Here's my two cents
Vikings hold the edge defensively, Saints hold the edge offensively. Overall I put both teams just about equal.
The qb vs qb situation is fairly even imo as well. I know Brees is better, but Keenum can run - HUGE advantage for 3rd downs and the goal line.
I don't really care who Minny lines up at safety Kamara will get his yards. 100+ for the day. The Saints receivers are soft and I don't see the sledding easy for long plays.
Minnys defense is very aggressive and Brees knows how to beat this, in fact an aggressive D at this point vs Brees may not be advised.
Can Howard is an animal and will cause problems in the pass g game for Minny all day and this is the first time in years the Saints are healthy in the secondary. Don't need to say much about Minnys secondary except they are very good and will hold N.O. in check
I think under is the way to go. 48 is a key number so I'm going to see if it makes that #. If not I'll buy to 48.
Vikings hold the edge defensively, Saints hold the edge offensively. Overall I put both teams just about equal.
The qb vs qb situation is fairly even imo as well. I know Brees is better, but Keenum can run - HUGE advantage for 3rd downs and the goal line.
I don't really care who Minny lines up at safety Kamara will get his yards. 100+ for the day. The Saints receivers are soft and I don't see the sledding easy for long plays.
Minnys defense is very aggressive and Brees knows how to beat this, in fact an aggressive D at this point vs Brees may not be advised.
Can Howard is an animal and will cause problems in the pass g game for Minny all day and this is the first time in years the Saints are healthy in the secondary. Don't need to say much about Minnys secondary except they are very good and will hold N.O. in check
I think under is the way to go. 48 is a key number so I'm going to see if it makes that #. If not I'll buy to 48.
Here's a monkey wrench for all the Vikings backers who think Saints have no chance because of that defense...
This year Saints... (may have to confirm on this)
3-3 when have + Turn Overs
2-2 when win by 2+ TOs
The kicker.... 5-0 when they lose (-) the TOs battle. That is not normal in NFL and tells you something about Drew Brees/Saints this year... they keep coming.
This year Saints... (may have to confirm on this)
3-3 when have + Turn Overs
2-2 when win by 2+ TOs
The kicker.... 5-0 when they lose (-) the TOs battle. That is not normal in NFL and tells you something about Drew Brees/Saints this year... they keep coming.
This is definitely an anomaly.......interesting stat.
more stats for shits and giggle. Defensive passer ratings. 06 Bears, 10 Hawks, 11 49-ers, 13 Hawks, 17 Vikes
06 bears - 66.5 D passer rating, 40 sacks, 24 Int, 20 FR
10 hawks - 89.7 D passer rating, 37 sacks, 12 Int, 10 FR
11 49ers - 73.7 D passer rating, 42 sacks, 23 Int, 15 FR
13 hawks - 63.5 D Passer rating, 44 sacks, 28 Int, 11 FR
17 vikes - 73.0 D passer rating, 37 sacks, 14 Int, 5 FR
for fun
17 saints - 79.0 D passer rating, 42 sacks, 20 Int, 5 FR
the 2010 & 2011 games were just a complete defensive collapse. in 2010 drew brees completed 65% of his passes for over 400 yards, 2 TDs, no picks. Julius jones and reggie bush were our only 2 running backs.
in 2011 Drew Brees was 40/63 for 462 yards, 4 TDs, 2 Int
this is the best pass defense sean payton has ever had for a road playoff game...ever. this is the best running game he's ever had for a road playoff game...ever. Drew Brees in 2010 and 2011 had a much deeper group of receivers
06 bears - 66.5 D passer rating, 40 sacks, 24 Int, 20 FR
10 hawks - 89.7 D passer rating, 37 sacks, 12 Int, 10 FR
11 49ers - 73.7 D passer rating, 42 sacks, 23 Int, 15 FR
13 hawks - 63.5 D Passer rating, 44 sacks, 28 Int, 11 FR
17 vikes - 73.0 D passer rating, 37 sacks, 14 Int, 5 FR
for fun
17 saints - 79.0 D passer rating, 42 sacks, 20 Int, 5 FR
the 2010 & 2011 games were just a complete defensive collapse. in 2010 drew brees completed 65% of his passes for over 400 yards, 2 TDs, no picks. Julius jones and reggie bush were our only 2 running backs.
in 2011 Drew Brees was 40/63 for 462 yards, 4 TDs, 2 Int
this is the best pass defense sean payton has ever had for a road playoff game...ever. this is the best running game he's ever had for a road playoff game...ever. Drew Brees in 2010 and 2011 had a much deeper group of receivers
Saints Pass D got torched in weeks 1 and two (vikings and patriots)
look at who they played at QB from Week 3-10:
still recuperating from shoulder surgery Cam Newton, Jay Cutler in London, Stafford (scored 38), Brett Hundley in his first start, Mitchell Trubisky in his first or 2nd road game, then Winston who got hurt and replaced and Tyrod who was pulled for Nate INT Peterman. YIKES
then they started playing actual QB's again and look at the stats go against them from Weeks 11-18, minus Week 15 Bryce Petty at home
Factor in losing 5 defensive starters since week 12 too
Two LB's, two DL's, and Kenny Vaccaro at safety
D. Brees any day over keenum. Experience over anything, QB is everything in playoffs. First game had Bradford and cooks starting. The playoff pressure will get to Keenum, especially in the 4th quarter. Look for key turnovers favoring the saints. Saints are super bowl contenders, expect an ATL vs NO battle for the NFC.
Sorry who won the money?
A. Kamara11 CAR, 43 YDS
Your comment was Kamara would have big day and I responded with The Vikes would shut the saints run game down
