looking ahead Week 3 Atlanta vs. NO

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As others have mentioned but I'll re-emphasize I guess, Atlanta has a huge running game. They've racked up considerable yards against two good defenses (my opinion of course on the Ds) so far. Also the zone blocking scheme that Atlanta uses seems to be getting more popular in the NFL as Denver has had success with it as well. Apparently it's difficult to defense.

About the Saints vs. Packers game, the Saints had 3 turnovers early in that game as that resulted in 13 points for the Packers. The Saints totally shut down the Packers running game as the Packers best running play was a reverse to Driver for 16 yards. The Packers had 63 yards total on the ground against the Saints and remember the Packers jumped out to a 13 pt lead so they weren't forced to play "catch up" for much of the game. In week 1 the Saints defense stuffed the Browns running game as Frye was Clevelands leading rusher from his scrambles (perhaps this bodes well for Vick's skills). The Packers rushed for 103 yards at 4.5 a carry vs. the Bears in week one. The Browns rushed for only 57 yds total and 2.9 a carry vs. the Bengals. My sense is that the Saints are have at least a good defense against the run which is the Falcons strength. Also my sense is that the Saints weak spot on defense is defending the pass which is not the Falcons strength on offense. The Falcons will be up against a better offense than they saw yesterday and in week one IMO. Division road favorites are not my favorite betting opportunity as well. Just rambling here but I'm luke warm at best on this game FWIW.