Game Thread W1 - Atlanta v Carolina (1 Viewer)

Andy Hicks · Sep 9, 2006

Welcome to the start of the 2006 season.

Once the game kicks off this thread will be pinned, but for now it will run on its own merits.

Please provide your thoughts, pre, during and after the game.

Remember that not everyone will be watching this game, so if you could provide detailed analysis it would be much appreciated.

Things like 'Go Reggie' aren't what we are looking for.

Why will team X win?

Who is the QB targetting?

How are the lines looking?

Who's running the ball well?

Who looks in over his head?

Who's injured (also reference this in the injury thread which will be created once the sunday games are live)

Anything that you think will be of benefit to someone not watching the game or who doesn't care about your fantasy team.

Post game analysis, in particular is what we want to see.

Go for it

Kayoh · Sep 9, 2006

Okay, we're supposed to say that stuff during, the game, but I'm going to predict it.

Why will [Atlanta] win?

The main reason for this being due to Steve Smith's absence. Steve Smith would easily draw a double, possibly even a triple team, giving Carolina all the room in the world to run the ball. Without Smith, D Hall covers Key, Atlanta puts 6, 7, even 8 people in the box, game over.

Who is the QB targetting?

Atlanta: Vick is going to target not Crumpler, but Jenkins.

Carolina: Delhomme is probably aiming for Key.

How are the lines looking?

Atlanta is going to get a minimum of 4 sacks. 1 for each big end, 2 for Rod Coleman. Their offensive line is looking pretty good, but Julius Peppers has been getting the best of Todd Weiner. Carolina's line has been caving in due to not only Atlanta's line, but Kerney, Beck, and Boley all being dedicated to the run.

Who's running the ball well?

Atlanta. Who else? Warrick Dunn goes for 135 yards on 26 rushes, Michael Vick has 2 scrambles for 31 yards, and Jerious Norwood breaks through the line for a 51 of his 64 total yards and a touchdown. DeShaun foster gets 65 yards on 23 carries in 3 quarters, and Carolina puts DeAngelo Williams in who gets 42 yards on only 9 carries.

Who looks in over his head?

Just a gut feeling, I'm gonna say Steve Smith. He'll end up freaking out when Atlanta pulls ahead by any more than 3 points, and want to go in the game; John Fox will decline, but Smith is going to be playing Atlanta with a grudge next time they meet.

Who's Injured?

Duh. For the third time, Steve Smith. Ed Hartwell and Fred McCrary are both hurt going into this game for Atlanta, as well. Carolina is already injury plagued with Evan Mathis, Jordan Carstens, Na'il Diggs, Shaun Williams, and Kevin McCadam all injured alongside Smith.

Final Score:

ATL - 34

CAR - 17

If CAR had Steve Smith:

ATL - 24

CAR - 28

Why would Atlanta score less? Momentum.

If I'm wrong, don't quote me. Or kill me. Just let it go, brag while you can, and enjoy it. B)

KnowledgeReignsSupreme · Sep 10, 2006

Atlanta 17 - Carolina 6

BassNBrew · Sep 10, 2006

Koenan misses from 50 by a whisker...would have been good from 60. Zebras have Atlanta confused with Pittsburg thus far.

BassNBrew · Sep 10, 2006

Drew Carter gets the start today.

BassNBrew · Sep 10, 2006

Carter with his first recpt.

BassNBrew · Sep 10, 2006

Kasey good from 54!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

Kasey 54 yard FG Good!!

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

Vick and Dunn looking good on current drive

Wooderson · Sep 10, 2006

Is Dunn in at the goal line?

howo5 · Sep 10, 2006

He's already missed his first field goal. Anyone see it?

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

Wooderson said:
Is Dunn in at the goal line?

ATL at around 10 yard line. Vick run to the left for a loss and 2 pass attempts. one to white and 1 to jenkins. fg atl

dickey moe · Sep 10, 2006

howo5 said:
He's already missed his first field goal. Anyone see it?

no

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

Abraham is a beast

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

Vick 32 yards to Jenkins

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

Norwood reverse nice run

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

Dunn looking good about a 20 yard run

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

32 yard fg atl.

juveduke · Sep 10, 2006

Falcons are moving the ball with ease, but stalling in the red zone.

juveduke · Sep 10, 2006

Jenkins really looks like the best receiver right now.

BassNBrew · Sep 10, 2006

Keonan with a great tackle at the 25. Can he play QB too?

Horses Mouth · Sep 10, 2006

Norwood great gain for 16!

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

Norwood 16 yard run

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

atl fg tipped. no good

TitusIII · Sep 10, 2006

Damn, at least they are letting him kick the 50 yarders, but I could have used the ten points.

Routilla · Sep 10, 2006

Was that a Norwood series or is Dunn out?

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

Norwood series

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

Wharton injured

Pigskin75 · Sep 10, 2006

What's up with Dunn?

Lookin' good or what?

TitusIII · Sep 10, 2006

Pigskin75 said:
What's up with Dunn?Lookin' good or what?

As good as ever...Although he can thank his line for most of his yards

Pigskin75 · Sep 10, 2006

TitusIII said:
Pigskin75 said:

What's up with Dunn?Lookin' good or what?

Click to expand...

As good as ever...Although he can thank his line for most of his yards

Thanks ma man...

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

TD Jenkins

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

34 yards to Jenkins

TitusIII · Sep 10, 2006

What a call my the announcer, but then he ruins it by bragging! Abraham is dominating today.

LordHusker · Sep 10, 2006

Can someone give a quick summary of the half regarding the performances of Vick, Norwood and DeShaun?

smcindoe · Sep 10, 2006

Are they calling that last play of the half a fumble?

Mister CIA · Sep 10, 2006

I'm not watching the game, but ATL with 159 yards rushing against Carolina in the first half has my attention.

Kayoh · Sep 10, 2006

Kayoh said:
Who is the QB targetting?Atlanta: Vick is going to target not Crumpler, but Jenkins.Carolina: Delhomme is probably aiming for Key.Who's running the ball well?Atlanta. Who else? Warrick Dunn goes for 135 yards on 26 rushes, Michael Vick has 2 scrambles for 31 yards, and Jerious Norwood breaks through the line for a 51 of his 64 total yards and a touchdown. DeShaun foster gets 65 yards on 23 carries in 3 quarters, and Carolina puts DeAngelo Williams in who gets 42 yards on only 9 carries.Who's Injured?Duh. For the third time, Steve Smith. Ed Hartwell and Fred McCrary are both hurt going into this game for Atlanta, as well. Carolina is already injury plagued with Evan Mathis, Jordan Carstens, Na'il Diggs, Shaun Williams, and Kevin McCadam all injured alongside Smith.

I'm impressing myself. =-O

bigmarc27 · Sep 10, 2006

Mister CIA said:
I'm not watching the game, but ATL with 159 yards rushing against Carolina in the first half has my attention.

huge holes, Car def on the field a ton, ATL dominating far more than the score indicates.Could easily be 20-3 right now.

juveduke · Sep 10, 2006

God, Abraham is a beast.

Native · Sep 10, 2006

Deangelo Williams finally got in the game for the first time in the third quarter. John Abraham overpowed him on a bull rish and clobbered Jake as he was throwing - causing an interception. However, the INT was nullified because of a penalty.

Deangelo was back on the bench the very next play.

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

Atl first 3 and out. It doesn't matter the way Abraham is playing. What were the Jets thinking?

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

FG Carolina

Kayoh · Sep 10, 2006

metoo said:
Atl first 3 and out. It doesn't matter the way Abraham is playing. What were the Jets thinking?

They weren't, plain and simple.

my man otis · Sep 10, 2006

abraham w/ a good game

4-1, 2 sacks, 2 FF

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

Abraham forced fumble, second of the day. recovered by CAR. Next play Jake is sacked.

TitusIII · Sep 10, 2006

Dunn running at the GL! Gonna be a monster this season. The ATL o-line may be the best in the league, as I haven't seen a team put it to Carolina like this in quite some time.

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

Dunn again, offsides

TitusIII · Sep 10, 2006

Play-action, TD to Alge.

Vick is such an impressive weapon.

metoo · Sep 10, 2006

TD Vick to Crumpler.

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