Game Thread W9 - Atlanta V Oakland (1 Viewer)

[Andy Hicks]

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[Tom Baker]

So I guess Norwood is the new feature back in Atlanta. Whatever . . .

 

[C-Bound]

Yea, that sucked...as long as Turner isn't hurt.

 

[Oof!]

So I guess Norwood is the new feature back in Atlanta. Whatever . . .

The injury updates reported across multiple media outlets (especially NFLN) were the worst I can ever remember. WTMF?

 

[Gigantomachia]

Turner is running the ball, what the hell?

 

[corpcow]

for those of us not watching the game, can you guys explain? Did turner get hurt??

 

[irishnips]

is Roddy White playing? No catches yet?

 

[Tom Baker]

for those of us not watching the game, can you guys explain? Did turner get hurt??

He's in. Guess they're just pulling him in the red zone.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

For those watching ...is Asomugha following White where he lines up? Or just playing a particular side of the field? If so ...I need to give some recognition to a poster earlier today.

 

[telfo]

Turner and Norwood are both lighting them up

 

[drew726]

Turner isn't hurt. Looks like RBBC though. Roddy White haven't had one target yet and the ball is never even in his area. Looks like the Nmandi effect.

 

[AAABatteries]

Quite frankly Atlanta is just running everything in their playbook and the Raiders just can't stop them. Turner and White are fine, just haven't been used as frequently as you would usually expect.

Falcons are looking awesome.

 

[Notinuse]

I would say that this is more a case of the Raiders looking absolutely terrible on both sides of the ball. They are horrible at stopping the run.

 

[Skeetcher]

Fargas came out holding his hand.. Bush was in on the last play of that drive

 

[PatrickT]

It's both. Raiders look awful, Falcons look really good.

You'll see more Turner as we go, is my guess, but Atlanta has obviously decided that Jenkins is going to be featured in order to avoid Asi. Don't panic yet, Ryan has a way of finding White eventually.

 

[The Man With No Name]

Who sacked Russell? Gamecenter didn't list who it was

 

[AAABatteries]

I would say that this is more a case of the Raiders looking absolutely terrible on both sides of the ball. They are horrible at stopping the run.

No doubt that's a factor and as a homer I'm biased, but Atlanta really is playing well. Oakland definitely flat though.

 

[AAABatteries]

Who sacked Russell? Gamecenter didn't list who it was

It was Abraham and Gamecenter is updated now and he just got another one if they give him credit which they should.

 

[theprince]

Lechler is the best player on the team.

 

[The Man With No Name]

Who sacked Russell? Gamecenter didn't list who it was

It was Abraham and Gamecenter is updated now and he just got another one if they give him credit which they should.

Cool. Thanks, I haven't checked to see if they updated it. (started Abraham)

 

[Deepster]

Wow. 18 carries in the first half so far for The Burner. What's the most he'll get today? 25-26?

Gotta get him over a hundy for my bonus to kick in.

 

[Arnold. S]

Wow. 18 carries in the first half so far for The Burner. What's the most he'll get today? 25-26?Gotta get him over a hundy for my bonus to kick in.

21 carries and counting

 

[ffldrew]

Wow - first half stats - Total Net Yards - Atlanta 313 - Oakland 6 -2

- freaking minus two yards.

 

[Anonymous Internet User]

lol Oakland

 

[Courtjester]

So when does Oakland start looking elsewhere at the QB position?

I am happy if they stay with Russell mind you, but how long does Al stay on this path,

 

[corpcow]

Wow - first half stats - Total Net Yards - Atlanta 313 - Oakland 6 -2

- freaking minus two yards.

Am I missing something, or did Oakland only run 13 offensive plays in the first half? (7 passing attempts, 3 rushing attempts, 3 sacks). Time of possession is just ridiculous.... 24:08 to 5:52?!

 

[corpcow]

So when does Oakland start looking elsewhere at the QB position?I am happy if they stay with Russell mind you, but how long does Al stay on this path,

In all fairness (and I can't see this game so just judging on past games), it's not all Jamarcus' fault. He doesn't exactly have a stellar receiving corps... he took a few sacks, but from the games I saw in the past the offensive line isn't playing great either.

 

[dgreen]

Wow - first half stats - Total Net Yards - Atlanta 313 - Oakland 6 -2

- freaking minus two yards.

Am I missing something, or did Oakland only run 13 offensive plays in the first half? (7 passing attempts, 3 rushing attempts, 3 sacks). Time of possession is just ridiculous.... 24:08 to 5:52?!

Total plays 48-13.First downs 20-0.

 

[Skeetcher]

Abraham is lining up on both sides and terrorising the Raider OL.. this is going to get even uglier if you're a Raiders fan.

 

[RBM]

This is one of the most pathetic, chicken#### efforts Ive ever seen by a defense

 

[Skeetcher]

first down raiders..... their first one of the game

 

[AAABatteries]

Dang it! This is unacceptable! We gave them a 1st down!

This performance is one I'm all too familiar with as a Falcons fan, but usually it is us on the wrong side of things.

 

[dparker713]

After the game, maybe Al can get some notes from Arthur Blank on how to successfully turn around a disgraced NFL franchise.

 

[PatrickT]

Fumble, Atlanta ball. Russell just looks horrible. This is the first time I've really taken a decent look at him, and he's so tentative, so scared of a mistake. Don't know if this is normal for him, but he doesn't look good at all.

 

[T Bell]

Sure looks like Kiffin was the problem in Oakland.

 

[Islander]

30 carries for Turner. I hope he gets well deserved rest. He should not come back in this game.

 

[swirvenirvin]

Fargas has not been in for some time now

 

[Big Score]

What a huge contrast between two highly touted 1st round QB's.

Looks to me that one has got the "IT" factor...the other...not so much.

 

[Gadfly]

Odds on Oakland scoring a point the rest of the season?

 

[Blue-Kun]

Atlanta only gave up 3 first downs. Absurd.

 

[PatrickT]

I honestly feel bad for Oakland. I've been on the other side of these far too often. Having been a bit of an Oakland fan in the Madden/Stabler/Bilitnikoff days, I hope Al comes to his senses soon.

But, then again, I've earned it. Goooooooo Falcons!!!!!!

 

[Shlon]

Time of Possession. Atlanta 45:15 vs Oakland 14:45. Is that some sort of record?

 

[heckmanm]

Really glad I wasn't watching this game.

Total Net Yards		77Time of Possession 	14:45Total Turnovers 	   2

 

[AAABatteries]

Very pleased with the defensive effort. And the offense in the 1st half was on fire. I know we ran the clock most of the 2nd half, but I still would have liked to have seen a little more from Ryan and the WRs after the break.

But let's be real, we travel to the West Coast and come away with a 24-0 victory so there's basically no complaints - especially when we are 5-3 and basically already outperformed the win total most expected from us for the year.

I could not be more excited for the Matt Ryan/Mike Smith era in Atlanta. Go Falcons!

 

[jim k]

It's both. Raiders look awful, Falcons look really good. You'll see more Turner as we go, is my guess, but Atlanta has obviously decided that Jenkins is going to be featured in order to avoid Asi. Don't panic yet, Ryan has a way of finding White eventually.

:good posting: he is a true shutdown corner.So any teams playing the Raider who have a decent mix of run and pass you must start the number two wr.:checking remaining schedule right now:

 

[WampusCat43]

Russell had more yards rushing than passing. Good Lord.

 

[T Bell]

Somewhere, Al Davis looks up from counting his money and sneers.