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Third or Forth Seed?
Dec 28, 2017 at 9:39 AM
- sweathappens
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Am I missing something or what. If the Rams get the 4th seed instead of the 3rd seed by throwing this game they risk having to play New Orleans in New Orleans instead of a home playoff game in LA.
Dec 28, 2017 at 9:40 AM
- Niners99
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If you win your division you automatically get a first round home game.
Dec 28, 2017 at 9:41 AM
- Fanaticofnfl
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That's not how it works. 3 seed hosts 6 seed and 4 seed hosts 5 seed
Dec 28, 2017 at 9:45 AM
- Niners99
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The Rams resting players basically says that they wouldn't mind losing and being the 4th seed, because theyd face a Wentz-less Eagles in the next round over that Vikings D.
Dec 28, 2017 at 9:45 AM
- ArizonaBlue
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OP is referring to the Conference game. And he's right.
Dec 28, 2017 at 9:48 AM
- sweathappens
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I get that but if the Rams and saints play in the nfc championship game which I expect to happen the game would be played in New Orleans if the are the higher seed. Am I wrong?
Dec 28, 2017 at 9:51 AM
- Furlow
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Originally posted by sweathappens:
I get that but if the Rams and saints play in the nfc championship game which I expect to happen the game would be played in New Orleans if the are the higher seed. Am I wrong?
No you're not wrong, I hadn't thought of that. Maybe the Rams haven't either lol. If they have, then the potential embarrassment of losing to the 5-10 Niners outweighs a potential home NFC championship game. That tells you how much teams are afraid of the Niners and JG right now. I hope we beat them 52-10.
Dec 28, 2017 at 9:56 AM
- sweathappens
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If they are risking that nfc championchip home game they are "not smart" I hop it costs them. Go Saints!
Dec 28, 2017 at 9:58 AM
- Fanaticofnfl
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Originally posted by ArizonaBlue:OP is referring to the Conference game. And he's right.
The odds of the 3 seed hosting the 4 seed are very, very low. I think the only time it's ever happened is the 2006 AFC Championship
Dec 28, 2017 at 10:04 AM
- FLTrippin
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The Rams just want their star players healthy for the playoffs. There are a few other teams who believe the NFCCG will be in their stadium, so calling it in New Orleans now is a but premature IMO (even though the Saints are my pick to be NFC champs).
Dec 28, 2017 at 10:05 AM
- Giedi
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Originally posted by Furlow:
Originally posted by sweathappens:
I get that but if the Rams and saints play in the nfc championship game which I expect to happen the game would be played in New Orleans if the are the higher seed. Am I wrong?
No you're not wrong, I hadn't thought of that. Maybe the Rams haven't either lol. If they have, then the potential embarrassment of losing to the 5-10 Niners outweighs a potential home NFC championship game. That tells you how much teams are afraid of the Niners and JG right now. I hope we beat them 52-10.
I remember our Harbaugh teams playing in that Saints Dome, man it made it difficult to call plays. I agree with you both, Rams at the Saints dome, would be Advantage Saints in my opinion.
Dec 28, 2017 at 10:15 AM
- sweathappens
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Rams and Saints have the best qg's in the nfc.i think it's not a long shot that that play in that game.
Dec 28, 2017 at 10:18 AM
- sweathappens
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Been following NFL football for a long time. I've never seen a team throw a game that might mean something. Rookie Mistake!
Dec 28, 2017 at 10:22 AM
- 49AllTheTime
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Originally posted by sweathappens:until they actually sit those guys on game day , i won't believe it
Been following NFL football for a long time. I've never seen a team throw a game that might mean something. Rookie Mistake!
Dec 28, 2017 at 10:33 AM
- LasVegasWally
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Originally posted by Niners99:
The Rams resting players basically says that they wouldn't mind losing and being the 4th seed, because theyd face a Wentz-less Eagles in the next round over that Vikings D.
Smart!