Open Game Thread: Falcons @ Panthers

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2007 1:55 AM EST in Falcons News

Who? Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers, 1:00 PM ET

Where? Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Weather? Partly cloudy, mid-60's and

Fun Fact? Did you know that the Panthers are the only team in the league that hasn't won a game at home (aside from the Dolphins and Rams, who, uh, haven't won a game period.) That bodes well.

Injuries? Leftwich is effectively out and Norwood is questionable. The Panthers will be going without David Carr and likely Vinny Testaverde. Center Justin Hartwig and WR Keary Colbert are also questionable.

Odds? Carolina favored by 3.5, O/U 36

Foe? Jaxon over at Cat Scratch Reader breaks it all down for your reading pleasure. As an added bonus, he's far less cynical than I am.

Let's scratch these Cats!

Update [2007-11-11 12:14:45 by Dave the Falconer]: Norwood is officially inactive, according to RotoWorld. Pinner moves into the backup spot and will likely get 5-10 carries today.

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Joey vs. Vinny

quarterbacks?

more like bits! [/rimshot]

go under!

by Sunil @ The Falcoholic on Nov 11, 2007 9:45 AM EST reply actions

You're too kind

Though I suspect you have different reasons for wanting the Falcons to win...

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2007 11:30 AM EST up reply actions

Once again

This is a very winnable game. Let's do this!!

(That's exactly what I said about last week and we won, it will know be my mantra/superstition moving forward. Expect to see that same comment every week.)

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Nov 11, 2007 11:41 AM EST reply actions

I enjoy the optimism

I've been a sourpuss most of the season, but I'm coming around.

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2007 12:13 PM EST up reply actions

First TD

..on an opening drive in over 2 years. YES!!!

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Nov 11, 2007 1:13 PM EST reply actions

Whoa

Where the hell did that come from?

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2007 1:24 PM EST reply actions

Hey, a Chris Redman sighting

And not a bad one, at that.

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2007 1:34 PM EST reply actions

One and done...

..hopefully.

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Nov 11, 2007 1:36 PM EST up reply actions

Warrick Dunn is sending a pretty hearty

F-you to his critics again this week. I can't believe Dunn would take half a year off, so the blocking must be improving.

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2007 1:37 PM EST reply actions

Costly penalty for Milloy

Damnit.

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2007 1:42 PM EST reply actions

thats unbelievable

....just when you thought joey was rubbish he completes passes to himself!

watching the game on nfl.com

"1-10 ATL20 (13:33) J.Harrington pass short middle to J.Harrington to ATL 24 for 4 yards (J.Beason)"

any light on the situation? just a typo or the greatest play ever?

by TO falcon on Nov 11, 2007 1:51 PM EST reply actions

I would also like to know

If anybody saw that, fill us all in.

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2007 1:52 PM EST up reply actions

Pass deflected....

...then went right back to Joe-Joe. He took it another 4 yards or so then slid.

Let's matriculate the ball down the field boys.

by runningback on Nov 11, 2007 1:54 PM EST up reply actions

Amazing

He's the gift that keeps on giving.

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2007 1:55 PM EST up reply actions

also...

...was deangelo's FF anything to think about or nothing really?

by TO falcon on Nov 11, 2007 1:52 PM EST reply actions

Now this is Falcon football

Penalties, incomplete passes, short runs....THIS IS 2007!

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2007 2:04 PM EST reply actions

I'm on the road for a bit

Discuss amongst yourselves.

by Dave Choate on Nov 11, 2007 2:08 PM EST reply actions

if joe-joe...

...gets another 6 yards receiving then i get another fantasy point!

try it again!

by TO falcon on Nov 11, 2007 2:10 PM EST reply actions

MY ******************************

THEY HAVE A FREAKING ROOKIE WORKING THE GAME AT NFL.COM AND THE IMAGE JUST SHOWED ROBINSON FUMBLE AND THEN HARRIS RECOVER AND FUMBLE THEN D.HALL RECOVER AND SCORE A 70 YARD TOUCHDOWN......the reality after he realised his mistake was a little different

got my freaking hopes up amidst wondering why hall was on offense

by TO falcon on Nov 11, 2007 2:14 PM EST reply actions