Updated Saints' playoff chances after Week 14 win
The New Orleans Saints are in depths in their quest to reclaim the NFC South. They're tied atop the division after thirteen games with a record of 6-7. They're fresh off a gritty victory against the Carolina Panthers, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14. What are the […]
The New Orleans Saints are in depths in their quest to reclaim the NFC South. They're tied atop the division after thirteen games with a record of 6-7. They're fresh off a gritty victory against the Carolina Panthers, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14.
What are the chances that the Saints make the playoffs after their Week 14 win?
With their Week 14 win, Tampa Bay actually took control of the NFC South in terms of percentages to win the division. According to ESPN's analytics, the Buccaneers 43% chance to make the playoffs. They also have a 35% chance to win the division.
After their victorious Week 14, New Orleans holds a 39% chance to make the postseason, and they have a 32% chance to win the NFC South.
Those percentages were at 28% and 23% last week before the two division matchups.
They actually passed up the Atlanta Falcons for postseason berth possibilities. ATL held the top spot in the NFC South before Week 14 began.
The Falcons now hold a 37% chance to make the playoffs. They have a 1% edge in NFC South title chances at 33%, though.
The Saints must finish strong to have any opportunity to see the postseason.
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