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I don't understand all the NO love. In my opinion, this mainly has to do with people not believing in ATL...the perception is that they are not as good as their 10-1 record. I'd be the first to admit, I don't believe they are as good as their record. ATL has played a poor strength of schedule, yet have had quite a few close calls....to their credit they have managed to win. On the flip side, NO has played 8 common opponents,not including each other, but haven't been able to sustain the same level of success as ATL. However, NO doesn't receive the same criticism because they are not winning. ATL gets bashed because they happen to be tied for the best record in the NFL with essentially the same schedule NO has played. Due to this record, their EXPECTATIONS are much greater and people expect much more our of ATL. A 10-1 team shouldn't just get by and get they "W", they should dominate and win convincingly. ATL may not be good enough to dominate and win convincingly, but bottom line is they win.
Some concerns:
NO has owned ATL in this match up. Can ATL finally get over the hump? Now is an opportune time if they do. We know Matty Ice is money at home and this is a chance to avenge a loss and clinch the NFC South. ATL and their fans should be highly motivated.
Injuries at CB to Robinson and Samuels. Robinson has been upgraded and Samuels will be a game time decision. NO also comes into this matchup banged up.
With all this said, I'm going to take a stab with ATL.
Atlanta -3.5
Good luck all
I don't understand all the NO love. In my opinion, this mainly has to do with people not believing in ATL...the perception is that they are not as good as their 10-1 record. I'd be the first to admit, I don't believe they are as good as their record. ATL has played a poor strength of schedule, yet have had quite a few close calls....to their credit they have managed to win. On the flip side, NO has played 8 common opponents,not including each other, but haven't been able to sustain the same level of success as ATL. However, NO doesn't receive the same criticism because they are not winning. ATL gets bashed because they happen to be tied for the best record in the NFL with essentially the same schedule NO has played. Due to this record, their EXPECTATIONS are much greater and people expect much more our of ATL. A 10-1 team shouldn't just get by and get they "W", they should dominate and win convincingly. ATL may not be good enough to dominate and win convincingly, but bottom line is they win.
Some concerns:
NO has owned ATL in this match up. Can ATL finally get over the hump? Now is an opportune time if they do. We know Matty Ice is money at home and this is a chance to avenge a loss and clinch the NFC South. ATL and their fans should be highly motivated.
Injuries at CB to Robinson and Samuels. Robinson has been upgraded and Samuels will be a game time decision. NO also comes into this matchup banged up.
With all this said, I'm going to take a stab with ATL.
Atlanta -3.5
Good luck all
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....ur writeup convinces me......
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