Falcons/Saints MNF Game of the Year

Two 2-0 NFC South teams meet on Mondayother words, he keeps drives going with his legs.
Night Football in the Super Dome in New OrleansThe Falcons are 16-6 against the Saints since
as the renovated stadium is back in business. The1995, but during that span, New Orleans hasn't
Falcons roll into town coming off two big winshad an offense of this caliber and we must
against Carolina and Tampa Bay and the Saintsstrongly consider the possibility that there could
head into their home opener with wins atbe some magic in the air with this being the first
Cleveland and Green Bay thanks to a revitalizedgame the Saints have played in New Orleans since
offense.the hurricane devastation. The crowd will be
Bringing in Drew Brees has proved to be a goodelectric, especially on the Monday night stage and
move in the early going as his ability to stand infor their undefeated team.
the pocket and deliver the football accurately isPenetrating Atlanta's defense will not be an easy
something that Saints fans weren't used to seeingtask however. The Falcons held the Panthers to
with Aaron Brooks under center. Reggie Bush hasjust six points at Carolina in the opener and they
also lived up to all the hype and he is already aonly gave up a field goal to the Bucs last week.
highlight reel favorite on ESPN.Despite dominating with their rushing attack, the
Why is Atlanta off to such a good start? TheFalcons have had trouble finishing off drives with
Falcons control the football with the league's besttouchdowns. Kicker Michael Koenen missed four
rushing attack led by Warrick Dunn andfield goals from inside 40 yards last week and he
quarterback Michael Vick. Vick's scrambling abilityis just two-for-eight on the season. This could be
allows the Falcons to pick up third downs evena problem for the Falcons in this one.
when the defense stuffs the initial pass play. In