Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints

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-5.5 right now and we are still waiting on the game total, I am more interested in the game total as I am expecting a shootout this time around so curious to see what total they list. Would love to hear thoughts on this game if anyone feels like sharing. Falcons looked pretty sloppy last night but they also looked distracted in my opinion perhaps with one eye on this game. They looked like they were battling to give their full focus to that game last night which was to be expected given the situation pending.

Polar_Bear · Answer

-5.5 right now and we are still waiting on the game total, I am more interested in the game total as I am expecting a shootout this time around so curious to see what total they list. Would love to hear thoughts on this game if anyone feels like sharing. Falcons looked pretty sloppy last night but they also looked distracted in my opinion perhaps with one eye on this game. They looked like they were battling to give their full focus to that game last night which was to be expected given the situation pending.

Digitalkarma · Answer

Usually its 53.5 or 54..5 is usually the norm between these two. 56.5 is probably thr highest you&#x27;ll see.

thehuntman · Answer

I think the same could be said about NO playing the Jets last week. It was 24-19 at the two minute warning but the Saints did just enough to win the game. I think the total will be in the low 50's for this game. (52) Atlanta was very lucky to win at home in the first meeting and I fully expect NO to come out on fire at this Sunday. At this point I definately like NO to win the game but not sure about covering the 5.5. Still have lots of homework to do before commiting to anything.

One last comment is that Atlanta just doesn't look right this season. Just when they take a step forward, they take one back again. With all the injuries to Tampa's D last night by rights that game shouldn't have been close....but it was.

Mitch81 · Answer

Bryce Petty-led Jets played the Saints close on Sunday @ NO, 5 point game late in 4th before Ingrams' 50 yard TD run

New Orleans also looked a bit sloppy this week turning the ball over 3 times (i gave -16.5 so i watched this game closely lol)

I think the mistakes are fixable for Saints, 2 of the turnovers were WR fumbles, Falcons defense will have trouble with the Saints offense

On the other side, Atlanta is finally realizing they need to give Freeman 20 touches per game, i know Coleman was out, but Freeman been busier since missing really 3 games to concussion and has been running hard since, what scares me is the health of Julio, he looked like he was an old man after each play he was involved in

Id give an edge to Saints this week, being at home, but im looking elsewhere of my bets, better games on the docket to bet

Mitch81 · Answer

nice, i was typing, you beat me to it lol

BigBadBruin · Answer

PB I have watched a lot of the saints this year. They are much stronger defensively than in the past years. Love their secondary. They are super agreesive under Dennis Allen. They put a lot of trust in man coverage especially in their blitz happy scheme. Lattimore on a bad wheel took out Julio last game. They do however struggle against the run. I think Matt Ryan should be able to eat the blitz alive if they get run game and play action off it going. Leading toward high scoring game.

Saints on offense were slowed down vs the the rams after kamara ripped off an early 1q run and then did a decent job against the two rbs rest of game. Key to stopping their offense is to stop kamara and Ingram in the passing game. Without kamara vs Atlanta last time their offense struggled mightily. Jets did a good job of it last week in the 2h for a time and then Brees started focusing on connecting with Michael Thomas who is underrated in my opinion. I wonder if Atlanta will be able to shut down backs again or if kamara goes off?

I’m with you thinking adjustments will be made by both offenses and should be a high scoring game

Polar_Bear · Answer

I agree with a lot of what is being said here. And yes the Saints looked equally as distracted, I agree. Atlanta is finally doing one thing right, they are running the ball more. Freeman is an incredible back and if fed the ball a lot will have a huge day vs a Saints defence that surrenders 4.5 yards per carry, that is the number I am seeing, which is fat. Saints definitely look stronger and better in tune for sure overall.

Alexg85 · Answer

The thing is, the Saints put the effort in and basically won that Falcons game, given away by the refs. So you have to believe they can beat them 2x in a row. Hopefully they don&#x27;t send someone to take out Kamara again. The spread doesn&#x27;t scare me personally though, i think if the Saints take it, they take it hard

Polar_Bear · Answer

Pete Morelli&#x27;s crew is doing this game. Pete is famous for refereeing the most lopsided penalty called game in NFL history. In the Carolina. Philly game Morelli hit the Eagles with 120 yards in penalties and Carolina 1 yard, it was the first time in NFL history that a team got as much as 120 yards and the other teams got less than 10 in this case 1 single yard, needless to say that is a massive advantage and hard to explain in a sport where literally you can call a penalty on every single play. Just providing the info, don&#x27;t shoot the messenger. Here is a quote from the guy in Arkansas who started the petition to have Morelli removed from the NFL....The Eagles aren&#x27;t playing so maybe it does not matter here but either way when you read this it sure makes the guy look sketchy.Started by Will Philbrick of Little Rock, Arkansas, the petition says that "preventing Morelli from refereeing Eagles games will result in a more trustworthy and honest NFL" and "benefit the entire league and keep all claims of conspiracy to a normal level."Statistically speaking, the petition has some merit. Thursday night&#x27;s game, in which the Panthers were penalized 1 yard compared to the Eagles&#x27; 120, marked the first time in NFL history that one team was docked 120 yards and the opposing team was penalized for less than 10, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia. Morelli&#x27;s last Eagles game before Thursday&#x27;s bout came in 2016, when Philadelphia traveled to play the Detroit Lions and was flagged 14 times in contrast to the Lions, who got two penalties.In the last four Eagles games officiated by Morelli, who has been working as an NFL referee since 1999, Philadelphia has been penalized 40 times for 396 yards. The Eagles&#x27; opponents in those games, meanwhile, have been flagged eight times for a total of 74 yards.https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/more-than-60000-sign-petition-to-ban-pete-morelli-from-officiating-eagles-games/

Polar_Bear · Answer

Sorry should have read removed from refereeing Eagles games not the league, but if it was ever proven a guy was capable of bias he can&#x27;t be a ref in the league in my opinion.

Polar_Bear · Answer

Should be a hell of a game this weekend, to hell with Pete Morelli.

Digitalkarma · Answer

Whose Morelli gonna be in favor of this week.The hometown?

Polar_Bear · Answer

Maybe a total non factor, just found that story interesting when I came upon it so figured I would share, real sketchy games involving the Eagles though, those stats are something else, unreal bias.

FallopianTuber · Answer

I&#x27;m hearing Morelli will be throwing flags on the Eagles during the Saints/Falcons game. Should be confusing for everyone.

Polar_Bear · Answer

Better watch for that!   Any idea as to why this guy hates your team so much? Those numbers show a serious hatred.My favourite Eagles moment of all time...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt593aNb138

Polar_Bear · Answer

Total set at 53

Lets_Get_em · Answer

First thought when we look at this game super high flying offense Over,Over,Over I was the same after watching/injuries on the Last time they meet @Atl  definitely Over how can it be Under @NO well.... something ect  will make it go Under that&#x27;s my call I can be wrong just a rookie.    Get_em BOL

Metaxism · Answer

Something definitely wrong with Julio Jones, not only physically but I think he's also worn down mentally. He's not finishing his routes like usual and has dropped a lot of balls. And Matt Ryan's throws to numerous guys have been late and/or inaccurate. Neither are playing with confidence.

Polar_Bear · Answer

I concur, the game makes me think of this past weekend when I took the Under in the Patriots/Steelers game which defied logic even to myself which is why I took the Under and sure enough it magically stayed under, I can see this going the same way.

Phillipjersey1 · Answer

Not sure about an over in this match up but if it goes over it won't be Matty " Ice "throwing TDs it will Be the Bree's putting the freeze on the the Ice this time around no lucky last minute interceptions this time just a little revenge at home and Brees and the boys win convincingly !!!

New Orleans 31 - 20

Cooler999 · Answer

The O/U is 52.5 right now.

tonyrome · Answer

Guys please help me with this one. This seems to good to be true, Saints -5.5. I'm serious, I have to be missing something. I just don't see ATL hanging within a TD of the Saints at home at this point.

Anytime I feel this sure it scares me but I think anything under 7 is a great bet.

Kappy55 · Answer

In few words, this is the Saints game. Coming up, this is the Saints Superbowl

Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints

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