Anyone else impressed by the Falcons?

[UNT Eagles 2016]

They're clearly a Top 5 NFL offense, their defense is actually decent enough this year, and their strength of victory is incredible already... thus far they own the sole loss of two fellow 4-1 teams with a painful opening day division loss against the lowly Bucs... it's not like last year where they were beating cupcakes early on while the schedule caught up with them.


... and it's only going to shoot up more once the Panthers get good again and eventually dink and dunk their way into an 11 win season... their schedule is otherwise too easy so it's hard to see Carolina not being a double digit win team. I think the North, South, and East will each have two strong teams including a wild card contender (10-11 wins) while one will obviously be left out.

Falcons SHOULD be a playoff team, if it comes down to second and third tiebreakers between conference teams at say, 10-6, 11-5 to claim a playoff berth... the Falcons should almost assuredly get in on strength of victory, but we have a lot of football to play.


Still, I'm very impressed... who the hell just strolls up the 5,280 foot ladder into Pothead City and grabs a relatively easy win? Julio is amazing, and Ryan's decision making has been excellent thus far.

[spurraider21]

rip falcons

[chunticakes]

Welp.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

For the record I do still have them losing in Seattle...

@ Seattle L
vs Chargers W
vs Packers W
@ Buccaneers W
@ Eagles L
vs Cardinals W
vs Chiefs W
@ Rams W
vs 49ers W
@ Panthers L
vs Saints W


12 – 4.

[Avante]

In 2015 the Falcons did the same thing actually even better. They were 6-1 after seven games. Then.....lost the next six.

So...???????

One of the hardest "spots" in football is back to back on the road, especially vs a team coming off a bye week which the Seahawks are. They won't be facing a second string QB this Sunday, either.


Well I'll be damn, who is the worst team in the NFL coming off a bye, yep, Seahawks at 9-20.

The Eagles are the best at 22-6, (Denver 22-7)

[UNT Eagles 2016]

In 2015 the Falcons did the same thing actually even better. They were 6-1 after seven games. Then.....lost the next six.

So...???????

One of the hardest "spots" in football is back to back on the road, especially vs a team coming off a bye week which the Seahawks are. They won't be facing a second string QB this Sunday, either.


Well I'll be damn, who is the worst team in the NFL coming off a bye, yep, Seahawks at 9-20.

The Eagles are the best at 22-6, (Denver 22-7)

Those stats are mostly taken from previous generations of players and mean zilch my friend.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

For the record I do still have them losing in Seattle...

@ Seattle L
vs Chargers W
vs Packers W
@ Buccaneers W
@ Eagles L
vs Cardinals W
vs Chiefs W
@ Rams W
vs 49ers W
@ Panthers L
vs Saints W


12 – 4.

They're gonna collapse, my nigga. Matt Ryan is soft.

[SquawkinHawkBigCock]

They're clearly a Top 5 NFL offense, their defense is actually decent enough this year, and their strength of victory is incredible already... thus far they own the sole loss of two fellow 4-1 teams with a painful opening day division loss against the lowly Bucs... it's not like last year where they were beating cupcakes early on while the schedule caught up with them.


... and it's only going to shoot up more once the Panthers get good again and eventually dink and dunk their way into an 11 win season... their schedule is otherwise too easy so it's hard to see Carolina not being a double digit win team. I think the North, South, and East will each have two strong teams including a wild card contender (10-11 wins) while one will obviously be left out.

Falcons SHOULD be a playoff team, if it comes down to second and third tiebreakers between conference teams at say, 10-6, 11-5 to claim a playoff berth... the Falcons should almost assuredly get in on strength of victory, but we have a lot of football to play.


Still, I'm very impressed... who the hell just strolls up the 5,280 foot ladder into Pothead City and grabs a relatively easy win? Julio is amazing, and Ryan's decision making has been excellent thus far.
You're a piece of shit that has just killed any chances the Falcons had, tbh...

Mark this day as the day before the collapse...

[Avante]

Those stats are mostly taken from previous generations of players and mean zilch my friend.

The Browns and Lions have been around how long? TONS...of different players, so how come neither franchise has ever played in a Superbowl? How come the Niners, Steelers, Pats and Cowboys have won how many SB's as a group? And there were TONS of different players involved.

Sorry my friend but yes "franchises" do have tendancies and trends. Some teams can't win on the road and it doesn't matter who is on the team, some are great at home and have been for ages.

The Chargers have been around as long as the Raiders, so why do the Raiders have three SB wins and the Chargers none? TONS...of different Chargers over the years.

The Packers won with Bart Starr, Bret Favre and Aaron Rodgers, a lot of different players involved. The Bears have been around since day one of the NFL, they only have...one...SB win.

The Browns have lost 10 season openers the last 10 seasons, TONS of different players.The Pats are 9-1 in season openers the last 10 years.

In the month of December since 1990 the Pats 74-34, the best in the NFL, Browns 17-56....need I go on?

[Pelicans78]

You're a piece of shit that has just killed any chances the Falcons had, tbh...

Mark this day as the day before the collapse...

His post was a necessary evil. He can't contain himself. He gets so excited after a few games and just jizzes on himself everywhere. Pretty sad and funny at the same time.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

You're a piece of shit that has just killed any chances the Falcons had, tbh...

Mark this day as the day before the collapse...
Losing to an established perennial SB contender in the hardest road venue to play in in the world won't mark a "collapse"...

But if you lose the following home game to the shit ass Chargers then yeah, you're in trouble... but you won't.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Not my team, but I'm pretty pissed off about today's game... they really got hosed in an enormous way... Dan Quinn was screaming but he should have decked that ref and knocked him out cold...


How many home wins by Seattle have been strictly due to the referees? :lol

[Avante]

Not my team, but I'm pretty pissed off about today's game... they really got hosed in an enormous way... Dan Quinn was screaming but he should have decked that ref and knocked him out cold...


How many home wins by Seattle have been strictly due to the referees? :lol

Ya don't win over 11 games the last four seasons and are at 4-1 this seasons because of the refs.

Now the Seahawks are 9-21 ATS off a bye week. They suck in this "spot".

[Silver&Black]

rip falcons


Welp.


You're a piece of shit that has just killed any chances the Falcons had, tbh...

Mark this day as the day before the collapse...

[Avante]

Atlanta ws 5-0 heading into week six in 2015, lost in NO 31-21 they ended up...8-8.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

I think Atlanta is better than last year, despite being one game behind last year's clip at this point last year. Their offense is something special and they really should have won the two they lost.

[Darth_Pelican]

Thank you UNT

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Thank you UNT

I already said earlier last week that the Falcons would lose in Seattle... didn't even think they would be as competitive as they were.


If the refs had called the game fairly the Falcons would have a great chance to be 5-1 because where Julio was would have put them well in FG range.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

I no longer give the Panthers a snowball's chance in hell, they're officially a cellar dweller.

[Pelicans78]

I already said earlier last week that the Falcons would lose in Seattle... didn't even think they would be as competitive as they were.


If the refs had called the game fairly the Falcons would have a great chance to be 5-1 because where Julio was would have put them well in FG range.

Thanks for picking the Panthers well.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Thanks for picking the Panthers well.

I'm never picking the Panthers again this season. Well, maybe a couple games, but that's it. They suck.

[Will Hunting]

:lol 0-2 since making this thread
:lol 2nd year in a row you premature ejaculated about atlanta

[Robz4000]

:lol this is approaching lefty territory

[Clipper Nation]

I'm impressed by how soft and weak their defense is. Even when they sacked Rivers a few times down the stretch, I had no fear of them stopping us. I knew they'd just give up a 3rd or 4th down.

[benefactor]

:lol this is approaching lefty territory
Nah...he's the NFL Forum version of hater.

[Silver&Black]

Looks like Tampa is a lock to win the NFC South now. Thanks UNT.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Looks like Tampa is a lock to win the NFC South now. Thanks UNT.
Not so fast, my friend....

[Silver&Black]

Not so fast, my friend....

Nah bruh. Saints will implode too.

[Silver&Black]

UNT can you please make an "Anyone else impressed by the Warriors" thread in the NFL Forum. Do us a solid.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

^ You mean the NBA Forum?

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Okay, Falcons blew a bad one today against a bad team at home. No excuse for this bad loss, but the playcalling was miserable, not just on that 4th down, but throughout the 2nd half. No excuse to blow a 17 point lead at home.

I still think they're going to win the division, get the 4th seed, and win about 10-11 games. Have you seen how fucking easy their schedule is from here on out?

[SquawkinHawkBigCock]

You're a piece of shit that has just killed any chances the Falcons had, tbh...

Mark this day as the day before the collapse...
Yup....OP is quite the impressively terrible person, tbh...

[Mal]

Second thread about being impressed by a team, and it`s gone

[UNT Eagles 2016]

they'll still win that trash division at 11-5. their schedule is easy and I'm going to guess they lose to the Eagles away and then one more game, possibly a division game.

[Thread]

Beat the Cardinals on my birthday and I'll be so impressed I'll grant ya my right & left nuts.

[SuperCam]

OP can we get some of this jinx on the Saints too?

[Clipper Nation]

According to Harlem's sources, OP is "very impressed" by the Panthers, Seahawks, Patriots and Cowboys.

[Pelicans78]

OP can we get some of this jinx on the Saints too?

Thankfully Matt Ryan isn't our quarterback.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Thankfully Matt Ryan isn't our quarterback.

:lol for real.. Saints might be the Panthers toughest competition by far... I'm really not buying into the Atlanta hype. Ryan is still soft and he has trouble in the division. I don't see them beating Tampa next week. We are only 2.5 games out personally... glad we have to play you and ATL in our house coming up

[Pelicans78]

:lol for real.. Saints might be the Panthers toughest competition by far... I'm really not buying into the Atlanta hype. Ryan is still soft and he has trouble in the division. I don't see them beating Tampa next week. We are only 2.5 games out personally... glad we have to play you and ATL in our house coming up

Yeah this division is up for grab. I'm not buying the Atlanta hype either even after the Packers choke job today. Falcons defense has been shitty all season and it's a matter of time when their offense slows down. I'm hoping the Bucs can get over their own choke job today and play well at home this Thursday night and beat that soft ass team.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

OP can we get some of this jinx on the Saints too?

I think it's too late for Carolina to make a comeback and the playoffs. The division is bad but you just have too many losses now. And still have to go to Seattle, Washington, Oakland, etc.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Falco good this year tbh.

[Pelicans78]

Falco good this year tbh.

They're good. Still, only have a one game lead over the Saints in the loss column and just 2 games over the Panthers who are healthy. But the Falcons have a mild schedule. I think they're 10-5/9-6 by week 17.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

They're good. Still, only have a one game lead over the Saints in the loss column and just 2 games over the Panthers who are healthy. But the Falcons have a mild schedule. I think they're 10-5/9-6 by week 17.

10-6 good enough for 4th place and a home playoff game in that sorry division

[Pelicans78]

10-6 good enough for 4th place and a home playoff game in that sorry division

Nah I think the Saints will make a run. Defense has improved and now they're getting big starters back. Plus the schedule is softening. Toss up games will be Broncos, at Panthers, and at Cards before they get to the season finale at Atlanta. Very possible the Saints could be 9-6 going into that game and I will still take Brees over Matt Ryan in a big game.

[SpursforSix]

Nah I think the Saints will make a run. Defense has improved and now they're getting big starters back. Plus the schedule is softening. Toss up games will be Broncos, at Panthers, and at Cards before they get to the season finale at Atlanta. Very possible the Saints could be 9-6 going into that game and I will still take Brees over Matt Ryan in a big game.

I would take Brees over Ryan. But not sure if I'd take the WR/RB over what the Falcons have.

[Avante]

Nah I think the Saints will make a run. Defense has improved and now they're getting big starters back. Plus the schedule is softening. Toss up games will be Broncos, at Panthers, and at Cards before they get to the season finale at Atlanta. Very possible the Saints could be 9-6 going into that game and I will still take Brees over Matt Ryan in a big game.

To be just 3-4 with 4 home games, hmmm? Now they have 5 road games left, not good. That Cards game the second of a double road. They haven't won both Carolina games since 2011. I'd be surprised to see a 9-6.

[Pelicans78]

To be just 3-4 with 4 home games, hmmm? Now they have 5 road games left, not good. That Cards game the second of a double road. They haven't won both Carolina games since 2011. I'd be surprised to see a 9-6.

Two of the road games are at San Fran tomorrow and at Tampa which should be wins. The Carolina and the Cards games will be tough. So if they split these 4 road games and win the remaining home games, they will be 9-6 going into the season finale at Atlanta. That's very doable especially as they get healthier on defense.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Saints can just win out from here up to the ATL game that would be funny

[Pelicans78]

Saints can just win out from here up to the ATL game that would be funny

It's not entirely impossible, but too many question marks with the running game and defense though both are showing signs of improvement with an unstoppable passing game. However, I think they can be 9-6 by the season finale.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

It's not entirely impossible, but too many question marks with the running game and defense though both are showing signs of improvement with an unstoppable passing game. However, I think they can be 9-6 by the season finale.
10-6 could be good enough to win that division

[Pelicans78]

10-6 could be good enough to win that division

I think 10-6 will be good enough, though the Falcons schedule lends them a solid chance at being 11-5 especially if they win the season finale against the Saints.

But Delvin Breaux and first round pick Sheldon Rankins are back today since missing basically the entire season.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Falcons have a pretty tough schedule left. No reason to think Carolina or New Orleans can't make a comeback. We still play them head to head in Carolina.

[Pelicans78]

Saints are just a game back in the loss column, and we have Drew Brees and they don't.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Saints are just a game back in the loss column, and we have Drew Brees and they don't.

I would rank Ryan and Brees about even

[Pelicans78]

I would rank Ryan and Brees about even

Maybe so now. Brees still has his accuracy, but his arm strength isn't the same.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Maybe so now. Brees still has his accuracy, but his arm strength isn't the same.

:lmao

Don't kid yourself. Matt Ryan is the third best QB in the division. But by next year Winston will surpass him. He's having a great year. But he's still Matt Ryan and his best days are well behind him.

[Pelicans78]

:lmao

Don't kid yourself. Matt Ryan is the third best QB in the division. But by next year Winston will surpass him. He's having a great year. But he's still Matt Ryan and his best days are well behind him.

If that includes his one and only playoff win, I agree :lol

[UNT Eagles 2016]

If that includes his one and only playoff win, I agree :lol

And that win was pure luck because the Seahawks decided to score too early.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

underrated, will likely be #2 seed tbh

[HarlemHeat37]

They have been the most impressive team in the NFL, tbh..still, though, nobody trusts them in the playoffs:lol

[UNT Eagles 2016]

They have been the most impressive team in the NFL, tbh..still, though, nobody trusts them in the playoffs:lol

If not for a few rearry bad home rosses, they'd be up there with the Cowboys, tbh.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

This is it :ihit Ret's go Farcons!!

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Why would you update your jinx threads?

You already jinxed Dallas, now you're going to do ATL again?

Smh... and I was gonna pick ATL to beat GB

[lefty]

Rise Up!!!!

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Why would you update your jinx threads?

You already jinxed Dallas, now you're going to do ATL again?

Smh... and I was gonna pick ATL to beat GB
Wat? I rike rice. Darras doesn't count because they are a bunch of chokers!!

Atranta will win... Green Gay will SUFFER!!!

[UNT Eagles 2016]

RIZE OF THE FENIX -- ERR I MEAN FALCON!!!

[lefty]

#RiseUp

[UNT Eagles 2016]

SquawkinHawkBigCock (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=49506) forgiven already for last year?

[unleashbaynes]

Too bad you weren't as brash about it UNT. Had you taken the timmytozo route you'd have everyone here circle jerkin'.

[lefty]

WE WILL DESTROY THE PATS

WE WILL WIN

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Too bad you weren't as brash about it UNT. Had you taken the timmytozo route you'd have everyone here circle jerkin'.

What... off myself?