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10 storylines in the New Orleans Saints/Minnesota Vikings match-up Sunday | Sports from the Press-Register - al.com

"They'll meet their match, though, in Saints cornerbacks Jabari Greer and Tracy Porter, who have aced every challenge against the league's top receivers when they've been healthy. Combined, they have allowed only one touchdown pass all season, which came when Atlanta's Roddy White got away with a push-off against Greer in Week 8. Last week, Arizona receiver Larry Fitzgerald was practically a non-factor, catching six passes for 77 yards and no scores."

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8. Vikings receivers vs. Saints cornerbacks

Favre has made the Vikings better on offense, but the emergence of two young receivers has been making the old man look pretty good. Sidney Rice has become a game-breaking receiver in his third year, highlighted by his three touchdown catches last week against Dallas. And rookie Percy Harvin is a triple-threat cut out of Bush's mold.

They'll meet their match, though, in Saints cornerbacks Jabari Greer and Tracy Porter, who have aced every challenge against the league's top receivers when they've been healthy. Combined, they have allowed only one touchdown pass all season, which came when Atlanta's Roddy White got away with a push-off against Greer in Week 8. Last week, Arizona receiver Larry Fitzgerald was practically a non-factor, catching six passes for 77 yards and no scores.

The return of a healthy Greer and Porter has made the Saints' defense better from top to bottom. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams can be more aggressive and creative, knowing that he can trust his corners to handle their business.

We keep the Vikes 15 yards or more from the redzone and they may never score.

"May God have mercy on those who doubted his Saints."

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Don't let them inside the 50 yard line.