Watching the Falcons Lions Game

[Strangeworld]

And not to mention the Long over Ryan pick.... Looks better every year doesn't it Jeff?

[WVDolphan]

Shows me how important it is to have playmakers on both sides of the ball. Atlanta has two dynamic receivers and a good tight end. Their defense is fast and creating turnovers. Miami needs to take note and make appropriate plans for their offseason!

Not to mention their QB is a ****ing beast.

[Strangeworld]

Not to mention their QB is a ****ing beast.

Don't worry.. the Long apologists will be out shortly

[WVDolphan]

Did anyone else catch that stat.......

Matty Ice leads the league in lowest percentage of off target throws at like 13% or something ridiculous like that.

But, he isnt any good. Its all those WRs and the TE. When they do well, give them credit. If they ever lose in the playoffs this year, its all Matty Ice's fault of course. Especially if his defense gives up 48 points to the Packers.

[Dolph N.Fan]

lol Miami would kill to be in Atlanta's situation: Winning 10+ games every year with a franchise QB. They're not winning playoff games but at least they're playing in them. Can't say the same for Miami.

[WVDolphan]

lol Miami would kill to be in Atlanta's situation: Winning 10+ every year with a franchise QB. They're not winning playoff games but at least they're playing in them. Can't say the same for Miami.

That 34-0 thrashing of the world champs indicates to me this could be the year Matty Ice gets over the hump and wins at least 1 playoff game. Btw, that was the worst shutout defeat a defending champion has taken in NFL history.

Take all of the teams who could get the 4-6 seeds in the NFC and which one could come into Atlanta and win in the divisional round? Maybe the Redskins if they get in and win in the 1st round...... they would be red hot if they get to 10-6 and win an opening round game. The Giants could certainly do it despite getting beaten so badly last week by Atlanta. They are the champs for a reason. But, you gotta like Atlanta's chances against either of those 2 teams and especially anyone else.

The NFC Championship game will be tough. If Matty Ice wins that divisional round game, they will likely host a GB vs SF winner. I think Atlanta would beat SF and GB would be the tougher game for them.

This will be only the 2nd playoff game this Falcons team has hosted. They take a helluva beating over being 0-3 the last 4 years, but the only home game they had was vs. GB the year NOBODY stopped GB. That Packer offense lit everyone up. Its not like Atlanta was some kind of lone chump. Green Bay won the SB by scoring a ton of points on everyone in the playoffs that year.

The other 2 games were road losses agaisnt teams that also went on to win the NFC and play in the SB. The Giants won it and the Cards lost that close one to the Steelers. So its not as if Atlanta is coming up short against weak teams that didnt deserve to be in the playoffs. They went out against teams that all went on to the SB, two of them winning it.

Lets see what happens this time. Again, I like their chances to win at least get to the NFC title game. I predicted Atlanta vs Denver in the SB at the beginning of the season. I will stick with that. I think Atlanta hosts the GB/SF winner in the NFC championship and the Denver vs. NE matchup in the divisional round producing the AFC champion.

[Tureo]

Unfortunately there is no Julio Jones type WR in this draft.

[Phinatic8u]

Julio is the 2nd best WR from that draft.

That was a beast WR draft.

[Dr. Phin]

What's the lions record again and when is the last time the falcons have won anything meaningful...ill wait.. (Debbie downer)

Sour grapes much?...

[luduporcu]

Sour grapes much?...

Just the truth.

To me, MATTY's mediocrity personified until he starts beating the "topshelf" teams w/monotonous regularity and precision. He has NOT even come close to doing so to date, despite being on a powerful team.