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My thoughts exactly.I got Carolina picked because they need it more, NO is due for a let down after Monday night, and Steve Smith is back. They also discovered they have another weapon in Keyshawn.
Damn. THat's a tad harshI do think Carolina will win. New Orleans caught Atlanta by shutting down the running game and we know how "awesome" the Atlanta passing game is. And even then the Saints secondary gave up some long plays (McKenzie sucks ###)
Abit harsh, yesRealistic...I think so.
That emotional high cannot be underrated. Another home game, they probably win. They go on the road to Clemson, they probably lose. I've seen this letdown too many times. I look for Carolina to do to NO what NO did to Atlanta last week. I don't think NO is that bad. They've improved each week. Just that environment was electric, and that is just ripe for a letdown.theberg11 said:
I agree that this game is a good indicator of how good the Saints actually are. Ater a short week, playing a team of Carolina's caliber will be tough. They have a shot, though, and I don't think it'll be a lopsided game. Losing the next 7 games means losing to the Bucs next week, at home, against a rookie QB making his first start. I find that hard to believe.comfortably numb said:
The Panthers were one-dimensional for pretty much the entire 2005 season.
And New Orleans beat them with a far inferior team.
Yawn. By 3. And got smoked by 17 the next time.My only point is that Carolina has been the Steve Smith Show for a while, they are already one dimensional, and cruised into the playoffs that way. Nothing in the Saints gameplan is going to change the fact that as Smith goes, so go the Panthers. The Saints aren't going to make them one-dimensional.
Yea,I know that is the limb I am going on.I find it hard to believe TB will start 0-4.They have to win sometime.They will have 2 weeks to prepare for Bush and Co.Along with getting their QB ready.I'll stand by it....for now
and the saints have beaten them consistently. the saints split with them last year, despite the carolina victory coming late in the season well after the katrina-marred situation sank in. they have played carolina hard and won consistently in years past. i tend to dismiss a lot of that history because the team's roster turnover and coaching change. however, what i do take into consideration is how the saints have improved week to week offensively while their defense has been solid. the panthers just don't look like they did last year on either side of the ball. apparently they need to 7 or 8 losses before they get a chip on their shoulder. i tend to think that this games means a lot to each team. the saints played an emotional game monday night but the post game glow has passed and the players/coaches have been saying the right things about the focus being more than that one game. key to the game: if the o-line can protect brees then the saints will win.
And mine is just that the Saints won last year with Aaron Brooks and a much worse defense. This is by no means a "gimme" for either team. If the Saints weren't working on a short week, I'd most certainly bet on them.
The Carolina Defense has not been that stingy letting up 995 yards and 60 points (broke down the match-up to help decide on a player), so the Saints, who are pretty offensively loaded right now, will be putting up points. I think it comes down to how big a night can Smith and Keyshawn have, and the saints were pretty tight in their coverage Monday night, so a huge night from both receivers is unlikely in my opinion. The Saints have a QB who will check down and lots of targets with nice hands. Put that together with a Saints ground game that is clicking right now, and I think the Saints can win this one if they don't come in flat from a short week.edited to add:Saints 28Carolina 27
See below -- aside from the second matchup last year, the Saints-Falcons games since 2000 have either been Saints wins or narrow Falcons victories. In no way do they "always take care of" Saints. 2000at Atlanta Falcons (W) 21-19 ...Atlanta Falcons (W) 23- 72001...Atlanta Falcons (L) 13-20 at Atlanta Falcons (W) 28-10 2002...Atlanta Falcons (L) 35-37at Atlanta Falcons (L) 17-242003at Atlanta Falcons (W) 45-17...Atlanta Falcons (W) 23-20 2004at Atlanta Falcons (L) 21-24 ...Atlanta Falcons (W) 26-13 2005...Atlanta Falcons (L) 31-34 at Atlanta Falcons (L) 17-36 2006...Atlanta Falcons (W) 23- 3
Sig bet? Keep in mind the Buccaneers are coming to the Superdome on October 8th.
The emotional aspect of that game for the Saints has been vastly overrated. People talk as if Tulane could have beaten Atlanta as long as they have that kind of emotion behind them 
I wouldn't bet either team. You're right, road game on a short week is tough, but that line is based 90% on the preseason predictions of both teams. I believe the Panthers are better than 1-2 and Smith is a terrible matchup, but the Saints are a legit 3-0 and 7.5 are alot of points.
Saints went 4-3 instead. And have gone up two games on the Panthers in the division.
Thanks for finding this thread, I couldn't find where I made this prediction. I looked all over.I WAS way OFF base, clearly underestimating the Saints.They look like they can make a legitimate run in the NFC.I really underestimated their DI figured they could score some points, but I though their D would be horrible.Good job saints
Right now, the Saints D is ranked #12 in the NFL overall. Not bad improvement from 2005.
Nice responce CN...way to step up and admit a mistake!
Thanks,I really wanted to be the one to pull it up, but just couldn't remember if it was a post in a thread relating to gambling, position players, predictions, or the Saints.I gave up after an hourI have always like Brees alot.When the Chargers selected him in the early 2nd RD.I predicted he would have a better career than VickHe had his down time where he looked like he was done, but even I didn't think he would go on a tear like he did.(well see if this Brees post gets bumped up in 10 years)Nice responce CN...way to step up and admit a mistake!
