You keep saying this and you're just wrong imo. Certainly wouldn't be shocked if the Saints beat them because NO is still one of the better teams in football but so is Atlanta and they aren't overrated.

Well that's your opinion. I have mine.

 

The Falcons are a solid team. But are you seriously afraid to play them as a Bears fan? Are you afraid of going into Atlanta and playing them in the NFC Championship game? I would much rather play them than the Saints or the Eagles or the Giants or the Packers, even.

 

Atlanta averages 5.2 yards per play against teams that would combine to allow 5.4 yards per play to an average team, meaning, Atlanta actually averages fewer yards per play than the average of the rest of the teams that have played the same defenses as them. Meanwhile, they have allowed 5.8 yards per play to teams that would combine to average 5.2 yards per play against an average defense. The Falcons are +11 in turnover margin, and 7-1 in games decided by 7 points or less. They should honestly probably be 9-5 or 10-4 instead of 12-2. There's nothing wrong with the fact that they have fared well in turnovers and close games, but they just aren't as good as their record indicates, nor as the #1 seed in the NFC is in most years.

Edited December 26, 201015 yr by iamshack

The Falcons are a solid team. But are you seriously afraid to play them as a Bears fan? Are you afraid of going into Atlanta and playing them in the NFC Championship game? I would much rather play them than the Saints or the Eagles or the Giants or the Packers, even.

I agree with this 100%.

Eagles/Vikings game moved to Tuesday because of a blizzard. This is the 3rd week in a row the Vikings have been apart of a relocated/change of day game.

This has to be the worst season of any NFL franchise in NFL history. There have been bad teams, but look at what the Vikings have gone through: Favre's "retirement", sexting, team played badly, coach fired, Favre injured, dome collapse, relocation outdoors, game moved to Tuesday.

 

Cutler looks out of it so far today. Bad decisions all around by him.

Forte could have had two TD if he would break a tackle in the open field. Need a TD on this drive.

Very nice!

Bears D needs to get its head out of its ass. Cutlers pick 6 was bad, but the offense is starting to come around a little bit. The D needs to hold down the fort

Kind of glad I can't see the Bears game.

 

Funny to sit with Rams fans and see them think they are legit.

Wow, sad to think SF is playing with playoff hopes still alive.

Troy Smith could not have sailed that pass any more perfectly into the Rams secondary.

 

And now Smith and Singletary arguing on the sideline.

Wow, quick turnaround by the Bears. I'm happy to see them come back like that after looking like the wheels came off.

Bears Oline playing very well today. Both defenses look like crap.

And now Cutler is playing amazingly well this half!!

And now Cutler is playing amazingly well this half!!

antonio cromartie and poole may be as bad as revis is good

Heh, Ginn waves for fair catch, Rams guy is standing behind him, tackles him. Personal foul called on SF.

Bears Oline playing very well today. Both defenses look like crap.

These defenses are awesome. ESPN told me so.

These defenses are awesome. ESPN told me so.

 

No pressure on Cutler or Sanchez = Points.

No pressure on Sanchez turns a 74.4 rated passer into a 117.0 rated passer.

I've only paid attention on two plays, but is Jennings normally this bad for the Bears?

I've only paid attention on two plays, but is Jennings normally this bad for the Bears?

 

He's brutal in coverage, usually a sure tackler. Hasn't been a sure tackler today.

He's brutal in coverage, usually a sure tackler. Hasn't been a sure tackler today.

 

Jets look pretty intent on picking on him.

 

Come on Rexy, help knock the Jags outta the way....

Nice to see the offense keeping us in a game. Cutler went off in the 3rd quarter. Lets keep em to 3 here.