My View of Monday Night.....

TheDeuce · 11-01-2009, 05:13 PM

Not really sure about your assessment kannon. I'm definitely not going to underestimate the Falcons. These two teams always get up for this game, not to mention that Atlanta went to the playoffs last year and didn't really lose anybody in the offseason.

Right now their running game isn't as successful as it was last season, but that doesn't mean that these guys won't switch it on at any minute.

Matt Ryan is still young, but he's a very efficient quarterback. He has 6 interceptions, but 11 touchdowns. He's actually got a higher passer rating this season (90.2) than he did last year (87.7), so I'm not sure why anybody would write this kid off. He's got a HOF tight end target and a Pro Bowl wide receiver.

I'm expecting an absolute dogfight tomorrow night.

MatthewT · 11-01-2009, 07:23 PM

This game has me pretty torn. On paper, I would have to believe the Saints will jump on the Falcons early and blow away to an easy victory. However, I am not going to fall for that. The Falcons are a very quality team and a very nasty division rival. Honestly, I don't care if say the Falcons were coming in 0-6, I would still be very worried about them.

I do look for the Saints to come out firing the ball, Brees only had a so-so game in Miami, I am sure he is going to redeem himself. Brees has now had 3 pretty iffy type games, time for him to catch fire for good. I also see Reggie Bush having a big game, I really think Reggie is going to show up for this prime time event. Of course, the defense will have to do their part, the Falcons have a very nice offense. Should be a good game to watch!!!

jn671 · 11-01-2009, 09:01 PM

lets just be looking at us beating them in the dome!

SaintFanInATLHELL · 11-02-2009, 06:15 AM

To me is actually a really simple formula:

In the offseason the Saints got better. The Falclowns didn't.

End of story.

It'll be a repeat of one of my favorite 'clowns beatdown of all time...

Saints 45 'clowns 17

SFIAH

Cruize · 11-02-2009, 07:23 AM

The Saints are the better team. They are at home. Can they get up? Again? This in many ways is the season for the Falcons. Ryan is good. Turner is good. White is good. Gonzalez is good. All that being said, the only way I see the Saints not winning is if they beat themselves.

Frederick Smith · 11-02-2009, 09:00 AM

Saint's need to stay clean against the Falcons and special team play needs to improve this has not been a bright spot for this team so far. Turnovers like against Miami would be huge but hopefully are corrected and whoever wins this battle is going to determine momentum and victory. If both teams do not cough it up I think it will be close no turnovers equal Saints 31 Falcons 24.

spkb25 · 11-02-2009, 09:10 AM

I think if we were not n.o. and this not as important to them as it is- we would kill them. i could see them playing better than they are. that said, i have no idea how that secondary will hold up.

cargojon · 11-02-2009, 09:20 AM

I was reminded this morning on Sirius that we have beaten them 5 out of the last 6 times we've faced them. I seriously like our chances, especially at home...but that doesn't mean I won't be nervous until we're ahead by 30.

CantonLegend · 11-02-2009, 09:21 AM

the thing im most excited for is getting to watch the game

i missed the last 2 because of f'ing softball and films.....well we are in the playoffs so we dont have to worry about films til tomorrow....

finally the game is on a monday when i can pull up a chair, crack open a cold one and scream at the TV like every other who dat in the country

also.....Saints win 34-17

foreverfan · 11-02-2009, 09:56 AM

Falcons have a lot to play for. I expect them to give us a great fight.
That is... in the first quarter.

11-01-2009, 05:13 PM	#1
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: My View of Monday Night..... Not really sure about your assessment kannon. I'm definitely not going to underestimate the Falcons. These two teams always get up for this game, not to mention that Atlanta went to the playoffs last year and didn't really lose anybody in the offseason. Right now their running game isn't as successful as it was last season, but that doesn't mean that these guys won't switch it on at any minute. Matt Ryan is still young, but he's a very efficient quarterback. He has 6 interceptions, but 11 touchdowns. He's actually got a higher passer rating this season (90.2) than he did last year (87.7), so I'm not sure why anybody would write this kid off. He's got a HOF tight end target and a Pro Bowl wide receiver. I'm expecting an absolute dogfight tomorrow night.
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11-01-2009, 07:23 PM	#2
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: My View of Monday Night..... This game has me pretty torn. On paper, I would have to believe the Saints will jump on the Falcons early and blow away to an easy victory. However, I am not going to fall for that. The Falcons are a very quality team and a very nasty division rival. Honestly, I don't care if say the Falcons were coming in 0-6, I would still be very worried about them. I do look for the Saints to come out firing the ball, Brees only had a so-so game in Miami, I am sure he is going to redeem himself. Brees has now had 3 pretty iffy type games, time for him to catch fire for good. I also see Reggie Bush having a big game, I really think Reggie is going to show up for this prime time event. Of course, the defense will have to do their part, the Falcons have a very nice offense. Should be a good game to watch!!!

11-01-2009, 09:01 PM	#3
jn671 Guam Saints Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Guam, USA Posts: 411 Blog Entries: 2	Re: My View of Monday Night..... lets just be looking at us beating them in the dome!

11-02-2009, 06:15 AM	#4
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: My View of Monday Night..... To me is actually a really simple formula: In the offseason the Saints got better. The Falclowns didn't. End of story. It'll be a repeat of one of my favorite 'clowns beatdown of all time... Saints 45 'clowns 17 SFIAH

11-02-2009, 07:23 AM	#5
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,458	Re: My View of Monday Night..... The Saints are the better team. They are at home. Can they get up? Again? This in many ways is the season for the Falcons. Ryan is good. Turner is good. White is good. Gonzalez is good. All that being said, the only way I see the Saints not winning is if they beat themselves.
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11-02-2009, 09:00 AM	#6
Frederick Smith SaintsFan101 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 217	Re: My View of Monday Night..... Saint's need to stay clean against the Falcons and special team play needs to improve this has not been a bright spot for this team so far. Turnovers like against Miami would be huge but hopefully are corrected and whoever wins this battle is going to determine momentum and victory. If both teams do not cough it up I think it will be close no turnovers equal Saints 31 Falcons 24.

11-02-2009, 09:10 AM	#7
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,120	Re: My View of Monday Night..... I think if we were not n.o. and this not as important to them as it is- we would kill them. i could see them playing better than they are. that said, i have no idea how that secondary will hold up.

11-02-2009, 09:20 AM	#8
cargojon 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 576	Re: My View of Monday Night..... I was reminded this morning on Sirius that we have beaten them 5 out of the last 6 times we've faced them. I seriously like our chances, especially at home...but that doesn't mean I won't be nervous until we're ahead by 30.
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11-02-2009, 09:21 AM	#9
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: My View of Monday Night..... the thing im most excited for is getting to watch the game i missed the last 2 because of f'ing softball and films.....well we are in the playoffs so we dont have to worry about films til tomorrow.... finally the game is on a monday when i can pull up a chair, crack open a cold one and scream at the TV like every other who dat in the country also.....Saints win 34-17

11-02-2009, 09:56 AM	#10
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: My View of Monday Night..... Falcons have a lot to play for. I expect them to give us a great fight. That is... in the first quarter.