Im pretty sure they will sit Julio this Thursday to give that hamstring 2 weeks off. Hankerson is at about 70% with the rib injury. Justin Hardy will probably be called off the practice squad. If your looking to take the Saints and points...get it early before the line goes down.
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Hardy is not on the practice squad he is active roster.Comment -
Gawd much disrespect as I've shown Atl in recent years you really think there's gonna be that much value spread wise after today? I gotta give it up your boys rounding off soft edges that have done them in Smith era. But could they have played worse today at home and still won?? Are Aints still a "tad" overvalued with Brees and brand name over years? We talked earlier bout Atl ground attack being weakened vs Wash but think that's rights itself vs Aints. Just my early thoughts pal?!?Comment -
It is in "Thunderdome" during primetime but as we've learned past couple years that tag has no real value with Aints any longer. Obviously couple years ago or even last season Aints favored in this spot. But unlike some touts who wanna look at "perceived" value backing a shit1-4 type team because they see value in a spread they had at pk em 6 weeks ago and don't adjust as season goes. Give me better team here Atl in a dome or I stay away myself. Nola just pure trash this point, sure MAYBE they upset but I would stay away before putting $$ backing them.Comment -
51.5 seems a little too highComment -
Matt Ryan's timing was off yesterday. He lost his center Person early and he is not as comfortable with Stone. Plan on a backup center Thursday. Additionally, I think he was rattled because Julio Jones and Leonard Hankerson were injured and were not capable of running routes or fighting for the ball. I still think the Falcons will rest both of them. They probably wont list them as injured. Just don't plan on either of them starting.
This game will be about Ryan with Tamme, Williams, Freeman, Coleman, White, Toilolo, and Weems. (as receivers). I would add Hardy to the list, but I don't have a clue about his readiness to contribute.
Coleman will get worked back into the running rotation Thursday and you will see a lot of sets with Freeman or Coleman in the slot. Obviously, Freeman is the starter until someone out performs him. I see FB Patrick DiMarco being a big part of this game plan. I did not see a lot from him yesterday. I see long non explosive drives from Atlanta. This game should be a grinder and low scoring. Brees got abused in the pocket on Sunday. Surely they focus on pass protection first of this week and get that running game going. They were the only team rated an F on CBSSportsline's "Sorting the Sunday Pile." Under 51.5 is the play for me.
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Jones says he is playing. http://www.falconsroost.com/forums/i...howtopic=44485Comment