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Saints at Vikings

We noted the tough NFC South conference, sending 3 teams to the playoffs with two of those now advancing to the Divisional Playoffs. Last week New Orleans eliminated the Panthers and now travel to chilly Minnesota to face the 13-3 Vikings.

The Saints bring with them their league-leading performance on our key killer stat offense, yards per pass attempt at 7.55. Leaders on this stat usually make it all the way to the big game. They will be tested by a Viking defense that's 2nd only to the Jags in defending the pass, chart below. And they'll possibly be aided by finger numbness.

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Just like the morning game, this contest is strength vs strength. Our computer likes the Vikes at home by 4.5. The cold has to be a factor and I don't envy the Saints' task. They'll need to overcome the conditions to play their best. I'll take the Vikes as well.

Bill Sanders for BudGoodeSports.com
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