The difference is, the Packers were a much, Much better team than the Cowboys and the Giants too.
SF @ GB is what I think. I think Detroit could give GB a game if the weather was mild. It probably wouldn't be though.
Would be a worthy NFC championship battle.
The difference is, the Packers were a much, Much better team than the Cowboys and the Giants too.
SF @ GB is what I think. I think Detroit could give GB a game if the weather was mild. It probably wouldn't be though.
Would be a worthy NFC championship battle.
Andy, look at what NO has done on the road this year:
34 points @ GB (1 turnover)
23 points @ Jax (2 turnovers)
30 points @ Car (1 turnover)
20 points @ Tampa (4 turnovers)
21 points @ STL (2 turnovers)
26 points @ Atlanta (0 turnovers)
22 points @ Tennessee (0 turnovers)
42 points @ Minnesota (2 turnovers)
As you can see, for the most part, New Orleans has been very underwhelming on the road. The games at Minnesota and GB bring up otherwise average road numbers.
The Saints have a turnover differential of -4 compared to the Niners +26. By this point in the season, you cannot tell me that is a coincidence. Some might say you cannot cap for turnovers. I say, you cannot ignore the numbers. New Orleans has been hot, don't let this mask their entire body of work, particularly on the road.
Andy, look at what NO has done on the road this year:
34 points @ GB (1 turnover)
23 points @ Jax (2 turnovers)
30 points @ Car (1 turnover)
20 points @ Tampa (4 turnovers)
21 points @ STL (2 turnovers)
26 points @ Atlanta (0 turnovers)
22 points @ Tennessee (0 turnovers)
42 points @ Minnesota (2 turnovers)
As you can see, for the most part, New Orleans has been very underwhelming on the road. The games at Minnesota and GB bring up otherwise average road numbers.
The Saints have a turnover differential of -4 compared to the Niners +26. By this point in the season, you cannot tell me that is a coincidence. Some might say you cannot cap for turnovers. I say, you cannot ignore the numbers. New Orleans has been hot, don't let this mask their entire body of work, particularly on the road.
Andarmac99 has forgotton more about capping games than you know. This is a fact.
Andarmac99 has forgotton more about capping games than you know. This is a fact.
Andy, look at what NO has done on the road this year:
34 points @ GB (1 turnover)
23 points @ Jax (2 turnovers)
30 points @ Car (1 turnover)
20 points @ Tampa (4 turnovers)
21 points @ STL (2 turnovers)
26 points @ Atlanta (0 turnovers)
22 points @ Tennessee (0 turnovers)
42 points @ Minnesota (2 turnovers)
As you can see, for the most part, New Orleans has been very underwhelming on the road. The games at Minnesota and GB bring up otherwise average road numbers.
The Saints have a turnover differential of -4 compared to the Niners +26. By this point in the season, you cannot tell me that is a coincidence. Some might say you cannot cap for turnovers. I say, you cannot ignore the numbers. New Orleans has been hot, don't let this mask their entire body of work, particularly on the road.
Andy, look at what NO has done on the road this year:
34 points @ GB (1 turnover)
23 points @ Jax (2 turnovers)
30 points @ Car (1 turnover)
20 points @ Tampa (4 turnovers)
21 points @ STL (2 turnovers)
26 points @ Atlanta (0 turnovers)
22 points @ Tennessee (0 turnovers)
42 points @ Minnesota (2 turnovers)
As you can see, for the most part, New Orleans has been very underwhelming on the road. The games at Minnesota and GB bring up otherwise average road numbers.
The Saints have a turnover differential of -4 compared to the Niners +26. By this point in the season, you cannot tell me that is a coincidence. Some might say you cannot cap for turnovers. I say, you cannot ignore the numbers. New Orleans has been hot, don't let this mask their entire body of work, particularly on the road.
The most important stat in football is turnover, followed by the stats you mentioned. I think this perpetuation of San Fran's poor secondary is vastly overstated. I also think you cannot underestimate the Niners pass rush. They will get to Brees for sure. I also think you cannot discount the Niners punishing defense. Receivers tend to get gun shy going across the middle against this defense.
I do agree the Niners need to improve in the redzone. As someone who has watched every SF game this year, the offense has improved each week, even if the numbers don't indicate it. Crabtree is becoming the receiver the Niners drafted and Smith has looked for him deep the last 4 games.
I thnk the Niners will be able to convert on third down with their WCO against the saint defense. I think the Niners matchup very well in that regard.
One last thing I will say, Smith looks increasingly comfortable under pressure each week. I mean literally, you can see the difference from one week to the next. The one thing that nobody talks about is his running ability when flushed out of the pocket. That could be the difference on third downs in this game.
The most important stat in football is turnover, followed by the stats you mentioned. I think this perpetuation of San Fran's poor secondary is vastly overstated. I also think you cannot underestimate the Niners pass rush. They will get to Brees for sure. I also think you cannot discount the Niners punishing defense. Receivers tend to get gun shy going across the middle against this defense.
I do agree the Niners need to improve in the redzone. As someone who has watched every SF game this year, the offense has improved each week, even if the numbers don't indicate it. Crabtree is becoming the receiver the Niners drafted and Smith has looked for him deep the last 4 games.
I thnk the Niners will be able to convert on third down with their WCO against the saint defense. I think the Niners matchup very well in that regard.
One last thing I will say, Smith looks increasingly comfortable under pressure each week. I mean literally, you can see the difference from one week to the next. The one thing that nobody talks about is his running ability when flushed out of the pocket. That could be the difference on third downs in this game.
The most important stat in football is turnover, followed by the stats you mentioned. I think this perpetuation of San Fran's poor secondary is vastly overstated. I also think you cannot underestimate the Niners pass rush. They will get to Brees for sure. I also think you cannot discount the Niners punishing defense. Receivers tend to get gun shy going across the middle against this defense.
I do agree the Niners need to improve in the redzone. As someone who has watched every SF game this year, the offense has improved each week, even if the numbers don't indicate it. Crabtree is becoming the receiver the Niners drafted and Smith has looked for him deep the last 4 games.
I thnk the Niners will be able to convert on third down with their WCO against the saint defense. I think the Niners matchup very well in that regard.
One last thing I will say, Smith looks increasingly comfortable under pressure each week. I mean literally, you can see the difference from one week to the next. The one thing that nobody talks about is his running ability when flushed out of the pocket. That could be the difference on third downs in this game.
The most important stat in football is turnover, followed by the stats you mentioned. I think this perpetuation of San Fran's poor secondary is vastly overstated. I also think you cannot underestimate the Niners pass rush. They will get to Brees for sure. I also think you cannot discount the Niners punishing defense. Receivers tend to get gun shy going across the middle against this defense.
I do agree the Niners need to improve in the redzone. As someone who has watched every SF game this year, the offense has improved each week, even if the numbers don't indicate it. Crabtree is becoming the receiver the Niners drafted and Smith has looked for him deep the last 4 games.
I thnk the Niners will be able to convert on third down with their WCO against the saint defense. I think the Niners matchup very well in that regard.
One last thing I will say, Smith looks increasingly comfortable under pressure each week. I mean literally, you can see the difference from one week to the next. The one thing that nobody talks about is his running ability when flushed out of the pocket. That could be the difference on third downs in this game.
Not denying SF's issue on offense. Let's be honest, it is not even close to NO's class. One thing I wll say is that the Niners need to hold to form and cannot turn the ball over. If they get behind by more than one score, they will be in trouble.
Not denying SF's issue on offense. Let's be honest, it is not even close to NO's class. One thing I wll say is that the Niners need to hold to form and cannot turn the ball over. If they get behind by more than one score, they will be in trouble.
On the very small chance Atlanta beats NO in the rematch, the either Detroit, Dallas, or NYG would travel to SF.
Ironically, SF played great games against all three of those teams this season.
On the very small chance Atlanta beats NO in the rematch, the either Detroit, Dallas, or NYG would travel to SF.
Ironically, SF played great games against all three of those teams this season.
After last night, I would say Saints -9.5 or 10 based on public perception.
After last night, I would say Saints -9.5 or 10 based on public perception.
After last night, I would say Saints -9.5 or 10 based on public perception.
i like Falcons +10 if they play again, Sean Payton really put a revenge chip on Atlanda last night. That late TD by Brees did humiliate the Falcons, Payton could have pulled Brees in that meaningless late 4Q when Saints were up big, Brees could easily break Marino's record in week 17.
After last night, I would say Saints -9.5 or 10 based on public perception.
i like Falcons +10 if they play again, Sean Payton really put a revenge chip on Atlanda last night. That late TD by Brees did humiliate the Falcons, Payton could have pulled Brees in that meaningless late 4Q when Saints were up big, Brees could easily break Marino's record in week 17.
i like Falcons +10 if they play again, Sean Payton really put a revenge chip on Atlanda last night. That late TD by Brees did humiliate the Falcons, Payton could have pulled Brees in that meaningless late 4Q when Saints were up big, Brees could easily break Marino's record in week 17.
I think Atlanta was more frustrated they could not stop NO than anything. Sure they were embarrassed, but deep down, they know this wasn't a typical run up the score move. They knew he wanted to break the record last night in front of the home crowd.
I do agree; however, that this will provide Atlanta with extra motivation and I think Atlanta would be a very strong play if this matchup occurs (which I think it will).
i like Falcons +10 if they play again, Sean Payton really put a revenge chip on Atlanda last night. That late TD by Brees did humiliate the Falcons, Payton could have pulled Brees in that meaningless late 4Q when Saints were up big, Brees could easily break Marino's record in week 17.
I think Atlanta was more frustrated they could not stop NO than anything. Sure they were embarrassed, but deep down, they know this wasn't a typical run up the score move. They knew he wanted to break the record last night in front of the home crowd.
I do agree; however, that this will provide Atlanta with extra motivation and I think Atlanta would be a very strong play if this matchup occurs (which I think it will).
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