9/8/11 NFL is back

by cdeveau on Sep 8, 2011 11:51 AM MDT

Yes, it isn't the Arizona Cardinals fans playing tonight, but the two teams who are playing should be on the Cards' fan's radar. The Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints. Why you ask?

Let's not fool ourselves. The Packers are the defending world champs. Until they aren't the team to beat, they are the team to beat. The Saints, they're a year removed from being world champs. Both offensive untis feature marquee names. Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers are elite caliber QBs. The Saints have a superb running game, and the addition of Heisman winner Mark Ingram only made them better. For the Packers, Donald Driver and Greg Jennings create matchup issues. One the defensive side of the ball, both teams are above average units, however they are both capable of giving up the big play. Look for a high scoring game. And pay attention, because the Cardinals could end up seeing the Saints in the playoffs.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Revenge of the Birds' (ROTB) editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of ROTB's editors.

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Goodbye 5-11

Hello 0-0

by Cardsfan928 on Sep 8, 2011 6:03 PM MDT reply actions

High Octane

Each offensive is excellent tonight. And special teams? Crazy.

Just a guy, because I was born that way.

by cdeveau on Sep 8, 2011 8:48 PM MDT reply actions

Why were the Packers kicking it to Sproles???

Bonehead idea there.

Cardinals Rock!

by Kristen87 on Sep 9, 2011 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions

The Packers owned

by Skii on Sep 8, 2011 10:43 PM MDT reply actions

Well it didn't disappoint as a shootout....

glad GB pulled out the win, but I think both have the talent to see each other again in the playoffs.

Great opener for the NFL after the lockout though. Exciting to the last play.

In Every Climb and Place....

I am an ass hat.

by PhoenicianPakFan on Sep 9, 2011 12:30 AM MDT reply actions

That was a great game

So many dynamic weapons on both sides of the ball on both teams.

by Jesse Reynolds on Sep 9, 2011 12:46 AM MDT reply actions

Not sure if the defenses should be worried....

or just chalk it up to good offenses….

probably a bit of both.

In Every Climb and Place....

I am an ass hat.

by PhoenicianPakFan on Sep 9, 2011 2:39 AM MDT up reply actions

Agreed

The offenses were just unstoppable last night.

Cardinals Rock!

by Kristen87 on Sep 9, 2011 12:36 PM MDT up reply actions

Goodell's dream of the NFL turning into nothing but 7 on 7 pass on every play is coming to fruition.

Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan
Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Arizona Rattlers fan
[I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

Leading the NFL in swagtangibles

by JoeCB1991 on Sep 9, 2011 5:22 PM MDT up reply actions