Talking Falcons - What do you know?

[Jeremy Igo]

Sunday we host the lowly Falcons. Should be an easy game, right?

Not so fast. Statistically it is pretty close... 

 

So what are you looking for on Sunday? What are our biggest advantages and obstacles? 

[Mr. Scot]

They've got some key injuries but I think Quinn has coached well against Rivera in the past.

The fact that they beat the Saints is a little scary but I think that was before the latest injuries.

[ncfan]

- Their OL is bad.  So need to take advantage of that.  

- DB's vs WR's.  We all remember the last time Bradberry was out vs Julio and we has a guy coming off a broken leg covering for him.  At the same time.  Outside of the Steelers game, Donte Jackson's worst game was vs the Falcons where Ridley ate him.

- run the ball.  In the Saints loss to the Falcons last week, their RB's combined for 9 carries.  Need to establish the run early and ride CMC 

[philit99]

Their 3rd down efficiency is high for their record. If we can’t get them off the field I do not have high hopes for this game.

[philit99]

2 minutes ago, ncfan said:

- Their OL is bad.  So need to take advantage of that.  

- DB's vs WR's.  We all remember the last time Bradberry was out vs Julio and we has a guy coming off a broken leg covering for him.  At the same time.  Outside of the Steelers game, Donte Jackson's worst game was vs the Falcons where Ridley ate him.

- run the ball.  In the Saints loss to the Falcons last week, their RB's combined for 9 carries.  Need to establish the run early and ride CMC 

I thought the same thing, only they have given up 7 less sacks than we have and we run the ball a lot, while they are primarily a passing offense. They may not be as bad as we think.

[Mr. Scot]

Facing Julio and Ridley likely without Bradberry and potentially without Jackson doesn't give me good feelings.

[kungfoodude]

Sacks. If we can keep up that 1st in the NFL rate and get to Matt Ryan, we will help our ailing secondary out. If we can keep them to that tied for 30th sack rate and give Kyle a clean pocket, we will score at will.

[Jeremy Igo]

Lets pray Burns gets more than 11 snaps. 

[philit99]

Just now, Jeremy Igo said:

Lets pray Burns gets more than 11 snaps. 

He is struggling with that club, when will he get that off?

[uncfan888]

It is insane that the saints have Kamara and only run 9 times last week

[BurnHurnBurn]

They can Rise Up and eat my butt.

[Jon Snow]

Quinn owns Ron.  That's all you need to know.  I'm not expecting a win this weekend and I suggest you do not either.  

[Randolph Panther]

They have given us fits since the second game of 2015.  6-1 against us in that time.  Need to win this one.

[ncfan]

1 hour ago, philit99 said:

He is struggling with that club, when will he get that off?

Not sure, but the 4-3 alignments with him as a 4-3 DE isnt helping either.