Saints projected lineup and game predictions.

by saintfever09 on Nov 29, 2009 7:41 PM CST

In this game, the starting lineups for both the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints are very obscure. Nearly all of the players on the injury report are listed as questionable, and it is nearly impossible to determine who will start or get extensive playing time. For our Saints, I see Jabari Greer coming back close to 100% and staying on Randy Moss the entire night. Because of his amazing speed, I think that he will be able to keep up with Moss when he goes deep. With Roman Harper able to deliver a crushing blow to Moss in the middle of the field if he needs to, Randy Moss doesn't put TOO much fear in me. However, his counterpart, Wes Welker, does. All the teams that have faced the Patriots have used linebackers to cover Wes Welker. Expect that to change this week, as Gregg Williams probably has a plan to slow him down. He will probably put a true cover corner on Welker in order to neutralize his speed and agility.

Sedrick Ellis will be back in the lineup. He will help stop the run and also push the pocket so that Brady cannot step into his throws. This will also create opportunities for Will Smith and Charles Grant to get pressure off of the edges forcing him into some errant throws.

I predict Randall Gay to return. I think that he will have limited action because of his tweaked hamstring, but I think he will be fired up to play against his old team. He will be active and he will get some playinng time.

Chris Mcalister will be active. He will probably be our third or fourth corner, depending on whether or not Jabari Greer is active and if Randall Gay is healthy.

Lance Moore will be out. High ankle sprains take forever to heal, and there is no way he comes back after not practicing this week.

Tracy Porter will be out. There is no way he comes back from a sprained MCL this quick. I don't see him back until the Cowboys game next month.

Jon Vilma will be in. This injury came as somewhat of a surprise because we never heard anything about it until Friday. I think that it is minor and that he will be in at full speed in this game. I think the reason he was on the injury report may have been because Sean Payton wanted to confuse Bill Belicheck in order to gain a "competitive advantage." I don't think you should look too much into this injury.

Offensive Line: all the usual starters are probably in. Goodwin has been suffering an ankle injury the past few weeks, but he has played in all these games, and he will be in tomorrow too. Carl Nicks had stomach problems, but he will be in as well.

Reggie Bush will be in. He will be matched up against linebackers, and i think he will make some plays for us.

This will be one heck of a ball game, and it will probably come down to the final 5 minutes of the game. My predicted score: 34-28 SAINTS!

What do you think the Saints' turnover ratio will be?

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The who Dat's will pressure Brady so much that

I believe that he will throw at least one pick. Brees will not throw a pick. They only way h the Saints turn over the ball will be if they have it stripped it away……40-24 Saints

"Keep you foot on yje back of thier necks" Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest

by CaddoCoonass on Nov 29, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions

I think Brees has pretty much licked the turnover problem. What a pro!

Many of you know that I’m a BIG Shockey fan. I expect to see him make a significant contribution. While the Pats DBs are looking for the deep throws to Colston, Meachem, and Henderson, Shockey and Bush will be giving them fits in the short middle. Hell, they’re going to need 7 DBs to cover everything. And, just when they think they have it solved, Thomas, Hill, and Bush will be leaving cleat marks all over their chests.

Our D is going to have to step up and play their best game of the season.

This has been the longest week of my freakin’ life!!!

Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!

I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers

by Just 'Nother Day on Nov 29, 2009 8:42 PM CST reply actions

agreed on all counts

by saintslam on Nov 30, 2009 8:18 AM CST up reply actions

Dang! And you don't even get to start the drinking

until, what?, 9am?

WHODAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Louis Wu, I found your challenge verbose. In challenging a kzin, a simple scream of rage is sufficient. You scream and you leap."
"You scream and you leap," said Louis. "Great."

by nofear on Nov 30, 2009 8:52 AM CST up reply actions

i'm so excited for the game

it’s going to be my 2nd game i’ve ever gone to(first this season) and i’m sitting in the corner of the endzone where the saints come out. Should’ve gotten tickets a few months back and i’d be sitting more around midfield but i’ll take em. What about Malcolm Jenkins? How much playing time will he get? I don’t really remember anyone putting linebackers on Welker. Just seems like it’s meant for disaster from the conception of the idea. Anyways, I think I’d rather see Jenkins/McKenzie on Moss and Greer on Welker since Greer is faster than those 2 and could probably keep up with him. The other 2 can both get physical with Moss(who’s also a physical WR) and possibly bump him off his route enough to cause some problems. Anyways, I’m just ready for this game! GO SAINTS!!!!!

Superbowl bound!!!...I know! do you?! Go Saints!!

by skinnykinney on Nov 30, 2009 12:51 AM CST reply actions

I think Malcolm Jenkins wil be important

I think he’ll do well- he’s got nothing to lose as a rookie, if he really struggles, some other DB will take over, and he had played well this year so far so he’s got a good base to start with.

"I think we agree, the past is over" - George W Bush
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by Philinwood on Nov 30, 2009 8:15 AM CST reply actions

I agree

I agree and believe that Sean Payton will continue shuffle the deck on both defense and offense.

I think Jenkins will be called on heavily as I’m just not sure Greer will be 100% and as such, others will have to step up and help shut down the Pat’s dynamic duo.

It will be a play hard and fast, defensive team effort and I look for Sharper to be sharper and for Vilma, Shanle and Fujita to all play great games …
and how great will it be to have Mr. Ellis back on the field.

As for Drew and company …
I think you’ll see the usual mix and believe that any and everyone will get touches in an effort to keep the Pat’s D off balance.

I have a feeling that Jeremy Shockeys number could be called often as his foot problems seem to be history.

Look for Reggie too …
to build off of his recent success and to play a bigger part in the mix and if his knee is any where close to 100% …
I’d almost guarantee a superman type leap or two for paydirt.

In the end I think the Saints just have too many weapons for a rebuilding New England defense to shut down.

Saints 48 – NE 21

by gunning4_7 on Nov 30, 2009 8:50 AM CST reply actions