MNF Atlanta vs New Orleans

Tommy · 09-25-06, 05:52 PM

After being rocked and rattled by the withering power of Hurricane Katrina, the Louisiana Superdome will be shaken by a much less dangerous force tonight when the stadium is filled to capacity with fired-up football fans as the New Orleans Saints play host to the division rival Atlanta Falcons.

This week's Monday Night Football matchup would be special enough just to mark a milestone along the way to New Orleans' recovery from Katrina, but who could have imagined that both the Saints and Falcons would be a perfect 2-0 heading into the game? The Saints have backed up the increasing buzz around rookie running back Reggie Bush with season-opening wins over the Cleveland Browns and the Green Bay Packers.

Quarterback Drew Brees, who signed with the Saints in the offseason after the Chargers handed the reins to Philip Rivers, has completed 42 or 71 passes for 523 yards in the two victories with three touchdown passes and a QB Rating of 84.4. Bush has picked up only 72 yards on 21 carries but surprisingly leads the Saints with 15 receptions for 120 yards as well. Deuce McAllister has delivered solid production out of the backfield with 137 yards rushing on 34 carries and a pair of majors.

The story out of Atlanta is a familiar one, as QB Michael Vick is on a mission this season to secure respect both for himself and his Falcons. Atlanta has fired out of the gate with impressive wins over the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, scoring 34 points combined while allowing a meager nine points against. The Falcons lead the entire NFL with an eye-popping average of 279 yards rushing per game, and rank fifth in overall offense with 383.5 yards per game.

Vick has completed 20 of 37 passing attempts for 232 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing 21 times for 175 yards and one major. RB Warrick Dunn is off to an electrifying start with 50 carries for 266 yards in just two games.

Last season the Falcons posted a pair of victories over the Saints, by scores of 36-17 and 34-31. Both results were OVER plays.

Despite the hearty support New Orleans will undoubtedly get from its proud fans tonight, Atlanta is listed as a 4-point favorite with the total set at 44.

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09-25-06, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tommy Now go get your shinebox Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sportscapper Island Posts: 15,068	MNF Atlanta vs New Orleans After being rocked and rattled by the withering power of Hurricane Katrina, the Louisiana Superdome will be shaken by a much less dangerous force tonight when the stadium is filled to capacity with fired-up football fans as the New Orleans Saints play host to the division rival Atlanta Falcons. This week's Monday Night Football matchup would be special enough just to mark a milestone along the way to New Orleans' recovery from Katrina, but who could have imagined that both the Saints and Falcons would be a perfect 2-0 heading into the game? The Saints have backed up the increasing buzz around rookie running back Reggie Bush with season-opening wins over the Cleveland Browns and the Green Bay Packers. Quarterback Drew Brees, who signed with the Saints in the offseason after the Chargers handed the reins to Philip Rivers, has completed 42 or 71 passes for 523 yards in the two victories with three touchdown passes and a QB Rating of 84.4. Bush has picked up only 72 yards on 21 carries but surprisingly leads the Saints with 15 receptions for 120 yards as well. Deuce McAllister has delivered solid production out of the backfield with 137 yards rushing on 34 carries and a pair of majors. The story out of Atlanta is a familiar one, as QB Michael Vick is on a mission this season to secure respect both for himself and his Falcons. Atlanta has fired out of the gate with impressive wins over the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, scoring 34 points combined while allowing a meager nine points against. The Falcons lead the entire NFL with an eye-popping average of 279 yards rushing per game, and rank fifth in overall offense with 383.5 yards per game. Vick has completed 20 of 37 passing attempts for 232 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing 21 times for 175 yards and one major. RB Warrick Dunn is off to an electrifying start with 50 carries for 266 yards in just two games. Last season the Falcons posted a pair of victories over the Saints, by scores of 36-17 and 34-31. Both results were OVER plays. Despite the hearty support New Orleans will undoubtedly get from its proud fans tonight, Atlanta is listed as a 4-point favorite with the total set at 44. Visit BetWWTS.com for a FREE $100 Bet on the Falcons tonight...
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