Falcons wearing throwback red helmets vs Saints this Sunday (1 Viewer)

[DerrickB]

Any thoughts

 

[BreesusSaves]

They'll wish they wore their brown pants.

 

[Devildog]

They'll wish they wore their brown pants.

Sharty Ice got you.

 

[RaginCajun83]

And ….. still going to get their arse kicked

 

[OldTimeGamer1966]

And ….. still going to get their arse kicked

It's going to a closer game than some think. These Saints/Falcons matchups are always tough to call. We have had years where they looked down and beaten and come out kick out butts and years where we look bad at the time of the matchup and destroy them.

I think it hinges on both QB's and how they deal with the opposing defensive pressures. Are we going to see the Kirk Cousins that demanded big paydays or are we getting Kirk Cousins of the latter Viking days. I haven't watched enough of Carr but I know he has his issues as well of being a bit hot and cold. It will be a good game. I think we pull it out by 3 points another barn burner. Even though I said it is too close to call I give the Saints the 3 just because I do think they are the better team.

 

[Nisey55]

Makes sense, the blood will be less noticeable.

 

[Optimistic Ozzy]

I hope there's not a Big Ben in this game.

 

[BBarnes]

It's going to a closer game than some think. These Saints/Falcons matchups are always tough to call. We have had years where they looked down and beaten and come out kick out butts and years where we look bad at the time of the matchup and destroy them.

I think it hinges on both QB's and how they deal with the opposing defensive pressures. Are we going to see the Kirk Cousins that demanded big paydays or are we getting Kirk Cousins of the latter Viking days. I haven't watched enough of Carr but I know he has his issues as well of being a bit hot and cold. It will be a good game. I think we pull it out by 3 points another barn burner. Even though I said it is too close to call I give the Saints the 3 just because I do think they are the better team.

Falcons are favored for a reason, even though they do not have much of a home field advantage. If the Saints were healthy we would be a 3 point favorite or so and likely would win. However, this weekend I think it is a coinflip and if Kamara and/or another offensive lineman are out, we likely lose.

 

[saints4eva]

Falcons are favored for a reason, even though they do not have much of a home field advantage. If the Saints were healthy we will be a 3-4.5 point favorite or so and likely would win. However, this weekend I think it is a coinflip and if Kamara and/or another offensive lineman are out, we likely lose.

I have mixed feelings about AK playing with a broken rib and hip pointer. I know he's one of the players we can't afford to lose, but I don't want to risk even more injury if he plays. Just praying for him and the team to do much better than last week and no more significant injuries. If he plays the Falcons will definitely be playing him closely and very physically. They would anyway but an injured AK invites more shots.

 

[RJS]

I hope Derek Carr remembers what Jesse Bates III looked like in the red helmet last year. Seriously, don't let that guy ruin the game.

 

[BBarnes]

I have mixed feelings about AK playing with a broken rib and hip pointer. I know he's one of the players we can't afford to lose, but I don't want to risk even more injury if he plays. Just praying for him and the team to do much better than last week and no more significant injuries. If he plays the Falcons will definitely be playing him closely and very physically. They would anyway but an injured AK invites more shots.

Agreed. I could see him playing this week and sitting out the KC game against an AFC opponent.

Then I could see him missing this week because it gives him a little extra rest since we do not play again until Monday night.

 

[Shadeaux]

 

[SirLoinSaint64]

Falcons are favored for a reason, even though they do not have much of a home field advantage. If the Saints were healthy we will be a 3-4.5 point favorite or so and likely would win. However, this weekend I think it is a coinflip and if Kamara and/or another offensive lineman are out, we likely lose.

There's no way the Saints would be favored in this game healthy or not. Doesn't mean they're not going to smoke them though.

 

[BBarnes]

There's no way the Saints would be favored in this game healthy or not. Doesn't mean they're not going to smoke them though.

No way? Lol

Falcons were favored -1 at the beginning of the week. I can without a shadow of a doubt tell you if we were 100% healthy we’d be favored. At minimum it would be a PK. Line shot back up to -2.5 once the injury reports came out

Matter of fact. Just for reference

On 9/16 - 9/19 the Saints were between -102 and -110 on the Money Line.


Regardless, let’s get the win. Hate that we are already a public dog

 

[OldTimeGamer1966]

Falcons are favored for a reason, even though they do not have much of a home field advantage. If the Saints were healthy we will be a 3-4.5 point favorite or so and likely would win. However, this weekend I think it is a coinflip and if Kamara and/or another offensive lineman are out, we likely lose.

Yeah, we aren't in the best position with injuries right now. Every year it is insane but just the nature of the sport these kids are so fast and strong. It's a coinflip I can agree with that. It is going to be a battle especially with Demario being out (I assume) because of that hamstring that is a very touchy injury. Kamara with a hip pointer and ribs isn't a great situation to be in. Hopefully Hill can come through as he always seems to do. Shaheed could be another factor even if we only hit him once or twice and they lead to scores from him or indirectly we need every point we can get.