In a matchup that is sure to deliver offensive excitement throughout the game Cardinals visit the Saints in the Superdome this afternoon. I am really interested to see how the Saints come out and play today after they finished the season with 3 straight losses and now come off a bye week. I think this will be a very telling game in the debate between having momentum for the playoffs versus resting starters.
We all saw how potent Arizona's offense can be after last weeks thrilling overtime victory over the Packers in Arizona. This game will be decided by the Cardinals ability to contain a Drew Brees led offense that at times this season appeared pretty much unstoppable. A lot of people have talked about how the Saints peaked earlier in the year when they demolished the Patriots on MNF but I believe the bye week will have them refreshed and ready to come out and make a playoff run, you can pretty much throw out at least their last two regular season games .
I foresee the Saints playing strong from the opening kickoff as they will be fueled by a rocking Superdome crowd hungry for the postseason. If Arizona wants to have a chance in this game they will have to do two things. First will be to keep pace with the Saints offense which can easily put up 30-plus points. This may prove more difficult than last week as they will once again be without star receiver Anquan Boldin. Second they must generate some momentum swinging plays either by forcing turnovers or making big plays in special teams. I know those are pretty cliche but I don't think Arizona can stop New Orleans at all with their base defense so they'll need some help.
If both teams show up and play their best games then the Saints will be getting ready to host the NFC championship at home next weekend as they are the superior team. They just have to prove it.
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