Posted on January 15, 2010 by Bretts_BFF
Deuce McAllister is back with the New Orleans Saints for the the team’s playoff run, according to coach Sean Payton.
The 31-year-old running back practiced at the team’s headquarters and could be activated for tomorrow’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.
McAllister was waived by the Saints after last season, but has been working out and rehabbing a knee injury.
His 55 total touchdowns make him the franchise’s all-time leader … although we don’t see him having ANY impact in the game versus the Cardinals for obvious reasons. There are three dynamic backs that sit in front of him named Thomas, Bush and Bell …
Posted on December 4, 2009 by Bretts_BFF
SNF: Minnesota Vikings (-3) at Arizona Cardinals:
We’re listing a bonus game this week because our division-leading Vikings were selected for the Sunday night “flex” game against the Cardinals. The way these two offenses can get at it, this one has the potential to turn into the game of the week. But I think it really relies on whether Kurt Warner plays or not. We know Matt Leinart has some skills, but not necessarily in the football department. I haven’t heard any recent updates on Warner today, but if other player situations this season are any indication, Warner will likely be sitting out with concussion symptoms. For Cardinal fans sake, let’s hope he plays. Matt Leinart is definitely not ready for the prime time attack of the Vikings Wall of America.
This is a huge game for our Vikings — as I guess every one of them the rest of the year will be. For one, the Vikings need to win every week to keep pace with the Saints and hope New Orleans falters (did you see them dismantle Belichick last Monday? I was WAY off on my prediction. I apologize to all faithful BFMV.com followers – but a 13-8 predictions record, we’ve picked more correcet than not, so no complaining!) in the race for home field advantage and a potential NFC title game comes to Mall of America Field. Farther down the list, the Vikings can clinch the NFC North with a win and a Green Bay Packers loss on MNF.
I think the Vikings sit Winfield this week again to make sure he is fully healthy when he does come back, Brett Favre plays three quarters again and Adrian Peterson puts up 109 yards and a touchdown against the Cardinals.
Vikings 27 Cardinals 15
MNF: Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers (-3)
Okay, so were we the only ones who dispatched the Packers after Our Boy Brett destroyed them twice this year? With the division clearly in hand, our focus has been on the Saints and playoff seeding. Slowly, the Packers have stacked together some wins and pulled themselves back into playoff contention — a wild card selection if the playoffs started today. We’ve got to give them credit — they’ve taken a beating, righted themselves and are now in a playoff race.
The Ravens are in the same position — but I think there is an overwhelming feeling like they are underperfoming at 6-5 this year after what the Ravens showed last year. Even with that record, they are in the mix with Denver (oh how the mighty have fallen), Pittsburgh and Jacksonville for the two AFC wild-card berths.
In years past, I would pick the Packers at home in a game like this. But as much as they seem to be putting things together at the right time of year, I just don’t think the weak O-line for the Pack can contain the mighty aging defense of the Ravens. They have just enough skill left and plenty of experience to make Rodgers days a tough one. And I’m not at all committed to the Packer defense — Ray Rice continues to prove to be a dominant force and will lead his team to victory in Lambeau.
Ravens 23 Packers 17
Bonus game: New Orleans Saints (-9.5) at Washington Redskins
I would be very afraid if I was a New Orleans Saints fan. Okay, not that afraid after the crazy good performance last Monday. Yeah, they have offense, but their defense is what really impressed me. Even Sharper. Ugh. The Saints have already clinched their division, so they’re playing for the #1 seed and home field in the playoffs.
The Saints in Washington this weekend. This has all of the makings of a trap game. A trap game, you ask? It might be a stretch, but I heard on the radio this morning that the ‘Skins have only given up more than one touchdown pass in a game this year ONCE! (Remember? 70% of the Earth is covered by water….the other 30%? Covered by Fred Smoot) That’s crazy. True, they’ll be put to the test against the WHO DAT SAINTS, but the defense is obviously playing with some attitude and swagger these days. It could be fun. I hope it is.
Similar to the Kurt Warner question for the Sunday night game, the big question for this game is if Albert Haynesworth will play and be a force. Without run stuffing and a great pass rush from Haynesworth, the Redskins will have a long day.
Saints 34 Redskins 13
Record last week 1-2 Overall 13-8