PokerSteve Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 There are a lot of match-ups that could possibly play a key role in our match-up against the Eagles. To name a few, Michael ThugPunk vs Matt Ryan. They don't face each other across the LOS of course, but who performs best could easily determine the outcome. I like Ryan because I think he's taking far better care of the football, has a better grasp of defenses and formations than ThugPunk and much better weapons to throw to than ThugPunk with the exception of DeSean Jackson and possibly Brent Celek at TE. It's my guesstimate Ryan will be able to produce at least one more TD than ThugPunk in the passing game, maybe more. Big advantage Falcons.Everybody is talking about "Shady" possibly running all over our pathetically weak rushing defense. That's a match-up I don't like, but on the other hand, we could give up 150 yards and a couple of TD's to McCoy and still win the game easily. How about our defensive front compared to the Eagles OL? We should have the advantage there as even Eagle fans are admitting their OL is hot garbage and that could certainly be a key. If our defensive front four is getting penetration into the backfield and pressure/sacks on ThugPunk, that will almost certainly lead to multiple Eagle turn-overs. When you win the turnover battle in the NFL you're usually going to win the game.Speaking of OL vs DL, how about the match-up of their defensive front vs our OL? I still have sickening visions of Trent Cole blasting Baker three yards backwards into the backfield on almost every play in the Georgia Dome last year. From what I've seen of our OL, this is going to be a decidedly big ~ and potentially catastrophic ~ advantage for the Eagles. If our OL doesn't protect Ryan we can't win this game. And if the OL gets Ryan injured, we can't make the play-offs. I don't see Luke McClown riding in on a white horse and saving this game or this season for us if Ryan gets hurt. Will definitely be interesting to see the Cole vs Baker match-up as well as see how well Reynolds and Clabo perform in their match-ups.Then there's the match-up of DRob vs DeSean Jackson?! I can't imagine DeSean being able to fully focus on the football going across the middle knowing DRob is going to be trying to de-cleat him like he did in the earlier game. And how about Asante and his obvious burning desire to get a pick six and embarrass Andy Reid and the Eagles in his first game back in Philly? I like our LB's and our secondary and think that's going to be a match-up that could also be critical in determining who wins this one.What do you guys think will be the match-up that determines the winner of this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulioisCoolio Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Michael Vick vs turnovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 White and Jones against Aso and Rodgers-Cromartie. As tought a matchup as we are going to have all year for those two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falken Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Can we get a running game going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftermath Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Smith Vs. Reid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Brasky Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Our O-Line vs the wide 9 speed rush is gonna be interesting to watch. I hope that Baker and Clabo are up for the task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Smith Vs. ReidVery, very important and I didn't mention that. I think this is advantage Reid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGA_FALCONS_FAN Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 ON DEFENSEStop the eagles run first, and make vick beat you. We have to be aggressive, but disciplined at the same time. I'm sure dunta will be trying for the ko, l just hope he wraps his arms around the guy.ON OFFENSEI know alot of people aren't to concerned with the eagles pass rush, but l am. Last yr cole was a bad man against us, and this yr ATL gave up a similar performance against charles johnson. People have been saying clabo is hurt. l expect a big part of our gameplan on offense to be around slowing down there wide 9 pass rush. I think we need to get turner going in this game. They have really improved from last yr at LB so that might be a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcons007 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Very, very important and I didn't mention that. I think this is advantage Reid.Will be important but Andy Reid got outcoached in 2011 after outcoaching Smith in previous years. Oh well, its a different battle with new Coordinators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulioisCoolio Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I think the 'key' matchup will be Abe vs their LT though.I could almost guarantee 1 forced fumble from Abe this game if not more.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Will be important but Andy Reid got outcoached in 2011 after outcoaching Smith in previous years. Oh well, its a different battle with new Coordinators.This year it's pretty evident Reid's job is on the line, so with that as motivation I'm sure he's going to pull out all the stops with his game plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifalcon Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Whoever the DB that is on Maclin he always seems to rack up numbers against us.The big one for me is which o-line handles pass protection duties best whoever allows there QB to get off best wins this encounter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifalcon Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I think the 'key' matchup will be Abe vs their LT though.I could almost guarantee 1 forced fumble from Abe this game if not more..I think Abe will be lined up over there RT actually as Vicks a Lefty,coming from his blindside and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird#11 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 jaquizz rodgers vs eagles LBbosher vs jacksongonzalez vs eagles secondary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 The eagles rank 30th in sacks. We are tied for 14th. Eagles also rank 15th against the both the pass and the run. We are 11th against the pass and 28th against the rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Falcon Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Samuel vs the Eagles. they say he's lost a step, I'm only worth a 7th. rd. pick. I'm BACK... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 The eagles rank 30th in sacks. We are tied for 14th.Eagles also rank 15th against the both the pass and the run. We are 11th against the pass and 28th against the rush.Yes, but the Eagles are number 1 in the NFL in completion percentage allowed, and number 2 in the NFL in passer rating allowed.So the Falcons better take advantage of big play opportunities when they present themselves. It's a tough team to march on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Negatorris Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Our OL vs their DL.If Ryan gets the proper protection he needs, I have no doubt we can win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossFALCON™ Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Mike Nolan vs Andy ReidReid has owned us for the last decade and called a great game last time we were in Philly. On the flipside Nolan has been very creative and a lot more imaginative than his predecessor. Hopefully he can confuse Vicky into a few turnovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LADBABY Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Julio Jones, Roddy White, Harry Douglas and Tony Gonzalez plus whatever screen game we haveversus the Eagles defense. The OP is correct to say Luke McCown would not lead us to victory ifRyan got dinged up. I am one of the Dominque Davis supporters as Ryan's backup with the hopehe only plays when we are blowing teams out and he plays a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatboi Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Vick vs Decoud is probably the most vital matchup. The game plan will be shut McCoy down and force Vick to win with his arm. If Decoud can fool Vick enough this will be the deciding factor in the game. This and forcing him to scramble to his right because he doesn't like to see the pressure in his face. This means Abe will need to stay on his front side so Vick can see him coming and get happy feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadMoonRising Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Clabo, Clabo, and Clabo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlsport Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Finishing + in turnovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I think all the extra o lineman used this year have been in preparation for games like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rounz Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Vick vs Decoud is probably the most vital matchup. The game plan will be shut McCoy down and force Vick to win with his arm. If Decoud can fool Vick enough this will be the deciding factor in the game. This and forcing him to scramble to his right because he doesn't like to see the pressure in his face. This means Abe will need to stay on his front side so Vick can see him coming and get happy feet.Good points.We definitely need to get pressure on him early and often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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