Divisional Round Playoff Game Thread.

[The Excellector]

This thread will include three of the four playoff games this weekend. The Ravens game will get its own thread. With that in mind, this belongs in the Non-Ravens Football forum. However, I just wanted to put it here first, so that everyone will be aware of it. It will be similar to what was done last week, when all four games went into one thread.

[The Excellector]

The New Orleans Saints vs. The San Fransisco 49ers.
Game 1

There are two popular questions being asked about this game. One is whether or not the Saints can put up their arcade style offensive statistics, outdoors at Candlestick. I may be mistaken, but the Saints have never won a road playoff game outdoors. The other is whether or not the 49ers can put up enough points to match the Saints offense.

I think that the 49ers defense will get after Brees and Co., unlike any other team this year. I expect Patrick Willis to shine in his playoff debut. I do not see the Saints stopping Frank Gore and I see Alex Smith adding more to the mix that most expect.

[bt12483]

I really want to see the Saints lose.

I love seeing dome teams get beat outdoors by defensive teams.

It must be nice to play 50%+ of your games in a temperature controlled perfect environment.

[Ngata Nother Suggs]

Getting any combination of Saints, Packers, and Patriots out would be very helpful.

[RavensQB]

Ravens, Giants, 9ers, DENVER...... That would be perfect

[Bl1tz]

Still say the 49ers have more than a chance to pull this game out If their D is able to hold em under 21, easier said then done. Should be fun

[Dade]

Ravens, Giants, 9ers, DENVER...... That would be perfect

+1

[The Excellector]

Defense wins championships!!

[bt12483]

Ravens, Giants, 9ers, DENVER...... That would be perfect

The NFL execs would collectively blow their brains out if 3 of their rockstar QB darlings all were eliminated.

But hey they'd still have Tebow to push.

[edgecrusher]

I am really tired of Drew Brees and the Saints at this point.

[Bl1tz]

Lets see just how much a field can slow down these receivers

[bt12483]

I am really tired of Drew Brees and the Saints at this point.

Let's see how they do in real air, with real grass, with real wind, etc.

[edgecrusher]

The Saints are driving yet again.

[Bl1tz]

Ridiculous PI call

[Flipping Birdie]

Ridiculous PI call

No it wasn't. The defensive player didn't turn around. That'll get called every time.

Also, there's another thread over on the Ravens 24x7 page with a little more activity.

[Justlovemybirds]

Whooaaa 9'ers are hitting

[Flipping Birdie]

Sweet! Fumble.

[Dade]

Big turnover in the red zone!

[Ravenswintitle]

What a hit! Love it

[The Excellector]

Boom!!

Defense baby! Mother fucking defense!!