The reason the Saints aren't getting as much respect as they might: They should have lost (two or three times) to the Redskins in week 13, 3 point win the next week, 3 straight losses (one against a very bad team) to close out the regular season. They then crushed the Cardinals and got an overtime win against a good Vikings team that turned the ball over 5 times (+4) In other words, they've had one impressive performance in the last two months, since the November 30th Patriots game, and only two other above average games. If they play like they played in any of those games except the Cardinals game, they have little chance. They have the talent, but it hasn't been showing up often enough recently.