NFC Championship Predictions

Minnesota Vikings	0	0	10	7	--	17
New Orleans Saints	0	13	0	7	--	20

In a game that features two great offenses it’ll be the defenses that steal the show. We’ve both quarterbacks throwing two touchdowns, Minnesota stuffing the New Orleans rushing attack and the difference being a Saints field goal.

		Vikings	Saints
	First Downs	19	17
	- Rushing	7	4
	- Passing	11	12
	- Penalty	1	1
	3rd Down Eff	4/12	6/16
	4th Down Eff	0/1	1/1
	Rushes-Yards	31-114	32-49
	Avg Rush	3.7	1.5
	Comp-Att-Int	16-29-1	20-31-1
	Passing Yards	207	261
	Sacks-Yards	1-6	3-21
	Fumbles-Lost	2-1	0-0
	Punts-Avg	5-38.0	5-41.6
	KR-Avg	5-21.6	4-23.3
	PR-Avg	5-10.6	5-7.4
	Penalties-Yard	3-30	2-20
	Time of Possession	28:29	31:31

There's No Crying In Football

The Dallas Cowboys should be embarrassed about their playoff performance against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon but if you were to listen to Dallas linebacker Keith Brooking its the Vikings who should be ashamed. Brooking says that Minnesota ran the score up on Dallas in their 34-3 divisional playoff win.

"I thought it was totally classless and disrespectful," Brooking said. "This is the NFL, that's not what this is about. I don't think there's a place for that ... I was looking for Childress. I didn't think it was right."

Brett Favre did throw late touchdowns with the game already in hand but before we feel sorry for Mr. Brooking let's remember a few things. First, this is the NFL. It isn't college, high school or junior high. These guys actually get paid to play football and that changes the dynamics of the situation. Don't get mad at the other team when you're the one who failed to do his job, Mr. Brooking. Second, the last I checked it was the Dallas defense's job to stop the Minnesota offense and not the Vikings job to shut themselves down. This is the playoffs and playoff teams are supposed to be the cream of the crop playing at their peak. If you don't like the other team scoring on you then stop them from doing so. Finally, I'm pretty sure that on that last drive the Dallas defense was trying to tackle Brett Favre so why would the not expect Favre to try to complete passes and score.

Brett Favre Looking For Revenge Against Green Bay

As sure as you can bank on the Oakland Raiders making a mockery of the NFL draft you can also count on the Brett Favre talk dominating the NFL airwaves once again in the weeks following the NFL draft. It’s something that we should be used to by now and yet the majority of the sporting world is scratching their heads and questioning why?

Favre was able to bring life back to the New York Jets but not able to get them into the playoffs and ultimately ended up costing Head Coach Eric Mangini his job. Now Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress appears to be the next person to bear that burden. After retiring, again, Favre requested – and was granted – a release from New York and is flirting now with Minnesota.

Brett Favre has enjoyed a hall of fame career but his skills have diminished to the point where a comeback seems improbable. Is it his love for the game that keeps wooing him back? Nope! Perhaps it’s his love of the limelight? Not even close! Turns out Favre’s motivation is hatred. Hatred for a team that was once endeared to him.

According to a New York Daily News source Favre wants to play in the NFC North again so that he can stick it to the Pack.

"Favre can't stand Green Bay," the source said. "He wants to play Green Bay and say, 'I told you so.' His bitterness is creating this. I think he's calling Minnesota. I think Minnesota is talking about this as we speak. You haven't heard the end of Favre. No way. He is bionic. As long as somebody will let him in, he will play."

Oh the drama!