Let the debate begin as to which team; Minnesota or New Orleans is the best team in the NFC. After watching both teams take apart yet another team right now I would call it a draw. On Sunday, Brett Favre added to his MVP stats by passing for almost 400 yards and three TD’s in Minnesota’s 36-10 win over Chicago. Not to be outdone, Drew Brees had a perfect game throwing for 350 yards and 5 TD’s in … [Read more...]
NFC Week 12 Match Ups & Predictions
New Orleans and Minnesota continue to roll and with only six games remaining seem to be a lock to not only win their division, but secure home field advantage and a first round bye in the playoffs. The Saints started slow out of the gate again, falling behind 7 -0 to Tampa, but went on to score 38 unanswered points to get their 10th straight win. Brett Favre completed 88% of his passes and threw … [Read more...]
NFC Week 11 Previews & Match Ups
The Saints and the Vikings put a little more distance between themselves and the rest of the NFC last week by winning their games and having the next best teams in the conference lose theirs. New Orleans struggled all game long to hold off the Rams, who are suddenly looking like a football team. Only after a Marc Bulger desperation pass to the corner of the end zone was knocked down on the game’s … [Read more...]
NFC Week 10 Previews & Match Ups
After last Sunday’s action the divisional races are starting to take shape. Two divisions, the NFC North and South have all but been decided as Minnesota and New Orleans have opened up comfortable leads and we are only at the halfway point of the season. The Vikings picked up ground without even playing last week as both Green Bay and Chicago lost. At 7-1 they now have a three game lead over the … [Read more...]
NFC Week Nine Match Ups & Predictions
With big wins last week, the 7-0 New Orleans Saints and the 6-1 Minnesota Vikings have put themselves at the top of the heap in the NFC. The Saints held of a 4th quarter rally by the Atlanta Falcons to win 35-27. Once again, Drew Brees led the way for New Orleans throwing for 308 yards and 2 TD’s. They also got it done on the ground with RB’s Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell combining for 140 of … [Read more...]
NFC Week Eight Match Ups
After last week, the New Orleans Saints put a bit more distance between themselves and the rest of the NFC with an impressive come from behind win in Miami. Trailing 24-3 in the second quarter, Drew Brees and Company put on the after burners in the second half, scoring 36 points to end up winning 46-34. After Minnesota’s 27-17 loss to Pittsburgh, the Saints are the only undefeated team left in the … [Read more...]
NFC Week Seven Match Ups & Predictions
The big showdown in the NFC last week between the N.Y. Giants and Saints turned into an ambush as New Orleans scored five touchdowns in the first half on route to a 48 -27 drubbing in the Big Easy. The vaunted New York defense was torched for almost 500 yards of total offense including 360 yards in the air led by Drew Brees. Brees ended the day completing 23 of 30 attempts for 4 TD’s. The Giant’s … [Read more...]
NFC Week Six Previews & Match Ups
Two of the top teams in the NFC; the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings easily improved their record to 5-0 with wins, while a third undefeated team; the New Orleans Saints had the week off. The Giants hosted the Oakland Raiders who may now have the dubious distinction of being the worst team in the NFL, although there are a few other teams that could still qualify for this title. The final … [Read more...]
NFC Week Five Previews & Match Ups
Last week we learned a few things about some teams in the NFC. First, Brett Favre still does have enough gas in the tank to win the big games. His 3 TD performance on Monday night against his old team help lead the Vikings to a 30-23 win over the Packers and a 4-0 start. The Giants are still the best team in the NFC, but they literally may have an Achilles heel with Eli Manning’s foot injury. … [Read more...]
NFC Week Four Previews & Match Ups
After three weeks of games there are only three teams in the NFC without a loss; the New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, and Minnesota Vikings and three teams that remain winless; the Panthers, Buccaneers, and Rams. The biggest surprise in this group is Carolina as their fall from grace has been swift and hard already putting them self three games out of the lead. The Giants appear to be the … [Read more...]