Relax, we will rebound in Week 4 and beyond (4 Viewers)

[BBarnes]

Eagles went up and down field on that D.

Lol Saints D held them to 15 points and 4 turnovers. Just stop

 

[BelowZero]

I think one thing being missed in this loss is that Fangio has been doing this for 40 years. He was basically called out by his local media all week long, being told that they're going to get run all over. Philly's defense had a chip on their shoulder for this game after losing the way they did and proceeding to take heat from fans and media alike. They were desperate. Fangio has seen everything. Every iteration and style of offense. Every trend and staple. Every tweak and rehash. This is more or less Kubiak's first go at being a full-on OC. He's going to take his lumps and be out planned by those more experienced coaches. The question is whether Kubiak can learn from this and adjust to the game plan used against him.

CGJ and Carter can go step in front of a semi, though.

 

[Saviorbrees]

Why we didn’t attempt the 2 field goals when we were on the 40 yard line was another head scratcher

 

[limeyjohn]

Why we didn’t attempt the 2 field goals when we were on the 40 yard line was another head scratcher

I think our first field goal that just doinked in may have scared Dennis a bit, l know it did me

 

[SaintswonSBXLIV]

I'm sure a lot of folks said that after the Green Bay collapse in week 3 last year. Fumbling games that are gift-wrapped to you will always come back to bite you.

Even more concerning, our head coach is showing the same flaws with a lack of game awareness with his playcalling in end-of-game situations. The 3rd and 16 play-call was wildly bad and goes to show that he still continues to lack fundamental awareness late in games.

In the standings are we really that hurt? Probably not. But it's a greater concern that we aren't showing growth in that area.

Agree. This was a bellwether game for me. Very similar to Green Bay week 3 last season. Hate to disappoint fans, but this team is still mediocre and will likely be 2-4.

 

[SaintswonSBXLIV]

To see it in person was bad. With McCoy possibly out an extended period with a groin issue this is a different offense. Patrick was beaten terribly all game. Will he get better after practicing all week? I think so.

The more concerning thing is we got punched in the mouth all game and had no answer on defense. That was a bad display of football.

I thought this was a litmus test game for this team. We failed. Dallas looks like a bad team.

Let’s see what adjustments we make but you know the Falcons are going to watch a lot of tape offensively and defensively and be licking their chops.

We better figure it out quickly because if we go 2-2 then you are probably 2-3 after going to KC the next week.

My sentiments exactly. Dennis Allen has yet to win a critical game. Yesterday was pretty much identical to the Green Bay game last season and we failed, period. We're looking at 2-4 unfortunately and being mediocre until this team shakes its current identity of not being able to win big games against good teams.

 

[SaintswonSBXLIV]

This was a weird game as both teams did their part in trying to lose. Some of those decisions made by the Eagles HC were total head scratchers. It's just that the Saints made their bad decisions at the end when it cost them the game.

For some reason, Jalen Hurts and that RPO offense always seems to give DA's defenses fits. His unit held up for the most part but you could feel that at any moment, it could break and it did. Allowing a 66 yard TD run to break the game open.

However, the lost is really on the offense. Kubiak, for some reason, was locked in on forcing the run and that cost them big time. It stalled drives and prevented them from taking advantages of a blocked punt and a turnover at midfield in the 1st half. It kept putting the defense back on the field and giving Hurts too many opportunities. They left points on the field with those mistakes and it was very frustrating watching that unfold continuously. I didn't get at the time and I still don't get what they were trying to do now.

But whatever, 2-1 and move on to Atlanta.

Did you see how the OL performed at pass blocking? I may have run the ball every down.

 

[MJ in Calif]

Did you see how the OL performed at pass blocking? I may have run the ball every down.

That's pretty much what they did and look at the result. You can negate the rush by throwing more on 1st down, which they refused to do. I'm sure McCoy going down had a lot to do with the blocking schemes failing in protection.

 

[Nolan]

OP should probably edit the title to reflect that he only is interested in talking about gambling angles and not the actual state our team.

 

[BBarnes]

Week 4 is going to be another game against a desperate team. Likely another dog fight. Hoping we have that same desperate feeling that the Eagles had this week. This game will be a 50/50 with it being a pk or Falcons starting as a small favorite. I feel like we should win, but who knows how the OL will perform without McCoy who will be out this week and possibly a few weeks with a groin injury.

 

[Rexman100]

At least we weren’t blown out exposed. Even operating at 50% effective offensively we still played arguably the best team in the NFC down to the wire. Unlike Dallas that’s been blow out two weeks in a row

 

[BBarnes]

At least we weren’t blown out exposed. Even operating at 50% effective offensively we still played arguably the best team in the NFC down to the wire. Unlike Dallas that’s been blow out two weeks in a row

Eagles still have some work to do but I expect them to be one of the top teams in the NFC as soon as they’re healthy.

Crazy that Minnesota is likely the best team in the NFC right now with wins over the 49ers and Texans.

 

[TenTwo]

The only reason to be optimistic about this week is the fact that the Falcons lost their center yesterday too. We lost that game yesterday because we lost McCoy. That game would have been a route has that not happen.

 

[PHdeacon]

Have you not figured out by now that I don’t care about on paper discussions? Situations are far more predictive, which is why I never play the math-up game when betting.

This week was a bad spot. Next week isn’t. I know people want it to be more complicated, but it’s not.

So you think Atlanta(which most people had winning the division)is going to lose their first 3 home games? I wouldn't bet on it.

 

[BoNcHiE]

So you think Atlanta(which most people had winning the division)is going to lose their first 3 home games? I wouldn't bet on it.

Did you bet on us starting 2-0?

Did you bet on the Cowboys suffering their first regular season home loss in 17 games against us?

Did you bet on Atlanta starting 1-2?

Did you bet on the Bengals starting 0-3?

The Falcons still have to play the game.