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I never thought you could predict Destiny but I'm making an exception for this one season. This just feels like the year for the Saints. In the past, if I ever said the phrase "feels" for a reason to put hard earned money on that team, it means I'll never see that money again. As far as the destiny angle goes, this is one time you should be able to spot it before the game starts. If you don't believe in that crap then think about this: the Patriots won the Super Bowl in 2001(terrorist attacks), John Elway beat the Falcons in 1998(Elway vs his original coach that he hated), Bucs over Raiders in 2002 (proving coaching matters over everything), Giants over Patriots in 07(Giants bringing down the Evil NFL Empire). So that should prove at least it exists and Hurricane Katrina will show its other side in Miami on Super Bowl Sunday(with New Orleans based Mannings on the losing end).
I remember clearly saying after the Ravens-Colts game "don't bet against Peyton Manning under any circumstance." Well guess which doctor took the Jets in the AFC championship game? I'm blaming Chuck and his "'stache power" comments. It was really convincing! He mauled thru the Jets defense like they were the Raiders(can I switch favorite teams now?). If you think that's unbelievable, I'm again not taking the Indianapolis Garcons. Look I have my reasons to be worried, even if they don't make complete sense now to anyone else.
Dwight Freeney not playing would be the best thing to happen for the Colts, a speed pass rusher who has never been much against the run as a Defensive End. They call him the best defensive player on the Colts, but I would argue that that's only because of the leads that Peyton builds for them keeps opposing teams passing late in games. Most teams with a running game keep it close vs the Colts(see Jax, Ravens(reg season), the Chris Johnsons(at Indy), and Dolphins), and oddly enough, the Saints were number 6 in the NFL in rushing the football. They have a 3 headed running back tandem that rivals the 07 NYG Super Bowl winning team(Jacobs, Ward, Bradshaw) in Pierre, Reggie and Mike Bell. Sean Payton will probably realize that slowing the game down will help win this game, like he did vs the Vikings in the NFC championship game. If you play the "Saints give up the 26th most yards in the league" card, then an easy counter would be have you seen the Saints offense score in 3 minutes before? They score fast which keeps a lot of possessions open for their defense to defend. Weak argument, but it is the truth.
A quick opiniated breakdown of who has the edge between the two teams:
Coaching: Sean Payton(medium edge)
Quarterback: Peyton Manning(slight edge)
Running Game: Saints(huge edge)
Line Play: Even(both excellent)
Defenses: Even(no details, just trust me)
Special Teams: Colts(neither has really done anything great)
Intensity: Saints(Landslide)
Team Possessing Peyton Manning: Colts
That last one had to be included since he might be the best Quarterback of all time(not leader, but Quarterback).
Both teams were 13-0 at one point, both teams possess the best QB's in their respective conferences, and both teams have a knack for winning close games. Throw in the fact that they are the two most likable teams in the league, and you have a chance for greatness here. It's the best on-paper matchup since Denver-Green Bay in 1997, and I think you have to take the points no matter who is getting them. Take the five and enjoy the game. Root for both teams, they deserve it and so do the fans. We've been treated to a bunch of crappy playoff games and hopefully the reward will be worth it.
New Orleans 27
Indianapolis 23
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