Open Thread: Atlanta at Tennessee

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 9:50 AM EDT in Falcons News

Who? Atlanta Falcons at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 PM ET
Where? LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee
Weather? Nice! Sunny, high in the 80's.
Fun Fact? The Falcons and Titans last played in 2003, when the Titans squeaked out a 38-31 victory at the Georgia Dome.
Injuries? Rod Coleman and DeAngelo Hall are both listed as questionable. Jon Babineaux is also definitely out. I expect everyone else to play.
Odds? Tennessee over Atlanta by 8.0, O/U 41.0
Foe? Jimmy and friends over at Music City Miracles have the lowdown on all things Titans.

Let's cut down the Titans!

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Rush D

Alright, I am more than a bit concerned with the Titans rushing game and the fact that our D line is banged up.

Lendale White, Chris Brown AND of course VY's legs? We gotta keep them in check somehow.

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Oct 7, 2007 12:49 PM EDT reply actions

Awesome play by DeAngelo

Give credit to Jamaal Anderson for forcing that fumble and a lot of credit to Hall for manging to pull that off. That's a huge play this early in the game.

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 1:20 PM EDT reply actions

Big D, now the O has to get it started

Second turnover, nice pick by Boley!!! No Joey has to get it started on the other side of the line. We are lucky to be tied after getting outgained on offense. -3 yards of offense is unacceptable.

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Oct 7, 2007 1:44 PM EDT reply actions

Big plays

...will kill you. I wrote that in the comments during the first game of the season. It seems we are on the favorable end of that today.

What an awesome fake punt!!! Alright, now we have the D and special teams going, let's see what the O can do.

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Oct 7, 2007 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

That was freaking awesome

That almost never works in the NFL, but Pinner made things happen and they caught 'em off guard.

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Interesting Spin

You know I don't think I have ever seen a fake punt run like that. Usually it's a direct snap to the up back, but then to hand it off to the other upback? AWESOME!!!

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Oct 7, 2007 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions

The Falcons finally start moving

Harrington's starting to warm up, it seems.

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 2:11 PM EDT reply actions

Nice stop on 4th and 1 by the Falcons

Boley is punching his Pro Bowl ticket pretty hard today.

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 2:20 PM EDT reply actions

The half ends

The Titans show some life and manage the field goal and we've got ourselves a tied game.

Some early impressions:

The Titans offense is sputtering, but you can see how Vince Young gets them moving. The Falcons will have to hit him as often as they can in the second half.

Harrington and the passing game need to find some consistency, because the running game is once again not even coming close to cutting it.

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

We can do this!

This game is very winnable.

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Oct 7, 2007 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope Trey Lewis knows I love him

Beautiful.

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

Falcons hold fast again

Forcing the Titans to go for a field goal, which they make. It's now 13-13, and we need some offense that isn't a field goal (though I'll take that over nothing.)

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 3:01 PM EDT reply actions

A little concerned

So ANOTHER big play! 76 yard return. Here is awhat I am worried about: The vertical passing game. That was what bit us on the ass in the first couple of weeks. Not getting the ball down the field. 13 completions for 86 yards?

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Oct 7, 2007 3:04 PM EDT reply actions

Whiffed field goal

This is the Harrington most of us expected to have at this point in the season; not doing so hot. Some facet of the offense has to get it going about right damn now.

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 3:11 PM EDT reply actions

The playcalling has reverted

Joe Horn should not be catching a pass on third down that actually takes him backwards. Where's the downfield strikes?

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 3:21 PM EDT reply actions

And there we go

This is not fun.

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 3:25 PM EDT reply actions

Enf of the 3rd: Crazy

Alright, so this is one of the most maniacal games I have ever seen. One minute there is a huge play, the next we blow it. Defense and special teams serve up great field position and the offense just doesn't do anything.

I can't believe it's 20-13.This game could easily be like 30-7 in favor of either team! This is crazy.

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Oct 7, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

Norwood is a pro

In the return game. The Falcons need to capitalize on pretty good field position here to stay in this game.

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

I'm incredibly frustrated

By the playcalling and Joey Joe Joe here. He keeps throws these dinky passes five yards down the field when we need to move the ball. Why are we so timid?

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions

Special Teams

In align to the maniacal nature of this game, this is both the best AND the worst game of the year for special teams.

Everyone knows how much I love me some Morty, but this whole one kicker in, one out BOTH missing FG's leads me to think that we just need to find ONE stable kicker.

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Oct 7, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions

WTF!!!???!!!???

Leftwhich is in?

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Oct 7, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

My first worry is winning this game

If Leftwich comes in and starts spanking the Titans, then I'm all for it. The long-term headache that comes with this will have to be dealt with after the game.

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions

Good point

I am just a little on the edge right now.

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Oct 7, 2007 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Little spark from Lefty

But nothing we can work with. The Falcons have to force a turnover and score some points.

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

AND THERE IT IS!!!!!!!!!

Holy crap. I am about to lose my mind. We have to do SOMETHING here. I did notice the slight spark Lefty gave us, let's see if he can bring it on home.

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Oct 7, 2007 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Hayzeus H. Christie

This game is giving me an ulcer.

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Leftwich chucks an interception

A very winnable game that now looks to nearly be over. I'm hugely disappointed in the team today.

by Dave Choate on Oct 7, 2007 4:02 PM EDT reply actions

But then we get it back

HOLY CRAP. I think I am going to vomit. Dunn to the one!

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Oct 7, 2007 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

by runningback on Oct 8, 2007 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Byron Likes the fans

Thats the only way I can explain how he overthrew 3 straight passes into the seats. It wouldve been so sweet to see him hit Laurent in the end zone to tie the game....

by Hamburger on Oct 8, 2007 7:17 AM EDT reply actions