mosscarter wrote:I know this will totally come off the wrong way, but we are not the better overall football team. We have a better defense, but they have one of the GREATEST QB's to ever play the game. As much as Keenum has done, he isn't anywhere near Brees' level, and he hasn't had to come from behind at all this year. I actually have no expectations heading into this game and it is a good feeling for me. There is no way we win this game and if we do I'm glad to be called out by everyone.
I was lurking without being registered but couldn't resist responding to the logic.
The game Sunday isn't going to be decided by ESPN's ranking of the best all time qb's. Brees' career yards, Super Bowl win, or his multiple 70% completion seasons won't substitute for points on the board this Sunday. The overall best combination of offense, defense, special teams, and coaching will win this game. By your logic, Brees should have been undefeated this season because he's one of the top qb's (spare me).
Based on 2017 performance, Keenum absolutely should be mentioned in the same conversation with Brees when talking about which qb had the best season (Keenum: 25/8 td's to int's vs 23/8....in fewer games). Season passing percentage difference 72 / 67(or so) is minimal. When you factor in the cb's record for shutting down highly rated wr's, or limiting opposing offenses to 26% 3rd down conversions, advantage Vikings.
You also incorrectly said Keenum hasn't had to come back this year. One Sunday I left the room when he was down 24-13 late in the game against the Panthers and when I looked at the score again, the game was tied.
In another thread, you said the Vikings would get blown out. It left me with the strong feeling that this is a trollish thread because they've shut down great receivers (Julio Jones), great offenses (Rams), and great qb's (Brees, Stafford, etc). Bottom line, I don't fear the Saints defense, and was underwhelmed watching them against Carolina Sunday.
A blowout? As 808 said...... Lol.