suh at DEN 47. N.Suh to DEN 47 for no gain (K.Moreno). FUMBLES (K.Moreno), recovered by DET-C.Houston at DEN 47. C.Houston to DEN 47 for no gain (O.Franklin). Denver challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) K.Moreno up the middle to DEN 49 for 5 yards (S.Tulloch).
Really? According to an SSI article on the game they started 10 of 11 regular starters.
-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.
I'm with you French Freak
And I’m trying to stay very focused and humble. Optimistic yes. But I know and feel this will be one tough game. I don’t think everyone realizes the Lions are better than most people think. Don’t overlook them
If we continue to have the fire going in, then no worries. Finish Strong Baby!
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)
If the "momentum" theory is correct
I really don’t see us blowing this one to the Lions.
It will, once again, rest on the backs of our defense.
Every day I'm shufflin'!
by Just 'Nother Day on Jan 2, 2012 1:08 AM CST up reply actions
True JND
There’s always that fear in the back of our minds. But remember this. We are a much better team than the previous 2010 season. Especially on the offense. It’s unstoppable.
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)
Well...one of two...but agreed.
-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.
Only one thing the team has to remember before playing Detroit .....
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS!!
Bear
the degree of playoff experience..
the true understanding of the moment.. will make a decisive difference in this game..
this detroit team has had a good season but has a little of cinderella in them..
the saints can really press a team like this into mistakes..
they do have quite a talented passing game.. but they haven’t really seen the best saints game yet..
and i expect the best game out of the saints..
I just can't see that happening
"So I'll leave you with this. And I say this with all sincerity, right from the bottom of my heart, and with all due respect: Lick my balls." Grandmaster Wang
He knows this is a football game, right?
And maybe Marlon Brando will be there by the fire,
We'll sit and talk of Hollywood, and the good things there for hire...
maybe penalty yards prediction?
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 Jan 2, 2012 2:28 PM CST up reply actions
Bit on the low side for the Lions, don't you think?
This isn't about rules, it's about manners. Now there's no rule that says that I cant come over here and fart on your entree. But I don't do it. Why? Because it's not good manners.
Williams needs to settle down our Defense.
The only thing I’ve been seeing that is keeping opponents close are the big gaps in the secondary. Really have to get a grip on those personal foul penalties, don’t get me wrong I love the aggression ( The attitude that no one comes into OUR house and shoves us around ) but the only thing that will keep a drive alive when we have them pinned deep.
You know Hartman, goodie-two-shoes is fidgeting around like a one-legged cat trying to bury s#!t on a frozen pond, until old Seth fixes him a couple of pink poontang specials. You know, that crazy drink that I fix for stewardesses? Two shots out of that and Hartman is shot to s#!t, freaked out. I mean, I never saw a guy having so much fun and crying at the same time!
Sad to hear that about Ingram
I think we are stronger going with Ivory,PT and Sproles, but I wanted Ingram to be available for the playoffs. Hopeully Moore, Vilma, etal will get healthy. Any info on any other (new) injuries?
"We've established the run; we've established the pass. Now all we have to establish is another championship!"
Word was we escaped the game pretty much injury free.
-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.
I'm sure Payton's press conference/injury report will tell us all we want to know.
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 Jan 2, 2012 11:47 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah that sucks about Ingram
He was having a good rookie year and will only improve from here on out.
However Ivory? Is a freaking beast! Hope he can stay healthy through the playoff run.
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)
HBD in advance.
I hope you get a present you like.
And maybe Marlon Brando will be there by the fire,
We'll sit and talk of Hollywood, and the good things there for hire...
Happy Born on Day
DREWDAT!
Drew Brees....MVP Saint! Who Dat!!!
by cajuncommando58 on Jan 2, 2012 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
You'll have to wait till February
Earliest delivery date available.
Drew Brees....MVP Saint! Who Dat!!!
by cajuncommando58 on Jan 2, 2012 3:58 PM CST up reply actions
We've got it on backorder.
This isn't about rules, it's about manners. Now there's no rule that says that I cant come over here and fart on your entree. But I don't do it. Why? Because it's not good manners.
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