# Division Playoffs (NFL) **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [January 16, 2010, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243 "2010-01-16T22:30:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/1 "2010-01-16T22:30:31Z")
Needed a thread for this, since nothing seems to be applicable other than the general playoffs thread. Saints reaming the Cardinals. I didn’t see the start of the game, but I will say this: when I first saw who the referee was, I knew that the game would be poorly officiated. And I’m right; Warner gets hit in the head by a hand and there is no flag; Brees gets tapped on the helmet by a hand and the flag nullifies an interception. Third down pass by Brees is incomplete because the Cardinal back hits the receiver’s head before the ball arrives, and no flag. I’m sure we’ll get some ticky-tack interference call before long. Consistency: not the hallmark of this particular referee and his crew. ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/2 "2010-01-16T22:34:06Z")
It’s interesting to see how many NFC teams came into the playoffs without a defense. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/3 "2010-01-16T22:36:58Z")
The inteception was nullified by a hit on Warner, not Brees, unless I missed something. It’s only a 7 point game (though it feels like more). I’m still pulling for the Cards. I’d like the Vikings to be playing at home next week. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/4 "2010-01-16T22:41:21Z")
This is a crazy game. I’m a die hard Cardinals fan. This game will be over 100 points before it is over. ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/5 "2010-01-16T22:49:52Z")
Well, there goes any chance for the Cardinals. Looks like i’m out for the Super Bowl prediction contest. ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/6 "2010-01-16T22:56:56Z")
If you’re talking about the hit on Warner, the “Interception” wasn’t one anyway. You could see the ball hit the ground on the replay. He sold it pretty well though. Who thought the Cardinals were going to the Superbowl after last week? Their defense is terrible. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/7 "2010-01-16T23:14:36Z")
God, I hate that douchebag move when coaches call timeouts a split second before the ball is snapped on field goal tries. ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/8 "2010-01-16T23:16:26Z")
It would have been funny if he made it on the second try. ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/9 "2010-01-16T23:18:24Z")
Am I the only one who’s lost all interest in the second half? There is zero chance that a team with such a terrible defense will over come a 21-point deficit. I think New Orleans is likely to break sixty in this one. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/10 "2010-01-16T23:20:28Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > God, I hate that douchebag move when coaches call timeouts a split second before the ball is snapped on field goal tries. I agree. Even if Rackers would have made the second field goal, that is a stupid rule loophole that the NFL needs to close. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/11 "2010-01-16T23:20:32Z")
> [@Cricetus](#): > > Am I the only one who’s lost all interest in the second half? There is zero chance that a team with such a terrible defense will over come a 21-point deficit. I think New Orleans is likely to break sixty in this one. Have you no faith in Matt Leinart? ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/12 "2010-01-16T23:21:48Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > Have you no faith in Matt Leinart? I’m wearing my Matt Leinart jersey. But, no, I don’t think he can take the Cards to the NFC Championship. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/13 "2010-01-16T23:24:05Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > God, I hate that douchebag move when coaches call timeouts a split second before the ball is snapped on field goal tries. I agree. Love my Saints, but that move sucks by anybody, and should not be allowed. Great first half for the black & gold. Everybody is contributing in offense, and defense has stepped up. **GEAUX SAINTS!** ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/14 "2010-01-16T23:34:38Z")
Oh, I didn’t realize Warner was out. Was he knocked down that hard? ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/15 "2010-01-16T23:40:20Z")
Can I just marvel again at how terrible the Cardinals defense is? ---
**Author:** ![Darth\_Sensitive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/58956e/32.png) [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/16 "2010-01-16T23:46:40Z")
That wasn’t even fair. Bush is fun to watch. ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/17 "2010-01-16T23:49:44Z")
Well, they finished rusty but damn, they’re looking like this year’s team again. ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/18 "2010-01-16T23:59:25Z")
If the Saints don’t break sixty it’s only because the Cardinals are done scoring and the Saints might start feeling sorry for them. Given the current score, I can see them quitting at 59. They’re reminding me of the '99 Rams. You turn your back for five seconds and they put up 21 points. ---
**Author:** ![FoieGrasIsEvil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foiegrasisevil/32/16638_2.png) [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2010, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/19 "2010-01-17T00:07:56Z")
I don’t think the Colts game is going to be close either. Neither will the Jets game. I see Indy and San Diego winning big. Dallas v Minnesota may be the most entertaining game this entire weekend. ---
**Author:** ![Daedelus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/58956e/32.png) [@Daedelus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daedelus)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2010, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/20 "2010-01-17T00:33:33Z")
I’m not sure about the Colts game; depends on how well they get back into their rhythm after not really playing for the last 3 (or more?) weeks. The Ravens could make it close and played rather well against the Colts during the regular season. I agree about San Diego, and that Dallas vs. Minnesota will probably be the best game on this weekend. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243.md?page=2)