Saints Surprised to see that the Saints are still mathematically in it (3 Viewers)

[TenTwo]

So listening to Ross Jackson on Locked On Saints, he mentioned the scenarios that could get us in a a wildcard.

In the scenario where the Saints beat Tampa, we also need Pittsburgh and/or NYG to win. If we get one (or better yet, both) of those teams to win, there are scenarios the following week where if the Panthers lose to Tampa, there are outcomes where the Saints back in a a wildcard assuming they beat Atlanta.

Losing to Tampa, no playoffs period.

 

[Saintman2884]

Saints and DA aside, the system is messed up. No incentive in the world for Carolina to try to beat anybody. Plenty of incentive to tank. The draft should be tweaked to provide a reason to play hard.

I'm not trying to sound like a nagging, know-it-all but in Carolina's context regarding their last regular-season game this year, tanking doesn't get them the #1 2024 overall pick they so willingly and graciously traded to Chicago for their delusional, unnecessary overreach selection of Bryce Young, a prospect that reportedly, Panthers HC Frank Reich didnt even want but was forced on him by an idiotic, impulsive knee-jerk owner in David Tepper.

 

[HouseCall]

So listening to Ross Jackson on Locked On Saints, he mentioned the scenarios that could get us in a a wildcard.

In the scenario where the Saints beat Tampa, we also need Pittsburgh and/or NYG to win. If we get one (or better yet, both) of those teams to win, there are scenarios the following week where if the Panthers lose to Tampa, there are outcomes where the Saints back in a a wildcard assuming they beat Atlanta.

Losing to Tampa, no playoffs period.

Since we’ve lost to the Packers, Vikings and Rams - all teams ahead of us currently - we would have to have:
Vikings lose out and finish 8-9.
The Packers to lose at least one more and finish 8-9
Also one of either the Rams or Seahawks to lose out and finish 8-9.

If the Saints were to beat the Bucs - it would still take a small miracle for them to make the post season consisting of the Saints beating the Falcons and then the Panthers beating the Bucs - or one of the wacky scenarios to back into a wildcard.

Also keep in mind that the above teams we need to lose out don’t have very tough opponents left of the schedule.

It’s essentially over.

 

[J.T.]

Saints and DA aside, the system is messed up. No incentive in the world for Carolina to try to beat anybody. Plenty of incentive to tank. The draft should be tweaked to provide a reason to play hard.

Normally yes, but Carolina traded their #1 pick to the Bears. You would think they would try to win, just to help deny the Bears the first overall pick. They have an incentive to play good and to win so that they deny the Bears the first pick and make that trade look even worse than it does now.

 

[woohoosaint]

This is whats gonna happen.. we are gonna win against bucs.. and everything will line up.. perfectly for us.. then on the last play of the game.. Falcons will score a 90 yard touchdown after fumbling it 8 times on the play and scoring.

Shades of "Big Ben"

 

[ndcc]

Dennis knows where all the bodies are buried. What bodies, I dunno, but he knows. There can be no other explanation.

Marsha: You’re your usual and cynical self! Gotta luv ‘ya, girl!

 

[madsaint1967]

Yep. I’d not be the least bit surprised if the Panthers beat the Bucs. I’ll be very surprised if the Saints beat the Bucs and the Falcons.

Yep, how about this: Saints beat Bucs, Falcons beat Chicago. Next week: Panthers beat Bucs, Saints lose on last second 62 yd field goal to Turds, Turds win the South. DA is retained for another year. That is my ultimate nightmare!!!!!

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

Yep, how about this: Saints beat Bucs, Falcons beat Chicago. Next week: Panthers beat Bucs, Saints lose on last second 62 yd field goal to Turds, Turds win the South. DA is retained for another year. That is my ultimate nightmare!!!!!

lol many of ours. Sadly DA will be the coach next season no matter what happens the last two games.