so following the Atlanta Falcons 2007 season of misery was last year's season of miracles. we've finally got a franchise QB (who doesn't appear to be an idiot) and a solid general manager and head coach in place and things are looking up for the Falcons and with a little bit of help on defense and a strong draft, i was actually starting to believe Atlanta might even be looking at a run to the Super Bowl next year...and then i saw their schedule for next season. they play the entire NFC and AFC east which is loaded with playoff caliber teams (not to mention the NFC South is already one of the 3 toughest divisions in football), they play 2 NFC teams that should all be improved (49ers & Bears), and they have a stretch of games from late October through the month of November that could very well kill any chances at Atlanta's playoff hopes. so let's do that really dumb thing that people like to do and try and figure out how Atlanta favors in these matchups.
Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13 MIAMI DOLPHINS 1:00 p.m.
the Dolphins, much like Atlanta, came out of nowhere last season and were a playoff team lead by a good defense and one of the leagues best running games. offensively Atlanta holds an edge and the game is @ The Dome. i think Atlanta gets a win here.
1-0
Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20 CAROLINA PANTHERS 1:00 p.m.
a game against the best team in the NFC South, the Falcons usually play the Panthers pretty good at home so i'll give them another win here.
2-0
Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 27 at New England Patriots 1:00 p.m.
ughhhh. at New England with Tom Brady back and 2 games under his belt, 2 games to shake off the cobwebs, 2 games to get back into a rhythm with Moss and Welker. LOSS.
2-1
Week 4: BYE WEEK
Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 11 at San Francisco 49ers 4:05 p.m.
the 49ers should be one of the more improved teams in the NFL this season (or at least that's what all the pre-season mags are gonna hype them as). this could be a statement game for the Niners against their old-school NFC West rival...luckily San Fran still doesn't have a QB. i'm thinking close win by the Falcons.
3-1
Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 18 CHICAGO BEARS 8:20 p.m.
The Bears have Cutler now and will be looking to avenge the miracle win the Falcons pulled off last year. plus it's a Monday night game. Atlanta isn't really known for stepping up to the plate during big games. LOSS.
3-2
Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 25 at Dallas Cowboys 4:15 p.m.
the beginning of Atlanta's brutal stretch of games. it's at Dallas which is trouble. unless The Falcons defense is greatly improved i am gonna call this one a loss.
3-3
Week 8: Monday, Nov. 2 at New Orleans Saints 8:30 p.m. ESPN
at the Saints for a rivalry game. LOSS.
3-4
Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 8 WASHINGTON REDSKINS 1:00 p.m.
The Redskins should be improved this season and will look to try and make a playoff push. this is Atlanta's only home game during November so they have to get a win or they are fucked. i'm calling a close victory.
4-4
Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 15 at Carolina Panthers 1:00 p.m.
the Panthers will probably be in 1st place and looking to separate themselves from Atlanta. LOSS.
4-5
Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22 at N.Y. Giants 1:00 p.m.
on the Road vs one of the top 5 teams in the NFL. LOSS.
4-6
Week 12: Sunday, Nov. 29 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 1:00 p.m.
The Bucs are gonna suck this year, that being said they always fucking give Atlanta trouble, but i think the Falcons can take em. WIN.
5-6
Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 6 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 1:00 p.m.
at home vs a team that ALWAYS beats Atlanta. LOSS.
5-7
Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 13 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 1:00 p.m.
at home vs. the rival Saints...both teams will be fighting for a playoff spot but i think Atlanta takes them at home.
6-7
Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 20 at N.Y. Jets 1:00 p.m.
@ The Jets...fucking hell, 2 trips to New York?! that blows. wait who is New York's QB? fuck the Jets, Atlanta gets a win.
7-7
Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 27 BUFFALO BILLS 1:00 p.m.
T.O. comes to town and wrecks to Falcons playoff hopes. LOSS.
7-8
Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 3 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00 p.m.
the Falcons will have to actually win a divisional game on the road to get to .500 for the year...luckily Tampa Bay will probably be one of the worst teams in the NFL next year and so the Falcons get a win to get to 8-8 on the year.
8-8
No Playoffs for Atlanta, No consecutive winning seasons for the 1st time ever. thanks a lot NFL.
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