By Ryan Foray
Last week the Cardinals were part of the highest scoring playoff game in NFL History…defeating the Packers 51-45, combining for 96 points, 13 Touchdowns, and 1,024 yards. It won’t happen again in the Superdome…but it might be pretty close. Expect some big plays in this game all day.
Why the Cardinals will win: Kurt Warner is he most dangerous when he is given time in the pocket. When you give him time, he will rip your secondary apart piece by piece. Anquan Boldin is questionable for this weekend, but if Steve Breaston and Early Doucet spread the secondaries out and take pressure off of Larry Fitzgerald, look for another repeat of Warner’s performance.
Why the Saints will win: Drew Brees is due for a major playoff win to show the world why he is truly one of the best in the League right now. Like Warner, he can rip secondaries when you give him time in the pocket. The difference between the two teams is that the Saints’ secondary will play tight on the Cardinals Receivers all day. If they can force the Cards to try to beat them with just the running game, it could be game over if it becomes a one dimensional offense.
The True Factor: How healthy is Anquan Boldin? He missed the entire last weekend due to leg injuries. Look to see if he will play a big part in the offensive schemes.
Prediction: I don’t see a true shootout like last week, but there will definitely be points on the board when it is all said and done. I don’t see an upset though. The Saints are hungry for a title win, and after faltering in the end of the regular season, look for the Saints Defense to awake and knock Warner around in the 2nd half.
Again…I hope this is not Kurt Warner’s final season. A Great Player and person in general, but there will not be another NFC title for the Cards, at least not this year.
SAINTS 28, CARDINALS 20
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment