Saints @ Bengals: Game Predictions
by Saintsational on Aug 21, 2008 6:00 AM CDT
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It's everybody's favorite time of week. Prediction time!! This week the Saints take on the Bengals in Cincinnati. Go ahead and throw out your legitimate and/or ridiculously hilarious predictions for this weeks contest. But first, let's all get a good laugh at everyone's predictions for last week's Texans game.
| Member Name | Prediction | Analysis |
| dmcgoey | Will and Sed both have a sack and Young makes a pick! | Not even close. |
| Stujo4 |
We get our first televised shot of Hollis Thomas using his (legal) inhaler on the sidelinesI agree, Usama Young gets a pick. |
Close. Gramatica did score. Technically, so did Mehlhaff, but he did NOT have a touchback. 2/6.
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| xen-cuts |
mechum has letdown...and Pierre Thomas does well only to remain buried on the depth chart. |
I don't think Meachem had a chance to be a let down. Pierre was mediocre. |
| Grumps |
Henderson both impresses and causes severe head trauma of all Saints fans by showing his speed for a big catch, while at the same time allowing several easy catches to “doink” off of his hands…resulting in a collective slapping of ones head or banging it on the wall… Stecker once again shows he is able to gain tough yards, Thomas breaks a couple of big runs on the outside and is able to pound the ball up the middle… Brees once again leads the Saints down field on the first possession of the game for a score… Lance Moore shows his consistency in catching the ball in tough situations… |
This one is pretty close. Henderson did drop one. Stecker looked pretty darn good. The Lance Moore one is kinda dead on. |
| Satchmo26 | 1. The run blocking will be better and Bush will actually sneak past Mario Williams for a big gain that won’t get called back like last week. Bush will score a TD. 2. Mehlhaff will kick off two into the endzone resulting in touchbacks. I have faith that “the kid” will look better this week. He’ll also kick a 30+ yard FG. 3. Palko will bobble yet another snap. 4. The first team offense will score a TD on it’s opening drive again. 5. Meachem and Pierre will both score TD’s in the second half. 6. One of our CB’s will finally get a pick. My seeing glass is a little hazy now. I can’t see exactly which CB it will be. |
Right about a Bush TD. I think your seeing glass was very hazy. Dust it off a little bit for this week's predictions. |
| MtnExile |
On the offensive side: 1. Reggie Bush continues to struggle rushing inside—largely because… 2. ...the offensive line struggles even more to open holes for the running game. 3. Brees gets sacked once by Mario Williams. He also throws an interception. 4. Meachum’s focus wavers and he has a couple drops. On the defensive side: 1. The defensive line looks even better than it did against the Cards. 2. But a member of the front seven goes down with a season-ending injury. 3. The first, second, and third defensive units give up at least one big play each. 4. But each gets a turnover. Overall: Saints win, 20-17.
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1 and 2 are pretty correct. That's about it. By the way, MtnExile and his twin brother MT_Always (it's the MT thing. I get confused) get the award for more active new members. Keep up the awesome work! |
| Steve the Fan |
A Saint will block a punt and recover the ball and try to score only to lose the ball while attempting a lateral. Reggie Bush will score a touchdown after running over Mario Williams. Mark Brunell receives his AARP card in a tearfull half time suprise ceremony. |
Well, the second one is oddly close if you think about Reggie's hurdle. It just wasn't Williams. |
| Realsaint |
1. If meachem plays he will show that he has steady hands and catch a few for about 65 yards. 2. Bush will score on a short run on are first drive. 3. will smith will get a sack. 4. Drew brees will be the same throwing with percision 5. are offensive line will be great in the pass and show a little improvement on the run. |
I think the only one that you got was #4, and that one is so obvious it doesn't even count. |
| jjwest11 | The Texans will handle our ass pennies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feZeOnEzs98 | Funny. Absolutely nothing to do with the Saints or the sport of football in general, but still...funny. |
| tisk1066 | Offense Bress in 1 team will open up with a score OL will be much more productive in run block. Jon Stinchcomb is not the answer… someone will step up and take over his job. Duece will only rush for the 1st, maybe 2nd possessions Bush will run at least 2 20+ runs and 1 TD Devery will drop every easy pass and Payton will decide he is expendable Meachem will continue to show up. Defense With HT out, Grant (if he goes) will play inside for more downs hen he would if HT were able to go. Ellis will have a sack. Smith and Grant will have a sack a piece I still see KK taking the saftey postion with Roman Harper. Young will have an interception and pull a Mike Mac and return it for a TD Special Teams Taylor Melholf will have a much better game and I think, in the end will beat out Grammitca. (not enough room on the roster to keep em both) I still am waiting for Skyler green to return one. (if he doesn’t I don’t see him making the team.) |
All these different predictions but not many of them were very close. Mehlhaff did have a better game. |
Seems a lot of people thought Usama Young would get an interception. Sorry to say that didn't happen. A lot of you also thought the Saints would open up with a score. Sorry.
Funniest Prediction: I think the funniest would have to go to jwest11 for enlivening our day's with that wonderful video, even though he didn't write something funny. I'm sure he was waiting all week to figure out how he could use that video. Steve the Fan is runner up thanks to his Mark Brunell/AARP crack. He may be old, but he's still got it!
As far as who was the most accurate, I have decided since this is a democracy to let you guys determine who you think should win, so be sure to vote below. I chose a handful of the people that I thought were the closest. The rest is up to you.
I would be willing to give out prizes to make this more interesting. Because of my business, I guess I would consider giving out CSC polo shirts or something similar. What do you guys think about that? We would need a cool design or font or something. I'm open for ideas and submissions. Leave them in the comment section.
So let's see what you guys got this week. Remember that the starters are probably going to play for the first three quarters. I hope to see everyone make their prediction for this weeks game. Otherwise, you may get called out by name!
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This clairvoyance thing...
It’s not an exact science, you know. For instance, my spirit guide (I think it’s Hap Glaudi, but it’s kinda hard to understand him) told me that the Saints would lose someone off their front seven…I just assumed he meant during the game. But Hollis Thomas went down in practice.
Then there’s the 20-17 thing…I think Hap must have been talking about the first teams. We went in at halftime ahead 20-17. So it’s all a matter of interpretation.
Hap says the Cincinnati game is going to be the Reggie Bush Show. What does he know…I’m not gonna listen to him anymore.
by MtnExile on Aug 21, 2008 6:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
guess i'll go the other direction after last week
will and sed both “do not” have a sack and young “does not” make a pick! i should be dead on the money with this prediction LOLOLOL!!!
by dmcgoey on Aug 21, 2008 7:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
also going in the other direction...
D-line is surprisingly good v Cincy. Gives up less than 100 yards rushing and gets 2 sacks.
Shockey plays and drops a pass but also makes a few receptions and a TD.
by xen-cuts on Aug 21, 2008 7:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
*shakes the magic 8 Ball*
well the 8 Ball said… try again.
Oh well..
Deuce takes one up the middle to the house.
Reggie takes a screen to the house.
Pierre gets 2 touches both for 7+ yards yet earns no respect.
Jason David plays in the 4th quarter and knocks 1 pass down, and picks another. This makes Coach think he can use him again causing Saints fans to tear their jerseys in frustration.. oh wait thats Game 1 we do that.
D gets 1 sack – not sure if its a total collapse of the Oline or the Dline actually doing anything.
legal disclaimer Magic 8 Ball is not to be held responsible for anything MT predicts.
ps Saintsational, thanks for the call out :) but the MT is not a mountain its just .. empty.
MT
by MT_always on Aug 21, 2008 8:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bengals Game Prediction
Saints will showcase Devery Henderson hoping to lure trade interest, and Devery will catch a long bomb from Brees for a touchdown in the second quarter. As the Bengals need a WR (see Chris Henry signing), the Bengals acquire Henderson from the Saints at halftime for the cornerback Henderson beat for the TD. Who will fit right in in Saints secondary.
by MobileSaint on Aug 21, 2008 8:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's genius
…and upon the trade, the curse on Devery is broken. He goes on to become one of the best sure handed deep threats in the NFL.
I wonder if Devery can play corner.
by nepomo on Aug 21, 2008 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bengals game
The media is on to the Jason David controversy, so he is mentioned often by the commentators and JD gets plenty of cam time, none of it very positive or flattering.
Reggie scores again. Deuce again has 6 touches or less.
Again Mehlhaff has no touchbacks. Gramatica scores.
We do see one player get some serious ass-chewing on the sideline by Coach Payton.
by stujo4 on Aug 21, 2008 9:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
low hanging fruit
Jason David gets beat deep (25+ yards) once and gets beat twice on 15-25 yard plays.
Devery Henderson drops two passes.
Higher Branch
McCray gets a sack.
Top of the Tree
Reggie has a huge game. USC style.
by nepomo on Aug 21, 2008 9:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prognostications
Deuce will run wild on the Bengals.
Colston will surprisingly drop a couple of passes leading to commentators on CSC calling for his trade/release.
After being castrated by Payton, the defense has a good game.
BTW, Saintsational I work 8-5 where internet usage other than business is frowned upon.
by Steve the fan on Aug 21, 2008 5:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good point Steve
We have day posters and we have night posters. All are welcome!
by stujo4 on Aug 21, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I see it...
Jason David gets another chance to lose his starting job. Gets beat twice deep and then loses his man in the endzone for a TD.
Brees looks ready to go: 16 of 20, 197 yds and 2 TD.
Bush still can’t run up the middle, however, has a big gain on a swing pass in the flat.
Deuce gets more touches, 10 carries 57 yds.
Shockey makes his first start and we all see what we have been waiting for. He makes a catch deep down the middle for a big gain and also scores a TD.
Meachem gets more chances to impress and does.
D-line looks good finially getting some pressure. Ellis gets pressure up the middle for a sack.
More blitzing on defense. Haven’t seen much this preseason.
by dicecar18 on Aug 21, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think
. 1.porter will get his first pick(and there will be much rejoicing) 2.harris will lead team in tackles(again) 3.maccray will get first sack as a saint (and there will be much rejoicing) 4. J D # 42 (i refuse to type his name ever again) will not see the field. 5.chris reis sees time with first team.
by r c a on Aug 21, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i forgot
on #3 i got his name wrong, it’s bobby(shot out of a cannon) maccray
by r c a on Aug 21, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What You'd Expect
Brees is great, Reggie gets a few first downs running to the outside and out of bounds (but stuffed up the middle), Deuce gets a few carries and looks OK but nothing special, Shockey makes a few catches but does not get a lot of playing time, David Patten and Colston score our TDs. Defense looks God awful – no pressure on the QB, secondary is smoked for huge pass plays. The final score… who cares, the defense still sucks!
by baghead on Aug 21, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
solid game...
this will be Reggie’s biggest preseason game, he’ll get 6 carries for 60+ yards with a touchdown (on a reverse play). Deuce will have 6 carries for 30 yards. Porter will have an interception and Henderson will actually have a couple catches totalling around 80 yards with 1 touchdown. Ellis will also record a few hurries and sack.
by TAYDIGGA on Aug 21, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh...
and 3 or reggies runs are actually up the middle where one of them he breaks for a big gain…
by TAYDIGGA on Aug 21, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My predictions
1) Once again Chasin David (I love that name) gets burned for a 20 yard loss, but will also break up a big pass.
2) We will see Deuce limping off the field. (Sorry)
3) Breez will look unstoppable, and connect with Patten for six
4) Mehlhaff kicks for a touchback, along with 2 field goals
5) And finally my boy P. Thomas scores on a hard run, showing his touhgness.
GO SAINTS !!!!!!!!!!!!
It's better to die like a lion, than to live like a pussy
by #23fan on Aug 22, 2008 11:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh yes, I forgot
Mehlhaff kicks a bomb that will miss……. Sad I know, but there is some good that will come out of this. The ball will bounce off the upright and nail Gibbs right b\t the eyes. This will knock him unconscious. While he is out, he will do two things. 1) He will have a dream. In this dream a Cyclops on a unicorn will teach him the secret to have a first class D-fence. He will apply this knowledge and the Saints will go on to win the Supa Bowl this year. 2) He will crap his pants on national TV. SWEET!!!!!!!!!
It's better to die like a lion, than to live like a pussy
by #23fan on Aug 22, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
on offence
after seeing brees, colston ,deuce,bush, shockey and meachem on the field at the same time, monte kiffin (bucs d.c.)will commit suicide
by r c a on Aug 22, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Predictions
1. Reggie Bush will actually see decent yardage up the middle and will out perform Aaron Stecker for once in his life, in the running game at least.
2.Shockey will block well but Campbell will catch a TD pass instead of Shockey.
3.Deuce will look like his old self.
4. Jason David actually looks like he is getting paid to play this game and everybody will breathe a sigh of relief.
5. Skyler Green and Robert Meachem catch equal amount of passes. 3.
6. The Defense will record 3 sacks.
Final Score. Saints-24 Bengals-20
by Bobbay1224 on Aug 22, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A less optimistic one than last week
Finally had a chance to post my prediction. The semester is starting up and I’ve been swamped. Taking into consideration the team the Saints will be going against, I would expect the offense to do quite well and the defense to either get torched again or at least hold up their 1/3 of the game with a barely respectable performance. They have to be better than last week! If not, Gibbs will officially go onto my s##t list. Here goes:
1. The first is more of a wish than a prediction. The defense WILL BE BETTER!! (Please, oh God in Heaven!) Vilma will impress. He’ll tip a ball for a pick, by ohhhh let’s say Tracy Porter, and also cause a fumble on a different play. Jason David will finally make an offense pay for repeatedly throwing to his side by jumping a route for an INT. The D-line will get descent pressure and rack up a few sacks.
2. Colston will score again, as will Reggie. My main man Deuce will also pound one into the endzone from short yardage. Please, let’s all not even think about #26 getting injured. Just the mere thought of that makes me want to curl up into a fetal position and weep uncontrollably. Brees and Shockey will hook up several times. Shockey won’t get a TD in this one because the Bengals will be covering him pretty well.
3. Mehlhaff will finally kick one through the endzone (maybe he’ll get a strong wind at his back), but he’ll miss a field goal.
4. Henderson will drop another well-thrown ball.
5. Saints 34, Bengals 24
I know that’s an optimistic score prediction for the Saints, but the Bengals defense has recently been as bad as the Saints’. It will most likely be a high scoring game for both teams.
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Aug 22, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Predictions...
Mike Mackenzie will be our superman and save the day… or at least thats what I hope.
The game last week really deflated my expectations… even though I realize it is still the preseason. Still, I’ll see whats in the future for my boys in black n gold. (As all Saints fans, I am ever an optimist)
offense
Duece will carry the load for the first half. I see 70+yds for the game.
Bush will see 1TD on a passing play.
Colston will have 1TD
Drew Brees will have a damn near perfect passing record, but will throw an interception.
Shockey will open the field for Campbell, Colston, and Bush… I expect Shockey to have a decent game, but not great… but you will see the aforementioned three have much better games because of Shockey.
defense
Much more pressure in the pass rush.
Mike mackenzie will have a pick 6.
Vilma will have an interception
Porter will look better but he will still blow a coverage or two. (still less than Chasin’ David who plays Cover Who?)
Special Teams
Skyler Green makes or breaks the his chances to get on the team this game. I think he will make it with a couple of 30yd returns.
Melhoff keeps the ball within the 5 yd line all game.
Final Score
Saints-35, Bengals-24
by tlsk1066 on Aug 23, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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