New Orleans Saints pre-game thread

I expect a close game. we're going against the Brandon Staley defense after all

Originally posted by Patton:
If we can't beat the Rattler led Saints, then we need to reevaluate this franchise.

I'll make sure the NFL Network and Rich Eisen is aware of this post.

Originally posted by Patton:
If we can't beat the Rattler led Saints, then we need to reevaluate this franchise.

No NFL game is a gimmie even if it's against a team that ends up like 3-14. I think the Saints will win 7 or 8 but they still have a pretty formidable defense and on the road in the Superdome is no picnic, every road game is a b***h to try and win.

Originally posted by Patton:
If we can't beat the Rattler led Saints, then we need to reevaluate this franchise.

Lol, this franchise is in no position to overlook anybody atm

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Biggest thing is forcing Rattler to put together long drives and not having coverage lapses that give up big chunk plays. Make an inaccurate QB have to dink and dunk down the field patiently.

OL looks good on paper

Originally posted by Patton:
If we can't beat the Rattler led Saints, then we need to reevaluate this franchise.

I thought Rattler played pretty well in their opener. He got the ball out in a hurry and made some nice throws. There are no gimmes in the NFL, but at the same time, good teams find ways to win games like this, even with some of their stars banged up. With injuries to Purdy and Kittle now, it will be more important than ever for the defense to keep making strides and help the offense out, especially in Conference games. Go Niners!

This team better not lose to Ratler

Originally posted by ninerjok:

Originally posted by Patton:
If we can't beat the Rattler led Saints, then we need to reevaluate this franchise.

No NFL game is a gimmie even if it's against a team that ends up like 3-14. I think the Saints will win 7 or 8 but they still have a pretty formidable defense and on the road in the Superdome is no picnic, every road game is a b***h to try and win.

And 10 AM PT too

I hated the schedule when it was first released for this very reason. Opening on the road in Seattle and then New Orleans at 10 AM back to back was a recipe for an 0-2 start even for a talented team. Thankfully that's not possible anymore, but I still don't see this game as a given, not even close. I'm not predicting it but we could show up like zombies in a loud dome and lose by 20 and I wouldn't be surprised at all (kinda happened to us in Atlanta in 2022 IIRC).

Typical 49ers game versus a team like the Saints. Niners will let them hang around, game will be close in the fourth quarter, Niners need a drive to close the game out or run out the clock. They fail as KS runs the ball on 1st and 2nd down, attempts to throw on 3rd and QB is sacked or throws the ball away. Saints get ball with under two minutes left. Niners play soft coverage to keep everything in front while only rushing four. Rattler looks like an All Pro while getting his offense to the 7 yard line...spikes the ball with one second left.... Saints kick FG with no time left....win 17-16

Originally posted by VA9erfan:
Typical 49ers game versus a team like the Saints. Niners will let them hang around, game will be close in the fourth quarter, Niners need a drive to close the game out or run out the clock. They fail as KS runs the ball on 1st and 2nd down, attempts to throw on 3rd and QB is sacked or throws the ball away. Saints get ball with under two minutes left. Niners play soft coverage to keep everything in front while only rushing four. Rattler looks like an All Pro while getting his offense to the 7 yard line...spikes the ball with one second left.... Saints kick FG with no time left....win 17-16

Lol

Originally posted by SlipAndSlideBosa:

Originally posted by 9moon:
It'll be closer than expected... Saints are pretty good.

SF 33
NO 14

Wow that's a Nail bitter.

I think it'll be much closer than that but we'll see.

Originally posted by BP13:
I expect a close game. we're going against the Brandon Staley defense after all

this gives me more confidence

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by BP13:
I expect a close game. we're going against the Brandon Staley defense after all

this gives me more confidence

Say what you will about Staley but he was a pretty good DC and we've struggled against his defenses when we had the matchups. Considering we're missing some heavy hitters on our offense I certainly don't have a ton of confidence.

Having said that we are 3-0 against his defenses whether as a HC or DC. Hopefully we make it 4-0 Sunday. But all 3 of those wins were one score wins.

Originally posted by VA9erfan:
Typical 49ers game versus a team like the Saints. Niners will let them hang around, game will be close in the fourth quarter, Niners need a drive to close the game out or run out the clock. They fail as KS runs the ball on 1st and 2nd down, attempts to throw on 3rd and QB is sacked or throws the ball away. Saints get ball with under two minutes left. Niners play soft coverage to keep everything in front while only rushing four. Rattler looks like an All Pro while getting his offense to the 7 yard line...spikes the ball with one second left.... Saints kick FG with no time left....win 17-16

Well you just ruined my thoughts on it being a blowout win for the Niners

10:00am body clock games are usually not easy.