Blessing in disguise.....Saints almost certainly won't win 2 games here at GA Dome in same season.

[gazoo 20,396]

I was actually worried about winning tonight thinking of we won 2 games this year from the Saints, our chances increase at losing the 3rd.....very slim chance 2 teams as close as we are in the same division are going to lose or win all 3 games.

Since we were probably going to see the Saints again in the playoffs, I'd rather have lost this one than won it. Just sayin............do you think the Saints chances of winning another here in the dome this year just increased, decreased or remains unchanged?

I also think it works the other way....if we had won tonight our chances go down that we beat them a 3rd time.

Has there ever been a 3 game sweep before? seems there was I just can't recall when.

[Supes™ 8,623]

I like it, gaz. Good post.

[SaintFan71 11]

I was actually worried about winning tonight thinking of we won 2 games this year from the Saints, our chances increase at losing the 3rd.....very slim chance 2 teams as close as we are in the same division are going to lose or win all 3 games.

Since we were probably going to see the Saints again in the playoffs, I'd rather have lost this one than won it. Just sayin............do you think the Saints chances of winning another here in the dome this year just increased, decreased or remains unchanged?

I also think it works the other way....if we had won tonight our chances go down that we beat them a 3rd time.

Has there ever been a 3 game sweep before? seems there was I just can't recall when.

yes last year Dallas v Philly.

[DemDirtyBirds4 361]

Alot of fans are acting like this was the Superbowl, IT WASNT! Does this loss sting? **** yeah it does but because we took care of business throughout the year we are a game away from the number 1 seed. Personally I think the Panthers have a first class *** beating comming their way. THE SEASON IS NOT OVER PEOPLE!

[falconthru&thru 21]

That's certainly a glass half full way of looking at it. Perhaps tomorrow when the sting of the loss has lessened somewhat, I'll even agree with you.

[rudy 374]

I was actually worried about winning tonight thinking of we won 2 games this year from the Saints, our chances increase at losing the 3rd.....very slim chance 2 teams as close as we are in the same division are going to lose or win all 3 games.

Since we were probably going to see the Saints again in the playoffs, I'd rather have lost this one than won it. Just sayin............do you think the Saints chances of winning another here in the dome this year just increased, decreased or remains unchanged?

I also think it works the other way....if we had won tonight our chances go down that we beat them a 3rd time.

Has there ever been a 3 game sweep before? seems there was I just can't recall when.

I was thinking of the same thing but really.... do you really believe in that stat?

However I also like it if we had beaten them and get the idea into their head that they can't beat us this year in the dome.

Now... if they come back here again in the playoff, their confidence will be sky high because they'll probably be thinking that they should have won the first game as well if not for that 29yd missed field goal. Hmmmm... I'd rather won tonight's game.

[ATLfanatic 150]

I was actually worried about winning tonight thinking of we won 2 games this year from the Saints, our chances increase at losing the 3rd.....very slim chance 2 teams as close as we are in the same division are going to lose or win all 3 games.

Since we were probably going to see the Saints again in the playoffs, I'd rather have lost this one than won it. Just sayin............do you think the Saints chances of winning another here in the dome this year just increased, decreased or remains unchanged?

I also think it works the other way....if we had won tonight our chances go down that we beat them a 3rd time.

Has there ever been a 3 game sweep before? seems there was I just can't recall when.

Gazoo? where the **** have you been?

[GEORGIAfan 18,111]

great post conan. i agree that it probably wont happen twice, plus i think its similar to the aints last year. cant get too over confident.

[BackForThe2ndTime 80]

A thread was made with the stats. Teams who needed to win a third in the row in the playoffs have done so more than not. Don't know if that was against the defending champs though so who knows.

[gazoo 20,396]

I was thinking of the same thing but really.... do you really believe in that stat?

However I also like it if we had beaten them and get the idea into their head that they can't beat us this year in the dome.

Now... if they come back here again in the playoff, their confidence will be sky high because they'll probably be thinking that they should have won the first game as well if not for that 29yd missed field goal. Hmmmm... I'd rather won tonight's game.

I think a tough, dogfight of a loss like tonight will actually be a motivator for this team to sharpen it's talons and focus... a tough, close loss like this can be a good thing just before the playoffs IMO.

[gazoo 20,396]

A thread was made with the stats. Teams who needed to win a third in the row in the playoffs have done so more than not. Don't know if that was against the defending champs though so who knows.

also, it mattrs that we will have played 2 of the 3 here in Atlanta. This is part of my argument...that I highly doubt they can come in the Dome and win another this year as we are so closely matched up.

[Cool Brees 3]

That's hilarious. First you Falcons fans say the Aints have no chance of winning. Now, you claim that losing to us was beneficial. Ah, well, whatever helps you sleep at night. The Saints fans love when other teams underestimate us. Keep it up, and maybe we'll collect another SB ring.

[LasVegasSaintsFan 0]

We're 4 - 1 in your house since Sean and Drew arrived. I'll take our chances.

[DemDirtyBirds4 361]

We're 4 - 1 in your house since Sean and Drew arrived. I'll take our chances.

And I am betting that is when you became a Saints fan.

Edited December 28, 2010 by DemDirtyBirds4

[supremedarius 105]

In the second half, no one was open. Why dont we run pick plays, jerk routes..Its pretty insane. I just hope we can be a little bit more dynamic. We need to create easier pass plays. Get Ryan in a rhythm.

[papachaz 18,330]

i really think our offense 'dumbed it down' a lot tonight. am i the only one who saw matt just look at mcclures fumble without even trying to pick it up?. I'm not worried about meeting the saints again. we were flat tonight, don't think we will be again.

[WHODAT BEAST IN THE CELLAR 35]

why not? they can beat you playing with flag happy refs and a unstable backfield apparently

[A-TowN.- 5,368]

why not? they can beat you playing with flag happy refs and a unstable backfield apparently

you won, why are you making excuses for a win? Your dang secondary couldn't stop interfering with out WRs. Both your lines were going off sides. You deserved your flags. Should have had more calls but the Katrina refs didn't want to upset you guys

Edited December 28, 2010 by A-TowN.-

[WHODAT BEAST IN THE CELLAR 35]

you won, why are you making excuses for a win? Your dang secondary couldn't stop interfering with out WRs. Both your lines were going off sides. You deserved your flags. Should have had more calls but the Katrina refs didn't want to upset you guys

haha, I'm rewatching the game now and if you breathe on your players the other player gets flagged...just stop it dood, least penalized in the league for a reason and it isn't clean play trust, holding azz o line

Edited December 28, 2010 by SAINTªANGER

[pherein 169]

I was actually worried about winning tonight thinking of we won 2 games this year from the Saints, our chances increase at losing the 3rd.....very slim chance 2 teams as close as we are in the same division are going to lose or win all 3 games.

Since we were probably going to see the Saints again in the playoffs, I'd rather have lost this one than won it. Just sayin............do you think the Saints chances of winning another here in the dome this year just increased, decreased or remains unchanged?

I also think it works the other way....if we had won tonight our chances go down that we beat them a 3rd time.

Has there ever been a 3 game sweep before? seems there was I just can't recall when.

Brees is 4-1 in your nest, undefeated in MNF, and exactly what do you think playoffs are played in?, em PrimeTime. This dosnt help you at all. Just worry about winning your next game or you will lose the seed, and stop this nonsense.

For some reason falcons think the SB is handed to them, EARN IT.

Thats what we did.

Edited December 28, 2010 by pherein

[Athis 0]

Katrina refs...yawn. Whatever dude the Saints were flagged 8 times for 98 yards.. The Falcons were 1!! for 10 yards.

[pherein 169]

Katrina refs...yawn. Whatever dude the Saints were flagged 8 times for 98 yards.. The Falcons were 1!! for 10 yards.

how unusual to hear a katrina reference from a failclown. We are soo shocked,lol. Its so unheard of.

Tell matty to Have fun watching the SB son.

Edited December 28, 2010 by pherein

[jbrake2 116]

haha, I'm rewatching the game now and if you breathe on your players the other player gets flagged...just stop it dood, least penalized in the league for a reason and it isn't clean play trust, holding azz o line

it's adorable that you said/think that

[Threepac Daddy 275]

it sucked that we lost for tonight only. after a few hours of this game im actually glad we loss. it can get our egos back down to earth, gets us more focused like the eagles game did. plus we get to take out a little frustration on the panties next week

[King Execution 56]

The refs were in favor of us? Dual pass interference? nuff said