On to the game and prediction...
Both teams are capable of winning this game, which is nice because there are some years when you just know one team is happy or lucky to be there only to face a monster team. There were some big blowouts in the '80s and '90s that reflect that. The last of those games was the Indianapolis Colts over the Chicago Bears three seasons ago. The score may not have reflected a huge blowout, but before and during the game you knew the Colts would be in control.
Lovie Smith's Bears had no real shot vs. the Colts. (photo: thestartingfive.wordpress)
Obviously, all the talk is about the quarterbacks and the offense. Makes sense, of course. Both are amazing and among the best of their generation. The problem for the Saints is that they are running into Peyton Manning at the peak of his powers. It's like running into Michael Jordan or Joe Montana at their peaks. You may be great yourself, but they are all-timers. That's what I sense here. Brees is Clyde Drexler or John Elway or Karl Malone. It doesn't mean he isn't terrific, but it may be the wrong timing. He may very well win a Super Bowl one day like Drexler or Elway, but I don't think it is this Sunday.
I just think this picture is fantastically awesome. (photo: about.com)
Manning is a surgeon and will figure out the Saints defense eventually. There's only so much you can do on a football field and Manning has seen it all by this point. Even if the Saints initially get pressure, the Colts will adjust and get it done. Whichever team doesn't have to settle with field goals will win, and I just see the Colts being that team. I know Freeney is hurt, but I think it won't be the big deal many are making it.
The pick: Indianapolis 34, New Orleans 24
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