Peyton Manning: The Leagues reigning MVP is more than worthy of the award. Manning is making a case for being considered the best quarterback to ever step between the hash-marks. The key factor that sets Manning apart from every quarterback to ever play the game is his mind. As fans, we have been entertained by Manning barking out signals and audibles every time he steps under center. However, the fact of the matter is, Manning is an absolute terrorist to every defense in the NFL. It is almost as if after a the first half, he knows his opponents defensive scheme better than they do. This makes Manning a second half quarterback, and the Saints will be well aware of that on Sunday. No matter how well the defense plays in the first half on Sunday, they will have to alter their scheme for the second half in order to prevent Manning from tearing them apart; flaw by tiny flaw.

Drew Brees: Without sounding like a Judd Apatow film, there is something very big about Drew Brees, and it isn't his stature. Standing only 6 feet tall, Brees has a rocket-launcher hanging from his right shoulder. Every time Brees takes a 5-step drop, Chris Berman starts drooling at the highlight possibilities. Brees has had more success taking shots down field over the past 5 years than any other quarterback. Even though his receivers might not sell a lot of jerseys from the pro shop, Brees still knows how to make them look good. Any safety has the potential to fall into the trap that Brees sets by looking them off short. This story will be no different on Sunday. Not to sell Brees short game short, but if the Saints are to win on Sunday, it will be on the wave of a few 40-plus yard passing plays. Brees will need to be spot on all day in this case in order to keep up with Manning this Sunday.