Pa_Falcon_Fan Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I just saw the weather for this weekends game is supposed to be a rainy 44 degrees. We may be a Dome team, but that weather actually works very much in our favor given the nature of our offense.Rain tends to slow things down which means speed guys like Cruz (and yes, Jones) might not be as big of a factor as they would be on a clear day. Rainy days tend to be ruled by the better running game/better run defense.... and we are decidedly better at both! Rushing: Falcons - 17th in total rushing yardsGiants - 32nd in total rushing yards Run Defense: Falcons - Ranked 6th in run defenseGiants - Ranked 19th in run defenseI think this could be the deciding factor this weekend. If Turner can run like he did last week and our run D continues doing what they do I think we will grind out a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxatlanta Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 True. But usually in those situations both teams stack the box and neither is able to get much rushing offense going. Then the game is usually decided by turnovers. The ball is wet, the ground is slippery, hands are cold... It really will be all about not turning it over. This still favors the Falcons because Turner rarely fumbles. Gonzalez almost never fumbles and he also should be a main target when we do throw the ball. Also, Ryan has gone 16 quarters without an INT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethanga62890 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 True. But usually in those situations both teams stack the box and neither is able to get much rushing offense going. Then the game is usually decided by turnovers.The ball is wet, the ground is slippery, hands are cold... It really will be all about not turning it over. This still favors the Falcons because Turner rarely fumbles. Gonzalez almost never fumbles and he also should be a main target when we do throw the ball. Also, Ryan has gone 16 quarters without an INT.102 rating since the bye. 20 TDs 4 picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 they saying 40% chance rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RI Falcon Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 True, but I'm going to this game, and I swear to God I better not drive 4 hours to a game to get poured on just to have the Falcons lose, they better win ******! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 anyone got any stats over the last 4 years of how many times the falcons played in the rain w/l records? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFalcon Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 True. But usually in those situations both teams stack the box and neither is able to get much rushing offense going. Then the game is usually decided by turnovers.The ball is wet, the ground is slippery, hands are cold... It really will be all about not turning it over. This still favors the Falcons because Turner rarely fumbles. Gonzalez almost never fumbles and he also should be a main target when we do throw the ball. Also, Ryan has gone 16 quarters without an INT.Good observations. Unfortunately, it gives Roddy another excuse for dropping passes! Let's hope he finds some 'stickum' for his hands for the playoff run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin' In DC Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I think the conditions favor or running game and short passing game more. The giants tend to throw the ball deeper more often.All I know is 1 O'Clock sunday can not come soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apl2g Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 True, but I'm going to this game, and I swear to God I better not drive 4 hours to a game to get poured on just to have the Falcons lose, they better win ******!thats exactly why i decided not to go.. i had an offer of $330 for 2 tickets but checked the weather before i bought them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Falcons Fan Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Got my tickets to the game but the weather looks horrible..rain and snow mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I hope to see Julio with 1,000 YAC and the Gnats falling on their faces trying to tackle him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Got my tickets to the game but the weather looks horrible..rain and snow mix.Well, d@mn. Just as long as we're not playing in this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meyerbudNYG Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I just saw the weather for this weekends game is supposed to be a rainy 44 degrees. We may be a Dome team, but that weather actually works very much in our favor given the nature of our offense.Rain tends to slow things down which means speed guys like Cruz (and yes, Jones) might not be as big of a factor as they would be on a clear day. Rainy days tend to be ruled by the better running game/better run defense.... and we are decidedly better at both! Rushing:Falcons - 17th in total rushing yardsGiants - 32nd in total rushing yardsRun Defense:Falcons - Ranked 6th in run defenseGiants - Ranked 19th in run defenseI think this could be the deciding factor this weekend. If Turner can run like he did last week and our run D continues doing what they do I think we will grind out a win.true but it was rainy and much colder sunday night when we played Dallas and we still put up 30+ points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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