NFL Playoff Schedule 2012: Lions To Take On Saints Saturday Night
by Sean Yuille on Jan 1, 2012 10:11 PM EST
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Going into Sunday, the one thing the Detroit Lions wanted to avoid was ending up with the No. 6 seed in the NFC and having to play the New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately, with the Lions losing a shootout against the Green Bay Packers, the San Francisco 49ers beating the St. Louis Rams and the Atlanta Falcons destroying the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, that is exactly what ended up happening. The Saints clinched the third seed and Detroit slipped to the No. 6 seed, meaning the Lions are headed back to New Orleans for the second time in a little more than a month.
The Lions' game against the Saints in the wild-card round will be played on Saturday, Jan. 7. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. (Eastern Time). NBC will have the broadcast, just as it did for the first meeting between the Lions and Saints earlier this season. New Orleans won by a score of 31-17.
Should the Lions win on Saturday against New Orleans, they will head to Green Bay to take on the Packers in the divisional round of the playoffs on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).
The full NFL playoff schedule for the first two weekends of the postseason can be found after the jump.
WILD-CARD ROUND
Saturday, Jan. 7
4:30 p.m. - Bengals at Texans (NBC)
8 p.m. - Lions at Saints (NBC)
Sunday, Jan. 8
1 p.m. - Falcons at Cowboys/Giants (FOX)
4:30 p.m. - Steelers at Broncos (CBS)
DIVISIONAL ROUND
Saturday, Jan. 14
4:30 p.m. - Saints/Cowboys/Giants/Falcons at 49ers (FOX)
8 p.m. - Broncos/Steelers/Bengals at Patriots (CBS)
Sunday, Jan. 15
1 p.m. - Texans/Broncos/Steelers at Ravens (CBS)
4:30 p.m. - Cowboys/Giants/Falcons/Lions at Packers (FOX)
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Wow
It will be tough, but I think we can pull it out. Stafford is playing just as good as Brees, and our D will probably step it up knowing what is at stake.
by DetroitLionKing on Jan 1, 2012 10:17 PM EST reply actions
They sure didn't for what was at stake today
I hope you’re right though. We just need to stop committing dumb fouls and we have a shot. NO’s offensive line is really good so I don’t think we’re going to get to Brees much seeing as they’ve given up the 2nd least amount of sacks all year. We’re gonna need some luck and the officials to be on our side for once.
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Fairley owned their OLine last time
If he can play, he might be able to do some damage. Anything he can do Suh should be able to do better, but we’ll see if he can get out of his slump.
I'ld like to see them on the line together
Who are you going to double?
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Don't sweat the petty stuff & don't pet the sweaty stuff.
by Lionz Fowlweatherfan on Jan 1, 2012 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
you are much more confident than I am
our D is going to have to bring it. if they show up like they did today the Saints may score 70 on us.
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I hope our D steps up
As they took the day off today
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Don't sweat the petty stuff & don't pet the sweaty stuff.
by Lionz Fowlweatherfan on Jan 1, 2012 10:21 PM EST reply actions
So did the coaches, apparently.
Clock management was terrible. I mean, why aren’t you calling run plays when you have 1st and goal on the 2 yard line and there’s nearly three minutes left in the game? Why do you call a pass which ends up getting an OPI call? Why do you call three consecutive incomplete passes on a 2nd-and-3 from the opponents 3 and wheeze out on 4th down? Calling a run in either situation probably would not have left enough time on the clock for the Packers to score that last touchdown. An absolutely pathetic performance.
No slogans. Just win!!!
i have to disagree.
On the last drive, blame the refs with giving det 36 yards and stopping the clock with a pi with 3:30, after that, it is asking a lot to have taken enough time to leave GB short. And when GB drove they correctly called TO to leave 70s for the offense.
If the Lions had run the ball on 1st and goal there would not have been a PI call in the first place.
Then there was an incomplete pass which stopped the clock yet again. They could have run off at least 30 seconds of time. If they couldn’t run the ball in from the 2 yard line in four downs they didn’t deserve to win the game anyway.
No slogans. Just win!!!
again, the defensive PI call was the big killer to time management on that drive.
And the way stafford was throwing combined with how they were running, makes running there suspect. Further, at that point, 30s extra wasn’t enough to leave GB short.
I give up. You don't understand how repeatedly stopping the clock helped the Packers.
First of all, I was talking about the OPI against Calvin on 1st and goal from the 2. That would never have happened if they had just tried to run the ball. That play stopped the clock. Then there was an incomplete pass. Stopped the clock again. Then they finally score the TD. That sequence should never have happened. They should have run the ball on 1st and 2, and if that didn’t work they should have run the ball again and again and made it 4 down territory. They could have run enough time off the clock to keep the Packers from coming back, and if the Lions didn’t score in 4 downs then they didn’t deserve to win.
No slogans. Just win!!!
No. You are right. Only wrong about when.
Once they got to the 2, they aren’t going to be able to run off enough time to bother GB. They had to run more time earlier in the drive. And the defensive PI call was a big part of that.
So do you think Nate's gonna say what middle school he went to this time?
I, personally, think that everyone should say that they all went to the same school.
My grandfather was a Packers fan, my father is a Vikings fan, I am a Lions fan, and there is no way in hell I am raising a Bears fan.
Oh, and I hate the Philadelphia Eagles (but like the Phillies)
i think the lions can beat everyone in the playoffs
if they play like they did against san diego, no one can beat them
here is hoping today's D was weather related
or something, and won’t be repeated this year.
One thing that impressed me in retrospect. How much did the wind push hanson’s kick? a lot. how much did that effect the multiple, on the money bombs both qbs were heaving?
Houston was terrible today
If he doesn’t have a redeeming performance Sat. they lose the game. they’ll get torched by Graham. I don’t even want to type a certain cornerbacks name, they need to cut the jerk who tried to hand the coach the ball.
We should have Delmas back Saturday
Which will help tremendously with safety help.
Randome Question:
Has anyone else noticed that when you’re arguing over something about the Lions with another team’s fan they sometimes resort to knocking the city of Detroit (i.e., it’s trash, a toilet, etc)? Even when it has absolutely nothing to do with what you’re talking about?
Yeah, they all do that (except for maybe Oakland, which isn't such a great place either).
On the other hand, Green Bay is such a boring place it doesn’t deserve much talk at all. No one would even know where it is if the Packers weren’t there.
No slogans. Just win!!!
Giants are your NFC East Champions
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Hell, I'd take the Saints over the Giants...
A win will mean far more and a loss would hurt a lot less (I mean…if they gotta go out, I’ll feel better losing to Brees than frakkin’ Eli.)
Detroit’s the new kid on the playoff block, if you’re not willing to take a shot at the biggest baddest bully, then what’s the point! The universe loves underdogs, and I hope it’s a game for the ages.
No matter what, win or lose next week, this has finally been a season where things have started paying off. Not every game has been perfect, plenty of things we, as fans, wish went differently…but things are finally better.
I don't disagree there
Honestly I wasn’t expecting a SB run this year, I just wanted this team to get a taste for the playoffs. if the season ends Saturday so be it, it will be a loss to a great team – possibly the eventual SB winner.
Saints destroyed the Giants. Saints are def the stronger team.
Good luck guys. And be safe in NOLA.
"No person can disobey reason, without giving up his claim to be a rational creature." - Swift
Can we petition to add 3 more guys to the field when we're on defense?
Or at least read the Wide 9 as dropping back nine in coverage with two DTs up front.
Fan of the Detroit Tigers, Lions and Red Wings.
Also, I can't wait for the dulcet tones of Cris Collinsworth to accompany our return to the playoffs.
Fan of the Detroit Tigers, Lions and Red Wings.
colliinsworth is so ANNOYING
Sorry for the caps but i mean he chooses a side or a team he likes and demeans the other team throughout the entire game and this time it was the Cowgirls. Dont get me wrong i dont like them but Colliinsworth almost made it umbearable to watch with his “biased” announcing
by Liontotheextreme on Jan 2, 2012 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah I don't like Collinswoth either
BTW, I was hoping the Saints would play the Falcons and y’all would at least get one win in playoffs.
Anyway, I hope it is an exciting game and no one gets hurt.
Oh, about picking up Joique Bell, I hate you all. Just kidding, I hope your coaching staff gives him a fair shot at making the team next year. He is a hell of a player, and from the Detroit area if I’m not mistaken. Too bad the Saints were so loaded at talent at RB.
"So I'll leave you with this. And I say this with all sincerity, right from the bottom of my heart, and with all due respect: Lick my balls." Grandmaster Wang
I'd occasionally throw CJ into the secondary on 3rd and longs.
Have him follow the deepest route. But I’m not a football coach, what do I know……..
Fan of the Detroit Tigers, Lions and Red Wings.
Here let me cheer you all up
Do you all remember how the season started? The kickoff game in Lambeau? The one where the Saints came up a 4th down conversion of the goal line short? Well the Lions just had a similar game. Granted there were some back up players in. However that really does not take anything away from the effort, albeit a bit short, of the Lions.
Do you all remember when Tom Brady got injured and Matt Cassell had an amazing season? He has not been as good in KC has he? Well you just saw the same thing with Matt Flynn. He had an amazing game because he is in a system and surrounded by personnel that would allow any decent QB to be successful.
So don’t be so down about that. If the calls / bounces go our way for a change then we can steel one in New Orleans. All we really need is for our offense to step up and protect the ball, stop turning it over, and for our defense to get some stops or turnovers. The way our offense has been playing that is all we need and we can win.
So cheer the hell up :)
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by Evilsmurf on Jan 2, 2012 12:45 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
the game next week will hinge on the same thing as today the Defense.
do they have to be great? no. they just need to slow down the Saints a bit.
the Lions offense is more than capable of keeping up with the Saints or anyone else, but even they aren’t going to score on every possession.
Something just occured to me
Don’t you find it funny that the Lions signed a former Saints running back a week prior to their playoff game? The Lions have a history of signing former players prior to games, do you guys think it was to get an edge and/or just to acquire another back? I think both are likely as stopping Brees is way easier said than done.
As I’ve said before, I’d rather play the Saints indoors on field turf than the Giants outdoors in January on wet, snowy, grass and dirt. The Lions would have a harder time against New York passing the ball in 60 mph winds and snow consistently than in a dome. New York is also a good team with a dangerous passing attack.
I don’t think we will beat the Saints, though its not impossible. Last year Green Bay was the 6th seed and beat a dangerous Eagles team, a 13-3 Falcons team, a good Bears team, and of course Pittsburgh. Nobody ever thought Green Bay would ever beat those teams, but they did and now their 15-1.
Who knows what the future holds for a 5,000 yd-40+td quarterback and his #1 receiver who boasts over 1,700 yds and 16 tds. This offense is quite possibly the best Lions offense I have ever seen in my life, as well as Stafford/Calvin being the best Lions quarterback and receiver respectively in Lions history.
We as Lions fans are witnessing one of the best Lions teams of all time play one of the greatest quarterbacks ever in Drew Brees. Get your popcorn ready for Saturday, its about to be a show!
From 0-16 to the Superbowl baby!
by DLions4Eva on Jan 2, 2012 12:58 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I dont find it funny at all
I’m not taking anything away from Bell because I believe he could be a great back we just happen to be loaded at that position
And I dont blame the Lions for signing him he knows our play book inside out
I ust think it sucks but hey thats pro football
We will have to change some signals and move on
Good Luck Saturday
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 2, 2012 6:50 AM EST up reply actions
Well seeing is that you're a Saints fan on a Lions fan blog
I don’t see how you could possibly find it funny, but I think it won’t matter because the Saints will probably win anyways.
From 0-16 to the Superbowl baby!
by DLions4Eva on Jan 2, 2012 9:37 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thats ok I dont begrudge the Lions or bell
Im just glad he getting a chance on an active roster
He has enough sense to take it un-like that reciever from GB that turned down an offer from MN.
Better to play on a losing team (MN) then be on the practice squad of a winning team(GB)
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 2, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
Hey guys Saints fan chiming in
Looking forward to the showdown on Saturday. Possibly a shootout. You guys have a good football team and have come a long way. Congrats to Stafford in his 5,000 yard season. The kid can certainly play ball. This will be a very tough match!
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
I do hope it is a shootout
win or lose, at least if it is a back and forth high scoring game it will be exciting.
I believe you're right
Everyone starts over now in the playoffs. It’s all about who’s the hungriest. Going to be a very tough road.
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
Well there's nothing like jumping into the fire
To even make the NFC championship game we’ll have to beat the 2 most dominate teams in the NFL all year.
Even if we lose Saturday, even if it’s a blowout, it’s still been a good year and this team is still definitely a work in progress. Things are going to keep getting better.
Formerly WestSideLionsFan. Fan of all Detroit sports teams.
Things are going to keep getting better.
Agreed! You guys have had a very good year and a very young team that’s going to only get better. You’ve suffered through alot of bad seasons. Trust me, we’ve been there. We’ve had the bad/mediocre seasons, the almosts and the shoulda coulda woulda. When Sean Payton arrived in 2006 (Thank Christ) He changed a whole different attitude in our franchise. A complete 180. He and Mickey Loomis have built such a solid team in their era. They sure know talent and know Chemistry.
Sounds like Jim Schwartz is doing it as well, and your GM. God I hated Matt Millen. Just as much as I hated Aaron Brooks and Jim Haslett. The guy was a total Douche Bag
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
I couldnt stand them either
that was a long time ago and i remember his last season if you can. End of the year Hansen is rushed on the field for a field goal with 3 seconds left to win the game. That was before the saints got good and Hurricane Katrina. Brooks was ahhhh, our two organizations share a lot of failure before you guys went to the super bowl.
by Liontotheextreme on Jan 2, 2012 1:31 AM EST up reply actions
Lol Yeah I remember that game in 2005 quite well
That was a horrible year. When I heard the announcement Aaron Brooks was cut and Jim Haslett was fired, talk about a relief! Sean Payton was hired in the Spring, signed Drew Brees. A complete 180.
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
Ill also give you guys a little luck but also skill with player evaluation
I remember that offseason and no one would touch brees, no one, they were unsure about a lot of things and specially that big injury he had. He wasnt even bad in SD, they just seen his size. injury, and that was that. But still i dont know if our defensive coordinator is to be fired but our defense is going to get evaluated hard in the offseason
by Liontotheextreme on Jan 2, 2012 1:39 AM EST up reply actions
Yea and picking up Colston in the 7th round halped alot also
He was the second to last player taking in the draft from Hofstra
How did the whole NFL miss on him
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 2, 2012 6:55 AM EST up reply actions
Yea and picking up Colston in the 7th round halped alot also
Agreed buddy, and the list goes on and on. The continuance of building the team keeping it fresh.
How did the NFL miss on him? Payton and Loomis saw something in him noone else did.
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
We may root for seperate teams come Saturday...
but anyone that has hate for (name that shall not be mentioned) is alright with me. The team did quite a transformation since he’s been booted from the scene – which obviously has us excited about the future of the team.
At anyrate, should be a fun match-up in the “lights”.
Not to mention us as Lions fan havent been thinking draft
for two months cause old lions would be done in practically in the first quarter of the season. Sad thing is Lions fans are so used to losing that now that we win…. the loses become that much harder to bear. Its like Lions hold a piece of cheese in front of our face and when things get good, snap it away from us lol.
by Liontotheextreme on Jan 2, 2012 1:50 AM EST up reply actions
Yep
We have those scars too. Blowing 4th quarter leads back then and losing one game where we should have won to get into the playoffs.
Whether we have 1 Superbowl win or even if it were 5 or 6, those scars never leave. It’s so easy when you’re in a game down to the wire for those scars to re appear. Even when you’re winning. Sounds crazy I know
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
Amazing when a change in the front office can do. Just like in our front office, when the daughter basically took over, she cares about the fans and cares about “Winning” Sometimes all it takes is a tweak or two for a drastic change.
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
Same thing here except Bill Ford Jr steps up a little more now than ever
Which is why you see a front office with a plan, a coaching staff with a brain, and a team with talent. Jr convinced his Dad to fire M****n and hire Martin Mayhew and the rest is history.
From 0-16 to the Superbowl baby!
by DLions4Eva on Jan 2, 2012 9:43 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
There you go. All it takes is one person to step up to the plate and it follows from there.
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
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