Favorable Stats Vs. Atlanta and New Orleans

[windjc]

Just trying to brighten up your day

Atlanta's Offense against Dallas' Defense
Atlanta is tied for 2nd worse rushing yards per play at 2.8.
+ Atlanta is 22nd in league in rushing at 80.5 yards a game.
+ Dallas leads league in rushing yards not allowed at 53 per game and leads league with 2.6 per carry.
+ Dallas' defense is 3rd in the league giving up 257.5 yards per game.
+ Dallas defense is 4th in the league giving up 29 total points or 14.5 points per game.
= Dallas should be able to eliminate Atlanta's rushing attack and make Atlanta a one dimensional team. One dimensional teams normally don't do well.

Atlanta's Defense against Dallas' Offense
Atlanta's defense is 27th in the league giving up 393.5 yards per game.
+Atlanta is tied for 17th in the league giving up 4.1 yards per carry rushing.
+Atlanta is 29th in the league in passing yards allowed at 313.5 per game.
+Atlanta is tied for 24th in the league with 2 sacks.
=Atlanta struggles with run and pass. Weeden and crew should have opportunities to control line of scrimmage and time of possession.

New Orleans' Offense against Dallas' Defense
New Orleans is tied for 5th worse rushing yards per play at 3.4.
+New Orleans is 25th in the league in rushing yards at 79 yards a game.
+ Dallas leads league in rushing yards not allowed at 53 per game and leads league with 2.6 per carry.
= Drew Brees is likely out for Dallas game, putting the offense in the hands of a QB that might have to try and throw them to victory. Dallas should be able to eliminate New Orleans' rushing attack and make New Orleans a one dimensional team. One dimensional teams normally don't do well.

New Orleans' Defense against Dallas' Offense
New Orleans' defense is 25th in the league giving up 380 yards per game.
+New Orleans is 25th in rushing yards allowed with 129.5 yards allowed per game.
+New Orleans is tied for 23rd in yards allowed per rush at 4.3.
+New Orleans is 29th in the league at yards per pass allowed at 9.7 yards per catch.
+New Orleans is 18th in the league in total passing yards allowed at 250.5 yards per game.
+New Orleans is tied for 21st in the league with 3 sacks.
=New Orleans struggles mightly with run and defending the big pass play. Weeden and crew should have opportunities to control line of scrimmage and time of possession.

 

[DallasDomination]

Stats are kind of meaningless in week 2 and they are only somewhat reliable in later weeks. But yeah it's good stuff either way.

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

Is Breesus out?

 

[conner01]

Stats are kind of meaningless in week 2 and they are only somewhat reliable in later weeks. But yeah it's good stuff either way.

Agree
But if we can score and make these teams one deminsional we can beat them
I don't know about the pats but if we can keep jones in check and hit Bree's a bunch we got a very good shot at both these games

 

[ScipioCowboy]

Also, it's rare when teams win road games in consecutive weeks -- although the Cowboys did it twice last year. This will be Atlanta's second consecutive road game.

 

[jazzcat22]

Defense been playing very well as we already know. But I heard on a show this morning, the defense knows it will need to step up without being told.
But they said this is where Marinelli pulls the D together, and tells them, hey you been playing great, but now is the time to really step up even more. Not that we need to protect the offense but to continue to get where we want to be.

Or something to that effect anyway.
Marinelli will have them ready and swarming to the ball as usual. From what I seen of the Falcons this year, our D can create some turnovers. Get them on their heels a bit, and mistakes will happen.

The Falcons seem to start fast, then fade in then 2nd half. Just keep it to within reason, let the OL keep pounding them and wearing them down. We may break a long TD run or 2.
D may even score again.

 

[CrownCowboy]

The Falcons and the Saints are both finesse teams.

I'd line up and run the ball early and often against both teams. Who cares if they know it's coming. They are both soft up the middle.

Let's smash mouth them and then keep them guessing in the air.

We have the advantage of being better in the trenches against both of these teams and I'm a firm believer that the game of football begins and ends with the trenches, no matter who is playing quarterback.

Protect the ball. Pound the ball. Score the ball.

The Falcons don't have a running game and with Coleman out, don't want to rely on a 3rd down back in Freeman to carry the load. We need to leave 7 in the box and disguise our blitzes and hit Matt Ryan as often as possible. He timids up and plays scared when he's knocked around.

I'm ready for Sunday!

 

[windjc]

We need Witten to play though. Without Witten or Dez, our offense will be limited. We really really need Witten to play.

 

[Idgit]

Also, it's rare when teams win road games in consecutive weeks -- although the Cowboys did it twice last year. This will be Atlanta's second consecutive road game.

Ooh. This is actually a really good point.

I have a good feeling about this week, though I really shouldn't. It'd be pretty awesome if we pulled out another game here, though.

 

[windjc]

Ooh. This is actually a really good point.

I have a good feeling about this week, though I really shouldn't. It'd be pretty awesome if we pulled out another game here, though.

3-0 Dallas
1-2 Giants
1-2 Skins
0-3 Philly

That would be nice.

If Brees is injured I think 4-0 is a real possibility. IF Weeden got a couple of wins under his belt like that then who knows where his confidence might take us?

 

[muck4doo]

Atlanta should be one dimensional with Coleman out. Freeman is good at catching passes. I don't even want to think about the Saints yet. We need this win vs. Atlanta. Julio is what scares me. He's up there with Bryant and Antonio Brown.

 

[windjc]

Atlanta should be one dimensional with Coleman out. Freeman is good at catching passes. I don't even want to think about the Saints yet. We need this win vs. Atlanta. Julio is what scares me. He's up there with Bryant and Antonio Brown.

I would be shocked if Dallas doesn't scheme to take him out, just like they did with OBJ. Double coverage and hard hits.

 

[jazzcat22]

The Falcons and the Saints are both finesse teams.

I'd line up and run the ball early and often against both teams. Who cares if they know it's coming. They are both soft up the middle.

Let's smash mouth them and then keep them guessing in the air.

We have the advantage of being better in the trenches against both of these teams and I'm a firm believer that the game of football begins and ends with the trenches, no matter who is playing quarterback.

Protect the ball. Pound the ball. Score the ball.

The Falcons don't have a running game and with Coleman out, don't want to rely on a 3rd down back in Freeman to carry the load. We need to leave 7 in the box and disguise our blitzes and hit Matt Ryan as often as possible. He timids up and plays scared when he's knocked around.

I'm ready for Sunday!

I think the OL comes out and plays with a boulder on their shoulder. So, yes, pound it down their throats, step on their throats, and then the choke hold to finish them off. Run, Run, Run. Isn't that a song by Jo Jo Gunne from a very long time ago. Lol.

And the DL on the other side, will want to stop the run, and make them one dimensional. Then, tee off on the pass rush.

Agree, Sounds like a good game plan to me too.

 

[DogFace]

I agree. I think our run game steps up. One of the backs may separate themself from the other.

 

[Alexander]

Atlanta should be one dimensional with Coleman out. Freeman is good at catching passes. I don't even want to think about the Saints yet. We need this win vs. Atlanta. Julio is what scares me. He's up there with Bryant and Antonio Brown.

He is playing exceptionally well.

As for New Orleans, well, Rob Ryan.

 

[noshame]

We will win the next to games big. Only stat that matters.