Take Under 53 Minnesota at New Orleans (6:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 24)

Many are expecting a high-scoring affair between these two squads but I think it will have more of a defensive element than people realize. Remember, the Saints defense fed off their crowd and held the Cardinals in check. The Vikings defense is second against the run in the league not to mention 10th in the league in points allowed as well. I think both of these defenses will be more than ready and consequently the offenses for both will be sluggish until the mid-third quarter when these two teams will finally get it going. Look for this game to have a more defensive element and at the end of the day 53 points is a very high NFL total. The under is 5-0-1 for the Vikings in their last six playoff games and the under is 4-1 for the Saints when they are favored.

AS ALWAYS POINTS WOULD BE GREAT.