Pregame Chat: Saints at Falcons

Alright, why Sark is going to be calling this game? The one that got scared in the red zone, OR the one that was aggressive and was perfect in the RZ?

Always an interesting game, and one that is likely to test out defense more that Carolina was able to. We have to score 27 points as I think we might be able to beat them if we can score this magical number.

Since it's home, I'll go for a Falcons win.

32-24 Dirty Birds.

Terminus said:

Alright, why Sark is going to be calling this game? The one that got scared in the red zone, OR the one that was aggressive and was perfect in the RZ?

Always an interesting game, and one that is likely to test out defense more that Carolina was able to. We have to score 27 points as I think we might be able to beat them if we can score this magical number.

Since it's home, I'll go for a Falcons win.

32-24 Dirty Birds.

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This is the old south blood bath...while they have cleaned it some, there is still quite a bit of dislike among the Saints and Falcons.

Matchup wise...yeah, Thomas is outstanding, but imo the Saints have had better weapons outside in the past. That said, Brees will definitely create more pressure on the Falcons DEF than Cam did via the air.

Most often the team that runs it the best wins this game...I like Coleman and the Falcons OL vs the Saints front 7...if they can block Jordan, they don't have another legit premier edge rusher, Matt should have enough time to put up good numbers in this game and run it well enough to keep it out of Brees hands...I like the Falcons to win this game too...27-24

Wow...great game to watch. Matt had a shot in regulation and fizzled at the wrong time...his pass/pro started breaking down late, but on one sack...Ryan faked a bootleg to Hooper, Hooper releases the pass rusher and he was wide open, Ryan was trying to go deep it wasn't there and had to eat it, but the dump off the Hooper was there, not sure why he didn't take it with Jordan closing fast on him.

Bottomline, Ryan faced a lot of pressure from Jordan...Schraeder had a tough day at the office, gave up 2 sacks and several hurries. On the flip side, no consistent edge pressure on Brees and that proved to be a death wish along with some really bad tackling in spots...think they blitzed and got him to get rid of it quick once, and Vic Beasley got there once.