It's kind of like writing the year 2000 next to the date at the top of your paper. It just doesn't feel right. After all, it wasn't very long ago that the former Los Angeles Rams were the only sure victory on the Saints' schedule. And the ex-Houston Oilers used to be the Saints of the AFC, teasing their fans with impressive victories in the regular season, only to disappoint them in the playoffs. So without further ado, it's time to break down the match-ups.
Gamblers pay close attention.
Last week's NFC championship proved that the St. Louis offense can be stopped. I think they'll have a tougher time scoring against Tennessee than most people think. Sure, the mercurial Rams will be playing on artificial turf, but so will Titans defensive end Jovan Kearse. And that could mean big trouble for Kurt Warner. The Rams' QB was the league's MVP, but St. Louis' most valuable player was Marshall Faulk.