A bad week for our NFC South rivals

[@bobbyagnese]

If you're looking for the silver lining, here it is:

The Saints are on the road, going to Dallas. The Cowboys definitely aren't slouches this year, and their defense is better than expected. Their offense is excellent, per usual, and they'll be going up against a Saints defense on that is terrible on the road. I truly believe the Cowboys will win this game. 

As for Atlanta, they're traveling to Minnesota. They're playing a Vikings team that is now led by Teddy Bridgewater, who looked 100 times better than Cassel did vs. the Saints (He almost won on the road against the Saints, btw). I think Asiata gives the Falcons front seven a lot of trouble, while Bridgewater throws some quick dump-off passes to tire out a mediocre Atlanta defense.

So if both of our rivals lose, that'll put the Saints at 1-3, and the Falcons at 2-2. A win in Baltimore and we're one game ahead. A loss in Baltimore, and we'd still be tied.

 

[CharlottePanther]

Its all about the long term picture. With TD, D Will, Stewart, Tolbert, Hardy out and Cam hurt. Its going to be tough to have a winning season

[@bobbyagnese]

I think we should sit TD for this game, if he's even probable to play. You have to take it one game at a time.

[Lemory]

Um, that seems like a pretty easy week for our NFC South rivals.

[Peppers90 NC]

atlanta will trample minnesota

[@bobbyagnese]

You guys don't understand how bad both respective teams are on the road.

[LA_Panther]

Falcons will kill the vikings. Saints - Cowboys is 50-50

[*FreeFua*]

I don't see the Saints or Falcons losing. I don't think you realize just how bad Minnesota is

[@bobbyagnese]

I don't see the Saints or Falcons losing. I don't think you realize just how bad Minnesota is

Minnesota with Teddy Bridgewater looked like a whole different animal. Saints defense is a lot better than Atlanta's, especially when they're under the dome. Bridgewater was dangerous with his feet and his passing was efficient. 

[CPF4LIFE]

Yeah i wouldnt underrate Minnesota Mike Zimmerman is doing a good job so far over there.

[*FreeFua*]

Minnesota with Teddy Bridgewater looked like a whole different animal. Saints defense is a lot better than Atlanta's, especially when they're under the dome. Bridgewater was dangerous with his feet and his passing was efficient.

Yeah I totally agree about Bridgewater, I thought he came in and did a nice job and showed good awareness all things considered. But they also just lost Rudolph, Norv loves his tight ends and so do young QB's. Hopefully the crowd will be into it being Teddy's first start and that can give them some momentum.

Last season the Cowboys travelled to the dome and I don't think they stopped Brees on a single possession. Their D hasn't gotten any better so I expect pretty much the same thing. We basically need to hope for Romo to have a fantastic game in order for them to win this one and I have zero faith in Romo.

[the butch]

Lol at ATL losing that game. I hope you're not a betting man.

And, sure, the Cowgirls aren't as bad as everyone is making them out to be, but the Saints* love playing in domes.

All this is for nothing anyway. Let's worry about ourselves. Just win, baby!

[Growl]

think theyll go 1-1. not sure which is which though.

[PhillyB]

Um, that seems like a pretty easy week for our NFC South rivals.

lol i was thinking the same thing