Eh, I don’t know. I agree with FO when they say that the Vikings could take it to New Orleans. Maroney isn’t normally that good – the Saints are miserable against the run, it’s the one thing they don’t defend well. The Saints D was able to contain Brady because they dropped 8 into coverage — that won’t work against Peterson, but neither will stacking 8 in the box work against Favre.

I think the Saints’ best bet in that game would be turnovers, especially in the passing game. Sharper and McKenzie both know him well, and could anticipate some of his routes. On the flip side, Favre also knows that their secondary lacks cohesion and might try to take advantage.

I think it’d be a tough matchup, and one that would be “interesting” from a football standpoint. From a Packer fan standpoint, I’d cheer myself hoarse for Brees and the Saints, naturally. Let’s all just hope you’re right and the Vikes never make it that far.