Championship Sunday

Here it is, Championship Sunday. Both the AFC and NFC will pronounce their representatives for the Super Bowl.

Some things are rattling in my head about today's games. Loose screws? Maybe.

Vikings v. Saints

1. Will Vikings RB Adrian Peterson be able to be, well, Adrian Peterson?

We haven't seen AD go for over 100 yards since week 10 against the Detroit Lions (133 yards on only 18 carries). He's flirted with 100 on two other occassions (week 14 v. Cincinnati and week 16 v. Chicago). Fact: Peterson's highest yards/carry since then is 6.0 in the last game of the regular season against the New York Giants. He only had 9 carries that game. Outside of that, that number is 3.9 in that week 16 against the Chicago Bears. AD had 24 carries.

2. The status of Vikes Mr. Everything, Percy Harvin.

Harvin travelled to New Orleans, but he's having problems with migraine headaches again.

“Man, I’ve tried everything, and nothing works,” said Harvin, who’s listed as questionable to play against the Saints. “I give up.”

The quote was from a video teammate Bryant McKinnie posted on his Twitter account. The migraines have kept Harvin from practicing, but at this point of the season, it's not as much of an issue. Harvin has missed a game this season due to the headaches, and I imagine this could be a gametime decision if he goes or not.

If there's one person that can empathize with Harvin, it's Denver Broncos great Terrell Davis. He was known to have a migraine or two in his day.

3. With all the talk about Brett Favre, how much pressure will the Vikings offensive line be feeling?

Um, a lot. The O line stepped up last week against Dallas, and that line must duplicate that effort. After all, it's a Lombardi Trophy or bust. If the Vikes lose, this season and the Favre Experiment will be deemed as utter failures. That's a ton of pressure. The offensive front has suffered from breakdowns at different times this season. It's a weakness worthy of notice. I know Saints DC Gregg Williams has.

Jets v. Colts

1. How much stock can be placed on the week 16 game?

Some. The Colts had the ball 6 times with Peyton Manning in the game. They scored on 3 of those drives (2 rush TD and a FG). There was a blocked extra point and a failed 2-point conversion to account for Indy's 15 points. We all know it was 15-10 when the "bench clearing" began. The Colts defense played well as it was the defense and special teams that won the game for the Jets. A kickoff return, fumble recovery and two 2-point conversions that vaulted New York to the win.

2. Darelle Revis is garnering the only real buzz from a defensive standpoint for either team.

I'm beginning to buy in, sort of. I know Revis shutdown Randy Moss. I know Revis shutdown Chad Ochocinco. I know Revis shutdown T.O. I know Revis shutdown Andre Johnson. I'll give him 3 of 4 because we all know T.O. is not what he used to be. I'm not going to mention Reggie Wayne on that list because he did not play the whole game, but he was limited to 3 catches for 34 yards in week 16. Moss, Ochocinco and Johnson are impressive because they're Pro-Bowlers, beit past or present.

Fact: Randy Moss had a better statistical season this season than last season. Revis shutting him down impresses me the most.

Keep in mind the Colts have a few guys that can play defense. Let me acquaint you with Dwight Freeney, Robert Mathis, Gary Brackett, Clint Session, Marvin Bullit and Antoine Bethea. You might recognize a couple of names, but familiarize yourself with all of them.

3. Business as usual for the Colts.

The Colts are playing this so close to the vest that air can't get in. What's it mean? Indy is displaying the "been there, done that" attitude. All the banter is coming from New York's side. Just how the Colts like it.