NFL – - Colts & Saints Still Perfect – Will it Continue?
Friday, December 4th, 2009 | Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, NFL, Sports
It’s hard to believe that 2 NFL teams are still undefeated this late in the season – but both the Indianapolis Colts & New Orleans Saints are sitting pretty with 11-0 records.
Will either team be able to finish the season a perfect 16-0 like the New England Patriots did just 2 seasons ago?
Based on conference play and schedule, it looks like the Saints have a better chance of pulling off the feat.
The Saints are 11-0, but only have a 1-game lead over the Minnesota Vikings (10-1) for the best record in the NFC. The Saints schedule sets up favorably – @ Washington Redskins, @ Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay BUcs at home, and then at Carolina Panthers. With the weak schedule and the incentive to finish with the best record in the conference to earn home field advantage throughout the playoffs, the Saints have a good shot at winning their last 5 games.
The Colts, on the other hand, have 3 more wins than either the Cincinnati Bengals and San Diego Chargers (both 8-3) for the best record in the AFC. The Colts could conceivably clinch the #1 seed with 2 more wins, so if they do that, Head Coach Jim Caldwell may opt to play his players more sparingly down the stretch to keep them healthy and fresh for the playoffs. And while the schedule shapes up favorably – home against the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos, @ Jacksonville Jaguars, home against the New York Jets and then @ Buffalo Bills, it will all come down to when the Colts clinch during these next few weeks.
Peyton Manning of the Colts and Drew Brees of the Saints have had remarkable years leading their teams and will lead the MVP charge along with the Vikings Brett Favre at the end of the year…
