re: The Saints had 0 first downs by penalty. The Falcons had 9 first downs by penalty.

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I don’t think the flags were even, I think Atlanta had maybe 1-2 that we’re gifted to them that NO was not. The others were legit flags.
But that happens. Y’all ha e been the receipuents of that too in other games.
Whatcha want me to say though? On the flags that were legit, stop doing penalties.

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9 first downs by penalty vs zero for NOLA is almost an impossible circumstance. These 2 teams are fairly equal in talent and strength with the division on the line and a game is called like that? I'll make a prediction. In 2 weeks, if there is ONE more penalty called on ATL rather than NOLA, or one suspect foul called on ATL, we will hear screams from ATL fans of "YOU SEE! YOU SEE! THE NFL EVENED IT UP!!!!" Last night was egregious.

I'm not saying they were all legit, but almost all of those defensive holdings were. They have super physical WRs and our DBS were determined to play physical too and not get pushed around, that holdings were bound to happen. And unfortunately, it's an automatic 1st down. The late hit was ticky tack, but most of our penalties were earned. Now, why they had so few called on them is another story. Quite a few uncalled holds on Cam Jordan alone.