Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry?
 

The Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posted another first-quarter shutout in a preseason game Friday, this time blanking the New York Jets through their first five possessions.

The Falcons through the first quarters of two preseason games have outscored their opponents 31-0, a margin that included a 17-0 lead last week against the Tennessee Titans.

For a unit that ranked last in the NFL in yards allowed in 2014, the fast start under new coach Dan Quinn should be encouraging for any Falcons fan, even if against two of the weaker offenses in the league.

For fans of the New Orleans Saints, who play in the NFC South with the Falcons, should the Falcons' start be cause for concern?

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Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry?
 

Oooooo their defense shut out the pathetic Jets offense... GTFO. Not you SmashMouth, the writer.

Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry?
 

Lions...
4-0
0-16
Nuff said

Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry?
 

Rookie QB taking his first snaps in the NFL...
Then the Jets with a brand new QB throwing to the 1s....

F the preseason, I am over all this hype BS already...

Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry?
 

The Jet and Titian offenses? drink that kool aid baby.

Bigger concern is the points they put up on offense.

Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry?
 

Oh please....

Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry?
 

Grain of salt.

I agree with Hagan, I'd be more worried about their offense than their defense.

Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry?
 

Aahh yes, that perfect season, ;) ... "PRE-SEASON CHAMPS, WOO HOO!!!" has remained as sort of a Lions battle-cry since then, #sniff ... that was some year, :lol:.

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Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry?
 

We outscored Tom Brady 21-0 in the first half

That is impressive, especially to say 4 of our starters in the secondary did not play.

Re: Atlanta Falcons first-team defense posts another shutout; should New Orleans Saints fans worry?
 

Oops, sorry to bring it up. I know that one stung and most of us old timer Saints fans know exactly how it feels.