If Peyton Manning has a classic Manning performance and the Colts win you can forget anything you've ever heard about questions regarding is he one of the best QB's of all time. There will be no question (I'm not certain there's a question now.)

It is important to remember however that the Saints are in fact the team that led the NFL in both yards per game at 403.8 yards per game and in scoring at 31.9 points per game. The Colts finished 9th at 363.1 yards per game and 7th in scoring at 26 points per game.

The weather is supposed to clear in before kickoff and the field conditions should good meaning it will be a fast track so you would expect these offenses to be at their best.

The thing about Peyton Manning is that he seems to be able to score quickly when he has to but you don't hear many people talk about what he does equally well and that is he seems to be able to score slowly (taking time off the clock while also getting points) if he has to do that.

The Saints will not be able to substitute inside the red zone as Peyton will have the Colts standing at the line of scrimmage as soon as the ball is spotted. If he he's a potential substitution where a player has to make it beyond the 20 with the other player also having to get off the field, he will snap the ball and get a free five yards.

The Saints shot to win is to have an MVP performance from Reggie Bush out of the backfield and on special teams.

The Colts are favored by 5 points and most professionals I know are taking the points. From where I sit, I'm not so sure that is the wisest course of action. While I wager professionally for a living, as much as it may appear to be an oxymoron, I'm pretty conservative by nature. I am deathly afraid that Manning will stick the ball in the end zone with 1:10 to put the Colts up by 11 all but icing the game and the proficient Drew Brees will get the ball and march the Saints down the field against a prevent Colts defense putting up six of his own with a few seconds remaining.

While I'm not suggesting taking the Saints getting the five points I am suggesting taking the Colts money-line. - Robert Fairchild

Robert is a professional sports gaming professional. He legally wages on professional and collegiate sporting events for a living. Robert is NOT suggesting that you quit your day job and try to wager on sports for a living. He is contributing his thoughts and experience to assist you in a recreational activity that you as an informed adult may choose to take part in.

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