Can we make a run? (merged) (2 Viewers)

[St. Widge]

Not really. Teams get exposed when the stakes are raised. We don’t have anyone opposite of MVS and he won’t continue his current play. Shaheed and CO are not walking through the door. There is no one else that will assume the “#2” role. As of now, we have a chance to take the division. We will have to get super Uber creative to advance, if we do get into the playoffs.

Adams' age and contract still would have made it a bad idea. Not to mention the pick we would have had to have given up to get the Raiders to eat salary. And it's not like he's lighting the world on fire with the Jets.

 

[HouseCall]

I think coming out the bye, if they beat the Rams with a clean and focused game, I might feel a renewed sense of vigor for the season. But I still don’t think we beat Washington and Green Bay. Not saying it couldn’t happen, but it’s pretty hard to see our defense stopping JD and Love.

 

[Paul]

We have a lot of teams ahead of us as of today, but of course, that can change:

Eagles 8-2 - Division Leader
Commanders 7-4
Cards 6-4 - Division Leader
Rams 5-5
Hawks 5-5
49ers 5-5
Lions 9-1 - Division Leader
Vikings 8-2
Packers 7-3
Bears 4-6
Falcons 6-5 - Division Leader
Bucs 4-6

 

[Danleco]

Ceiling is 7-10. Probably 6-11 if we are realistic.

 

[DaveXA]

What was DA doing so bad (injuries aside) that made these players lose faith in him.

These guys are playing hard for Rizzi.

One is a leader of men. The other isn’t.

 

[DaveXA]

Rams aren't good anymore.

They have all of their WRs back and their offense is getting back on track. They're absolutely going to be a tough out. Commanders and Packers won't be easy either. I'd be very surprised if the Saints win 2 of those.

 

[RJS]

Ceiling is 7-10. Probably 6-11 if we are realistic.

The ceiling is the roof.

- Michael Jordan

 

[DaveXA]

I am counting on Denver going full Sean Payton and embarrassing the Failcons today.

You called it! Nice!

 

[DaveXA]

Wash has come down to Earth and they have only beaten 1 team with a winning record. Rams just barely beat NE. and GB only got by the Bears by 1

Commanders are still solid. They just were due for a lull. It's a long season.

Rams beat the Pats in their place and that offense is finding their stride. We don't have the DBs to keep up with their WRs. If we don't get pressure on Stafford, it's gonna be a track meet

Packers and Bears is a division rivalry, so I wouldn't read too much into that. Packers are 7-3.

 

[Cajun Chat]

Or is this just fools gold playing inferior teams? If nothing else, it feels good to see the team having fun and playing well again.

I think the Rams have had our number since the no-call. While it's been fun the last couple of weeks, I think their hold on us continues and effectively ends our season. Truth is we still have to play Washington at home and Green Bay on the road in January no less.

This has been a good story of continuing to fight, I think we've dug the hole too deep this season.

If we could have pulled out just win during that 7 game streak we would have been but 1 game back of 1st place in the NFCS.

I'm just going to enjoy the rest of the season and hope we get a couple of more wins before we look for our next coach. (I don't think it's Rizz.)

 

[meily]

ALontae needs to figure out playing outside, understanding safety help. He's been horrendous.

On the other hand, they did not test Kool-Aid. Seemed like he held up well.

There picking on him to see how he holds up, he's made some mistakes but he's held up well.

The defense has the same leaks it's had all season.

 

[Cougar 2]

There picking on him to see how he holds up, he's made some mistakes but he's held up well.

The defense has the same leaks it's had all season.

I disagree.

After the game, Cam said the defense MUST to do a better job NOT giving up “chunk plays”! He added if not for the 2 CLE had, Jameis would’ve only had about 200 yds or so passing!

But other than those 2 chunk plays, IMO, the D played a pretty solid game, giving up only 14 pts, 64 yds rushing, 3/13 on 3rd downs, n had 3 sacks!

And the BEST stat: They pitched a SHUTOUT in the 4th quarter!

FINISHING!!!

It’s been a MAJOR point of emphasis by Coach Rizz since he took ova as HC!!! And the D has responded well these last two games!

 

[Infoman]

Too big a whole was dug while we mulled firing the worst HC in the NFL. The only way for this season to mean anything now…. Is for ATL and TB to melt down completely. Which is possible I guess…. But we are losing all kinds of tie breakers and can’t afford more than a loss or two the rest of the way. My money is 7 wins tops.

 

[Taker597]

Path to Division:

Saints Win Out
ATL loses 3 games
Tampa loses 2 games( One has to Vs. Saints)

Season will be decided in Tampa.


ATL remaining schedule
Bye
Chargers
Vikings
Raiders
Giants
Commanders
Panther

Tampa Remaining Schedule
Giants
Panther
Raiders
Chargers
Dallas
Saints

Saints remaining schedule
BYE
LA Rams
Giants
Commanders
Packers
Raiders
Tampa

Tampa got the easiest road to the playoffs . Saints have the hardest.

 

[Taker597]

Too big a whole was dug while we mulled firing the worst HC in the NFL. The only way for this season to mean anything now…. Is for ATL and TB to melt down completely. Which is possible I guess…. But we are losing all kinds of tie breakers and can’t afford more than a loss or two the rest of the way. My money is 7 wins tops.

Can't afford any loses to be honest. 10-7 or bust for 7th seed or Division

Unfortunately waiting a whole week to fire Dennis may have cost them a playoff opportunity.

If Rizzi does go on a massive win streak. I think Loomis would have to be forced out at this point. Just ugly negligence