Atlanta Falcons...

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Tampa Bay always poses a threat to the Falcons. Doesn't matter if they are a god team or not, TB, as far back as I can remember, always keeps Atlanta close. A win here will almost certainly put Atlanta in the playoffs, if not first in the division. Three of the final four games (after this one) will be against a combined record of 7-26, lolol. An N.O. loss today (doubtful) will definitely bolster the Falcons first place finish. Later, QD.

[Relentless]

tight game so far...

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Falcons had it tough but they came back i knew they would

[Relentless]

they always do:bump:

[CaTcH22]

If only they could win a Superbowl.....

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wow, both games were close ones. I really dont think the falcons want to see tampa for a third time in the playoffs, I highly doubt the bucs will drop three straight in one season against atlanta. Ryan has really come along, bounced back from throwing two picks to throwing the game winning TD.

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I really dont think the falcons want to see tampa for a third time in the playoffs, I highly doubt the bucs will drop three straight in one season against atlanta.

I highly doubt Atlanta won't have to worry about facing them for a third time. It's damn near a given that they won't win the division. There are four teams (Giants, Eagles, Saints and Packers) with a better record right now vying for the two wild card slots. We'll see though. This season is about as crazy as it has been in years with all these teams in both conferences hitting up playoff positions. Nothing is even close to being set in stone yet. Later, QD.

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I hear ya. Man the saints are so close behind atlanta, I bet their next game against atlanta will decide home field advantage. Wait, but if atlanta drops one to the saints, they will be tied, so atlanta would still get home field right QD?
I highly doubt Atlanta won't have to worry about facing them for a third time. It's damn near a given that they won't win the division. There are four teams (Giants, Eagles, Saints and Packers) with a better record right now vying for the two wild card slots. We'll see though. This season is about as crazy as it has been in years with all these teams in both conferences hitting up playoff positions. Nothing is even close to being set in stone yet. Later, QD.

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Wait, but if atlanta drops one to the saints, they will be tied, so atlanta would still get home field right QD?

Not necessarily. If the Saints beat the Falcons in the upcoming game, and they end up being tied for first place in their division, the tie breaker would be whether Atlanta won both games or the Saints. Since they would both have a win against the other, the tie breaker would go to the team with the best division record. Right now, Atlanta is 3-0 in the division and the Saints are 3-1. The Falcons have 3 more divisional games while the Saints have 2. If these two teams end up tied in that category as well, then you look at the their schedules from the year. You take all the teams that they BOTH played this year and see who won more. After that, it goes to who had the better record within the conference. Later, QD.

[Relentless]

^^^good shit

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^^^ Thank you, sir.

We're heading into the nitty-gritty now, folks. I don't see where anything can happen today to put any team in a "locked-in" situation. Only closer. I THINK if Atlanta wins today and Green Bay, Philadelphia and N.Y. Giants lose, they could earn a their playoff spot. No other team in the NFL has anything to lock in this week. Later, QD.

[Relentless]

no prob...today should be a easy win

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The Birds played a pretty game today. They needed to have a victory with a large margin. Green Bay has lost today, so that leaves a loss by either Philadelphia (tonight) or N.Y. Giants (tomorrow night) to put Atlanta into the post season. Later, QD.

[hXc007]

the dirty birds are back with a vengeance lol

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This is the week. An Atlanta (at Seattle) win OR a Green Bay (at New England) loss will result in the Falcons getting in the playoffs. Odds are that the Falcons will win and the Packers will lose. HFA won't be decided because they don't even have the division wrapped up, yet. BUT, if Atlanta (at Seattle) does win this weekend AND New Orleans (at Baltimore) loses, I do believe that Atlanta will clinch the division by way of tie breaker. Here goes yet another weekend of "what the hell is going on here" football. Later, QD.

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Yeah i seriously doubt Saints will lose to the Ravens but that would be awesome if they did lol

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I think the Ravens have a shot. They are tough. Later, QD.

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I think the Ravens have a shot. They are tough. Later, QD.

Maybe it is the 3rd quarter and Saints are losing 14-21 so if they lose lets pray the Falcons WIN.

[B18c1Turboed]

I got my tickets for the Falcons VS Saints game... I cant wait!!!! My boys on the falcons have been killing it this year, i Cant wait for the after party!!

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Maybe it is the 3rd quarter and Saints are losing 14-21 so if they lose lets pray the Falcons WIN.

I told you, man. The Ravens would pull it off. A Falcons win today will give them a 2 game lead going into next Monday night's game.

Also, the Falcons are officially in the playoffs. That's in part by the Giants blowing a 2 touchdown lead to the Eagles.

And how about the first quarter of this game? Each teamonly had one possession the entire quarter. Later, QD.

[B18c1Turboed]

Falcons just taking their own time... :)

[B18c1Turboed]

Hell yea I love that TOUCHDOWN!!!!!! dumbass other team

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One more win (either against New Orleans or Carolina) will guarantee Atlanta HFA. Later, QD.

[Relentless]

go falcons

[BanginJimmy]

One more win (either against New Orleans or Carolina) will guarantee Atlanta HFA. Later, QD.

I know I am going to be at the box office at the dome VERY early if my Bears come back down here for a playoff game.

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my Bears

Your name is Virginia McCaskey? Lolol.

I'm ordering my tickets Wednesday night. Looking forward to hitting up a game. Later, QD.

[BanginJimmy]

Your name is Virginia McCaskey? Lolol.

I'm ordering my tickets Wednesday night. Looking forward to hitting up a game. Later, QD.


Virgil, Virginia is my mom.

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those bears will be tough to beat, I dont care if its a home game or not, and not to mention cutler is the only QB to hand Ryan a loss in the dome.
I know I am going to be at the box office at the dome VERY early if my Bears come back down here for a playoff game.

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those bears will be tough to beat, I dont care if its a home game or not, and not to mention cutler is the only QB to hand Ryan a loss in the dome.

I wouldn't expect a positive post from you.

And Cutler did it with a different team. And he really didn't do anything. Only one touchdown pass and barely 200 yards passing. And the only reason for the Atlanta loss was because a wide-open Roddy White couldn't hang on to a pass in the end zone at the end of the game. So Cutler wasn't that effective a weapon to say he led the defeat. Later, QD.

[BanginJimmy]

I will freely admit that the Falcons are the superior team this year and that the Bears record is better than they really are. However, the Bears have been down here in the dome the last 2 years and both have been very close games that could have easily gone either way. I dont expect anything different this year.

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^^^ I agree. I think the Falcons would beat the Bears, but it wouldn't be pretty. Later, QD.

[alpine_aw11]

I'm just happy to see the secondary improving so much before the playoffs arrive, I predicted them to be Atlanta's main weakness against top NFL teams but they do get better every sunday. I can't wait for the Saints game it's going to be a good one, then after one more gimme game it's playoff time. The Super Bowl really isn't too crazy of a thought this year.

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Saints will lose monday night to the falcons, falcons will rest their starters for the rest of the season.
I'm just happy to see the secondary improving so much before the playoffs arrive, I predicted them to be Atlanta's main weakness against top NFL teams but they do get better every sunday. I can't wait for the Saints game it's going to be a good one, then after one more gimme game it's playoff time. The Super Bowl really isn't too crazy of a thought this year.

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falcons will rest their starters for the rest of the season.

I don't think they will. Why? Because if they clinch the top spot in the NFC, they will already have the first week off. So if they clinch against the Saints and start their rest period, they will sit out the the next week (Jan. 2) and they would be off the following week (Jan. 8, the first week of playoffs) and wouldn't be back on the field until the next week (Jan. 15). They aren't going to want to have their starters resting for 3 weeks. I think what they will do is play the last game like a preseason game. Put the starters in and out throughout the game. Then they'll have two full weeks of practice and rest. Later, QD.

[BanginJimmy]

I don't think they will. Why? Because if they clinch the top spot in the NFC, they will already have the first week off. So if they clinch against the Saints and start their rest period, they will sit out the the next week (Jan. 2) and they would be off the following week (Jan. 8, the first week of playoffs) and wouldn't be back on the field until the next week (Jan. 15). They aren't going to want to have their starters resting for 3 weeks. I think what they will do is play the last game like a preseason game. Put the starters in and out throughout the game. Then they'll have two full weeks of practice and rest. Later, QD.

Agreed. I dont think they really put the starters in and out, I think they play the first half, then pull them. By then they should have it wrapped up against the panthers anyways. The only ones you may not see go at all are the ones that are nursing minor injuries and Michael Turner.

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Agreed. I dont think they really put the starters in and out, I think they play the first half, then pull them.

That's really what I meant, lolol. I worded the shit out of it wrong.

All Atlanta has to do to clinch HMA is win/tie one game out of these last two. Later, QD.

[B18c1Turboed]

I cant wait for the game tonight. I got box seats and already got my playoff tickets!! :)

[BanginJimmy]

I need to get mine too. Getting season tickets and PO tickets.

[alpine_aw11]

I'm so pumped for this fuckin game, should be a great one.

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should be a great one.

Boy is it. The Falcons, again, are making fans sweat. Later, QD.

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It was a good game Falcons didnt do a whole lot but besides a good it of dirty playing from the saints it was good. Its ok we still beat them in their stadium once this year and we have a better record. I just pray we can take care of the Panthers..

[Relentless]

Panthers shouldn't be too much of a big deal, but damn those 'aints'

[DarKStaR]

I think they need to practice sacks this week. They had multiple times they couldve sacked breeze and failed horribly.

[B18c1Turboed]

Yea i was pissed over the sacks. I counted 3 or 4 they could hAve gotten against the saints!! O well, hopefully we make it too the superbowl!!! :)

[alpine_aw11]

I cant help but be very impressed with how tough the defense played. That kind of effort would shut most offenses down. The loss sucks but it won't mean shit with a good showing in the playoffs. Ryan needs to step up in these big games though.

[Relentless]

if Turner never fumbled, falcons could've won

[DarKStaR]

There were alot of mistakes that couldve been game winners if they wouldnt have happened

[Relentless]

true

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Here's the last shot at it. A lot of shit on the line for a lot of teams. Later, QD.

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Falcons win and wow the saints lost to the Bucs that is hilarious...

[BanginJimmy]

Falcons win and wow the saints lost to the Bucs that is hilarious...


With the Falcons playing the Panthers the Saints game meant nothing unless you actually believed the Falcons might lose that game. The same goes for the Bears, the game meant nothing unless you thought the Falcons might lose. Saints still have the #5 seed and now the Packers have the #6 seed.

[alpine_aw11]

I was at the game today and god damn Carolina is just terrible in every possible way. I LOVE the people that say it's all because of Jimmy Clausen, he's nothing special but fuck me their whole team is just horrible. Didn't even look like they had any desire to win.

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Next week, the Saints will play at Seahawks and the Jets will play at Indianapolis. Also the Ravens will play at the Chiefs and Green Bay will be in Philadelphia. Later, QD.

[BanginJimmy]

Next week, the Saints will play at Seahawks and the Jets will play at Indianapolis. Also the Ravens will play at the Chiefs and Green Bay will be in Philadelphia. Later, QD.

Saints, Jets, Ravens, and Packers move on. The only close game will be Packers and Eagles.

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I'm pulling for the Seahawks to knock the Saints out. New Orleans has about 6 players that are sitting on the injury list as of tonight. It could make for a tough outing in Seattle. Later, QD.

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I'm pulling for the Seahawks to knock the Saints out. New Orleans has about 6 players that are sitting on the injury list as of tonight. It could make for a tough outing in Seattle. Later, QD.
I think the saints may not pull it off go Seattle

[BanginJimmy]

I think the saints may not pull it off go Seattle

Would that be the upset of the season?



Saints by 20 as they make a statement for their return trip to the Dome.

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Would that be the upset of the season?



Saints by 20 as they make a statement for their return trip to the Dome.
I know the saints wont make it to the superbowl this year so why not just lose now to the seahawks at least Atlanta beat them pretty easy already.

[alpine_aw11]

I'm predicting the Saints are going to rape Seattle, no way we will see the Seahawks although that would be awesome to see NO lose.

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^^^ I agree. I'm pulling for the upset. Later, QD.

[BanginJimmy]

I would love to see NO lose that game but I just dont see it happening. I would also like to see the packers lose. I think the Bears have a better shot at the Eagles than they do the Packers in round 2.

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If the Packers beat the Eagles, then Atlanta would play them and the NO/SEA game would be a non-factor for the Falcons first game. I'd rather Atlanta play Green Bay over Philadelphia, personally. Later, QD.

[Browning151]

I'd rather Atlanta play Green Bay over Philadelphia, personally.
I'd definitely agree here.

Also NO has put their top 2 rushers on IR, Ivory and Thomas, that could give Seattle a little better chance at the upset.

[alpine_aw11]

I'm starting to think I would rather play Philly than Green Bay. I bet if Atl just blitzed the shit out of Vick we could shut him down enough to outscore the Eagles. Green Bay's defense is just so much better than Philly's, and Aaron Rodgers is going to show up bigger than Vick will this year imo.

So, realistically, how far do you guys think we make it this year? I honestly don't know how to call it, I'm worried Ryan isn't going to be as efficient in the postseason.

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I think its set up kinda like fate in life and its meant for Vick to face the falcons again and i have a feeling Atlanta would lose.

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If the Packers beat the Eagles, then Atlanta would play them and the NO/SEA game would be a non-factor for the Falcons first game. I'd rather Atlanta play Green Bay over Philadelphia, personally. Later, QD.

You are correct as the packers are the 6 seed and NO is 5.

Vick would be far more dangerous in the Dome than he will be at Soldier Field in mid January. If the Bears played in a dome also, I would rather see the Packers too.

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Would that be the upset of the season?



Saints by 20 as they make a statement for their return trip to the Dome.

I'm predicting the Saints are going to rape Seattle, no way we will see the Seahawks although that would be awesome to see NO lose.


I called it i just knew Seattle would beat NO..... YEAH BOI !!!

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I called it i just knew Seattle would beat NO..... YEAH BOI !!!

Same here. I knew that Seattle had a chance from the onset. Later, QD.

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Same here. I knew that Seattle had a chance from the onset. Later, QD.
Seeing how Seattle played against Atlanta and had so many chances to win that game and then looking at the saints and atlanta the Seahawks faired a better chance.

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Well if Philly beats GB tomorrow, Atlanta will see Seattle next weekend. Later, QD.

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Well if Philly beats GB tomorrow, Atlanta will see Seattle next weekend. Later, QD.
If so my gut says Seahawks win in the Dome :(

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I honestly don't see that. Later, QD.

[BanginJimmy]

Damn my picks for today sucked. Went 0-2. GREAT 4th quarter of the Colts vs Jets.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkAsQQJ1mRM

[black_e92]

New England is winning the Super Bowl.

[mike's02ls1]

Go Packers!!!!

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Go Packers!!!!
......BAN in 3,2,1...

[alpine_aw11]

If so my gut says Seahawks win in the Dome :(

You're fucking crazy. NO at least showed enough inconsistency this year for me to not be all that surprised about them losing. Do you honestly think the way the Falcons would recover from a loss by losing to Seattle in our house? Not happening. Funny thing is Chicago is the only team left I think Seattle can beat, so Atlanta might be seeing them soon enough.

[hXc007]

Falcons D need to get their shit together

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aaron rodgers has got to be at least the third best QB in the NFL.

[mike's02ls1]

Atlanta took it dry, Packers tore them up.... Rogers, Starks, Driver, Jones, all were awesome...

[mike's02ls1]

aaron rodgers has got to be at least the third best QB in the NFL.
Second that.....

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Atlanta took it dry, Packers tore them up.... Rogers, Starks, Driver, Jones, all were awesome...
man I just don't see how a team that was the number one seed coming off of a bye gets butt raped like that to close the season out.

[mike's02ls1]

man I just don't see how a team that was the number one seed coming off of a bye gets butt raped like that to close the season out. I guess their ego got to big, and they thought they had this in the bag. Home field advantage didn't help, even the crowd of red didn't work. Packers were a better team all around...

[David88vert]

man I just don't see how a team that was the number one seed coming off of a bye gets butt raped like that to close the season out.

Vegas made a lot of money by them losing big, that's how. Check the bank accounts of the offensive and defensive coordinators, since they went back to calling high school plays for this one game.

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all those high draft picks on defence and they couldn't stop a fly thats a bad way to go out

[mike's02ls1]

Vegas made a lot of money by them losing big, that's how. Check the bank accounts of the offensive and defensive coordinators, since they went back to calling high school plays for this one game.
Thats always a excuse when someones team loses, they got out played. No proof of the game being thrown... Let yourself believe that....

[Nemesis]

I was there at the dome last night and I was embarrassed to even be there let alone realize how much I spent on the tickets.

[mike's02ls1]

I was there at the dome last night and I was embarrassed to even be there let alone realize how much I spent on the tickets.Wow....... Wonder how it would have turned out if the game was in Green Bay. Go Pack Go!!

[BanginJimmy]

I was there at the dome last night and I was embarrassed to even be there let alone realize how much I spent on the tickets.

Falcons fans are a fickle bunch and from the sounds on TV, and my experience from games I have been to, the visitors were very well represented in the Dome. I think Kuhn was the most popular player among the crowd.

[mike's02ls1]

Falcons fans are a fickle bunch and from the sounds on TV, and my experience from games I have been to, the visitors were very well represented in the Dome. I think Kuhn was the most popular player among the crowd.
Kuhn, Matthews, Starks I think were.

[BanginJimmy]

Kuhn, Matthews, Starks I think were.

Which wouldnt be a problem if this game was being played about 700 miles northwest of Atlanta.

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Which wouldnt be a problem if this game was being played about 700 miles northwest of Atlanta.
I think is was so racist when people yelled KHUN!! KHUN !! lol

[JDM onlyy]

Falcons fans are a fickle bunch and from the sounds on TV, and my experience from games I have been to, the visitors were very well represented in the Dome. I think Kuhn was the most popular player among the crowd.

I have been saying this all season. Atlanta can't win games if they don't have the "12th Man." We're a garbage city for fans. I mean how the hell did, "KUHN!!!!" be the loudest thing in the dome?! THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. It should be noted to all fans who buy tickets; if they do not plan on cheering, whether or not they are winning or losing, they should not be there. Especially during playoffs!!! How is the home team suppose to feed off the fans if the fans don't have anything to offer?!?! [/rant] sorry....these atlanta fans really tick me off...

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What!? The fans of the falcons were the victims, not the falcons. The falcons were the number one seed with a great home field record, the fans showed up saturday night but the falcons did not. Turner had 39 yards rushing, I don't even think Gonzo was a factor at all, and Ryan looked like trash as the game progressed. Blaming the fans for atlanta getting their ASS handed to them is absolutely absurd.
I have been saying this all season. Atlanta can't win games if they don't have the "12th Man." We're a garbage city for fans. I mean how the hell did, "KUHN!!!!" be the loudest thing in the dome?! THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. It should be noted to all fans who buy tickets; if they do not plan on cheering, whether or not they are winning or losing, they should not be there. Especially during playoffs!!! How is the home team suppose to feed off the fans if the fans don't have anything to offer?!?! [/rant] sorry....these atlanta fans really tick me off...

[Nemesis]

What!? The fans of the falcons were the victims, not the falcons. The falcons were the number one seed with a great home field record, the fans showed up saturday night but the falcons did not. Turner had 39 yards rushing, I don't even think Gonzo was a factor at all, and Ryan looked like trash as the game progressed. Blaming the fans for atlanta getting their ASS handed to them is absolutely absurd.


Exactly, some people rarely realize that at the end of that game the Falcons players still left with millions of dollars in their pockets, no matter the outcome. Even when they were down I thought about staying just to support a home team that had an overall great season, but to go out like that was a slap in the face to all their fans. It didnt help either I was surrounded by packers fans where I was sitting. Fucking northerners get on my nerves. Some of the things they were saying to other Falcons fans as the night progressed was a little ridiculous and borderline uncalled for. Its easy to change a channel during a bad game but to walk out of a Dome after a defeat like that is something else.

[mike's02ls1]

Exactly, some people rarely realize that at the end of that game the Falcons players still left with millions of dollars in their pockets, no matter the outcome. Even when they were down I thought about staying just to support a home team that had an overall great season, but to go out like that was a slap in the face to all their fans. It didnt help either I was surrounded by packers fans where I was sitting. Fucking northerners get on my nerves. Some of the things they were saying to other Falcons fans as the night progressed was a little ridiculous and borderline uncalled for. Its easy to change a channel during a bad game but to walk out of a Dome after a defeat like that is something else.
I'm sorry those type of packer fans, were trash. Real Packer fans have class, and dont trash talk. I have family that has been to lambeau field, and that stunt wouldnt fly in that stadium. Sad thing is if atlanta had the fans like green bay every home game would be a sell out, and there would be a 20 year waiting list for tickets. Third quarter all the falcon fans were dipping out, WTF, that shit dont happen in Green Bay.....

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every NFL team has its trash talking type and the so called "classy" fan. Just part of the game man. I just thought it was absolutely rediculous to blame the fans instead of the falcons for getting thrashed.
I'm sorry those type of packer fans, were trash. Real Packer fans have class, and dont trash talk. I have family that has been to lambeau field, and that stunt wouldnt fly in that stadium. Sad thing is if atlanta had the fans like green bay every home game would be a sell out, and there would be a 20 year waiting list for tickets. Third quarter all the falcon fans were dipping out, WTF, that shit dont happen in Green Bay.....

[mike's02ls1]

every NFL team has its trash talking type and the so called "classy" fan. Just part of the game man. I just thought it was absolutely rediculous to blame the fans instead of the falcons for getting thrashed.
Nope I didn't say the fans were the blame for the loss, I said the falcons got there ass beat by a better team. You said Packer fans at the game, aka Northerns, were getting on your nerves....

[JDM onlyy]

I'm sorry those type of packer fans, were trash. Real Packer fans have class, and dont trash talk. I have family that has been to lambeau field, and that stunt wouldnt fly in that stadium. Sad thing is if atlanta had the fans like green bay every home game would be a sell out, and there would be a 20 year waiting list for tickets. Third quarter all the falcon fans were dipping out, WTF, that shit dont happen in Green Bay.....

This, and I know its not the fans' faults, Atlanta sucked it up that night. But if we were a real sports city, like the guy above said, these tickets would never have fell into Packers hands in the first place. We play in a dome and its not even as loud as games that are played outside. WTH? And people leaving in the third quarter? Falcons' fans gave up on the team at the end of the first half...if I was a player, and I was down 3 touchdowns and my fans were leaving, I wouldn't give a flying fuck what happened now...I mean why try to rally back and win if my fans don't even care. Pittsburgh fans cared...

[alpine_aw11]

I still love my Falcons, and I look forward to next season. I had a feeling our secondary couldn't get us anywhere in the playoffs..... I'm pulling for GB honestly. Rodgers looked like he was fuckin playing Madden against a brain dead 10 year old.