Saints vs Falcons Pregame (Thursday Night Game)

Danno · 11-18-2013, 02:12 PM

Lets face it, the only way we lose this game is if we commit numerous turnovers, numerous dumb penalties and even then Atlanta will have to catch a few lucky bounces just to keep it close.

I'm actually glad this game is in Atlanta. I think it'll keep us more focused, and lets face it... the crowd noise ain't exactly gonna be a problem.

SmashMouth · 11-18-2013, 03:42 PM

Opening Line ..... Saints By 7 Pts - Talk About the Falcons - Falcons Life Forums

SaintSproles · 11-18-2013, 04:39 PM

Atlanta has the worst opposing QB rating on defense at a whopping 105.8.

Allowing 21 TDs with only 6 interceptions.

Drew Brees will have a day similar to what he did vs Dallas.

saintfan · 11-18-2013, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by SaintSproles

Atlanta has the worst opposing QB rating on defense at a whopping 105.8.

Allowing 21 TDs with only 6 interceptions.

Drew Brees will have a day similar to what he did vs Dallas.

I'd prefer we establish the run, get a big lead, and have Drew outta there by the middle of the 3rd quarter actually.

Jack Vegas · 11-18-2013, 04:46 PM

It occurs to me that I don't have NFL Network. Does anybody know if they still show the Thursday night games online?

SaintSproles · 11-19-2013, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

I'd prefer we establish the run, get a big lead, and have Drew outta there by the middle of the 3rd quarter actually.

Oh trust me, I'm with you 1000 %.

I would rather we keep Ingram's confidence soring because we will need him down the stretch vs Seattle and Carolina. I would like to see a 35 pass, 35 rush kind of game.

I was disappointed to see our 2:1 pass to run ratio vs San Fran. We ran the ball well enough to warrant a much closer 1:1 ratio.

One of the few flaws of Sean Payton is falling in love with the forward pass a little too much at times. Our play action isn't nearly as effective when we are that pass heavy.

Let's get Ingram going again and prepare for a balanced attack vs Seattle. If there is one weakness with the Seattle defense is stopping a good running attack.

TheOak · 11-19-2013, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by SaintSproles

Oh trust me, I'm with you 1000 %.

I would rather we keep Ingram's confidence soring because we will need him down the stretch vs Seattle and Carolina. I would like to see a 35 pass, 35 rush kind of game.

I was disappointed to see our 2:1 pass to run ratio vs San Fran. We ran the ball well enough to warrant a much closer 1:1 ratio.

One of the few flaws of Sean Payton is falling in love with the forward pass a little too much at times. Our play action isn't nearly as effective when we are that pass heavy.

Let's get Ingram going again and prepare for a balanced attack vs Seattle. If there is one weakness with the Seattle defense is stopping a good running attack.

50/50 isn't really realistic in the league these days... Balance is closer to 60/40, the rules encourage it.

SaintSproles · 11-20-2013, 01:37 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

50/50 isn't really realistic in the league these days... Balance is closer to 60/40, the rules encourage it.

Yes, 50/50 really doesn't happen unless you're the Houston Texans or Seattle Seahawks.

So a 30 rush, 40 pass day would be nice.

dueceloose · 11-18-2013, 05:26 PM

Funny thing is Atlanta is like a second home for us.. and with ATL losing season I wouldn't b surprised if there were more saints than falcon fans in the stand. Is it Thursday yet?

Danno · 11-18-2013, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by dueceloose

Funny thing is Atlanta is like a second home for us.. and with ATL losing season I wouldn't b surprised if there were more saints than falcon fans in the stand. Is it Thursday yet?

I wonder if the league would mandate that we get the home team locker rooms and force the Falcons to move to the visitor locker room.

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11-18-2013, 02:12 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Saints vs Falcons Pregame (Thursday Night Game) Lets face it, the only way we lose this game is if we commit numerous turnovers, numerous dumb penalties and even then Atlanta will have to catch a few lucky bounces just to keep it close. I'm actually glad this game is in Atlanta. I think it'll keep us more focused, and lets face it... the crowd noise ain't exactly gonna be a problem. SloMotion and WHODATINCA like this.

11-18-2013, 03:42 PM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,970 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints vs Falcons Pregame (Thursday Night Game) Opening Line ..... Saints By 7 Pts - Talk About the Falcons - Falcons Life Forums

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SaintSproles Site Donor Drew Brees GOAT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 342 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints vs Falcons Pregame (Thursday Night Game) Atlanta has the worst opposing QB rating on defense at a whopping 105.8. Allowing 21 TDs with only 6 interceptions. Drew Brees will have a day similar to what he did vs Dallas.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints vs Falcons Pregame (Thursday Night Game) Originally Posted by SaintSproles Atlanta has the worst opposing QB rating on defense at a whopping 105.8. Allowing 21 TDs with only 6 interceptions. Drew Brees will have a day similar to what he did vs Dallas. I'd prefer we establish the run, get a big lead, and have Drew outta there by the middle of the 3rd quarter actually. ikecomp likes this.

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Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Saints vs Falcons Pregame (Thursday Night Game) It occurs to me that I don't have NFL Network. Does anybody know if they still show the Thursday night games online?
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11-19-2013, 05:37 PM	#6
SaintSproles Site Donor Drew Brees GOAT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 342 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints vs Falcons Pregame (Thursday Night Game) Originally Posted by saintfan I'd prefer we establish the run, get a big lead, and have Drew outta there by the middle of the 3rd quarter actually. Oh trust me, I'm with you 1000 %. I would rather we keep Ingram's confidence soring because we will need him down the stretch vs Seattle and Carolina. I would like to see a 35 pass, 35 rush kind of game. I was disappointed to see our 2:1 pass to run ratio vs San Fran. We ran the ball well enough to warrant a much closer 1:1 ratio. One of the few flaws of Sean Payton is falling in love with the forward pass a little too much at times. Our play action isn't nearly as effective when we are that pass heavy. Let's get Ingram going again and prepare for a balanced attack vs Seattle. If there is one weakness with the Seattle defense is stopping a good running attack.

11-19-2013, 06:55 PM	#7
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,051	Re: Saints vs Falcons Pregame (Thursday Night Game) Originally Posted by SaintSproles Oh trust me, I'm with you 1000 %. I would rather we keep Ingram's confidence soring because we will need him down the stretch vs Seattle and Carolina. I would like to see a 35 pass, 35 rush kind of game. I was disappointed to see our 2:1 pass to run ratio vs San Fran. We ran the ball well enough to warrant a much closer 1:1 ratio. One of the few flaws of Sean Payton is falling in love with the forward pass a little too much at times. Our play action isn't nearly as effective when we are that pass heavy. Let's get Ingram going again and prepare for a balanced attack vs Seattle. If there is one weakness with the Seattle defense is stopping a good running attack. 50/50 isn't really realistic in the league these days... Balance is closer to 60/40, the rules encourage it.

11-20-2013, 01:37 AM	#8
SaintSproles Site Donor Drew Brees GOAT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 342 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints vs Falcons Pregame (Thursday Night Game) Originally Posted by TheOak 50/50 isn't really realistic in the league these days... Balance is closer to 60/40, the rules encourage it. Yes, 50/50 really doesn't happen unless you're the Houston Texans or Seattle Seahawks. So a 30 rush, 40 pass day would be nice.

11-18-2013, 05:26 PM	#9
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11-18-2013, 05:45 PM	#10
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Saints vs Falcons Pregame (Thursday Night Game) Originally Posted by dueceloose Funny thing is Atlanta is like a second home for us.. and with ATL losing season I wouldn't b surprised if there were more saints than falcon fans in the stand. Is it Thursday yet? I wonder if the league would mandate that we get the home team locker rooms and force the Falcons to move to the visitor locker room. WHODATINCA likes this.

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