Here is my opinion on this game. Very simply, the saints should score about 24 points in this game. They are a very potent offense who couldn't really get clicking in week 1. There is no way they get shut down again this week. They will come out running the ball, which will set up the pass. Last week they got very pass heavy in the first half, which kind of messed up their rhythm on offense. I still think that if Devrey Henderson did not drop that key pass to stop a drive, they would have routed Minny, but whatever, that's not relevant. Yes, San Fran has a very good defense, but I think with the Saints running the ball and the Niners pretty bad offense, the Saints will be able to wear them down.
On to the Niners. Seahawks 31 Niners 6. Let me say that again, Seahawks 31 Niners 6! The Niners had a chance to go up 14-0 early, but no. They have such a lousy offense, scored 6 points, and the rest is history. BTW, just to remind everyone, Seahawks got crushed by a very mediocre Denver team this week. Kyle Orton shredded their defense, but Alex Smith could not. Frank Gore couldn't do a thing against the Seahawks either. Bad offensive line maybe?? I do not see the Niners putting up more than 17 points against a very quick, underrated Saints defense. Right there, a 24-17 score would equal, a Saints cover! I also think the Saints defense scores a TD tonight, just like the Seahawks were able to do. I think the Niners are just a very very overrated team. They may end up winning the awful west, but I don't see them having a better than 9-7 record, which should have included 6 easy divisional wins.
Why I see so many people calling a Niners upset is beyond me. I could be completely wrong, but I just do not see it happening. Not the defending SB champion offensive machine Saints getting shut down two weeks in a row. Both teams are out to prove something today, but I think the better team wins this one. Here are some key stats for this game, most pointing to a Saints win:
· Saints are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings in San Francisco.
· Saints are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
· Favorite is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
· Saints are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
· Saints are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
· Saints are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games on grass.
49ers are 0-2-3 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Granted, there are some stats which favor the Niners, but why would I show them??
In closing, GL to everyone who takes the Niners. I will be taking the Saints and hopefully their offense comes out with something to prove today!! SAINTS 24 Niners - 16
On to the Niners. Seahawks 31 Niners 6. Let me say that again, Seahawks 31 Niners 6! The Niners had a chance to go up 14-0 early, but no. They have such a lousy offense, scored 6 points, and the rest is history. BTW, just to remind everyone, Seahawks got crushed by a very mediocre Denver team this week. Kyle Orton shredded their defense, but Alex Smith could not. Frank Gore couldn't do a thing against the Seahawks either. Bad offensive line maybe?? I do not see the Niners putting up more than 17 points against a very quick, underrated Saints defense. Right there, a 24-17 score would equal, a Saints cover! I also think the Saints defense scores a TD tonight, just like the Seahawks were able to do. I think the Niners are just a very very overrated team. They may end up winning the awful west, but I don't see them having a better than 9-7 record, which should have included 6 easy divisional wins.
Why I see so many people calling a Niners upset is beyond me. I could be completely wrong, but I just do not see it happening. Not the defending SB champion offensive machine Saints getting shut down two weeks in a row. Both teams are out to prove something today, but I think the better team wins this one. Here are some key stats for this game, most pointing to a Saints win:
· Saints are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings in San Francisco.
· Saints are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
· Favorite is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
· Saints are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
· Saints are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
· Saints are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games on grass.
49ers are 0-2-3 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Granted, there are some stats which favor the Niners, but why would I show them??
In closing, GL to everyone who takes the Niners. I will be taking the Saints and hopefully their offense comes out with something to prove today!! SAINTS 24 Niners - 16