FOOTBALL SEASON IS FINALLY HERE…
The NFL doesn’t disappoint by kicking off the season with a blockbuster REMATCH!
The Minnesota Vikings take on the New Orleans Saints tonight to the delight of fans everywhere.
Bret Favre never fails to disappoint when it comes to pre-season drama and of course this season was no different. Waiting til only a few weeks ago to announce once again, that contrary to popular belief, he was returning for another year as the driving force of the Minnesota Vikings. Of course during his press conference he made several Favre like comments that implied he didn’t know if with his ankle injury he would be able to live up to the stellar season the Vikings had last year, but those who have followed Brett’s career know he wouldn’t have returned if he couldn’t perform.
“To be totally honest with you, all those hits didn’t really hurt…”
admitted Brett Favre when asked if he felt that he was targeted to be “taken out” by the Saints defense in the NFL Championship Game of 2009.
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL INTERVIEW–>Link to Farve season opener interview
This season opener will test not only Brett’s ankle but allow the Vikings the chance to dish out a little payback for the controversial 2009 NFC Championship game. Anyone who missed it, didn’t get to see several late hits by the Saints defense that left the already aging quarterback slow to get up and perhaps contributed to his uncharacteristic final interception. Never one to openly complain, Favre dispelled rumors that he felt the Saints were intentionally trying to take him out of the game adding, “I felt worse after the San Fransisco game than that one,” perhaps his way of letting the New Orleans Saints know he can take whatever they want to dish out.
Last years final match up went into overtime leaving football fans everywhere glued to their TV sets during the final seconds of what was disputed to be the best game of the entire season. Ending in Favre’s fatal interception and crushing the Vikings dreams of taking home Superbowl rings.
The Saints won 31 – 28 thanks to a 40 yard field goal by Garrett Hartley. Despite the Saints victory, die hard fans across the country were left with the feeling that this match up was not really over, allowing the rivalry to simmer throughout the off season to a near breaking point.
Tonight’s game will not only help add some closure to last years heart wrenching Vikings loss but set the tone for the season. A win over the Saints will let the NFL and the world know, Bret Farve and his boys are back: stronger and better than ever! Make no mistake, Drew Brees and his army of Saints fans are not likely to let that happen easily.
New Orleans Saints will have home field advantage, sending thousands of “Aint’s” fans into a cheering frenzy. Pollsters and NFL spreads alike also favor the Saints to win tonight by 5 points, with the total sitting at 48 points. Regardless of the outcome, history has shown that when these two teams lock horns, both teams play at their best!
Tonight’s game will hold the answers to questions sports fans everywhere want to know:
- Can 40 year old Brett Favre possibly live up to his stellar 2009 stats, throwing for 4202 yards w/33 touchdowns & only 7 interceptions?
- Did the Saints shrug off their post Superbowl hangovers in time to get themselves back into post season contention?
- Will Percy Harvin be able to fill Sydney Rice’s shoes as Favre’s favorite target?
- Does Drew Brees really have what it takes to become one of the top NFL quarterbacks of all time or was he a one hit wonder?
- Has Adrian Peterson figured out how to hold on to the ball?
- How will Reggie Bush perform in light of his humiliating Heisman Trophy scandal?
ONLY TIME WILL TELL…TUNE IN TONIGHT AT 8:30!!!
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