The Pre-Game Thread: Wk 2 at NO - Movable Objects vs Resistible Force

SeoulSoxFan

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A Scud Away from Hell
Some observations as we're headed to the last 2 minutes of the Saints vs Vikings game.

On D:
  • If RT Zach Strief is out for a long time, it could be tough goings for the Saints OL (aka movable force)
  • Of course, that may not matter versus the inept NE rush (aka resistible force)
  • Kamara is as scary as Kareem Hunt -- we'll find out if it's the NE scheme that was the issue or simply not having enough talent on the front-seven
  • Brees is still Brees but there are obvious kinks with his new receivers (they miss Cooks)
  • Ramcyz, the LT they got for Cooks' 1st rounder looks like a rookie
  • Peterson looks done but he may squeeze out a good game at home
On O:
  • The Saints secondary looks as confused as ever, leaving Pats-sized holes for big plays
  • Cam Jordon must be contained -- the guy can single-handedly wreck the passing game
  • Mante Te'o can be exploited but hey no Julian (hopefully MCD can better utilize RBs pass-catching talents)
  • Speaking of, with Foster now out of the system, boos on trading Lewis and he could have a big game
  • If NE OL can give similar level of protection that Bradford got today, I think Cooks and Hogan will have a big game
History:
  • The last time NE played in NO, they got blown out 38-17
  • That was the infamous game where Brady and BB talked about the lack of mental toughness on the team (hmmmm)
  • The last time NE played NO was at home, the thrilling comeback win 30-27 but you know, different players, different teams
It's a huge game for both teams as one will go down 0-2. Per Oddsshark.com:
Since 2007, 75 teams have started 0-2. Only eight (9.4%) of them turned it around to make the playoffs and one of those (the 2008 Chargers) made it with an 8-8 record. The Texans and Seahawks last season, the Colts from 2014, the 2013 Panthers, the 2008 Vikings and the 2007 Giants are the only others.
If Brady and Company pull this off, they get the terrible-looking Texans in Week 3. Time to start a winning streak.
 

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Kenbrell Thompkins!
Show ponies!
That's your quarterback!

.....

Ortiz steps in
Benoit the big right hander delivers
Swing and a high deep drive into right!
The ball was scalded to right
Hunters on the move
He's racing back
It's over his head!
He's over the wall and into the bullpen and that ball is gone!
It's a home run!
This game is tied!
This game is tied!
David Ortiz!
David Ortiz!
David Ortiz!