Falcons want a playoff rematch with the Saints

[HMFFL]

Shortly after their stunning loss Monday night, some of the Falcons were calling for a rematch with the New Orleans Saints.

“Oh, most definitely,” safety William Moore said. “We’ll be prepared much better. Hopefully, we can make a run. If we come to New Orleans, we know what to expect.”

After losing 45-16 and watching the Saints run up the score late to help Drew Brees break a long-standing NFL record, it might not seem like a good idea to ask for a rematch. The Falcons have been eliminated in their opening playoff game after the 2008 and 2010 seasons.

Right now, the Falcons (9-6) are the No. 6 seed and would face the No. 3 seeded Saints. The seeds could change if San Francisco is upset by St. Louis or if Green Bay beats Detroit and the Falcons win over Tampa Bay. They could move up to No. 5 and play the winner of the Dallas-New York Giants NFC East showdown game.

The Falcons don’t have to look too far back in history for inspiration. The 2008 Arizona Cardinals were routed 47-7 by the New England Patriots in Week 16, but regrouped in the playoffs and went to the Super Bowl. Along the way, they beat the Falcons in the wild-card round.

The Falcons are hoping for a similar rebound.

“We have to take this and learn that we can’t make these mistakes against great teams,” Moore said. “Drew proved himself to be the elite quarterback in the NFL for right now. We have to capitalize on the mistakes we made.” http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falco ... 76656.html

The Atlanta players and coaching staff failed to beat New Orleans two times already this season. I guess they want the best team currently, but I have mixed feelings about it, and mainly negative thoughts about the Falcons. It's frustrating to watch them underachieve and the gaping holes on defense.

[High 5]

The defense forced consecutive 3 and outs in the 2nd half but the Saints still scored 10 points because of a 90+ yard return and a defensive TD. Instead of possibly being 23-28 it was 16-38 and game over. Avoid huge plays like those and play *some* defense earlier in the game and it should be the usual close one.

[twistedfate]

I think the Saints would love a playoff rematch with the falcons too.

[LAKESHOW]

HECK YEAH! without reggie bush everyone is dyin to get a chance at the saints. they are vulnerable right now . . .

[NO-KG-AI]

How? We still have Sedrick Ellis^

[jennybess]

Instead of possibly being 23-28 it was 16-38 and game over. Avoid huge plays like those and play *some* defense earlier in the game and it should be the usual close one.

[Genevieve84]

I think the Saints would love a playoff rematch with the falcons too.