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Article: Solid Vikings have edge in tight battle; NFL MINNESOTA at NEW ORLEANS five SKY SPORTS 1 1.30am.(Sports)
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- The Racing Post (London, England)
- Article date:
- October 6, 2008
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Byline: By Simon Milham
MINNESOTA are the handicap pick for tonight's televised game, which features two evenly-matched teams with contrasting offensive philosophies.
Hosts New Orleans will air the ball out while the Vikings will look to run first. Saints quarterback Drew Brees has completed a league-leading 72.3 per cent of his passes, and his third-down passer rating is an eye-popping 129.1.
Just imagine what he will do when sidelined receiver Marques Colston and tight end Jeremy Shockey are fit again. But with the way Brees is playing it doesn't really matter ...