Where: Superdome
When: Monday November 2nd, 2009 @ 8:30pm
Network: ESPN
Why: Divisional Game
Importance: Serious Business. If we want the Division, we have to go through Brees and co.
Notes: I am truly frightened by this game.
The Falcons win if: they play the most flawless performance of Coach Smith's/Turner's/Ryan's career.
The Saints win if: Drew Brees, laboring with stomach pains after revealing his true identity as Superman on Halloween night and gorging on candy for 48 straight hours, lays a big fat sweet-smelling chocolatey egg on the field.
Prediction: The Falcons lose, possibly by a bunch. The Saints are likely steamrolling their way to the big one.
Washington Redskins
Where: Georgia Dome
When: Sunday November 8th, 2009 @ 1:00pm
Network: FOX
Why: We need at least one guaranteed win this year!
Importance: Meh. This will get ugly. Ew.
Notes: We should win this. We will win this.
The Falcons win if: they show up.
The Redskins win if: they don't lose by a bunch.
Prediction: Falcons demolish them.
Carolina Panthers Part Deux
Where: Bank of America Stadium
When: Sunday November 15th, 2009 @ 1:00pm
Network: FOX
Why: Divisional Game
Importance: Serious Business, for obvious reasons.
Notes: You know, I thought Carolina was getting better. Think I was wrong.
Prediction: Falcons win. Not quantifying it, but they win.
New York Giants
Where: Giants Stadium
When: Sunday November 22nd, 2009 @ 1:00pm
Network: FOX
Why: To be the best, you have to beat the best.
Importance: Pay Attention. The Giants’ running game is superb. Hopefully our D can stop it. A great midseason test.
Notes: Really, the Giants have not looked that good. This is a swing game for me, but with our sloppy performance on the road in Dallas with a well prepared team facing us...We still lose.
Prediction: The Falcons lose, but manage to hang on till the 4th.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Where: Georgia Dome
When: Sunday November 29th, 2009 @ 1:00pm
Network: FOX
Why: Divisional Game
Importance: Serious Business. Tampa sucks. If they have a win by now, it'll be by sheer luck alone.
Notes: The Bucs are, in a word, sadsack as this point. Hopefully, they will have that win by now. If not, they won't get it in the Georgia Dome.
Prediction: Falcons stomp 'em.
Philadelphia Eagles
Where: Georgia Dome
When: Sunday December 6th, 2009 @ 1:00pm
Network: FOX
Why: Because Eagles and Falcons are natural enemies.
Importance: Serious Business. Lots of history here plus You Know Who returns to the ATL.
Notes: Vick back, McNabb fightin for a job, Westbrook likely out. Home crowd likely loud (and divergent). I like our chances.
Prediction: Falcons finally get their revenge.
New Orleans Saints 2: Electric Boogaloo
Where: Georgia Dome
When: Sunday December 13th, 2009 @ 1:00pm
Network: FOX
Why: Divisional Game
Importance: Serious Business. No more joking around. The Saints will have the division title. A win here does, however, almost guarantee a wild-card berth if we can manage to finish out strong (a 3-1 finish would be nice).
Notes: New Orleans could likely be lossless at this point. If so, the home crowd better be a factor. We have got to win this one to keep any playoff hopes alive. Too bad we won't.
Prediction: Falcons lose this one.
New York Jets
Where: Giants Stadium
When: Sunday December 20th, 2009 @ 1:00pm
Network: FOX
Why: Because New Yorkers couldn’t get enough of us the first go round against the Giants.
Importance: Pay Attention
Notes: After Dallas, putting this one down as a loss. Another tough road game against a nasty D. Maybe we'll show up? I just don't think so.
Prediction: Falcons lose.
Buffalo Bills
Where: Georgia Dome
When: Sunday December 27th, 2009 @ 1:00pm
Network: CBS
Why: The Bills are expected to be better this year, especially with TO in the fold. They still suck, though.
Importance: Definitely Meh.
Notes: Yeah, Buffalo's still Buffalo, and they'll be on our turf.
Prediction: Falcons win by a touchdown or more
Tampa Bay Buccaneers With a Vengeance
Where: Raymond James Stadium
When: Sunday January 3rd, 2009 @ 1:00pm
Network: FOX
Why: Divisional Game
Importance: Absolultely a Meh.
Notes: Tampa Bay may likely be looking for any win at this point in the season. Missing Gruden yet?
Prediction: Falcons win, even with third stringers. Yes, I said it.
Current season record: 4-2 (Wins against Miami, Carolina, San Francisco, Chicago; losses against NE, DAL)
Current season prediction: 10-6 (Wins: MIA, CAR, SF, CHI, WAS, CAR, TB, PHI, BUF, TB; Loss: NE, DAL, NO, NYG, NO, NYJ)
tlozwarlock's Current Prediction record: 5-1 - Undefeated season gone :(