I have a feeling that we WILL win the Falcons game!

[ArmchairRedskin]

The good thing is that ATL is really weak against the run. They're ranked 29th allowing 5.2 yards per rush and 146 yards per game. So we can slow them down by grinding it out on the ground. It'll also wear that defense down so we can shoot it out late if we have to.

[RichmondRedskin88]

The way our defense plays and the Falcons play the score of the WVU-Baylor game on Saturday will nothing compared to what we'll have to put up to win.

[NewCliche21]

The good thing is that ATL is really weak against the run. They're ranked 29th allowing 5.2 yards per rush and 146 yards per game. So we can slow them down by grinding it out on the ground. It'll also wear that defense down so we can shoot it out late if we have to.

And Tampa was ranked second, right? Something around there?

And gave up six miles per carry?

[RGIIINATION]

While I share your optimism, it's hard for me to wrap my mind around our secondary shutting down the Falcons air attack. We will very likely need to hang 40+ on them if we hope to win.

[tone_dubbz]

I applaud your optimism, but that's a tough call.

Tampon Bay sucks. Freeman and that offense made out Defense look better than what it is. During that last drive, they finally started going at Vincent Jackson because out best corner DHall was checking him. He was getting abused on that drive.

Matt Ryan and Roddy White are going ape sheet right now. I don't see anyone in our secondary covering him or Julio Jones or even Gonzales all game long.

Our only chance is to outscore them like we did against NO.

[skins island connection]

Well, the Falcons should have all but lost their game against Carolina, but due to a porous secondary [ sound familiar? ] they pull it out in the end. Kinda like the Saints game a few years ago where he had them beat until the ball was stripped by their wr and ran in for a td.
That kinda game.

SIC

[4skins23]

If the Skins fall behind early, there won't be much running. Thats kinda what I'm expecting. I guess the best game plan if I were a coach would be to run out of the gate and keep t.o.p. away from Atlanta. Can't score if we keep the ball and chew up time.

[Thinking Skins]

I really expect a shootout in that game (as all out games have been), and with that, I think it'll come down to who has the ball last and is able to make bigger plays. I really do think we have a chance, but nothing's guaranteed.

[MartinC]

While I share your optimism, it's hard for me to wrap my mind around our secondary shutting down the Falcons air attack. We will very likely need to hang 40+ on them if we hope to win.

We will certainly have to score 30+ and as importantly win time of possession by some distance. Ball control - lots of Morris and ball control passing will be the name of the game. We also probably need a couple of turnovers to stop drives. Its a very tough match up for our secondary.

[Boss_Hogg]

Any given Sunday.

The Skins usually beat or play well against top tier teams (see Giants 2011, Packers 2010, Saints 2009, Eagles 2008, Giants 2007)

[Robbynice]

The only reason I see the Redskins winning this game is because I just don't see RGIII losing 2 games in a row at home. I believe come what may RGIII will will us to a win. Redskins 3-2 baby,...

[Son of Gadsden]

I've always thought the Falcons are the most overrated team in the NFL. They always play weak schedules. Their division, other than NO, is crap. They rarely win games against playoff caliber teams. They can't win a playoff game that matters (see the Giants blowing them out). Ryan is good, not great. Turner is slow. Jones and White are the real deal.

[MartinC]

I've always thought the Falcons are the most overrated team in the NFL. They always play weak schedules. Their division, other than NO, is crap. They rarely win games against playoff caliber teams. They can't win a playoff game that matters (see the Giants blowing them out). Ryan is good, not great. Turner is slow. Jones and White are the real deal.

I watched their game against Carolina. Now granted Carolina have a bad defense - but then so do we - but the Falcons looked very good against them. We will have problems matching up with their receivers, they have a Tony Gonzalez who will not run away from many linebackers but who still knows how to get separation and catches everything thrown his way and Turner is still a very good running back who is very good in short yardage and goaline package's and is a very under rated receiver as well.

Ryan has a better arm than he is given credit for and can move pretty well to - he also reads coverages well and gets the ball out of his hands quickly. Hard QB to blitz because he sees it well and understands his hot reads. We had a hard time with Sam Bradford and Ryan is a better version of Bradford IMO with far more weapons around him. We will have our hands full Sunday and then some when we are on defense.

[authentic]

It wouldn't shock me if we won only to drop the next game to the lowly Vikings(they suck I don't care that they're 3-1).

, they're not the lowly Vikings my friend... they beat 2 playoff teams in consecutive weeks. (Though folks could make the arguement that Detroit was a fluke last yr)

---------- Post added October-1st-2012 at 07:51 AM ----------

I've always thought the Falcons are the most overrated team in the NFL. They always play weak schedules. Their division, other than NO, is crap. They rarely win games against playoff caliber teams. They can't win a playoff game that matters (see the Giants blowing them out). Ryan is good, not great. Turner is slow. Jones and White are the real deal.

I've said so ever since Matt Ryan has been in the league.. never been a fan of his. But so far this year it seems that he has finally turned the corner. IDK, man.. he seems like he's playing with something to prove. Lets hope that we can throw them off this week. Gonna be a touch match up on Defense.

[SkinsFanMania]

+1

Mara's team lost tonight also. Yay!

I was happy they lost, but I hate the eagles more than the giants. I was hoping for a tie.