The divisional round of the playoffs starts off with a big rematch in Seattle. The New Orleans Saints go back to avenge their embarrassing loss just weeks ago. New Orleans is going in with more confidence than ever as they have finally gotten the notion that they cannot win a road playoff game. Last week the team got their first road playoff victory against the Eagles in franchise history. Unfortunately, the Seahawks are a much tougher team than Philadelphia.
Last time these two teams met, Drew Brees was held to 147 yards and the Saints were only about to put up seven points. History is also not on the Saints side. Seattle has won their last five home playoffs games. Seattle’s offense is also expected to get a boost today with the return of wide receiver Percy Harvin. Harvin only played one game this season after undergoing hip surgery before the season started. For the Saints, they are still unsure if they will get one of their stars back for today, running back Pierre Thomas who missed last week’s game.
The Saints have to play mistake free football. The 12th Man will do everything they can to force a mistake, whether it be not allowing Brees to hear the right play call or forcing the Saints to burn a timeout to avoid a delay of game penalty. The Seahawks have been one of the most complete teams all season and this will be a true test for New Orleans. Seattle just has to play as well as they did last time these teams played each other. Saints vs. Seahawks- who you takin?
