Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints
Minnesota Defense vs. New Orleans Offense:The Vikings have a strong rush defense, but New Orleans doesn’t really try to pound the ball. Drew Brees likes to get the ball out quick, and I think Minnesota’s secondary is going to have trouble with all of New Orleans’ weapons. The Vikings have to get pressure on Brees to get the Saints out of sink…. I just don’t see it happening that often. Advantage New Orleans
Minnesota Offense vs. New Orleans Defense: The Vikings are so balanced offensively where does a defense even begin? New Orleans’ defense has played pretty well so far in the playoffs, but Minnesota is by far the most balanced and potent offense in the NFL. Advantage Minnesota
Intangibles: This game is at the Superdome, but don’t expect the Saints to be the beneficiary of home field officiating. Brett Favre in the Super Bowl is $$$ for everyone. Brett Favre vs. Peyton Manning is even better. Expect the Saints to get the short end of the officiating stick this weekend. Advantage Minnesota
Prediction: Minnesota 34 New Orleans 31
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New York Jets vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Jets one dimensional offense will be their downfall. This game is in Indy which bodes well for Indianapolis, but ultimately Peyton Manning has been here before and his experience combined with the Colt’s potent passing attack will be the difference maker.
Prediction: Indianapolis 24 New York 17
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The majority of people are taking the Colts to kill the Jets this week but you have to consider how well New York matches up against Indy. Indy has the worst running game in the league, and is ALL Peyton. The Jets have the #1 pass-defence and if they can put the clamps on Peyton early… it could very well be a Jets win. TheCoach isn’t calling a J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS win but they will cover the spread. I know Indy shut down Baltimore’s running game last week but the Jets strive on being quick and elusive.. something Ray Rice isn’t…
Minnesota and New Orleans is going to be such a good game. I was hoping all season long these two would meet up in the NFC Championship and honestly.. either team could team this game. The Saints are -3.0 favourites and historically home team get given three points for the home-field advantage… so basically this game is a pick-em and there is ONE thing that I like about the Saints and its that home-field advantage. Last week Warner and Romo combined for 7 sacks and 4 fumbles largely in part to not being able to communicate with their offence. The SuperDome is NUTS and I don’t care how much experience Favre has, the crowd can help a team and also hurt the other so much.
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Best of luck to all this week,
Regards,
TheCoach
We are stupid wound up about SB XLIV. We’re in for great duel. I’ll take them NO Saints in a blow out.