Mid Iowa Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 This is that typical "win on paper" game, right? I mean, it's the Falcons. Well, Gentlemen, meet the Saints. We know how this works; we just beat the Brady led Buccs - by a decent margin, I might add - and now we have our second consecutive home game for a group of guys who started the season virtually homeless for a about a month, so they should be rather comfortable hosting yet another division rival. And then there's the QB thing. Our defense should be able to keep the Dirty Birds from spending too much time celebrating any positive offense...if. If our offense can, well, do anything. We know we need a strong running game to open up the passing game. Atlanta ranks 25th in run defense and allowed over 200 yards against Carolina last week. That was without CMC. Yes, we have a really good O-line. Well the Falcons have a really good Defensive front 7. Their corners are typical. Our WR pool is unknown, for a reason. And who's our QB this week? Oh yeah, a 7th round guy who - prior to last week - hadn't seen field action since the 2nd week of 2019, September 16th with the Jets, which was also his last start in the NFL, until today. Trevor Siemian's performance will rely on a good run game, and he will also be the defense's best friend. Sustained long drives without turnovers, and something that ends in 6-7 points rather than 3. We know Atlanta will be blitzing the very second they get off the bus, so how Sie-Bass handle it? Saints are -5.5 against the spread. I'm not sure they'll cover that to the Falcons. Matt Ryan had a horrible game last week, so I suspect he'll come in very focused. On the other side, our D is probably having trouble fitting their heads in their helmets, so hopefully they're focused. #NoYoYo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 This is the type of game we don't show up to. Where we trail all game, make it competitive in the end, but clearly get beat in all phases. Hoping for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Iowa Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Dome said: This is the type of game we don't show up to. Where we trail all game, make it competitive in the end, but clearly get beat in all phases. Hoping for the best. Of course, I really hope you're wrong. Unfortunately, I know better. And then again, every once in awhile they surprise people and actually show up in consecutive weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchFalcon Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 3 hours ago, Mid Iowa said: Well the Falcons have a really good Defensive front 7. Matt Ryan had a horrible game last week #1. False. We have a front three (Grady, Debo and Foye) that is NFL worthy, the rest wouldn't start for any other team in the league. #2. Ryan's stats weren't great but if you'd have watched the game you'd have seen him under siege there entire game. The Oline was getting completely overwhelmed by the Panthers Dline. Can't really blame Ryan for the loss at all. If you can stop the run and generate pressure on Ryan like the Panthers did you have the blueprint for a win. Having unknowns at WR isn't that big of a deal since apart from AJ and maybe Hawkins our defensive backs haven't been that impressive. I doubt our D can stop a dink and dunk offense if it involves Kamara so as long as Siemien takes care of the ball I don't really think the Falcons D is stopping much, Still hoping to beat you guys in a beatdown though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlowe22 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Let the Trevor Siemian era begin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlowe22 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Starting to take back what I said about Trequan. He's been great past two weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Iowa Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, Jlowe22 said: Starting to take back what I said about Trequan. He's been great past two weeks. Agreed. That said, cut Troutman at halftime. Yeah, he can block, but he's dropping big play catches. This Saints defense is stout!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlowe22 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Err, just curiously looking at some stats, in terms of points per drive this is the lowest ranked offense we've had since 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Iowa Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 Just now, Jlowe22 said: Err, just curiously looking at some stats, in terms of points per drive this is the lowest ranked offense we've had since 2005. Ouch. Really though, what do you expect from a bench full of castaway QB's and unknown WR's. Kamara is the only guy -anybody who's not a saints fan- knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Iowa Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 Thomas Morestead was a great Saint for many years, and was very appreciated. To this point, we're not missing him at all. Gillikin is crushing it!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlowe22 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Mid Iowa said: Ouch. Really though, what do you expect from a bench full of castaway QB's and unknown WR's. Kamara is the only guy -anybody who's not a saints fan- knows. Yes I mean no one should expect miracles from this offense. We're a defensive team now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Iowa Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 I missed something. What happened to CJ Gardner Johnson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler735 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Hope we can sign Odell Beckham tomorrow if he clears waivers. Also wouldn't mind seeing Philip Rivers brought in. Going to be a long season if we don't get some guys added at QB/WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fray32 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 2 hours ago, DutchFalcon said: #1. False. We have a front three (Grady, Debo and Foye) that is NFL worthy, the rest wouldn't start for any other team in the league. #2. Ryan's stats weren't great but if you'd have watched the game you'd have seen him under siege there entire game. The Oline was getting completely overwhelmed by the Panthers Dline. Can't really blame Ryan for the loss at all. If you can stop the run and generate pressure on Ryan like the Panthers did you have the blueprint for a win. Having unknowns at WR isn't that big of a deal since apart from AJ and maybe Hawkins our defensive backs haven't been that impressive. I doubt our D can stop a dink and dunk offense if it involves Kamara so as long as Siemien takes care of the ball I don't really think the Falcons D is stopping much, Still hoping to beat you guys in a beatdown though. Is Deion Jones not good anymore? I thought he was a stud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Iowa Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 I would love to see a stat over the last few weeks of how many clean balls hit the receivers in both hands, and we're straight up dropped. Kenny Stills = garbage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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