Sipifalcon Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks This is a shocker especially giving last weeks performance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman90 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 i dont understand this. they must be think the eagles are going to look past the falcons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOfTheGame Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 is kind of shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kung-Pow Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Not surprised. Even if we don't, the analysts all realize that the Falcons are the genuine article and that last week's mishap was merely an aberration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kung-Pow Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I mean, has there ever been a bigger Eagles homer than Jaws; even he picked us, so that should tell us something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiruz Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Its bc their lbs dont fit the run well..but i dont know..our pass d is just as sorry.vim praying gan garbage employs a cover 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharky Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 They also liked us against the Bears. Don't get me wrong b/c I liked us against the Bears also, but it seems that our coordinators just don't know how to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensDirtyBird Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 they must be taking into account our 7-1 record in the dome last season as well as our running game. honestly, I dont see how else we could be favored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradael Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 The Falcons' offense should play well if they go back to what won them games last year... run the ball. The Eagles have some huge question marks down the middle of their D and they got exposed last week, even with Steven Jackson only playing a few snaps the entire game.But if the Falcons come out slinging it and have trouble scoring for the second consecutive week, they have no one to blame but themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK13 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Were screwed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Martyr Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I gotta say, I never expected that many espn analysts to pick ATL in this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mashburn Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 ESPN gets it unlike over half of this board. They see were a 13-3 team and 8-0 at home last year. they saw us have injuries in 2009 and still have a winning season. they know this isn't a 2007 and older team, they know it is a 3 year old team. they know we battled a #2 seeded team (chicago). they kn ow matt played on new terriotory. they know that the lockout hurt ALL teams (some worse then others). they know we have two things to prove; one is showing the fans they are still an amazing team, and two is to put it to vick and the dream team. they know our defense and ofense is red hot mad they lost last week. they know we still put up points, and defense played well, and matt ryan; on a unkown field, fell an urlacher got a TD. they know matt ryan still went up and down chicago's field but couldn't "finish it". they know chicago played there best and falcons played there worst yet the falcons still got points and marched on that field.So what do "you" know?and this is not excusses for last week, this is "facts". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trig Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 ESPN gets it unlike over half of this board. They see were a 13-3 team and 8-0 at home last year. they saw us have injuries in 2009 and still have a winning season. they know this isn't a 2007 and older team, they know it is a 3 year old team. they know we battled a #2 seeded team (chicago). they kn ow matt played on new terriotory. they know that the lockout hurt ALL teams (some worse then others). they know we have two things to prove; one is showing the fans they are still an amazing team, and two is to put it to vick and the dream team. they know our defense and ofense is red hot mad they lost last week. they know we still put up points, and defense played well, and matt ryan; on a unkown field, fell an urlacher got a TD. they know matt ryan still went up and down chicago's field but couldn't "finish it". they know chicago played there best and falcons played there worst yet the falcons still got points and marched on that field.So what do "you" know?and this is not excusses for last week, this is "facts".this might be the most non-sensical jibberish homeristic ish i have ever read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mashburn Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 ESPN gets it unlike over half of this board. They see were a 13-3 team and 8-0 at home last year. they saw us have injuries in 2009 and still have a winning season. they know this isn't a 2007 and older team, they know it is a 3 year old team. they know we battled a #2 seeded team (chicago). they kn ow matt played on new terriotory. they know that the lockout hurt ALL teams (some worse then others). they know we have two things to prove; one is showing the fans they are still an amazing team, and two is to put it to vick and the dream team. they know our defense and ofense is red hot mad they lost last week. they know we still put up points, and defense played well, and matt ryan; on a unkown field, fell an urlacher got a TD. they know matt ryan still went up and down chicago's field but couldn't "finish it". they know chicago played there best and falcons played there worst yet the falcons still got points and marched on that field.So what do "you" know?and this is not excusses for last week, this is "facts".this might be the most non-sensical jibberish homeristic ish i have ever read.so what do you see? I guess just the last two games and that those teams scored twice as much as us. anything else?what do you think for the last three years? I guess you just don't account for it?you guys make me laugh, cause all you say is this is being a homer or excusses. so come on man, grow up and just admit your a wannabe bandwagon fan and also a wannabe troll as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trig Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 so what do you see? I guess just the last two games and that those teams scored twice as much as us. anything else?what do you think for the last three years? I guess you just don't account for it?you guys make me laugh, cause all you say is this is being a homer or excusses. so come on man, grow up and just admit your a wannabe bandwagon fan and also a wannabe troll as well.what yankee state you really from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon1200 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 same as last game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Want a Sam Baker Beard Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 weird.. hopefully the falcons can prove it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iDash Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Well, if we win it will be breaking the trend!At home does mean a lot against other teams that come here,but Vick/Eagles its like their second Home because of Turf!We would need long grass and wet field if we wanted an advantge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmite Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 They're going with trends probably. Eagles haven't started 2-0 in 17 years. Falcons with Matt Ryan have only lost back to back games twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKangarooWalksIntoABar Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 The Eagles have a couple of problems to work out. On D they have great corners and a very good D line but a couple of their linebackers, the WILL and the MIKE, are very suspect. And the FS is a little iffy as well. So a game plan designed to attack those particular weaknesses has a good chance of being effective, and any adjustments the Eagles make to help out these guys will possibly open up things elsewhere.On O the weakest links are the journeyman RG and the rookie C (the latter will eventually be good I think). The fullback and tight end are nothing special, but then again they don't really need to be. The RB's and WR's are outstanding.So, the Eagles have a good team but they're still trying to put some of the parts together. They have overhauled the defense and changed systems. They have overhauled the O-line and changed blocking schemes. With the lockout, it is more difficult to make big transitions like this and everyone anticipates growing pains.Personally i don't think it will be an easy game, for either team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 The Falcons' offense should play well if they go back to what won them games last year... run the ball. The Eagles have some huge question marks down the middle of their D and they got exposed last week, even with Steven Jackson only playing a few snaps the entire game.But if the Falcons come out slinging it and have trouble scoring for the second consecutive week, they have no one to blame but themselves.This pretty much the case.Some of our most successful plays last week were based off of play action.Run the ball,...force them to bring a safety up and then go over the top.....We can still be "explosive" and be a balanced well thought our attack. Which is something around here don't seem to understand,.I think last week we tried too hard to be what we can be in stead of what we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcndave Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 They put a lot of weight on the home record vs good teams. Last season we beat Green Bay, NO, and Baltimore at home. We lose to NO, Pit and the Eagles on the road.I'm sure that is the biggest factor driving the picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
consistentfalcon Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Seems like when the analyst are pro falcon is when the falcons show there worst side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi City Falcon Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 man, and i thought i was high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trig Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 They put a lot of weight on the home record vs good teams. Last season we beat Green Bay, NO, and Baltimore at home. We lose to NO, Pit and the Eagles on the road.I'm sure that is the biggest factor driving the picks.i think we lost to nola at home, and beat em in nola, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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