This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Saints losing certain playoff spots. A total of 12 games from week 13 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
The Saints cannot win this spot
The Saints cannot win this spot
Case 1
Saints lose to or tie the Dolphins
No elimination cases were found for this spot
The Saints cannot win this spot
The Saints cannot win this spot
Case 1
Saints lose to the Dolphins, and
Buccaneers beat or tie the Cardinals
Case 2
Saints lose to the Dolphins, and
Panthers beat or tie the Rams
Case 3
Saints tie the Dolphins, and
Buccaneers beat or tie the Cardinals, and
Panthers beat the Rams
Case 4
Saints tie the Dolphins, and
Buccaneers beat the Cardinals, and
Panthers tie the Rams