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With a line like that, Vegas is going to find a whole lot of money being placed on the Saints.
You know, I have nothing on which to base the following statement other than a hunch, but watching the game tonight, I kept getting the feeling that the Eagles would have given the Bears a much better game than New Orleans would. I don't know if it's the "dome team" factor, or the "young, unproven playoff team and coach" factor, but I think that the Saints could get overwhelmed if things get ugly early on. Philly, on the other hand, would be more likely to keep their composure.I dunno...
I'd like the Bears with anything under 7.
Anyone who has watched the last two Colts/Pats game would be smart to put all kinds of money on Indy at that number. And don't give me this "NE always beats Indy in January" crap. This isn't the same Patriots team that won numerous Super Bowls.
It sure looked like the Saints kept their composure pretty good after falling behind by 8 points.You know, I have nothing on which to base the following statement other than a hunch, but watching the game tonight, I kept getting the feeling that the Eagles would have given the Bears a much better game than New Orleans would. I don't know if it's the "dome team" factor, or the "young, unproven playoff team and coach" factor, but I think that the Saints could get overwhelmed if things get ugly early on. Philly, on the other hand, would be more likely to keep their composure.I dunno...
If I'm a Saints fan (which I'm not), I'd be concerned over the passing game - or lack thereof. Brees targeted Colston 12 times yesterday and did not throw the ball well or in good locations to his receivers. That's not the same Brees from the first three-quarters of the season. I don't think it is the lack of Joe Horn either - Brees did hit Henderson for 35 yards and worked the ball to his TEs - but if the Bears give the Saints fits as far as running the ball, that would be my concern.It sure looked like the Saints kept their composure pretty good after falling behind by 8 points.You know, I have nothing on which to base the following statement other than a hunch, but watching the game tonight, I kept getting the feeling that the Eagles would have given the Bears a much better game than New Orleans would. I don't know if it's the "dome team" factor, or the "young, unproven playoff team and coach" factor, but I think that the Saints could get overwhelmed if things get ugly early on. Philly, on the other hand, would be more likely to keep their composure.I dunno...
If I'm a Saints fan (which I'm not), I'd be concerned over the passing game - or lack thereof. Brees targeted Colston 12 times yesterday and did not throw the ball well or in good locations to his receivers. That's not the same Brees from the first three-quarters of the season. I don't think it is the lack of Joe Horn either - Brees did hit Henderson for 35 yards and worked the ball to his TEs - but if the Bears give the Saints fits as far as running the ball, that would be my concern.It sure looked like the Saints kept their composure pretty good after falling behind by 8 points.You know, I have nothing on which to base the following statement other than a hunch, but watching the game tonight, I kept getting the feeling that the Eagles would have given the Bears a much better game than New Orleans would. I don't know if it's the "dome team" factor, or the "young, unproven playoff team and coach" factor, but I think that the Saints could get overwhelmed if things get ugly early on. Philly, on the other hand, would be more likely to keep their composure.I dunno...
I also noticed that. It seems he had trouble hitting his deep receivers. The one you mentioned and maybe 1 or2 more and thats it. Everything was short.
At home with the crowd behind them. That's a far different animal than @ Soldier Field.It sure looked like the Saints kept their composure pretty good after falling behind by 8 points.You know, I have nothing on which to base the following statement other than a hunch, but watching the game tonight, I kept getting the feeling that the Eagles would have given the Bears a much better game than New Orleans would. I don't know if it's the "dome team" factor, or the "young, unproven playoff team and coach" factor, but I think that the Saints could get overwhelmed if things get ugly early on. Philly, on the other hand, would be more likely to keep their composure.I dunno...
Vegas insider updated their lines and they only have Chicago @ -3 over NO
Free money.
As a Saint fan, 200+ rushing and 108 yards from the TEs more than makes up for a lack of WR production. The Saints take what you give them and 400+ yards are good, regardless of where they come from.If I'm a Saints fan (which I'm not), I'd be concerned over the passing game - or lack thereof. Brees targeted Colston 12 times yesterday and did not throw the ball well or in good locations to his receivers. That's not the same Brees from the first three-quarters of the season. I don't think it is the lack of Joe Horn either - Brees did hit Henderson for 35 yards and worked the ball to his TEs - but if the Bears give the Saints fits as far as running the ball, that would be my concern.It sure looked like the Saints kept their composure pretty good after falling behind by 8 points.You know, I have nothing on which to base the following statement other than a hunch, but watching the game tonight, I kept getting the feeling that the Eagles would have given the Bears a much better game than New Orleans would. I don't know if it's the "dome team" factor, or the "young, unproven playoff team and coach" factor, but I think that the Saints could get overwhelmed if things get ugly early on. Philly, on the other hand, would be more likely to keep their composure.I dunno...
Care to explain why the Saints aren't capable of even keeping the game close.
Saints and the over is good money.
I am a Saints fan and honestly that's the last thing I'm worried about. 3 weeks off will cause some rust, but even with the rust, I had the feeling pretty much the whole game that the Saints could score at any given moment. Reading the game thread, I see you pretty much agreed.Believe me, the concerns are on the other side of the ball. If they can control the Bears run game, I like their chances a lot.If I'm a Saints fan (which I'm not), I'd be concerned over the passing game - or lack thereof. Brees targeted Colston 12 times yesterday and did not throw the ball well or in good locations to his receivers. That's not the same Brees from the first three-quarters of the season. I don't think it is the lack of Joe Horn either - Brees did hit Henderson for 35 yards and worked the ball to his TEs - but if the Bears give the Saints fits as far as running the ball, that would be my concern.It sure looked like the Saints kept their composure pretty good after falling behind by 8 points.You know, I have nothing on which to base the following statement other than a hunch, but watching the game tonight, I kept getting the feeling that the Eagles would have given the Bears a much better game than New Orleans would. I don't know if it's the "dome team" factor, or the "young, unproven playoff team and coach" factor, but I think that the Saints could get overwhelmed if things get ugly early on. Philly, on the other hand, would be more likely to keep their composure.I dunno...
Saints have an elite offense, ok special teams, questionable defense.Bears have ok offense, elite special teams, and an elite defense.
I've never found a statistical advantage to looking at the last 4-5 weeks like that in lieu of the whole season. The season stats usually override such short-term things. The sample of 5 games is too small.
Chicago was two games better than the Saints this year, is 12-0 against the NFC in meaningful games this year, and scored 14 more points while allowing 67 fewer points. The Saints have beaten one good team on the road this year (Dallas), while losing in Carolina and Pittsburgh. The Saints run D can't stop anybody and the Bears have two very good backs.Chicago wins this game 75% of the time.
