A New Year, A New Prediction

So, here we are on the eve of a new year in the National Football League and one week into the official college football season. So far, it’s been pretty good (unless you happen to be an Ole Miss fan, but that’s neither here nor there.)

What I’m on here to bring you is my prediction for tomorrow’s showdown between the Saints and the Vikes.

So here we go.

Saints-Vikings Key Matchup – Brett Favre vs. New Orleans’ Pass Rush

Bobby McCray is no longer a Saint, but his ghost still haunts Favre's dreams.

I feel like this matchup with ultimately decide the outcome of this game. If the Saints and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams can continue to apply the kind of pressure they did during the playoffs last season, expect this to have an impact on Brett Favre’s ankle injury, especially if they start knocking him around a bit.

I predict the New Orleans Saints will win this game because their defense will be able to pressure Favre into getting rid of the ball early. Favre will want to avoid being hit by oncoming blitzers. We all know the Saints’ offense can put up points. It’s just a matter of making sure that the Vikings can’t do the same. I think the Saints defense is up to the task.