{"id":133906,"date":"2022-06-15T11:13:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T15:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=133906"},"modified":"2022-09-22T09:57:09","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T13:57:09","slug":"atlanta-falcons-opponent-analysis-new-orleans-saints-offense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2022\/06\/15\/atlanta-falcons-opponent-analysis-new-orleans-saints-offense\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Falcons Opponent Analysis: New Orleans Saints Offense"},"content":{"rendered":"

The players are running routes in shorts, and there are no pads yet as OTAs are in full swing. So what is there to do for fans while rosters are still forming? Analyze the opponents of the 2022\u00a0<\/span>Atlanta Falcons<\/span>, of course! We continue this opponent analysis for the Atlanta Falcons series with the offense of the <\/span>New Orleans Saints<\/span><\/a>. For this exercise, we will analyze the strengths, weaknesses, and points of attack of the Falcons defense.<\/span><\/p>\n

READ MORE: <\/strong>Falcons Skill Position Outlook<\/a><\/p>\n

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Atlanta Falcons Opponent Analysis: New Orleans Saints Offense<\/span><\/h2>\n

Strengths<\/span><\/h3>\n

Playmakers Throughout the Offense<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Saints have paid as much attention to their offense as their defense. Having Marques Calloway and Deonte Harris as your leading receivers does not spell good tidings for your prospects as an offense. No disrespect to either of those receivers, but they lack the big-play ability and separation ability that top receivers have. This off-season, they took care of all of those aspects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For separation, there is Michael Thomas, one of the leading yard-eaters. It\u2019s noteworthy that the last time that Thomas played an entire season (2019), he posted 1,725 yards on 149 receptions and nine touchdowns. To pair with him, Loomis and Allen brought in Jarvis Landry, the route-running savant who is also looking to repeat his 2019 production with the Cleveland Browns<\/a> down in the bayou. Both receivers can create separation using their route-running abilities and have strong hands at the point of attack.<\/span><\/p>\n

As for the big-play ability, they brought in the speedy Chris Olave<\/a> from the Ohio State University. Olave was looked at on many draft boards as a potential WR1 but the Saints were swooned at the prospect to bring in the California-borne receiver. Olave\u2019s ability to stretch the defense vertically with his 4.39 speed and explosiveness will add yet another wrinkle to this offense.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It can be hard for receivers to separate in the red zone in man coverage with less space to operate with. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s two filthy routes from Chris Olave making it look easy. pic.twitter.com\/4GXwb2M16n<\/a><\/p>\n

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 2, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n