49ers give Atlanta a peek into how beat the Saints?

SmashMouth · 09-21-2010, 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by KingCutta

I think the wind was a huge factor tonight. We are a DOME team. I think we play well enough again to beat the Falcons. But our offense needs to get it together. The D played well tonight but the Offense didnt give them the help they are used to. We need to clean up the offense and play better pass coverage on the Falcons.

NO DOUBT .... the wind was killer, and also the reason we won it in the fourth quarter. Meachem was remarkedly absent. He needs to step up.

skymike · 09-21-2010, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by Saintswrath

If 49ers didn't have the Turn-overs they won the game.....

IF Aunt Ruth had balls, she'd be Uncle Bert.

Ok, WhoDats, its time for some Jim Mora trivia. Fill in the blanks:
W_ _ _ _ _ - C_ _ _ _ _ - S _ _ _ _ _ _

Except for the part about losing Reggie, What an outstanding time to be a Saints fan. How sweet it is to be reversed from our old role, of beating the 49ers on the field, and having Joe Montana drive em down the field for a 16-14 win.

I remember when we found creative ways to lose.
Great teams find ways to win.

This is a great team. I'll say it, and I aint scared. Does anybody remember what I said last year, and I wasnt scared?

neugey · 09-21-2010, 07:59 AM

It will be tough, but good to have home field advantage against those oversized birds.

spkb25 · 09-21-2010, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by Saintswrath

If 49ers didn't have the Turn-overs they won the game, so did they open Pandora's Box? are we exploited on the Defensive side?

I can also see a few weak points on the Offense, i think Drew just had a bad second game, Bush is a question mark right now and Gay is most likely out for that game..
So opinions on how well we're going to do in this short week coming into the dome with a Falcons team full of Bloated heads after kicking down an Arizona Team that was already piss poor..

their d is not as good as 49ers and it is hard to win on the road, but this will be a hard test

saintsfan1976 · 09-21-2010, 08:21 AM

3-4 defense seems to be our nemesis.
Willis is an absolute stud leader.
They covered our WR's well and got in Brees's face.

To me this game looked more like the "finesse" Saints of a few years ago.

Great resolve to eek out a victory - that's what champions do.

I'm sure there is a "superbowl hangover", they're just finding ways to win.

Gut check time for the O and D lines.

Stiggs · 09-21-2010, 08:35 AM

We won a close game on the road against a team many not only picked to win the West, but to go to the SB. We didn't play well, the run defense/tackling was not good, but the D/Special Teams came through with the turnovers. Offense seemed inconsistent, like in the first game vs. 'Queens. I'm glad we're playing the Falcs at home while we're still in early-season playing shape (I know they are, too).

We saw some ugly road wins last year, right (Washington, Miami)? I honestly don't see this team going 13-0, but I know the offense will settle in and GW will produce a D that will keep us in some games. I still like our chances to get back to the BOWL.

Saint_LB · 09-22-2010, 05:37 AM

When we have more points on the scoreboard than the other team when the 4th quarter clock reads 0:00, that means we win.

I guess you could say that we gave the Falclowns a peek at how to lose to the on-the-road Saints by 3. I hope they took good notes!

papz · 09-22-2010, 12:27 PM

The 49ers did provide a solid blue print for the Falcons in containing our offense I thought. 3 key things the Falcons need to do:

-Bring 500 high powered fans to the stadium and blast them all full strength.

-Trade for Patrick Willis ASAP.

-Make sure Boyz 2 Men are on their sideline.

homerj07 · 09-22-2010, 01:19 PM

THey always play us hard. THey are going to give it their best & we will give it our best.

I see a hard fought victory. Hopefully the "O" does show up a little more & the "D" can get a better rush.

Activate Junior!!!

AsylumGuido · 09-22-2010, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Saintswrath

If 49ers didn't have the Turn-overs they won the game, so did they open Pandora's Box? are we exploited on the Defensive side?

I can also see a few weak points on the Offense, i think Drew just had a bad second game, Bush is a question mark right now and Gay is most likely out for that game..
So opinions on how well we're going to do in this short week coming into the dome with a Falcons team full of Bloated heads after kicking down an Arizona Team that was already piss poor..

I haven't read all the responses ... yet, but the 49ers play a 3-4 as their base defense. That alignment has always given the Saints fits. Atlanta employs the 4-3 with which we have had much more success. The Falcons simply do not have the same pieces to execute the SF game plan.

On the other hand, the Falcons dismantled a decimated Arizona 3-4 defense that was not given any help from their QB-less offense. The Saints present a much different story on both sides of the line.

09-21-2010, 05:52 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,813 Blog Entries: 29	Originally Posted by KingCutta I think the wind was a huge factor tonight. We are a DOME team. I think we play well enough again to beat the Falcons. But our offense needs to get it together. The D played well tonight but the Offense didnt give them the help they are used to. We need to clean up the offense and play better pass coverage on the Falcons. NO DOUBT .... the wind was killer, and also the reason we won it in the fourth quarter. Meachem was remarkedly absent. He needs to step up.

09-21-2010, 06:04 AM	#2
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Originally Posted by Saintswrath If 49ers didn't have the Turn-overs they won the game..... IF Aunt Ruth had balls, she'd be Uncle Bert. Ok, WhoDats, its time for some Jim Mora trivia. Fill in the blanks: W_ _ _ _ _ - C_ _ _ _ _ - S _ _ _ _ _ _ Except for the part about losing Reggie, What an outstanding time to be a Saints fan. How sweet it is to be reversed from our old role, of beating the 49ers on the field, and having Joe Montana drive em down the field for a 16-14 win. I remember when we found creative ways to lose. Great teams find ways to win. This is a great team. I'll say it, and I aint scared. Does anybody remember what I said last year, and I wasnt scared?
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09-21-2010, 08:08 AM	#4
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,144	Originally Posted by Saintswrath If 49ers didn't have the Turn-overs they won the game, so did they open Pandora's Box? are we exploited on the Defensive side? I can also see a few weak points on the Offense, i think Drew just had a bad second game, Bush is a question mark right now and Gay is most likely out for that game.. So opinions on how well we're going to do in this short week coming into the dome with a Falcons team full of Bloated heads after kicking down an Arizona Team that was already piss poor.. their d is not as good as 49ers and it is hard to win on the road, but this will be a hard test

09-22-2010, 05:37 AM	#7
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	When we have more points on the scoreboard than the other team when the 4th quarter clock reads 0:00, that means we win. I guess you could say that we gave the Falclowns a peek at how to lose to the on-the-road Saints by 3. I hope they took good notes!
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894

09-22-2010, 01:59 PM	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Originally Posted by Saintswrath If 49ers didn't have the Turn-overs they won the game, so did they open Pandora's Box? are we exploited on the Defensive side? I can also see a few weak points on the Offense, i think Drew just had a bad second game, Bush is a question mark right now and Gay is most likely out for that game.. So opinions on how well we're going to do in this short week coming into the dome with a Falcons team full of Bloated heads after kicking down an Arizona Team that was already piss poor.. I haven't read all the responses ... yet, but the 49ers play a 3-4 as their base defense. That alignment has always given the Saints fits. Atlanta employs the 4-3 with which we have had much more success. The Falcons simply do not have the same pieces to execute the SF game plan. On the other hand, the Falcons dismantled a decimated Arizona 3-4 defense that was not given any help from their QB-less offense. The Saints present a much different story on both sides of the line.

09-21-2010, 07:59 AM	#3
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,857 Blog Entries: 13	It will be tough, but good to have home field advantage against those oversized birds.

09-21-2010, 08:21 AM	#5
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,024 Blog Entries: 3	3-4 defense seems to be our nemesis. Willis is an absolute stud leader. They covered our WR's well and got in Brees's face. To me this game looked more like the "finesse" Saints of a few years ago. Great resolve to eek out a victory - that's what champions do. I'm sure there is a "superbowl hangover", they're just finding ways to win. Gut check time for the O and D lines.

09-21-2010, 08:35 AM	#6
Stiggs Registered Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 83	We won a close game on the road against a team many not only picked to win the West, but to go to the SB. We didn't play well, the run defense/tackling was not good, but the D/Special Teams came through with the turnovers. Offense seemed inconsistent, like in the first game vs. 'Queens. I'm glad we're playing the Falcs at home while we're still in early-season playing shape (I know they are, too). We saw some ugly road wins last year, right (Washington, Miami)? I honestly don't see this team going 13-0, but I know the offense will settle in and GW will produce a D that will keep us in some games. I still like our chances to get back to the BOWL.

09-22-2010, 12:27 PM	#8
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	The 49ers did provide a solid blue print for the Falcons in containing our offense I thought. 3 key things the Falcons need to do: -Bring 500 high powered fans to the stadium and blast them all full strength. -Trade for Patrick Willis ASAP. -Make sure Boyz 2 Men are on their sideline.

09-22-2010, 01:19 PM	#9
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	THey always play us hard. THey are going to give it their best & we will give it our best. I see a hard fought victory. Hopefully the "O" does show up a little more & the "D" can get a better rush. Activate Junior!!!