Saints at Falcons Pre-Game Discussion
 

Getting to be that time. This is basically a playoff game.

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"can Kaleb McGary slow him down"
nope

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Matt Ryan usually plays really well against us. We need to make sure Patterson doesn’t beat us out of the backfield and we hit Ryan early.

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No Calvin Ridley and possibly no Kyle Pitts. That is good news, although traditionally, it has been one of the number 2 or 3 wide receivers that have burned the Saints. Lookout for Gage, Jr.

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Inside the d line trenches, the Falcons have Grady Jarrett and that’s basically it.

We must capitalize … early.

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If (if) the D can play lights out and somehow, someway this O could get to scoring around 25 points a game, we could have a very good chance being a very scary team if we get a ticket to the dance. Look no further than Tampa winning it all with Dilfer, great D with a poor O. Just can't have turnovers, we're not geared to come from behind and win.

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More on Ramczyk from Nick Underhill.

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Atl is going to be very up for this game! The thought of beating the Saints and keeping them from making the playoffs must have them salivating like Pavlov‘s dog. It’s going to be an old fashion, NFC South, Saints/Falcons slugfest! Anything could happen!

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They flexed the game to 3:25. Last week I didn't get the game after they flexed it. I guess it's the same thing again this week. Dang.

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Callaway is going to have to have a big day with some crazy downfield surprises, and of course our D has to be in attack mode. I'm feelin this one.

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You felt good about the Tampa game Sinner, so I’ll stick with you !!

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If Ram can play normally it will change the offense. I read that last week we started our 12th variant on offensive line.

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Nick Underhill had the count of different o-line configurations at 10 yesterday, but the message is the same. Continuity is key to the success of offensive lines. We have seen anything but continuity this season. In our most efficient offensive years we had the same starting five almost every game.

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Earlier in the year when Ram was healthy and a few of the others missed time, we plugged in guys like Throckmorton and didn't miss a beat. The minute Ram went out, the line pretty much turned into swiss cheese - especially vs the Dolphins.

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For some reason, I think the Falcons by 2 TD's.

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That makes me feel better. ;)

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You're right to be skeptical.

Sometimes I feel the same. But I'm not sure if t's me trying to protect myself from having my heart ripped out. Lol

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If the defense can pressure skid britches and hit him a few times, we win.
He has to be uncomfortable in the pocket. Pressure him and we get 2 picks and win by 10.

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Obviously it’s our defense and special teams that’s been able to put us in the position we are now with a chance to make the playoffs in the last week of the season. However I will note that, for the most part, the Saints offense, although yardage and point lacking, has at least not screwed up and made a lot of turnovers to make things worse. There have been three and outs, but there of been just enough drives with a battered o-line against defenses that have been keyed to stop Kamara to make wins happen. One under rated aspect has been the occasional deep ball to Callaway which have kept drives alive and got the team the few points they have. Maybe the passing game will be more open this week. It seems like there have been plays there to make. Hopefully Hill has the time and awareness to hit those plays.

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Also Taysom has had time to recover somewhat from injuries, his threat of running the ball should keep the Birds LB's guessing.
If we can use Kamara on more quick out passes instead of trying to drive the middle on 1st and 2nd downs.

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A dirty bird can't fly with a broken wing! Break them down defense!

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Notable names out or questionable vs Atlanta :

Armstead - OUT
Roby - OUT
PJ - OUT
Davenport - questionable
Ramz - questionable
Ingram - questionable

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All time favorite, dusted off for you know those special occasions.

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Yep.

Hasn't been himself since week #13 (Dallas).

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Absolutely.

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We have to beat the dirty birds that's arch rivals!!

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Truer words have not been spoken.. case in point The Dirty Ones used to be an all red team. Glanville comes along and next thing you know they are sporting black helmets and uniforms. Not to mention the fact that Mercedes pulls out of town and lands where else but Atlanta. But in the end the simple fact is that they will always be the Dirty Birds. And as of date have never won a SuperBowl and most notably blew that 28-3 lead (how they did that we'll never know). But one final note I sure miss the good ole days of Coach Mike "the Ratman" Smith things just have never been the same without him. Oh and one more thing King Arthur missed Mike so much he hires a Coach Arthur Smith which strangely enough includes both their names.

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Saints better bring their A game.

The Falcons WILL try their best to ruin any chance of post season play for us.

Go all out, on every play.

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Davenport possibly being out is a huge loss.