1. Two Big Dogs, no big underdog. Looking for Cinderella? The Colts were 14-0 this year and are led by four-time MVP Peyton Manning. Because of their history, the Saints will likely be cast in the underdog role, but Indianapolis isn’t going to buy it. Like Indianapolis, New Orleans came into the playoffs as a No. 1 seed and won two home games to qualify for the Super Bowl.
But the Saints, known as lovable losers for so long, are the fresh story. A city, still recovering from Hurricane Katrina, gets a huge boost from the team’s first trip to the title game. Might the Saints be in positioned to be overwhelmed by the experience while the Colts, who won the game just four years ago, benefit from the experience?
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