saints vs. falcons......final prediction

ssmitty · 10-19-2007, 05:12 PM

i do not like this game at all..........
atlanta is capable of upsetting us as we did the hawks......
i do like it if harrington does'nt play though......
because of wierd feelings i have, i am not picking this game.....
however, if the saints don't cover the spread,
don't look for em to be too exciting in the weeks to come.
the dog, however does pick the saints if it makes
you dog lovers feel better.......

hagan714 · 10-19-2007, 05:30 PM

I am going to say Harrington may not be able to throw the deep ball like Byron but he is more accurate. neither are running threats. Look for deep passes all night. 20+ on the sidelines to open up the middle. Crumple May be the top receiver.
With the OL so bad there I am looking for another 4+ sacks.
What worries me is Norwood. I think he will see more of him than ant other team has this year. They are looking for a spark. He is it. Dunn may go to backup soon.
Defensively I am not really that scared of them. They beefed up there pass defense in the draft and that maybe to our benefit this year. Rookies. As long as Drew spreads the ball around and keeps them guessing we should be ok.
This is a must win for us in the division as is all the rest of the division games.
My cat is agreeing with your dog. Take the saints

Saintsfan4ever · 10-19-2007, 07:48 PM

I hate playing teams that have "nothing to lose".
Coming in as the clear under-dog, I think Atlanta on defense will bring the blitz on every snap and try to hurry Brees into a mistake. On offense I think Atlanta will start Byron and test the deep ball on the Saints secondary early and often.

#1, Saints must protect the ball. I expect Atlanta to make extra efforts to rip the ball.(especially from Reggie). Drew must pick up the blitz and make sure he has a quick release plan to one of the backs or receivers. Keep Karney on the field to pick up the blitz and open holes for Reggie. The Reggie/Karney run game worked last week, try it again. I look for Pierre Thomas to get some carries and make a few highlight reels.

I think the Saints playing with confidence in the dome will be too much for whatever Atlanta brings.

Saints 27
Falcons 16

phatoosdey · 10-19-2007, 08:15 PM

i also hope pierre thomas gets some carries especially if we have a formidable lead in the second half like last week

Saints 34
Falcons 22 (5 field goals for andersen and a touchdown for horn)

r alleman · 10-19-2007, 08:25 PM

Saints 31 Atlanta 13, were on our way gang, the team believes in each other, watch out!

LongTimeFan · 10-19-2007, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by Saintsfan4ever

I hate playing teams that have "nothing to lose".
Coming in as the clear under-dog, I think Atlanta on defense will bring the blitz on every snap and try to hurry Brees into a mistake. On offense I think Atlanta will start Byron and test the deep ball on the Saints secondary early and often.

#1, Saints must protect the ball. I expect Atlanta to make extra efforts to rip the ball.(especially from Reggie). Drew must pick up the blitz and make sure he has a quick release plan to one of the backs or receivers. Keep Karney on the field to pick up the blitz and open holes for Reggie. The Reggie/Karney run game worked last week, try it again. I look for Pierre Thomas to get some carries and make a few highlight reels.

I think the Saints playing with confidence in the dome will be too much for whatever Atlanta brings.

Saints 27
Falcons 16

Saints don't have anything to lose either but I'll say that the Saints will win due to a very bad Falcons pass defense (28th ranked) and how well our offense and defense played last week, if our OL plays good again it will be a long afternoon for the Falcons.

oldfalcon · 10-19-2007, 10:52 PM

falcons-20
saints-17

steve bartkowski hits alfred jackson on a last second "big ben" pass play..i miss those days guys..you should roll in this one,barring some kind of miracle!

iceshack149 · 10-19-2007, 10:57 PM

I'd like to see more Colston, Moore, and Patten and less Henderson.

I'd also like to see Pierre Thomas and Jamal Branch share some touches and move Reggie around more.

I'd really like to see the Saints beat the Falcons in every facet of the game and crush them. Is that too much to ask?

By the way, Crumpler is doubtful for this game. There will be a lot of running from the Falcons in this game. Leftwich is not that good. He's just a big dude with a big (inaccurate) arm.

MatthewT · 10-19-2007, 11:23 PM

I will not get my hopes too high on this one, no matter what it looks like on paper, this is the Saints vs Falcons. I am going to say that this one comes down to the wire and the Saints pull it out 17-14. Mare kicks a 35 yard FG with 2 seconds left... LOL

hagan714 · 10-20-2007, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by r alleman

Saints 31 Atlanta 13, were on our way gang, the team believes in each other, watch out!

You got it. Saints put together the first full game of the year here. I give the Birds and extra TD in slop time. 31-20

10-19-2007, 05:12 PM	#1
ssmitty 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,879	saints vs. falcons......final prediction i do not like this game at all.......... atlanta is capable of upsetting us as we did the hawks...... i do like it if harrington does'nt play though...... because of wierd feelings i have, i am not picking this game..... however, if the saints don't cover the spread, don't look for em to be too exciting in the weeks to come. the dog, however does pick the saints if it makes you dog lovers feel better.......
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10-19-2007, 05:30 PM	#2
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: saints vs. falcons......final prediction I am going to say Harrington may not be able to throw the deep ball like Byron but he is more accurate. neither are running threats. Look for deep passes all night. 20+ on the sidelines to open up the middle. Crumple May be the top receiver. With the OL so bad there I am looking for another 4+ sacks. What worries me is Norwood. I think he will see more of him than ant other team has this year. They are looking for a spark. He is it. Dunn may go to backup soon. Defensively I am not really that scared of them. They beefed up there pass defense in the draft and that maybe to our benefit this year. Rookies. As long as Drew spreads the ball around and keeps them guessing we should be ok. This is a must win for us in the division as is all the rest of the division games. My cat is agreeing with your dog. Take the saints
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10-19-2007, 07:48 PM	#3
Saintsfan4ever 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Moss Point, MS Posts: 612 Blog Entries: 1	Re: saints vs. falcons......final prediction I hate playing teams that have "nothing to lose". Coming in as the clear under-dog, I think Atlanta on defense will bring the blitz on every snap and try to hurry Brees into a mistake. On offense I think Atlanta will start Byron and test the deep ball on the Saints secondary early and often. #1, Saints must protect the ball. I expect Atlanta to make extra efforts to rip the ball.(especially from Reggie). Drew must pick up the blitz and make sure he has a quick release plan to one of the backs or receivers. Keep Karney on the field to pick up the blitz and open holes for Reggie. The Reggie/Karney run game worked last week, try it again. I look for Pierre Thomas to get some carries and make a few highlight reels. I think the Saints playing with confidence in the dome will be too much for whatever Atlanta brings. Saints 27 Falcons 16
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10-19-2007, 08:15 PM	#4
phatoosdey Drunkagen Join Date: May 2007 Location: kenner Posts: 356	Re: saints vs. falcons......final prediction i also hope pierre thomas gets some carries especially if we have a formidable lead in the second half like last week Saints 34 Falcons 22 (5 field goals for andersen and a touchdown for horn)

10-19-2007, 08:25 PM	#5
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10-19-2007, 09:05 PM	#6
LongTimeFan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,403	Re: saints vs. falcons......final prediction Originally Posted by Saintsfan4ever I hate playing teams that have "nothing to lose". Coming in as the clear under-dog, I think Atlanta on defense will bring the blitz on every snap and try to hurry Brees into a mistake. On offense I think Atlanta will start Byron and test the deep ball on the Saints secondary early and often. #1, Saints must protect the ball. I expect Atlanta to make extra efforts to rip the ball.(especially from Reggie). Drew must pick up the blitz and make sure he has a quick release plan to one of the backs or receivers. Keep Karney on the field to pick up the blitz and open holes for Reggie. The Reggie/Karney run game worked last week, try it again. I look for Pierre Thomas to get some carries and make a few highlight reels. I think the Saints playing with confidence in the dome will be too much for whatever Atlanta brings. Saints 27 Falcons 16 Saints don't have anything to lose either but I'll say that the Saints will win due to a very bad Falcons pass defense (28th ranked) and how well our offense and defense played last week, if our OL plays good again it will be a long afternoon for the Falcons.

10-19-2007, 10:52 PM	#7
oldfalcon Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4	Re: saints vs. falcons......final prediction falcons-20 saints-17 steve bartkowski hits alfred jackson on a last second "big ben" pass play..i miss those days guys..you should roll in this one,barring some kind of miracle!
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10-19-2007, 10:57 PM	#8
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,258 Blog Entries: 1	Re: saints vs. falcons......final prediction I'd like to see more Colston, Moore, and Patten and less Henderson. I'd also like to see Pierre Thomas and Jamal Branch share some touches and move Reggie around more. I'd really like to see the Saints beat the Falcons in every facet of the game and crush them. Is that too much to ask? By the way, Crumpler is doubtful for this game. There will be a lot of running from the Falcons in this game. Leftwich is not that good. He's just a big dude with a big (inaccurate) arm.

10-19-2007, 11:23 PM	#9
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: saints vs. falcons......final prediction I will not get my hopes too high on this one, no matter what it looks like on paper, this is the Saints vs Falcons. I am going to say that this one comes down to the wire and the Saints pull it out 17-14. Mare kicks a 35 yard FG with 2 seconds left... LOL

10-20-2007, 07:46 AM	#10
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: saints vs. falcons......final prediction Originally Posted by r alleman Saints 31 Atlanta 13, were on our way gang, the team believes in each other, watch out! You got it. Saints put together the first full game of the year here. I give the Birds and extra TD in slop time. 31-20