Saints Rams defense cannot play Saints like they did Dallas (1 Viewer)

[SaintsFan742]

Someone has to try to run with Ginn. One thing I know for sure is Peters and Talib cannot for an entire game.

 

[insidejob]

Yes, was just referring to media (and I don’t care it’s just a talking point) my friends....Rams message boards. I was not referring to the betting line.

And I believe a home team gets 3 for just being at home but that could be different now as I don’t mess with that stuff.

Home team still gets 3. Both games right now are basically pick ems based on the early line. As it should be in a championship game. We're -3.5 while the Chiefs are -3.

If the offense manages a fast start to this game, I really think Goff will be too overwhelmed to overcome the crowd and mount any real comeback.

 

[Ramsfan128]

The Rams will definitely defend the Saints differently than we did Dallas.

And I'm not sure where you guys are getting that Talib played poorly? I barely remember him giving up a catch. And he's not unstable at all - he's a team captain and a huge part of our defense.

 

[Domeination]

Perhaps, the reason we are underdogs is the loss of Sheldon Rankins. With Gurley hitting the middle, we will certainly miss Sheldon. Without a big run stuffer, things will be tough, but I still think we’ll come out on top.

Rankins is a 3 tech, not a big run stuffer. Stallworth and Davison are more in that mold. IMO, we will miss Sheldon less against the run and more against the pass b/c he has been getting a good push in the middle and has really developed his spin move. The good thing is that Onyemata has really been coming on and Stallworth has been a great pick up b/c he's very stout in the middle.

 

[BroKV]

Is there a DB in the league that I feel can shut down MT

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NO

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

Home team still gets 3. Both games right now are basically pick ems based on the early line. As it should be in a championship game. We're -3.5 while the Chiefs are -3.

If the offense manages a fast start to this game, I really think Goff will be too overwhelmed to overcome the crowd and mount any real comeback.

Thanks for the clarification and I totally agree.

Any given Sunday I know but I worried more about the Eagles than I do about the Rams.

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

Is there a DB in the league that I feel can shut down MT

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NO

I tend to agree with you but I *think the Dallas corner did with minimal help. Maybe just an off day for MT as he is an absolute beast.

 

[Thunderchild]

Talib was terrible last week. He's either not healthy, rusty, or he's just getting old.

He is getting old. I was unimpressed and unconcerned about him coming back. I live in Colorado so Broncos are the local team shown on TV. Talib's last year with them was mediocre to poor. That is why the Broncos chose to let him go.

He is OK, but no longer special. If they put him on CGM, the results will be about the same as Peters. He is better but not by much.

 

[Chopper Man]

The NFL and the media are gushing over an LA team being in the Super Bowl . They are not on our side. We are still the favorites to win however.

 

[DaveXA]

Plus, wasn't Talib in concussion protocol during the game? Can't remember if he came back in the game or not.

He did come back in. He should be good to go for the next game.

 

[LonghornSaintsFan]

Keep in mind Ted Ginn was out for the Rams game. A lot of analyst are ignoring him which is fine by me.

 

[Kicks]

Need to keep DT Aaron Donald away from Brees.

 

[la. champ1]

One thing though Hump, both Peters and Talib were getting roasted Saturday night and Prescott couldn't hit anyone. Looks like Talib still is being bothered by the injury some too. I have confidence we'll see our guys getting open often and feasting.

Agree. Dak didn’t even have Cole Beasley and he still hit Gallup for 119 on 6 catches and Cooper for 65 and a td on six catches. He passed for 266 on them. Talib is still a very good corner after all these years, but not unbeatable.

 

[bergeaux]

The Rams will definitely defend the Saints differently than we did Dallas.

And I'm not sure where you guys are getting that Talib played poorly? I barely remember him giving up a catch. And he's not unstable at all - he's a team captain and a huge part of our defense.

I think what was said is that if you watched the game, Cooper and others were open, but Dak was unable to make the throws. Because they stacked the line, it was often long yardage to go and Dak was under pressure. So despite it all, secondary looked good on paper, but maybe not actually.

I didn't pay close enough attention to say one way or the other. But I think that's the argument about the poor play.

 

[gtaz21]

We will beat the Rams in the Dome.