mikesaintfan

the onlything that worries me is PM..we need to drop his arse to the ground like we did to brett...and he doesnt throw those INT's like brett did...PM is the key

iceshack149

The Saints have to keep Manning off the field. I hope that the Saints use a lot of PT. To me, PT is the key to a Saints win.

TheOak

When PM starts to worry you and keep you awake at night just think about BF and KW

Choupique

They need to put Manning's pants on the ground, just like Favre Bean.

Turnovers will be huge again, just like in the Cards and Vikes games.

I'd include special teams as an Xfactor too, but our whole team is special.

:P

braggbro1

LOL. I wonder if the Colts should even bother showing up. After reading this thread, I feel they have no chance.

AsylumGuido

Y'all absolutely have a chance. The talking heads and others not in the know are already totally discounting the Saints. We are simply pointing out that there is much more to the Saints than many understand. The Colts have been able to overcome the media darkness of a small market through their recent success. New Orleans, on the other hand, is still a mystery to many.

Radio Saint

On paper, I can see why oddsmakers would pick the Colts over the Saints. They clearly have the better defense, and their offense is in many respects on par with ours, although we have the better run game. However, if our guys play loose and aggressive, they have a real shot to win the game. It will come down to turnovers. For all of our defense's shortcomings, they do create a lot of turnovers. I know the Colts don't usually turn the ball over, but that was also the case for Favre this season until we forced him into 2 INTs. If we can find a way to create turnovers and don't give the ball up, we will win. PM has been known to throw some picks. We have the ability to run on the Colts, which will open up our play-action passing game. Even though I would never say the Vikings are better than the Colts, our offense probably does match up better with the Colts' defense. They have more team speed than the Vikings, but they don't bring the same wood against the run. Now I know they stopped the Jets' running game, but that was because they could bring their safeties into the box, since the Jets' passing game wasn't much, and because Green got injured. Bring those safeties into the box and see what Drew Brees, as opposed to a rookie QB, does. Also, as odd as it sounds, I also think our D matches up better with the Colts' offense because their run game is not nearly as stout as Minnesota's, and that will make it easier for our defense to keep the game one dimensional. The Colts will score points, but if we play up to our capability, so will we. And if the D takes it away a couple of times, that could be all the edge we need. Geaux Saints!!!!! Who dat!!!!!!!!

saintfan

Lots of good points made in this thread. I think it's as simple as this: We ain't holding the Colts under 20, and the Colts won't be doing it to us either. A late kick, turnover, or ST play could make the difference. This is anybody's game.

braggbro1

This is the best analysis of the game in the entire thread. Nobody knows who will make the handful of plays or mistakes that this game will turn on, but you can bet that both teams will put some points on the board against the other's defense. Unless Manning or Brees just has a really bad day, I can't see either team pulling away.

AsylumGuido

Yup. I've got to agree. I expect both QB's will play quality ball overall. I don't expect many mistakes, but I do expect some and they will most likely be critical.