Original Airdate: Thursday, February 4, 2010. This is a part of the 93-Second Sports Shot series. 93-Second Sports Shots air weekday nights at 6pm.

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On the Thursday before the Super Bowl it comes time to answer the all important question of who will actually win the game. The national media has had two weeks to ask the players for their thoughts, but with only three days left until the big game all that really matters at this point is making that ever challenging Super Bowl prediction. The Saints started the season 13-0, nearly losing to the Redskins when they picked up that 13th win in overtime. Then they lost their last three games, however those final games certainly have not been indicative of their playoff performance so far. After a first round bye, New Orleans destroyed Arizona and squeaked past Brett Favre and the Vikings in a thrilling Championship game that ended in OT. On the other side of the field stands NFL MVP Peyton Manning, who led the Colts to a 14-0 start before passing up on a bid for an undefeated season. However, President Bill Polean's decision to rest his starters in the final two weeks has been vindicated with wins over Baltimore and my beloved Jets. Now that that's all in the past it's time for these two teams to take the field on Sunday in Miami, with the Lombardi Trophy on the line.
Quickly running through the match-ups stats, its apparent these teams are very comparable. All-pro Quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Drew Brees lead their offensives with two of the most vicious air attacks the NFL has seen in quite some time. They both have their go-to receivers in Reggie Wayne and Marques Colston, but they also have tremendous supporting casts that have carried both teams to this crucial and decisive game. For the Saints that consists of Lance Moore, Devery Henderson, Jeremy Shockey and Robert Meachem as well as a potent backfield that features Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas. Manning's secondary options include the likes of rookies Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie and clutch tight end Dallas Clark. While running backs Joseph Addai and Donald Brown have had weak years, they proved vs. the Jets that they can get the job done when called upon. On the defensive side of the football, neither squad can be questioned for the type of physical play they bring to the field. The Colts led by defensive end Dwight Freeney and the Saints led by safety Darren Sharper have proved all season long why they are considered to be two of the best defenses in the league.
With all this in mind, it is time to make that ever important Super Bowl prediction. The Saints, in their first Super Bowl appearance ever, will hold off the Colts by a final score of 31-28. Having said that, I am not responsible for any money you lose in Las Vegas this weekend. But if I am right, then let's just say I told you so.

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