5 reasons Saints will beat Vikings

By John Buhler | Jan 11, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 11: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is chased down by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during a NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints on September 11, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. The Vikings defeated the Saints 29-19.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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GREEN BAY, WI – DECEMBER 23: Case Keenum No. 7 of the Minnesota Vikings walks off the field during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 23, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Vikings defeated the Packers 16-0. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Do you really think Case Keenum will outplay Drew Brees in a playoff game?

We might have touched on this earlier, but this one is really simple. It is a theme in this divisional round of the NFL playoffs, but the disparagement between the starting quarterbacks in all these games is vast. Do you really think Case Keenum is going to outperform Drew Brees all things equal?

Well, that would only add to the narrative of what has been a career year for Keenum. He may stick with the Vikings beyond this year, or maybe follow his offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur to the Arizona Cardinals? Who really knows? Keenum has played well, but Brees is a no-doubt, first ball Pro Football Hall of Fame player.

The best play their best in the playoffs. There are likely four Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterbacks left in this group of eight. No, it would not be shocking to see all four of their teams advance. Minnesota might have the better roster No. 2 to 52 when compared to the Saints. However, it’s Brees versus Keenum and that’s all you need to know.

Brees can lean on the running game if he fells so inclined in this game. Keenum might feel more pressure to let it rip is his defense gives up a bunch of points early to a great Saints offense. Can Keenum attempt to keep pace with a high-octane passer of Brees? Maybe for a while, but you have to take the team with the better quarterback in this one and this is obviously Brees over Keenum.

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