Fireworks

The two best teams from each conference will face each other in the Super Bowl. The Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints both went undefeated for the earlier part of their season. It became clear that both teams were dominant and could face each other at the end of the year in Miami to play for it all.

Here is what needs to happen for a long anticipated Saints victory. The Saints will have to keep Peyton Manning on the sideline. That means that the Saints will have to do something they have excelled at all season, score a lot of points and provide a high dosage of running. The Saints will probably have to score roughly four to five touchdowns to put the pressure on the Colts offense to score and at least keep Manning under some form of pressure.

On Peyton Manning, the guy is a genius. Making Pierre Garçon look like an all-pro receiver never looker easier. Austin Collie looked like an upgraded Brandon Stokley against the Jets. The talent around Manning never seems to be an issue, he makes the best with his pieces and his detailed demeanor does not leave room for many mistakes. The Colts have the worst running game in the league and this still doesn't make Peyton's play-action a tad bit less effective.

The Colts defense will be without Dwight Freeney most likely due to terrible ankle injury. The Saints may benefit heavily from this. Drew Brees is coming off a record breaking season. His height has always been a topic of criticism yet his numbers are undeniably impressive and his consistency in recent years proves he is a star quarterback. The Saints have three fantastic running backs in their arsenal to show off on of the best running attacks in league. Mike Bell, the castaway from the Denver Broncos two years ago provides a tough running presence and a unique change of pace. Pierre Thomas is an all-around back with fantastic balance and strength. He is the featured back. Then you have Reggie Bush, a home run hitter with electric speed and unbelievable athleticism, he can change a game in seconds. The running attack will be critical especially if the Saints jump out in front and are able to hold on to the ball and win the time of possession battle.

My prediction is that the Saints will win 35 to 31. The Colts and the Saints will go back and forth scoring throughout the first half. The game will than become somewhat defensive towards the third and fourth quarters. The Saints will have the last possession down 28-31. They will score a touchdown with seconds left and win the championship.

The Colts have been here before but the Bears were no Saints. After beating two low scoring defensive teams in the playoffs, the Colts are entering a show of fire works, one which may have them steadily unbalanced and even shell shocked. The Saints fresh off of a tug-of-war match with the high scoring Vikings know scoring will be key, and it falls neatly into what they do best.