MNF: Falcons at Saints *Congratulations, Drew Brees*

[casmith07]

Game Thread.

[rash]

Basically just watching this game for fantasy purposes...

Hoping for a low scoring affair; and I think it might be one of those...

[Romo_To_Dez]

No one else in the NFC besides the 49ers really has a great Defense, they are suspect just like ours. So I wonder how many high scoring shoot outs we will have in the playoffs.

The Saints held the Falcons to a FG but aren't that great on Defense. Wonder how much success Romo could have against these D's if only the D can play decent enough to beat the Giants.

[casmith07]

The Cowboys seem to have a lot of success against 4-3 defenses because the offensive line can handle them. We struggle against 3-4 looks, most recently, because the edge rushers were too quick for guys like Flozell and Colombo.

[casmith07]

There's your best free agent CB - Brent Grimes - getting owned.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Brees accuracy is incredible.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Saints run game is underrated.

[casmith07]

excessive celebration penalty.

[Romo_To_Dez]

Brees going to easily break Marino's record tonight

[casmith07]

Brees going to easily break Marino's record tonight

If the Saints defense could get off the field, he could break it by halftime.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

If the Saints defense could get off the field, he could break it by halftime.

How many more yards does he need?

[Kaika]

That just proved to me that The QB is as only as good as his O Line.

They played GREAT on that series.

[Don Corleone]

If the Saints defense could get off the field, he could break it by halftime.

Saints defense is brutal. They only have 13 takeaways this season. If it wasn't for Brees, the Saints would be a 6-10 team at best.

[Romo_To_Dez]

How many more yards does he need?


Around three hundred

[ologan]

That just proved to me that The QB is as only as good as his O Line.

They played GREAT on that series.

+1 :hammer:

[The Quest for Six]

getting sick and tired of all these antics by players after a score, costing their team 15 yards, time for the NFL to start instituting one game suspensions and a heavy fine for them

[Wayne02]

Saints defense is brutal. They only have 13 takeaways this season. If it wasn't for Brees, the Saints would be a 6-10 team at best.

And what exactly would the Cowboys record be without Romo?

[casmith07]

How many more yards does he need?

He needed 305 before the touchdown drive. He now needs 256.

[casmith07]

The Falcons' undoing is that they can't finish drives. No excuse for only getting 3 after they had their way with the Saints defense that first drive.

[The Quest for Six]

And what exactly would the Cowboys record be without Romo?


wasn't it 5-3 last year without him, 1-7 with him

[casmith07]

Saints defense is pretty bad.

They signed Darren Sharper at exactly the right time back in the day. They need help on defense big time.

[Wayne02]

wasn't it 5-3 last year without him, 1-7 with him

This isn't last year.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

wasn't it 5-3 last year without him, 1-7 with him

That's only because we had a solid veteran backup in Kitna. Without Romo we'd be in the Suck 4 Luck sweepstakes.

[casmith07]

That's only because we had a solid veteran backup in Kitna. Without Romo we'd be in the Suck 4 Luck sweepstakes.

Don't feed the troll.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Watching this Saints defense makes me feel like a ******* about that thread I made. The Saints D is just as bad if not worse than ours. If we can win next week there's no reason we can't hang with them or Green Bay for that matter.

[Romo_To_Dez]

Saints defense is pretty bad.

They signed Darren Sharper at exactly the right time back in the day. They need help on defense big time.


They are as I said the 49ers are the only team in the NFC either in the playoffs or contending for the playoffs that has been consistently good on Defense all season long.


Saints, Falcons, Packers are not that great or down right bad.


Lions, Giants, Cowboys have the players up front to be a dominate defense but don't live up to it and has had some games this season why they all have looked bad.

[Teague31]

The saints would put up 50 on fat boys defense. We might hold the falcons to only 40.

[Lodeus]

getting sick and tired of all these antics by players after a score, costing their team 15 yards, time for the NFL to start instituting one game suspensions and a heavy fine for them

I hate dancing celebrations(ala Victor Cruz) much more than what he did.

[The Quest for Six]

Watching this Saints defense makes me feel like a ******* about that thread I made. The Saints D is just as bad if not worse than ours. If we can win next week there's no reason we can't hang with them or Green Bay for that matter.


Saints/cowboy defense comparison is probably true, but the Saints offense is three times better than the cowboys in efficiency, tempo and precision..

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Saints/cowboy defense comparison is probably true, but the Saints offense is three times better than the cowboys in efficiency, tempo and precision..

Our offense is definitely more talented. Romo is equal to Brees IMO, I'd take Felix over any of their backs, and our recieving core is better IMO.

[casmith07]

Absolutely pathetic call.

[casmith07]

Our offense is definitely more talented.

Absolutely. I think the Saints are better than us along the offensive line at the moment, though.

[Kaika]

AHH, So this is what NFL teams are supposed to look like.:confused:

I guess I've been watching AAA ball.

Man, they both look good.

[Romo_To_Dez]

Wonder what Romo and the O could do to this Falcons Defense if somehow we win on SNF and get the Falcons in the playoffs.

[Kaika]

Our offense is definitely more talented. Romo is equal to Brees IMO, I'd take Felix over any of their backs, and our recieving core is better IMO.


:eek::lmao:

[casmith07]

Wonder what Romo and the O could do to this Falcons Defense if somehow we win on SNF and get the Falcons in the playoffs.

Shred them just like he did two years back. That Falcons defense is largely unchanged.

[Double Trouble]

Sean Payton is the best offensive coach in the game.

[casmith07]

This officiating crew is a joke. Complete clown show.

[The Quest for Six]

Sean Payton is the best offensive coach in the game.


he keeps defenses completely off balanced with his playcalling and packages

[Kaika]

This officiating crew is a joke. Complete clown show.

There has been alot of that BS this year.

[Double Trouble]

Brees is an elite quarterback, Romo is not and I'd take Sproles over Felix "Glass" Jones anyday...Sigh. That some people think our offensive players are even in the same zip code as most of their guys is silly. They're averaging 9 points per game more. The 2 offenses aren't even close.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Sigh. That some people think our offensive players are even in the same zip code as most of their guys is silly. They're averaging 9 points per game more. The 2 offenses aren't even close.

Read what I said dude our offensive talent is much better. They have a much better offensive line which is why they're better statistically.

[The Quest for Six]

the packages and tempo and accuracy of Brees is the best in football as far as I'm concerned...

[NumOneQB]

Sigh. That some people think our offensive players are even in the same zip code as most of their guys is silly. They're averaging 9 points per game more. The 2 offenses aren't even close.

The egg nog may be influencing alot of these Romo & Felix better than Brees & Co posters.

[casmith07]

the packages and tempo and accuracy of Brees is the best in football as far as I'm concerned...

Aaron Rodgers? Tom Brady?

[Double Trouble]

The NFL has got to do something about the officiating. I almost think they need to create a ref position in the booth who will make the final call on certain types of fouls. Like the no-call/call on the 2 hits Gruden was complaining about.

A good start would be to drain the ref pool of these old men and get some younger eyes out there.

[casmith07]

Read what I said dude our offensive talent is much better. They have a much better offensive line which is why they're better statistically.

It also doesn't hurt that the Falcons defense is just flat out bad. in the secondary.

[casmith07]

137 yards to go for Brees to break Marino's single season passing record.

[remdak]

Hard to believe the Saints lost to the Rams

[casmith07]

Brees picked off in the endzone in a flukey miracle pass/deflection/interception.

Should have been picked off like twice on that drive though.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Brees picked off.

[Double Trouble]

This could turn out to be a great game. The Falcons need to score here.

[Kaika]

Come on now guys, I love the Cowboys as much as anyone ,but to compare them the way they have played to either of these teams tonite is just foolish.

[Lodeus]

Come on now guys, I love the Cowboys as much as anyone ,but to compare them the way they have played to either of these teams tonite is just foolish.

Dallas are in the top half in the PPG category(close to the Falcons) so its not the foolish. Saints ARE second in scoring but still not that foolish to compare the way the team have played.

[casmith07]

Brainfart by the "best coach/QB in the NFL."

Would've been a drive killa if not for the Falcons' putrid defense. Man this Atlanta defense is bad.

[Kaika]

[quote=Lodeus;4336368]Dallas are in the top half in the PPG category(close to the Falcons) so its not the foolish. Saints ARE second in scoring but still not that foolish to compare the way the team have played.[/quot

With all due respect, I'm not going to argue with you I'm talking about the team we have ,not if we had Their O line or if he wasn't hurt.
Stats are for losers

[panchucko]

That Graham dude is pretty good

[jblaze2004]

what round was graham drafted in?

and we took bennett (a blocking TE) in the 2nd round:lmao2:

[Kaika]

The way we have been playing ,You cannot compare us to N.O.

Do we have the TALENT to play with them, Most definitely ,but as of now I haven't seen it.

[The Quest for Six]

This Saints offense is high octane.............

[Kaika]

That Graham dude is pretty good

The sucker is 8 feet tall:eek:

[casmith07]

Tony Gonzalez basketball footage was really cool.

[The Quest for Six]

Saints now 9 for 9 on third down

[The Quest for Six]

yeah, Felix Jones is better than Sproles....NOT!!!!

[casmith07]

yeah, Felix Jones is better than Sproles....NOT!!!!

Implying that Felix Jones has never taken a ball to the house.

Also implying that Felix Jones didn't have a huge kick return a few weeks back.

Allow me to :rolleyes: extra hard for you.

[reddyuta]

just demolished everybody in my one and only FF league this year(thanks mainly to saints and GB players),some moolah coming my way.

[casmith07]

Drew Brees just laid the wood on Brent Grimes :lmao:

[casmith07]

HORRIFIC call. Good lord!

[Picksix]

So, the Saints are up 22 with 7 minutes to play, and they're still throwing the ball. I thought you were just supposed to go ultra conservative, run the ball, and play defense, as opposed to doing something risky like throwing it. I'm confused.

[tyke1doe]

Wow. Ryan sucks. He panics too easily.

[SDCowboy85]

So, the Saints are up 22 with 7 minutes to play, and they're still throwing the ball. I thought you were just supposed to go ultra conservative, run the ball, and play defense, as opposed to doing something risky like throwing it. I'm confused.
They're going to get Brees the record whether he deserves it or not.

[Hostile]

Let me guess...no one has any issue with Sean Payton throwing the football to get Brees a record instead of killing the clock to win the game.

[tyke1doe]

I'm up by 30 points in my fantasy league, and my opponent has Drew Brees as his quarterback. The Falcons would have to give up the ball in their own territory. If Brees throws a touchdown, I'm doomed.

[tyke1doe]

Let me guess...no one has any issue with Sean Payton throwing the football to get Brees a record instead of killing the clock to win the game.

Nope.

Well, except for my fantasy team. :(

[tyke1doe]

Cmon, Falcons. Don't give up a touchdown here.

[Hostile]

Congrats to Brees.

I love stuff like this.

[tyke1doe]

Dang it, Falcons. :bang2: :bang2: :bang2:

There goes my fantasy victory. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

[Chocolate Lab]

Sad that Brees is breaking this record. He can't carry Marino's jock.

Oh well, that's Goodell and Rich McKay and the other powers that be... Getting closer to Arena Ball every day.

[Walker]

Congrats to Brees. Nice to see a former Texas high school qb get it :) .

[SDCowboy85]

I'll never get why the single season yardage record is seen as more important than the TD record...

[Bigdog24]

a most deserving person and even better QB...

[Hostile]

I'll never get why the single season yardage record is seen as more important than the TD record...It isn't. All records are revered.

[Joe Realist]

Congrats to Drew Brees. I think Brady will pass Marino this weekend as well, and we will see who ends up with record when season is over.

[Cowboyz88]

Let me guess...no one has any issue with Sean Payton throwing the football to get Brees a record instead of killing the clock to win the game.

But they'll sure get their panties in a wad if you kick too many field goals.

[casmith07]

Congrats to Drew Brees. I think Brady will pass Marino this weekend as well, and we will see who ends up with record when season is over.

If the Saints rest Drew Brees, Belichick is the kind of guy that will have Brady throw 65 times a game to get him to pass Brees.

[Joe Realist]

If the Saints rest Drew Brees, Belichick is the kind of guy that will have Brady throw 65 times a game to get him to pass Brees.


Brees is up by about 190 yards on Brady with 1 game to go. They can still get the 2 seed if they win and SF loses. Also, Patriots have not clinched home field advantage in the AFC yet.

[Hostile]

But they'll sure get their panties in a wad if you kick too many field goals.:lmao2:

I was mad at that myself, but I have hatred of Kickers.

[Picksix]

They're going to get Brees the record whether he deserves it or not.

I know, and otherwise they probably wouldn't have kept throwing it as much, but it just shows that it's okay to continue with what has been working the whole game.

[Romo 2 Austin]

Well deserved but Tom Brady will hold it by the end of the season.

[tyke1doe]

I'll never get why the single season yardage record is seen as more important than the TD record...

Because this is a passing league that favors the quarterback more and more.

[nalam]

:lmao2:

I was mad at that myself, but I have hatred of Kickers.

That was funny

:laugh1:

[The Quest for Six]

Well deserved but Tom Brady will hold it by the end of the season.


highly doubt it

[Hostile]

That was funny

:laugh1:Am I wrong though that if this was Romo and the Cowboys trying to break a record that everyone would be up in arms about it? Garrett would be drawn and quartered for risking injury, going for a record, running the score up, and not trying to kill the clock to win the game.

I really don't think I am off base with that.

[Romo_To_Dez]

Congrats to Brees for getting the record. Falcons fans at least you're not alone in having a bad Defense. lol

[lane]

congratulations to the best college qb i've ever seen.. he was roger like...

to carry it into the nfl is just amazing.

we were one pick away in the draft when the chargers picked him...

i knew we would not draft him anyway........ but damn i was devastated.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Congrats Brees.

[burmafrd]

congratulations but I agree that keeping him in to break the record is dumb. He had another game.