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Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints: Open Game Thread

2009-11-08T20:00:35Z

Carolina Panthers (3-4)	Week 9	New Orleans Saints (7-0)
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Date:	November 8th, 2009	Location:	New Orleans, LA
Time:	3:05 p.m. CT	Stadium:	Louisiana Superdome
TV:	WVUE Fox Direct TV: 711	Favorite:	Saints by 13
Radio:	WWL 870AM/105.3FM	Over/Under:	51.5
Internet:	NFL.com's Game Center	Weather:	Not that it really matters but...Weather Underground
SBN Coverage:	Cat Scratch Reader SB Nation's Panthers Coverage Panthers @ Saints Coverage	Current Mood:	Looking to break some records.

A second half overflow thread will open up at 4:45. Be sure to make the switch at that time.

Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints: Open Game Thread

2009-11-08T20:00:34Z

Carolina Panthers (3-4)	Week 9	New Orleans Saints (7-0)
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Date:	November 8th, 2009	Location:	New Orleans, LA
Time:	3:05 p.m. CT	Stadium:	Louisiana Superdome
TV:	WVUE Fox Direct TV: 711	Favorite:	Panthers by 1.5
Radio:	WWL 870AM/105.3FM	Over/Under:	51.5
Internet:	NFL.com's Game Center	Weather:	Not that it really matters but...Weather Underground
SBN Coverage:	Cat Scratch Reader SB Nation's Panthers Coverage Panthers @ Saints Coverage	Current Mood:	Looking to break some records.

Are you ready?

2009-11-08T18:12:38Z

Are you ready?

A Statistical Looks at the Carolina Panthers Defense and Special Teams

2009-11-08T13:00:23Z

Season Stats

	Opponent
Total First Downs	123
Rushing	49
Passing	64
Penalty	10
3rd Down: Made/Att	31/82
3rd Down Pct.	37.8%
4th Down: Made/Att	4/7
4th Down Pct.	57.1%
Possession Avg.	29:51
Total Net Yards	2017
Avg. Per Game	288.1
Total Plays	411
Avg. Per Play	4.9
Net Yards Rushing	893
Avg. Per Game	127.6
Total Rushes	197
Net Yards Passing	1124
Avg. Per Game	160.6
Sacked/Yards Lost	17/110
Gross Yards	1234
Attempts/Completions	197/126
Completion Pct.	64.0%
Had Intercepted	8

Team Ranking and Comparison

Team	Yds / Game	Yds / Play	Rush Yds / Game	Rush Yds / Play	Pass Yds / Game	Pass Yds / Play	Intercept. Rate	Sacks / Pass Att.	First Downs / Game	Punt Return Avg	Kickoff Return Avg	3rd Down Pct	4th Down Pct	Red Zone Pct	Goal to Go%	Points / Game	Point Diff./ Game	Yard Diff./ Game
CAR	288.1	4.91	127.6	4.53	160.6	5.71	4.06%	8.63%	17.6	12.8	32.3	37.80%	57.14%	66.67%	80.00%	23.7	-5.4	30.4
Rank	7	8	24	26	1	5	6	6	11	28	32	18	19t	29	23t	23	23	14
NO Offensive Rank	1	3	4	10	6	2	17	10	2	31	8	5	28	2t	22	--	--	--

Opponent Scoring

Touchdowns	21
Rushing	7
Passing	9
Returns	5

Score By Periods	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Pts
Opponents	38	45	38	45	0	166

Individual Stats

Interceptions	No.	Yds	Avg	Long	TD
T.Davis	2	24	12.0	24	0
S.Martin	2	23	11.5	23	0
R.Marshall	2	19	9.5	13	0
J.Peppers	1	13	13.0	13t	1
J.Beason	1	10	10.0	10	0
Team	8	89	11.1	24	1

Player	Sacks
J.Peppers	7.0
C. Johnson	3.0
J. Beason	2.0
T. Davis	1.5
T. Brayton	1.5
L. Leonard	1.0
E. Brown	1.0
Team	17.0

Player	Fumble Recoveries
H. Thomas	1
D. Lewis	1
D. Wesley	1
T. Brayton	1
Q. Teal	1
Team	5

Field Goals	1-19	20-29	30-39	40-49	50+
J.Kasay	0/ 0	1/ 1	3/ 4	1/ 2	1/ 2

Punting	No	Yds	Avg	Net	TB	In	Lg	B
J.Baker	30	1404	46.8	36.4	3	8	61	1

Punt Returns	Ret	FC	Yds	Avg	Long	TD
C.Munnerlyn	16	7	153	9.6	34	0
K.Moore	2	1	4	2.0	4	0
Team	18	8	157	8.7	34	0

Kickoff Returns	No.	Yds	Avg	Long	TD
M.Goodson	11	228	20.7	33	0
K.Moore	9	194	21.6	55	0
J.Stewart	2	17	8.5	17	0
C.Munnerlyn	1	15	15.0	15	0
Team	23	454	19.7	55	0

Sean Payton Show

2009-11-08T06:42:22Z

Sean Payton Show

Saints Place Clancy on Injured Reserve; Sign Pressley from practice squad

2009-11-07T21:16:51Z

Saints Place Clancy on Injured Reserve; Sign Pressley from practice squad

This was pretty much expected by most experts, but now it's official.

From neworleanssaints.com

A Statistical Look at the Carolina Panthers Offense

2009-11-07T19:00:31Z

Season Stats

	Carolina
Total First Downs	124
Rushing	54
Passing	64
Penalty	6
3rd Down: Made/Att	33/91
3rd Down Pct.	36.3%
4th Down: Made/Att	6/10
4th Down Pct.	60.0%
Possession Avg.	30:09
Total Net Yards	2230
Avg. Per Game	318.6
Total Plays	445
Avg. Per Play	5.0
Net Yards Rushing	1042
Avg. Per Game	148.9
Total Rushes	220
Net Yards Passing	1188
Avg. Per Game	169.7
Sacked/Yards Lost	16/139
Gross Yards	1327
Attempts/Completions	209/120
Completion Pct.	57.4%
Had Intercepted	14

Team Ranking and Comparison

Team	Yds / Game	Yds / Play	Rush Yds / Game	Rush Yds / Play	Pass Yds / Game	Pass Yds / Play	Intercept. Rate	Sacks / Pass Att.	First Downs / Game	Punt Return Avg	Kickoff Return Avg	Field Goals Made	3rd Down Pct	4th Down Pct	Red Zone Pct	Goal to Go%	Avg Time of Poss.	Points / Game
CAR	318.6	5.01	148.9	4.74	169.7	5.68	6.70%	7.66%	17.7	8.7	19.7	66.67%	36.26%	60.00%	55.56%	62.50%	30:09	18.3
Rank	21	22	5	6	25	23	32	21	21	13	30	28t	21	8	15	23	16t	23
NO Defense Rank	15	13	11	20	17	10	1	19	8	24	30	--	1	24	5	6t	--	--

Scoring

Score By Periods	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Pts
Panthers	17	52	21	38	0	128

Touchdowns	15
Rushing	9
Passing	5
Returns	1

Individual Stats

Passing	Att	Cmp	Yds	Cmp%	Yds/Att	TD	TD%	Int	Int%	Long	Sack	Lost	Rating
J.Delhomme	191	113	1262	59.2%	6.6	5	2.6%	13	6.8%	52	14/	123	59.3
M.Moore	12	6	63	50.0%	5.3	0	0.0%	1	8.3%	19	1/	10	30.9
J.McCown	6	1	2	16.7%	0.3	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	2	1/	6	39.6
Team	209	120	1327	57.4%	6.3	5	2.4%	14	6.7%	52	16/	139	56.4

Rushing	No.	Yds	Avg	Long	TD
D.Williams	128	619	4.8	77	5
J.Stewart	74	360	4.9	28	4
J.Delhomme	9	38	4.2	11	0
S.Smith	2	21	10.5	17	0
M.Goodson	4	3	0.8	4	0
B.Hoover	2	2	1.0	2	0
M.Moore	1	-1	-1.0	-1	0
Team	220	1042	4.7	77	9

Receiving	No.	Yds	Avg	Long	TD
S.Smith	30	414	13.8	50t	1
M.Muhammad	24	219	9.1	19	0
D.Williams	18	173	9.6	20	0
J.King	13	123	9.5	32	2
J.Stewart	12	89	7.4	19	0
D.Rosario	11	152	13.8	25t	2
D.Jarrett	5	48	9.6	17	0
G.Barnidge	4	84	21.0	52	0
K.Moore	3	25	8.3	14	0
B.Hoover	0	0	0	0	0
T.Fiammetta	0	0	0	0	0
Team	120	1327	11.1	52	5

How To Hand Jake Delhomme His First Defeat in the Dome: Run, Baby, Run

2009-11-07T13:00:22Z

by Bill Feig - AP

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You'll have to forgive me for stealing Sheryl Crow's song title as part of the story headline but in this case it is quite apropos. After all, few things are as synonymous with football as a female singer/songwriter approaching her fifties, right? The Saints host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday and they'll have an opportunity to go 8-0 for the first time in Saints history. If there was ever a game where I would want the Saints the throw the ball less than 30 times, despite it being what they do best, this game would be it.

Panthers vs Saints coverage

Don't mistake me for saying I want the Saints to change the way they run their offense, or ignore what they do best. The Saints' bread and butter is when Brees runs a play fake and he's looking downfield for his crop of dangerous receivers. What I'm saying is I want the Saints to run the football in this game more than they ever have. That does not equate with don't pass, it equates with pass less and make the passes you do throw hurt more.

Some things to consider when coming up with a gameplan this weekend vs. the Panthers:

1. The Panthers' primary run stopper, Ma'ake Kemoeatu, is on injured reserve and is out for the season.

2. Two other defensive tackles (Louis Leonard and Corvey Irvin) are on injured reserve and out for the season.

3. The Panthers had to resurrect a corpulent 35 year old former Saint with asthma in Hollis Thomas to anchor their run stopping efforts.

4. The Panthers rank #1 in the league against the pass and #24 against the run. The Saints are 4th in the league in rushing (6th in passing).

5. The Saints average 4.5 yards per run, 10th best in the league, and the Panthers yield an average per run of 4.5 (good for 7th worst).

Plain and simple, if the Saints are getting 4.5 a pop per carry and the Panthers are giving up 4.5 per pop - the numbers work out pretty well. That's a first down after two downs of rushing if you're familiar with simple addition. I realize things don't always work out or unfold the way the stats would lead you to believe, but it's still a pretty simple formula. The Panthers can't stop the run and we're very good at it. For the last 3 years the Saints have been labelled as a "finesse team" or "soft", while Panthers football for as long as John Fox has been around has been predicated on running both the football and the clock whilst playing great defense. The beauty of this gameplan is we can give the Panthers a taste of their own medicine and beat them the way they've beat us consistently in recent years.

Oh, and one last thing. I hate Jake Delhomme. There, I said it. I hate that he comes back to Louisiana, hands us our tail, and runs his mouth up and down the sideline being as demonstrative as a buffoon. It's almost like he wants ME to know that he beat the Saints yet again in the Dome (and Tiger Stadium during the Katrina season). In case you didn't know, Jake Delhomme has never lost to the Saints in Louisiana as the QB for the Panthers. Sure, he says it's just another game in the media and seems passive enough... but I see him on the sidelines and I know better. Back when he was in New Orleans, I wanted him subbed in for Aaron Brooks when Brooks was injured. No need to rehash that, but the fact that the previous Saints' regime made an eggregious error and the fact that the current regime is still paying for it makes me sick. It makes me sick more than words can describe. I am sick of losing to Jake Delhomme at home. To be honest, I really don't even care how we do it, just beat Jake Delhomme. And you can believe that if we do, I'll be barking at him from where I'm sitting like a demonstrative buffoon. I'm pretty sure buffoons bark.

So let me ask you guys:

1. Will you be able to forgive me for the Sheryl Crow reference?

2. How effective will the Saints be running the ball against Carolina?

Panthers @ Saints: Friday Injury Report

2009-11-06T23:08:05Z

CAROLINA PANTHERS

Status Report
	OUT	RB Brad Hoover (ankle)

	QUESTIONABLE	RB Tony Fiammetta (concussion), S Charles Godfrey (ankle), LS Landon Johnson (shoulder), K John Kasay (left groin), WR Muhsin Muhammad (knee), TE Dante Rosario (knee), RB Jonathan Stewart (achilles)

	PROBABLE	QB Jake Delhomme (chest)
Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	RB Tony Fiammetta (concussion), S Charles Godfrey (ankle), RB Brad Hoover (ankle), LB Landon Johnson (shoulder), WR Muhsin Muhammad (knee), TE Dante Rosario (knee), RB Jonathan Stewart (achilles)
	Thursday	RB Tony Fiammetta (concussion), S Charles Godfrey (ankle), RB Brad Hoover (ankle), K John Kasay (left groin), WR Muhsin Muhammad (knee), TE Dante Rosario (knee)
	Friday	RB Tony Fiammetta (concussion), S Charles Godfrey (ankle), RB Brad Hoover (ankle), K John Kasay (left groin), WR Muhsin Muhammad (knee), TE Dante Rosario (knee)

	FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	QB Jake Delhomme (chest)
	Thursday	QB Jake Delhomme (chest), LB Landon Johnson (shoulder), RB Jonathan Stewart (achilles)
	Friday	QB Jake Delhomme (chest), LB Landon Johnson (shoulder), RB Jonathan Stewart (achilles)

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Status Report
	OUT	DT Kendrick Clancy (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), WR Lance Moore (ankle)

	DOUBTFUL	K Garrett Hartley (left ankle)

	QUESTIONABLE	LB Scott Fujita (calf)

	PROBABLE	C Jonathan Goodwin (knee), CB Malcolm Jenkins (ankle), LB Marvin Mitchell (foot)
Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	DT Kendrick Clancy (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), LB Scott Fujita (calf), C Jonathan Goodwin (knee), WR Lance Moore (ankle)
	Thursday	DT Kendrick Clancy (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), LB Scott Fujita (calf), WR Lance Moore (ankle)
	Friday	DT Kendrick Clancy (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), LB Scott Fujita (calf), WR Lance Moore (ankle)

Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints: Game Predictions

2009-11-06T18:50:11Z

I can't believe it's already time for another round of game predictions. Seems like just yesterday we were voting for last weeks winner. Oh wait...

Speaking of last weeks contest let's congratulate our latest winner by just a hair, saints-nation. His victory marks the second week in a row that a Canal Street Chronicles contributing author has had the most accurate predictions. Guess they know their stuff.

But enough from me, it's now time for you all to make your three prognostications. I haven't seen many this week but any Panthers fans visiting Da Chronic are more than welcome to take a shot. Just follow everyone's lead.

Good luck to everyone this week.

Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints: Chat with the Enemy

2009-11-06T12:00:22Z

Time again to learn a little bit about the Saints next opponent and what to expect during the game this Sunday by chatting with that teams SB Nation blogger. So allow me to re-introduce you to Jaxon, head honcho over at Cat Scratch Reader. Jaxon gave me some great answers to my questions about Delhomme, the Panthers running game and defending the Saints. You can also read my answers to his questions right here. We will speak again when the Panthers and Saints meet up later in the season.

CSC: Delhomme left the game last week with a chest injury but says he's fine for this week. Do you believe this to be true? What is fan sentiment regarding Delhomme this season?

CSR: The word is Delhomme practiced fully today so I'm 99% sure he will play Sunday. His ribs will still be sore and there is a chance it could impact his throws I imagine. Also, I'm sure getting hit in the same spot again this week would be slightly uncomfortable to say the least.

I ran a poll a few weeks back and 75% of the fan base felt he was still our best option. Admittedly though after the Bills game he was on his final opportunity for even the most diehard Jake fans (including myself). But he redeemed himself against the Cardinals (for at least another week). Panthers OC Jeff Davidson seems to have gotten the message that he can't rely on his QB to win the game with his arm so the Saints should expect the Panthers to run the ball 40+ times on Sunday. If Jake can then through the ball less than 20 times and avoid INT's then the fanbase will continue to stick by his side.

CSC: What makes the Panthers running game so good? What will the Saints need to do to shut it down?

CSR: It's a combination of two things, a stout and large offensive line and two RB's that are good at hitting the hole or cutting back when there is nothing there. Williams is more dangerous in the open field hence the Panthers throwing the ball more to him this season (18 catches in 7 games vs. 22 all last season). Stewart gets the call in the red zone as he can drag 3 or 4 players with him at times.

The key to stopping them is controlling the gaps and not forgetting containment even on the inside runs. The Cardinals got burned for 278 yards rushing by over committing SS Adrian Wilson in the box. When he guessed at the wrong gap the Panthers were off and running. They also lost containment on the edges several times. The final key will be getting an early lead, stopping the Panthers running game early and making the Panthers think they need to throw to keep up.

CSC: The Saints seem unstoppable so far this season. What do you think the Panthers might be able to do that to win this game that other teams have failed to do so far?

CSR: Win the time of possession battle. I'm thinking if the Panthers can again play error free ball and run the ball effectively they can keep the Saints offense off the field. Also, the Panthers have dialed up the pass rush lately so hopefully they can get some pressure on Brees and force him to the check down throws early. DE Julius Peppers is playing inspired ball lately and always plays well against the Saints.

CSC: With the Saints and Falcons leading the pack in the NFC South, have Panther fans given up hope of winning the division or going to the playoffs?

CSR: Though we have been up and down week to week lately overall we have not given up hope at all. We know we have a lot of talent and experience on this team. Thanks to key mid-season additions to the DL (such as former Saint Hollis Thomas) the defense seems to finally be adapting to Ron Meeks Cover 2 scheme and should keep us in the game early. The obvious key is the play of QB Jake Delhomme. When he is asked to throw the ball less than 30 times the chances of the Panthers winning rises dramatically. With only four losses a playoff run is still possible in spite of a difficult schedule.

CSC: Tell Saints fans something about the Panthers that would completely surprise them.

CSR: Hmm...tough question since I'm not sure how much you follow the Panthers. You may have heard the Panthers have the No.1 ranked pass defense. Honestly prior to the Cardinals game I thought it was a fluke but I'm not sure now. What you may find surprising is that our secondary this Sunday will include two rookies, 2^nd round pick Sherrod Martin at FS (who was drafted to play CB) and 7^th round nickel corner Captain Munnerlyn (who will obviously play a lot). Munnerlyn has been a pleasant surprise who excels in man coverage and if anything will make mistakes being too aggressive. What surprises ME as that having two rookies in the secondary doesn't worry me in the least. These guys have grown up fast (Martin is actually 25 yrs old).

CSC: Care to make a prediction?

CSR: I'm going to pass on a prediction because I NEVER predict a loss and therefore feel like I jinx us sometimes. If I was a betting man I'd take the Panthers and the 14 points in a skinny minute, but I don't bet.

I do want to thank the Saints for the bulletin board material with all the talk of going undefeated. The Panthers are the division champs and did beat the Saints twice last season so they have no reason to feel lucky simply to play the Saints tough. Sure you're playing lights out lately but I'm thinking this is a trap game for the Saints if they let the Panthers 3-4 record fool them. Delhomme INT's ended potential game winning drives against the Falcons and Cowboys and led to both Bills TD's. As I said earlier if the Panthers can play mistake free ball they will give the Saints a game to the end (or you can come give me crap about it afterward!).

Gregg Williams press conference transcript

2009-11-06T08:02:49Z

Gregg Williams press conference transcript

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2009-11-06T01:51:00Z

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Panthers @ Saints: Thursday Injury Report

2009-11-05T22:46:05Z

CAROLINA PANTHERS

Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	RB Tony Fiammetta (concussion), S Charles Godfrey (ankle), RB Brad Hoover (ankle), LB Landon Johnson (shoulder), WR Muhsin Muhammad (knee), TE Dante Rosario (knee), RB Jonathan Stewart (achilles)
	Thursday	RB Tony Fiammetta (concussion), S Charles Godfrey (ankle), RB Brad Hoover (ankle), K John Kasay (left groin), WR Muhsin Muhammad (knee), TE Dante Rosario (knee)

	FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	QB Jake Delhomme (chest)
	Thursday	QB Jake Delhomme (chest), LB Landon Johnson (shoulder), RB Jonathan Stewart (achilles)

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	DT Kendrick Clancy (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), LB Scott Fujita (calf), C Jonathan Goodwin (knee), WR Lance Moore (ankle)
	Thursday	DT Kendrick Clancy (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), LB Scott Fujita (calf), WR Lance Moore (ankle)

	LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	CB Malcolm Jenkins (ankle), LB Marvin Mitchell (foot)

	FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Thursday	C Jonathan Goodwin (knee), CB Malcolm Jenkins (ankle), LB Marvin Mitchell (foot)

SB Nation's Mid-Season NFL Studs, Duds Awards

2009-11-05T17:41:24Z

SB Nation's Mid-Season NFL Studs, Duds Awards

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Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints: Game Preview

2009-11-05T17:15:15Z

CAROLINA PANTHERS (3-4) AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (7-0)

Series

	PANTHERS	SAINTS
SERIES LEADER	16-12
STREAKS	6 of past 7
COACHES VS. OPP.	Fox: 10-4	Payton: 1-5
LAST WEEK	W 34-21 at Cardinals	W 35-27 vs. Falcons
LAST GAME	12/28/08: Panthers 33 at Saints 31. Carolina K John Kasay kicks game-winning 42-yard FG with 1 second left to give Panthers most wins in franchise history (12).
LAST GAME AT SITE	12/28/08
BROADCAST	FOX (3:05 PM CT): Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick. Westwood One Radio: Howard David, Dan Reeves. SIRIUS: 91 (Car.), 121 (NO). XM: 107 (NO).

Stats

PASSING	Delhomme: 113-191-1,262-5-13-59.3	Brees: 157-230-2,006 (1C)-16 (T1L)-6-107.6 (3L)
RUSHING	D. Williams: 128-619 (3C)-4.8-5 (T3C)	P. Thomas: 70-405-5.8-4
RECEIVING	S. Smith: 30-414-13.8-1	Colston: 36-551-15.3-6 (T2L)
OFFENSE	318.6	428.7 (1L)
TAKE/GIVE	-8	+7 (3C)
DEFENSE	288.1	326.0
SACKS	Peppers: 7 (2C)	Smith: 4.5
INTs	3 tied: 2	Sharper: 7 (T1L)
PUNTING	Baker: 46.8	Morstead (R): 44.2
KICKING	Kasay: 32 (14/14 PAT; 6/9 FG)	Carney: 57 (33/35 PAT; 8/11 FG)

Notes

PANTHERS: QB JAKE DELHOMME is 8-2 vs. NO. Aims for 5th in row vs. NO with 100+ rating. Has 120.3 rating in past 4 meetings. In career as starter (incl. playoffs), when Delhomme has 110+ rating, team is 17-1 (.944)...RB DE ANGELO WILLIAMS rushed for 178 yards in last meeting. Has rushed for 696 yards (139.2 per game) & 6 TDs in past 5 vs. division. Has rushed for 591 yards (118.2 per game) & 8 TDs in past 5 in Nov. Has 23 rush TDs in past 19. Team is 10-0 when he rushes for 110+ yards. RB JONATHAN STEWART aims for 3rd in row vs. NO with TD run. Has 4 TDs in past 4 vs. division & averages 6.0 yards per carry. Rushed for 2 TDs last week...WR STEVE SMITH has 11 catches for 256 yards (128 per game) & TD in past 2 meetings. Since 2005, averages 84.3 rec. yards per game, 2nd most in NFL (min. 50 games). Has 100+ yards in 6 of past 7 vs. NFC South...DE JULIUS PEPPERS had 13-yard INT-TD, sack & FF last week. Has 21.5 sacks in past 21, incl. 6 in past 4. Aims for 3rd in row vs. NO with sack. Rookie S SHERROD MARTIN had 1st 2 INTs of career last week...

SAINTS: Average 39 points per game, most in NFL. Have scored 273 points in 1st 7 games, 4th best in NFL history...QB DREW BREES passed for 386 yards & 4 TDs in last meeting. Since joining NO in 2006, leads NFL with 15,916 pass yards. Has 2+ TD passes in 10 of past 11 vs. division (25 TDs). Has 2,083 yards (347.2 per game), 21 TDs, 4 INTs & 126 rating in past 6 vs. NFC...RB-PR REGGIE BUSH has 28 TDs (16 rush, 8 rec, 4 PR) & is only Saint to score via rush, rec. & PR. Aims for 4th in row with TD. RB PIERRE THOMAS had rush & rec. TD last week. Has 534 scrimmage yards (106.8 per game) & 7 TDs (5 rush, 2 rec.) in past 5 at home...WR MARQUES COLSTON has 10 TDs in past 10 & aims for 4th in row with TD. Has 14 catches for 216 yards (108 per game) in past 2 starts vs. Car. TE JEREMY SHOCKEY has 452 receptions since 2002, 3rd most in NFL among TEs. WR LANCE MOORE had 8 catches for 91 yards & 2 TDs in last meeting...S DARREN SHARPER leads NFL with 317 INT yards & 3 INT-TDs. CB JABARI GREER had 48-yard INT-TD last week. DE WILL SMITH had 2 sacks vs. Atl.

Atlanta Falcons 27 @ New Orleans Saints 35: Prediction Results and Voting

2009-11-05T12:00:21Z

I told you guys last week that our prediction contest is getting tougher and that it would take three correct predictions to win. Turns out my prediction was correct as well. This week we have two members who went 3/3 - including another CSC writer - and one member who is borderline. All three have been nominated, I will let you decide.

A lot of people were banking on Reggie to come up big but it just didn't happen. As per usual, nobody correctly guessed the final score but cptbags got damn close with a guess of 34-27 Saints.

The polls are now open.

*CSC Member*	*Predictions*	*Analysis*
nanvinnie	1. Brees throws 0 int 2. R. Bush will score at least 1 TD 3. R. Meachem will score at least 1 TD	No Yes No
-Tag	1. Morstead will make a tackle on kick coverage 2. Bush won’t score a touchdown 3. Brees will have 4+ touchdown passes	No No No
Steve the fan	1. Darren Sharper will have another pick six. 2. PT will have rushing TD. 3. Special Teams will score a TD.	No Yes No
Lil_joe692	1. Drew Brees will have 300+ yards passing and 3+ TDs 2. Mike Bell will score a rushing TD 3. Saints Def will have +2 in turnover margin	No No No
Bens4vcobra	1. Brees will throw 4TD’s 2. Mike Bell will rush for 100+ 3. Shockey gets 100+ yards receiving	No No No
Dan39465	Matty "ice" rating <100 Sharper will have another pick 6 Saints special teams will run one back for a td	Yes No No
whodatone	1. The defence will at least 2 TD’s. 2. Falcons QB will be scacked at least three times. 3. Shockey will score at least one TD.	No Yes No
mississippisaintsfan	1 saints will win by atleast 20 points 2 sharper will get atleast 1 interceptions 3 falcons will be held under 100 yrds rushing	No Yes No
GSO Saints Fan	1) Brees has 300+ yards, 3 TD, 0 INT 2) Defense scores at least one time 3) Bush has a great return that sets the offense up for a quick TD, but doesn’t quite take one to the house	No Yes No
Juncti	1. Running game has a shaky start with Evans no longer blocking. 2. Hargrove gets another sack 3. Brees gets relieved when the game gets out of hand.	No Yes No
DrewBreesManCrush	1. def td again 2. 120+ qb rating for Brees 3. reggie bush 100+ yds total yds (rec and rush)	Yes No No
saints-nation	1. Pierre Thomas scores a TD 2. Tony Gonzalez has 5 or more receptions 3. Carney misses a FG	Yes Yes Yes
simone219	1.drew brees throws 300+ yards 2.reggie bush score 2+ touchdowns 3.roman harper gets 1+sacks	Yes No No
hakimdropstheball	1. Defense gets a TD. 2. Saints win turnover battle. 3. Brees throws for more than 300 yards and gets three TDs.	Yes No No
cck781	1. Brees throws for 2+ TD’s – Go Drew! 2. Bush has 100+ yds total offense – I will keep on this one until he actually does it. 3. Defense has 3+ sacks and at least 1 other turnover	Yes No Yes
thekourt	1. Matt Ryan throws at least one interception. 2. 4 different Saints score touchdowns. 3. Carney makes a field goal from 45 yards+	Yes Yes No
xxMUCK_ITxx	Brees throws for 300 +yards and 2 scores Henderson catches a TD Saints Defense has 0 INTS	Yes No No
MtnExile	1. Reggie Bush returns a punt for a TD 2. The Saints’ offense has no rushing scores. 3. Matt Ryan is sacked at least four times.	No No No
HB-NOLA	1. At least 3 different Saints offensive players score TDs 2. Roman Harper forces a fumble. 3. Lance Moore has 6+ receptions for 75+ yards	Yes No No
Alex Saints	Saints defensive players not named Sharper will have 2 interceptions Brees will have 20+ higher QB Rrating than Matty Jeremy Shockey will have 100+ yards	Yes Yes No
Dave the Falconer	1) Matt Ryan throws 2 TDs and 1 INT. 2) Mike Bell scores two touchdowns. 3) Drew Brees is picked twice.	No No No
vicvega26	Thomas and Bell have at least one TD each (could be rec or rushing). Brees will not be sacked once. The Saints will be up by 10 or more at halftime.	No No Yes
Ponysaints	1. Brees gets at least 300 yards and at least 3 TDs 2. Saints win turnover battle 3. Falcons get least than 300 total offensive yards	No No Yes
alexmac77	Ryan throws 250+ yards, 3 TD’s Turner Carries the Ball 25+ times Brees gets as season ending injury	No No No
saint boss hog	1.shockey 75+ yards and atleast 1 td 2.colston will bounce back with atleast 2 tds 3.defense gets atleast 2 turnovers	No No Yes
SaintsFanMD	1. Reggie Bush gets 100+ all purpose yards (out on a limb here!) 2. Saints Def gets 3+ turnovers including at least 2 interceptions. 3. Saints get 450+ yards total offense.	No Yes No
WhoDat205	1. Saints score first 2. Falcons get a special teams TD 3. Brees takes a knee before the 2 minute warning.	No No No
lockguy1	1. Mike Bell 100+ rushing 2. P Thomas 100+ all purpose 3. Sharper gets another pick 6	No Yes No
Jimmmie	1. Jeremy Shockey emphatic 1st down celebration 2. Reggie Bush, at least one negative punt return. 3. Drew Brees walk on water.	Maybe No No
saints fan in cowboyland!	Ryan throws 2+ picks. Shockey scores a td. Greer has a pick 6!	Yes No Yes
jack_casse	Colston – 2 TD grabs Thomas breaks 40 yrd run or longer Bush gets a pass TD	No No Yes
redneckfan	Saints – 500+ yards offense Saints – +3 turnovers Saints – 1 kickoff or punt return for touchdown	No Given up, created or margin? No
St.Weasel	Ryan Sacked 4 times Reggie catches 5 passes Vilma gets 9 Tackles	No No No
TIGFAN	Brees 250 yds.and 2 TD’s(1 rush and 1+passing) 1 rushing TD Def. 2+sacks and 1 Int.	No No No
Mikethetiger	Saints score first Saints get at least one pick-six Saints continue double-digit margin of victory streak	No Yes No
ugarte	1) No Falcons WR or RB over 100 yards 2) 2+ different Saints catch TD passes 3) Drew Brees 300+ passing yards	No Yes Yes
satchmo26	1. Saints will once again score first. 2. Turner the Burner flames out; held to less than 75 yards rushing. 3. Carney will miss another FG, causing many fans to want Hartley back.	No No Yes
jamesyyyboyyy	1. The Saints will block a punt. 2. The Saints will do a flea flicker play. 3. Michael Turner will have under 80 yards rushing.	No No No
navysaint45	1. brees 300, 3+DT’s 2. D get 4 sacks and a TD 3. bush returns a punt to the house	No No No
jeremysherwin	1. Brees will 333 passing yards with 3 TD 2. Defense gets 2 sacks 1 fumble recovery and 1 interception 3. Brees takes a tactical saftey in the second half of the game	No No No
SaintShark	1. Saints score TD on first drive. 2. Brees will have 300+ passing yards. 3. Brees will throw no int’s.	No Yes No
darshiva420	Brees throws 2tds Bush get his first 100yrd game Saints get their first shutout	Yes No No
slumD	1. Drew Brees has at least 3 TDs 2. Colston has 100+ yards and at least 2 TDs 3. Saints have at least 5 sacks	No No No
pukenbowl	1) Reggie with 2 or more TD’s and over 125 total yards 2) Defense with 3 or more sacks and 2 turnovers 3) Devery has a pass of >50yrds for a TD	No No No
metryman	1.Lance Moore at least 1 TD 2.Mike Bell at least 80 yds rush+1 TD. 3.Saint Def. at least 1sack and 1 pick.	No No Yes
BlackandGold4ever	1. Matt Ryan throws 2+ INTs 2. Brees goes over 350 yards and 3+ TDs 3. Saints have 150+ yards rushing	Yes No No
Dax F	1. Vilma stops Turner on 4th and short 2. Thomas gets two 40+ yard gains 3. Lance Moore converts four 3rd-and-longs.	No No No
WhoDat_OH	1) Saints will not trail all game. 2) Henderson will have TD rec of 35+ yards. 3) PT and Bell will each have at least one rush TD.	No No No
coldpizza	1. Darnell Dinkins scores his first TD as a Saint. 2. Roddy White totals over 100 yards receiving for the Falcons. 3. The Saints trail at halftime for the second week in a row.	No Yes No
skinneykinney	1.Reggie Bush has 100+all purpose yards and a TD 2.Roddy White and Gonzalez both have a TD 3.Saints win the TO battle by 3+	No No No
nellonfire	This game would put Robert Meachem on the map. Scores 3TD.	No
Lostastic	1.) Colston scores <2 TDs 2.) Ryan >250 pass yds >2 TDs 3.) Saints Defense <3 Sacks	Yes No No
Cajun in CA	1. Saints score 1st, but trail at halftime 2. Reggie Bush has his best game this season, 2 or more TD’s 3. Saints struggle in running game, less than 100 total yds.	No No No
viper4dx	1. Brees 250+ yds,2+ TD 2. Defense has 2+ TO (int or fumble) 3. Gonzo has big game.	Yes Yes I hate these subjective predictions. What the hell is a big game? Predictions must be quantifiable.
jamaican drew brees	1. Saints score first 2. Saints score last 3. Saints score 2nd and 2nd to last	No No Yes
carolinasaintsfan	1. Bush has a play of 40 or more yds. Being careful with the wording. 2. Special teams creates a TO. 3. Hamilton scores on short yardage play.	No No No
SaintBevo	Saints D gets at least 3 more TOs Devery Henderson gets at least 1 TD game is within 7 going to 4th quarter, then Saints put it away	Yes No No
FuSoYa	1) Lead changes hands at least twice 2) Lynell Hamilton gets a TD(at least) 3) Falcons starting field position is past own 40	Yes No No. I know you're trying to make it tough for me but believe it or not, this stat is easy to look up.
Ajun Cajun	1) The Saints will hold the Falcons to under 250 yards of total offense. 2) Reggie Bush will have two gains of over 40 yards, either rushing, receiving or special teams. 3) Ryan will pass for less than 150 yards.	No No No
HansDat	1) Falcons score two 4th quarter TDs after being down 31-7, and we have some minor heartburn but hang on. 2) M-E never changes his avatar. 3) Carney is 4-4 on XPs and 1-1 on FGs, as we breathe a sigh of relief that our kicking game does not crumble in this game.	No Yes No
benm316	1. Drew throws for at least 4 TD’s 2. Sharper has at least 1 pick 3. Meachem scores at least once	No Yes No
bearsaint	1. A defensive battle in first half 2. Bush scores on punt return in 2nd half 3. Sharper scores another pick 6	No No No
Ron the fan	1- Reggie has a great game 3 td’s. 2-Colston is almost unstopable 150 yds 2 td’s 3-Mike Bell and Pierre Thomas each get at least 75 yds.	No No No
jgshocker22	1) Colston will have 100+ and at least 1 TD 2) The saints D will force at least 2 turnovers 3) The saints special teams will score at least 1 TD	No Yes No
Hooahsaint	1. Saints Defense gets 3 picks 2. Reggie Bush has a 50+ yard OFFENSIVE play 3. Reggie Bush takes a punt back for a touchdown	Yes No No
Just 'Nother Day	1. Shockey gets at least one TD reception. 2. Brees has two rushing TDs. 3. Saints D has five or more sacks.	No No No
smittydasaint	1.Reggie gets a punt return. 2.Shocky gets a touchdown. 3.Mike bell runs over 100 yards.	Yes No No
Lsureb	1) bush will score on punt return 2) brees 5 passing TDS 3) saints pickoff ryan twice	No No No
janepriceestrada	1. Picks for Sharper and Porter. 2. TD passes for Henderson, Moore, and Shockey. 3. 100+ yds in punt/kickoff returns.	Yes No No
Philinwood	1) Saints gain 130 yard plus on the ground 2) Saints get at least 3 Defensive turnovers 3) Brees passes for at least 300 yards	Yes Yes Yes
Nate W	1. Drew Brees 3+ TDs 2. Morestead 2+ Touchbacks 3. Devery Henderson 50+ yards and at least 1 TD	No No No
NYSaint	1 – Turner 2 rushing TDs 2 – Dr SOCKaloo atleast 1 TD catch AND he will absolutely run someone over (Deuce style) 3 – Meach atleast 1 TD	No No No
RyanWellness	1. Saints win by more than 12 2. Bell and PT each have 80+ rush yds 3. Reggie scores a TD	No No Yes
J Rock	Hargrove has at least 1 sack Roddy White burns Saints for at least 1 long td Shanle causes at least 1 turnover	Yes Yes No
ValientC	1. Brees throws for 4 TDs and has 350 yards passing. 2. 3+ in the turnover battle, at least 2 interceptions. 3. Bush scores at least one TD.	No No Yes
born in areacode 318	1. Brees passes for 2+ TDs 2. Saints have a 200+ total rushing yards. 3. Moore and Colston both have at least 90+ yds receiving and a TD	Yes No No
cptbags	1. Grant and Smith remain invisible for yet another game 2. Brees on fire at home against weak Atl secondary – 310 yds, 3 td 3. Saints grind out tough win with 90 4th qtr rushing yards	No No No
jful	1. Mike Bell and Pierre Thomas each have a TD (rush or receiving) 2. Hargrove notches at least 1 sack, multiple QB pressures 3. Saints force at least 1 fumble and at least 1 INT	No Yes No
VAsaintsfan	1. Saints win the turnover battle by 2 2. Brees has 300+ yards and 3+ TDs 3. Falcons gain under 250 yards of total offense	No No No
10up	Colston has first TD reception of the game Brees comes out with +110 rating 100+ yards total rushing yards from the 3 headed monster.	No Yes Yes
Monkey Poop Battle	1.) Saints score 4+ passing TDs 2.) Atlanta will miss at least one field goal or extra point 3.) Hargrove gets 2+ sacks	No Yes No
French Freak	1- Falcons get a TD on a trick play 2- Hargrove gets at least one sack 3- Both Moore and Colston catch for 80 yds+	No Yes No

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2009-11-05T07:21:03Z

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New Orleans Saints' Defensive and Special Teams Player Grades vs. Falcons

2009-11-04T18:00:28Z

More photos » by Bill Feig - AP

5 days ago: New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper (42) intercepts a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. The Saints defeated the Falcons 35-27 to remain unbeaten. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

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Below are the grades for the defensive and special team players.

Falcons vs Saints boxscore

Falcons vs Saints recap

Will Smith: A- (2.72) He was awesome and this was arguably his best game of the season. Smith was a constant menace to the Atlanta passing game, repeatedly beating his man around the edge to apply pressure. He finished with 4 tackles, 2 sacks, a defended pass and induced a holding penalty when he was clearly headed for a sack. Honestly, I felt like holding calls could have been made against Smith at least 3 other times. The "defended pass", by the way, was originally ruled a sack and forced fumble, but reviewed and changed to an incomplete pass. He was helpful at times in run support, but that area of his game was perfectible.

Charles Grant: D+ (2.19) Forgettable performance from Grant who was invisible for the majority of the night. Several of Michael Turner's big runs came off his edge. He did a poor job rushing the passer and was largely neutralized. He finished with 3 tackles.

Bobby McCray: D+ (1.95) The only redeeming value in this performance for McCray is that he showed decent pressure on Atlanta's final 2 drives. Other than that, he recorded no tackles and had another very quiet game. Time for him to step up and make a play, already.

Anthony Hargrove: C (2.33) Hargrove was decent rushing the passer and bad against the run. He finished with 4 tackles, a sack and laid a devastating hit on Matt Ryan as he released the final pass intercepted by Sharper. The Falcons ran the ball several times right at Hargrove and his size limitation showed. He was pushed around at the point of attack and made it obvious the Saints miss Sedrick Ellis on running plays.

Remi Ayodele: D- (2.06) Ayodele had just one tackle despite playing a significant amount of time in the game. He was manhandled by the Falcons' big line, and allowed Turner to escape his grasp several times. He looked slow and confused in many different sets. By far his worse game of the season. Run defense is supposed to be his specialty, but Michael Turner was allowed to run free and hurt the Saints defense immensely. Very poor performance from Ayodele.

Kendrick Clancy: C- (2.17) Clancy showed good pressure once on a passing play, and got involved a couple of times in run support. He seemed to push the pile with average results when he was in. Overall he didn't get much action in the game. Maybe he was a little rusty, but it seems clear to me he's a better option right now than Ayodele. Just 1 tackle on the day for the backup tackle.

Scott Shanle: D (2.81) By far Shanle's worst game of the season. He's been so solid and sound each and every week, it was a big surprise to see him struggle. He registered his very first tackle very late in the 3rd quarter, falling on top of a stumbling Tony Gonzalez downfield. He ended the game with 3 tackles. In the passing game he was stiff and missed a couple opportunities to deflect passes. He was a step slow getting to his assignments and he was pushed around in run support. He was useless against Michael Turner's runs. It seemed like anytime there was an opportunity for Shanle to make a play, a blocker would wipe him out contention. He did not absorb hits the way he usually does.

Jonathan Vilma: B- (2.91) Vilma finished with 6 tackles and was active. He was one of the few players that got involved in trying to slow down Michael Turner. That said, he over-pursued on at least three plays inside, allowing Turner to bounce out wide and gain big yardage. He was not dominant like he was at Miami, and got push around from time to time. His grade would be worse, but he came up with one of the biggest plays of the game tipping a Matt Ryan pass that went into the hands of Tracy Porter for an interception. At that point Atlanta was in scoring position down 24-28, so Vilma came up with a big play at the most crucial of times.

Marvin Mitchell: C- (2.34) Marvin made two critical mistakes early that could have landed him an F grade. First he got beat severely by Gonzalez on a passing route, falling down to allow the hall of fame to be tight end to get yardage after the catch. Later, he jumped offsides on a big 3rd and 4 to give Atlanta the automatic first down. Some of you may have noticed Payton going over to him and letting him know that was twice (showing the number two with his fingers) Mitchell had screwed up and hurt the team. After that, though, he came back to make a terrific open field tackle on a punt return, and he helped in run support. He finished with 3 tackles.

Jabari Greer: B (3.52) Greer was tough as usual. He was assigned to Roddy White all day and defended many passes. He came up with a game turning interception which he ran back 48 yards for a touchdown before halftime. He did give up a 68 yard bomb to White, though, later in the game to get the Falcons back in it. On that play it looked to me like he was pushed in the back and the coverage overall was actually pretty good, so while he got beat it wasn't egregious. Later, White almost had another touchdown which would have tied the game, but a review showed the pass hit the turf. Not only was Greer beat there, but he could've been flagged for pass interference. White had just 4 catches, but they went for 108 yards and a TD. Overall it was a tough player to guard for Greer, but Jabari handled it pretty well and made a huge play. He finished with 6 tackles.

Tracy Porter: A (3.24) Porter looked fantastic tackling and was very solid in pass defense. His crucial interception with the Falcons driving down 24-28 was one of the biggest plays of the Saints' young season. Despite his limited size he was aggressive in helping his teammates bring down both Michael Turner and Tony Gonzalez. He made no real mistakes in the game, and he finished with 6 tackles.

Randall Gay: B- (3.00) Gay had 3 tackles and had pretty good coverage on Tony Gonzalez on occasion. He helped his teammates and didn't make any major mistakes.

Roman Harper: B+ (3.19) A solid performance overall from Harper. He was in the box and he was the only one that didn't seem scared to hit Michael Turner. He was all over the field and finished with 8 tackles. His grade could've been better, but he was bullied by Tony Gonzalez on passing plays, and he over-pursued like Vilma at times allowing Turner to bounce outside. The one play that really disappointed me was when he watched Turner get stacked up by about 4 Saints players, and instead of piling on and bringing the runner down - he saw Turner break free of the pile for a big gain. He needs to stay aggressive through the whistle, but overall he had a good game and didn't make major errors against the pass like he sometimes does.

Darren Sharper: B- (3.19) Sharper had a horrendous angle on the first touchdown run by Michael Turner. As good as he can be at times, let's not fool ourselves into thinking this guy doesn't have limitations too. He's definitely lost a step from his heyday. He's still a major upgrade over past free safeties regardless. He finished with 4 tackles, a dropped interception, an interception on a desperate hail mary pass, and a blitz where he pummeled Matt Ryan and caused a big incompletion on 3rd down. Still, his tackling wasn't always great and he was bullied by Michael Turner downfield with stiff arms. All of that aside, 7 interceptions in 7 games is just RIDICULOUS.

Jo-Lonn Dunbar: B- (2.50) Dunbar was great at times, and mediocre at others. He was extremely aggressive against the run and very active. Sometimes it got him in trouble, and other times he made good plays. He finished with 4 tackles. If Fujita misses another game, I think I prefer Dunbar over Evans at linebacker. He may make some mistakes due to lack of experience, but his hustle and fierce effort is refreshing. Evans may contain better, but he just doesn't have the athleticism or skill of Dunbar.

John Carney: D+ (2.52) He made 5 extra points, though two were just inside the upright and a little close for comfort. His only real "test" was to hit a simple 37 yard kick and he let the Falcons back in the game by missing it. I wonder if Garrett Hartley may get a harder look after that miss?

Thomas Morstead: C+ (3.09) Morstead got less depth on his kickoffs than usual. Most of them fell either a yard deep or inside the 5. He punted twice with a 44.5 yard average and got good height on his punts. The coverage did an ok job of bailing him out, but it wasn't his best game.

Courtney Roby: B (2.72) Roby didn't get many chances early because of the depth of the kickoffs by Atlanta, but I was impressed that he showed intelligence and restraint in downing each of them. It's good that he didn't force what wasn't there. When he did return kicks, he showed good burst and speed. He averaged 29.3 yards on 3 returns, and had a long of 35 yards. He gave the Saints decent field position when he could. He also had a tackle on coverage.

Defensive Player of the Game: Tracy Porter
Special Teams Player of the Game: Courtney Roby

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