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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Croak" data-source="post: 290395" data-attributes="member: 2367">I don't know about that. Like I said; Philadelphia has it down to a science. And in that playoff, the pressure DID force at least one very crucial turnover, an interception. Teams did the same things to the Packers when Favre was in Green Bay, and when rushed, sometimes he burned them, but many times he threw the int.This is from the NFL.Com official game stats and analyses; "While some might suggest the Vikings had a host of unforced errors, the Saints' relentless pressure resulted in five turnovers. Williams' aggressive game plan featured five- and six-man pressures with man coverage on the outside to force Brett Favre into hurried throws. Additionally, the blitz-heavy strategy allowed the Saints to pummel Favre. Although the Saints' emerging pass rush led to two interceptions, it was the defense's pursuit of the ball led to six forced fumbles (three recovered by the Saints), including two inside the red zone. Thanks to its overwhelming advantage in the turnover battle (5-1), New Orleans will represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. -- Bucky Brooks"</blockquote>

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