Beating the Saints

I think that the Saints are going to be very tough to beat, but it is another "measurement" game for us.

The key for us winning this is to keep their offense off of the field as much as possible. There were hints of hope of being able to do that with a couple of the long drives today, BUT next week we have to end those drives with TDs, not FGs.

If we do not win the possession battle next week, as well as maximize our opportunities in the Red Zone, we lose IMO...

 

Can a prevent defense really stop the Saints?

 

I think a real big key to winning the game is to score more points than them

 

Already covered buddy, I am the only John Madden in these parts.

 

I hope the weather sucks in this game, Brees is sick in a dome, but I think the elements could get to him.

 

We can't beat the Saints...

They love to throw to their TE Jimmy Graham and we can't stop ANY TE's. He is the best TE we will see all year...I expect him to have a monster game.

 

Yeah, this is going to be really tough for us.

I will be at the game and I will be getting my drink on hardcore. This will be a fun game,

 

Yes we can. The Rams and Bucs beat them. 'Nuff said.

Doesn't mean we will beat them, but we're capable.

Everyone is well aware that we can't cover tight ends and I'm sure Graham will go over 100 yards and get at least 1 TD. He can have a monster game, but that doesn't necessarily mean they'll win.

 

Yes. Until this defense learns to play aggressive and trust their db's to make plays when they blitz then i expect Brees to pick this soft zone defense apart. It also doesn't help that Hasselbeck seems to get worse every week passing

 

Anything can happen. We need to play Titans football like we have the past couple games, but MH needs to make more plays. WR's dropping good passes don't help either.

Key factors:

1. Good Defense - Pressure on Brees, open field tackling and rallying to the ball. No big plays!!
2. Run CJ Run - Keeps on playing like he has past two games
3. Make plays MH - He's made plays all season, but he needs to step up this next game.
4. No turnovers- Like someone was saying on here, they can score points. We don't need to give them anymore opportunities than what they will be given.