The Mighty Falcons

ScottF · 12-21-2010, 12:08 PM

...are only a 2 point favorite on Monday.
I know point spreads have been argued here before, but just remember how/why the point spreads are set. Bookies set the number so that an equal amount is bet on each team. Also, home field is generally worth 3 points.
So the real experts (not the idiots who pick games for yahoo or fox) think this will be a very close game.

SaintPauly · 12-21-2010, 12:12 PM

Falcons must die....

Srgt. Hulka · 12-21-2010, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by saintpaul25

Falcons must die....

Atlanta Falcons Team Picture - December 28, 2010

breesfan27 · 12-21-2010, 12:15 PM

We will DESTROY Shatty Ice. And that guy from Avatar too...and the rest.

Beastmode · 12-21-2010, 12:36 PM

Another point, we are backed in a corner. If there is anything we are saving on both sides of the ball it will be cashed in.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 12-21-2010, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Another point, we are backed in a corner. If there is anything we are saving on both sides of the ball it will be cashed in.

Backed into a corner is a bit strong. While it is true that any hopes of winning the NFC South crown, and a guarantee to be in the playoffs ride on this game, it isn't a "win or out" situation by any stretch of the imagination.

Let's take a look at the playoff scenarios for this week.

NFL Playoff Scenarios Week 16 - SB Nation Cleveland

Saints win or TB loss (or tie by either).

That's easy enough.

I think there's a psych game to be played here. It's likely that the Saints may be back in the Georgia Dome next month in the playoffs. A solid win, and taking down the Falcons in their house, can send a strong message that being home doesn't matter much in championship football.

SFIAH

jnormand · 12-21-2010, 05:09 PM

All I want for Christmas is the Falcons to get their asses kicked.....well that and a new XBox 360 (mine is dying).

pherein · 12-21-2010, 05:33 PM

Come monday we remove the fowl taste from our mouths. Time to cook the ...

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Rugby Saint II · 12-21-2010, 05:35 PM

The might falcons are setting pretty right now, but that ain't going to last long. We have key players coming back that we need and should give us the edge.

pherein · 12-21-2010, 05:57 PM

I actually want the falcons in the playoffs, can you imagine if we end their season

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12-21-2010, 12:08 PM	#1
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	The Mighty Falcons ...are only a 2 point favorite on Monday. I know point spreads have been argued here before, but just remember how/why the point spreads are set. Bookies set the number so that an equal amount is bet on each team. Also, home field is generally worth 3 points. So the real experts (not the idiots who pick games for yahoo or fox) think this will be a very close game.

12-21-2010, 02:47 PM	#3
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Originally Posted by saintpaul25 Falcons must die.... Atlanta Falcons Team Picture - December 28, 2010
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12-21-2010, 12:36 PM	#5
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Another point, we are backed in a corner. If there is anything we are saving on both sides of the ball it will be cashed in.
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12-21-2010, 05:49 PM	#6
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Originally Posted by Beastmode Another point, we are backed in a corner. If there is anything we are saving on both sides of the ball it will be cashed in. Backed into a corner is a bit strong. While it is true that any hopes of winning the NFC South crown, and a guarantee to be in the playoffs ride on this game, it isn't a "win or out" situation by any stretch of the imagination. Let's take a look at the playoff scenarios for this week. NFL Playoff Scenarios Week 16 - SB Nation Cleveland Saints win or TB loss (or tie by either). That's easy enough. I think there's a psych game to be played here. It's likely that the Saints may be back in the Georgia Dome next month in the playoffs. A solid win, and taking down the Falcons in their house, can send a strong message that being home doesn't matter much in championship football. SFIAH
	Super Bowl Championships: New Orleans Saints:1, Carolina:0, Atlanta Chokers: STILL ZERO Only Atlanta choked in an unchokable situation... Life is definitely good.

12-21-2010, 12:12 PM	#2
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breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	We will DESTROY Shatty Ice. And that guy from Avatar too...and the rest.

12-21-2010, 05:09 PM	#7
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,736	All I want for Christmas is the Falcons to get their asses kicked.....well that and a new XBox 360 (mine is dying).

12-21-2010, 05:35 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	The might falcons are setting pretty right now, but that ain't going to last long. We have key players coming back that we need and should give us the edge.

12-21-2010, 05:57 PM	#10
pherein failclownHunter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N.O. and V.A. Posts: 2,260 Blog Entries: 3	I actually want the falcons in the playoffs, can you imagine if we end their season Bragging rights for years to come