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BroadwayBomber55

01-09-05, 07:16 PM

The second week of the NFL playoffs is here, with the divisional playoffs:

#5 St. Louis Rams vs. #2 Atlanta Falcons

The Rams analysis: The offense is very good with Torry Holt and Issac Bruce at WR and the combo of Marshall Faulk and Steven Jackson at RB with Marc Bulger at QB. If the Rams can run the ball to mix up with their lethal passing attack, the Falcons are in trouble. The problem for the Rams is turnovers. The Rams have a horrible TO differential (-24) in the NFL and the Falcons are 11TH in takeaways. The Rams defense needs to keep Falcon QB Michael Vick in the pocket and his face to prevent him from scrambling or throwing the ball to his target, Alge Crumpler. The Rams also shut down the Falcons running attack of Vick, T.J. Duckett, and Warrick Dunn.

The Falcons analysis: Michael Vick is one of the most amazing athletes in the NFL. The Falcons though have a very good running attack, but one of the worst passing teams. Vick needs to step up and use his arm, not just his legs, to beat the Rams. WR Peerless Price and TE Alge Crumpler need to shine. The defense is very good and very opportunistic.

The Verdict: If Michael Vick get loose and if the Falcons D gets in Marc Bulgers face and cause a lot of turnovers, the Falcons will win this contest. If the Rams can keep Vick in the Atlanta sidelines, they might be first 8-8 team to go to a conference championship game.

Falcons 28, Rams 17.

Soriambi

01-09-05, 08:27 PM

This is another one where I smell an upset and I'm not sure exactly why. I think the Rams are feeling good about themselves right now and can move the ball against anyone. I'm going with:

Rams:34
Falcons:28

with the Falcons having a shot late to win the game but failing.

So I have Jets vs. Colts in the AFC Championship Game and the Rams HOSTING the NFC Championship Game against the Vikings. I'm probably way off, but those are my gut feelings about these games.

JDPNYY

01-09-05, 10:50 PM

The Rams have come to the end of the line.

patrick.o

01-09-05, 11:52 PM

The Falcons have a lousy passing game because they don't need to pass. Falcons in a game that's close but never in doubt.

IncredibleByNature

01-10-05, 02:01 AM

I'm going to go w/ the Rams. I'm not sure why, just a feeling.

DaBoys4LifeNYY35

01-10-05, 02:10 AM

I think the Rams have a good chance if their defense tackles well, especially in the open field. It's a rare defense that can legitimately pressure Vick while simultaneously forcing him to stay in the pocket--the best chance is to be able to minimize his gains once he's flushed out of the pocket. His elusiveness is as important to the type of player Vick is (not a type of player that I like or approve of as a QB) as his speed.

Even better, like BB55 said, would be for the Rams' offense to win the time of possession battle and minimize the time Vick gets on the field.

NYYFAN

01-10-05, 06:46 AM

Rams win again...

BroadwayBomber55

01-10-05, 01:15 PM

The Rams have the playoff experience, but can they stop Michael Vick?

RIyankee

01-10-05, 01:38 PM

Falcons will choke at home.

Shaun4013

01-10-05, 02:16 PM

Falcons in a close one.

Thrillhouse

01-10-05, 03:46 PM

Falcons got this one locked up. Depending on which Stlouis Rams team shows up. If its the one that plays like a team with their talent should play, then itll be close. But if its the team we've seen all season. I look forward to seeing McNabb and Vick in the NFC Championship.

ruthianblast

01-10-05, 04:32 PM

I'm taking the Rams, I don't think Vick shows up and the inconsistent offense does not come through, Rams 30-13

SheffMVP11

01-10-05, 04:34 PM

The Falcons

Babe Rules

01-10-05, 07:35 PM

Atlanta Falcons

BroadwayBomber55

01-10-05, 07:38 PM

And don't forget fellas, that the Rams play well in Domes. Steven Jackson is the key for the Rams on this game.

iloveny

01-10-05, 07:42 PM

I"m going to go with the Falcons

SoCal Pinstriper

01-12-05, 05:37 AM

Falcons on the strength of their defense.

thecaptain

01-13-05, 10:27 AM

Atlanta Falcons 24-17

Seth

01-14-05, 07:44 PM

Rams 27-24.

thecaptain

01-15-05, 07:23 PM

let the game begin... i like watching Vick run around

nhyankeefan

01-15-05, 07:26 PM

let the game begin... i like watching Vick run around

Vick is awesome, that last run was amazing.

Thrillhouse

01-15-05, 07:29 PM

Wow. Mike Vick is nothing short of Amazing!!!

twentyquestions

01-15-05, 07:38 PM

Let's go Rams. Win or don't lose by more than 7.

Thrillhouse

01-15-05, 07:40 PM

Let's go Rams. Win or don't lose by more than 7.

You wouldnt have money riding on this game now would you?

knickfan23

01-15-05, 07:40 PM

Marshall still showing he has a few moves.

The playfake and Curtis (the new Don Beebe) burns ATL secondary for a 57 yard TD.

7-7 tie.

twentyquestions

01-15-05, 07:41 PM

You wouldnt have money riding on this game now would you?

No way, man, that stuff's illegal in my state; I just hate when teams get blown out!

Casey37

01-15-05, 07:45 PM

Off to the races.

Thrillhouse

01-15-05, 07:45 PM

No way, man, that stuff's illegal in my state; I just hate when teams get blown out!

ya ya sure good point. ;)

twentyquestions

01-15-05, 07:45 PM

Goddamn this team has no defense

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 07:48 PM

The Rams have experience and playing in a dome, but if the defense doesn't stop anyone, it will be a tough time for the offense to match point-4-point.

twentyquestions

01-15-05, 07:49 PM

The Rams have experience and playing in a dome, but if the defense doesn't stop anyone, it will be a tough time for the offense to match point-4-point.

Seriously. This has the makings of that Green Bay / Indianapolis game earlier in the year. And I've got Green Bay.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 07:50 PM

Falcons lead 14-7, 7:06 1st quarter on a Warrick Dunn TD run.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 07:51 PM

The Rams need to convert 3rd downs to keep their drive alive and rest their defense.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 07:57 PM

Nice try, Falcons. Warrick Dunn throwing to Michael Vick.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 08:00 PM

After one quarter, Falcons 14, Rams 7.

knickfan23

01-15-05, 08:01 PM

So we have the Rams incapable of playing any D. The Falcons doing whatever they want and its 14-7.

Any defense would be appreciated.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 08:08 PM

So we have the Rams incapable of playing any D. The Falcons doing whatever they want and its 14-7.

Any defense would be appreciated.

The Rams really miss Lovie Smith as their defensive coordinator. His philosophy: Everyone to the ball.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 08:11 PM

Warrick Dunn scores again. His 2nd TD puts the Falcons in front, 21-7 9:58 left 2nd quarter.

Thrillhouse

01-15-05, 08:12 PM

its gettin ugly people. im happy, after the last game i wanna see a high scoring game. and this is shaping up to be one.

knickfan23

01-15-05, 08:12 PM

The No D Bowl continues on.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 08:13 PM

its gettin ugly people. im happy, after the last game i wanna see a high scoring game. and this is shaping up to be one.

Maybe one sided high-scoring affair if the Rams offense doesn't respond and their defense keeps playing poorly.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 08:13 PM

The No D Bowl continues on.

Huge possession here for the St. Louis Rams.

Thrillhouse

01-15-05, 08:17 PM

The Rams have the O to make this a high scoring affair. Hey this is the NFC we're talkin about. High scoring medicore teams with no D.

BroadwayBomber55

01-15-05, 08:22 PM

Torry holt catches a TD pass. Falcons 21, Rams 14 5:26 2nd quarter.

dabomb2045

01-15-05, 08:24 PM

still reeling from my team blowing another playoff game....I dont think I've ever cared so little about an NFL playoff game in my entire life

I just turned this game on....and it made me wanna vomit

Thrillhouse

01-15-05, 08:32 PM

Bad Ball control. He shoulda known that while stumbling to cover the ball with two hands.

Mattpat11

01-15-05, 08:32 PM

They just dropped an F bomb on National television. Oh my.

Thrillhouse

01-15-05, 08:35 PM

wheres the fine?

Thrillhouse

01-15-05, 08:37 PM

WOW! What a game!!!

Rossum 75 yrd TD return.

JDPNYY

01-15-05, 10:25 PM

Bye Lambs.

yeahimweird

01-15-05, 11:37 PM

There is some justice in this world after all. The playoffs are reserved for teams with WINNING records.

BroadwayBomber55

01-16-05, 12:16 AM

The Rams didn't even show up today. The Falcons ran them out of the Georgia Dome and out of the running for the Vince Lombardi trophy.

patrick.o

01-16-05, 12:44 AM

The Rams didn't even show up today.
:confused: It was 7-7, 21-14, and 28-17 in the first half. The Rams showed up, the Falcons were just a whole lot better and proved it over the length of the game.

twentyquestions

01-16-05, 10:14 AM

The Rams and I were so owned.

BroadwayBomber55

01-16-05, 11:46 AM

:confused: It was 7-7, 21-14, and 28-17 in the first half. The Rams showed up, the Falcons were just a whole lot better and proved it over the length of the game.

The Rams offense showed up, but they can't do it alone. The Rams defense played atrocius throughout the game.

thecaptain

01-16-05, 11:48 AM

Falcons will be tuff to beat . Vick is amazing .

boo_427

01-16-05, 12:13 PM

Went to the game last night. It was amazing. Can't say that I have witnessed anything like that in Atlanta before. I personally saw three seperate fights with Falcons and Rams fans. That just isn't like Atlanta.

I am glad everyone was able to see what Falcons fans have known all year. They are legit. The defense is for real and heck they even had to TD Passes and one was to Peerless "not worth the" Price. I think 300 plus rushing yards is ridiculous.

Anyway, I am pulling for the Vikings seeing as though I want to go the game in the Dome next Sunday.