The kickers might decide the final outcome in this game. The Saints also should win this battle. 
 Kai Forbath is a possible reason the Vikings might not be going to the Superbowl. Minnesota has given up the 4th most kick return yards in the NFL. On average the Vikings opponents have averaged 22.7 yards per return… 8th most in the league

2. Turnovers
The Saints are +7
The Vikings are +5 
If one of the teams get a +2 differential it will cost the other team the game.

3. Quarterback

This where the Saints shine. If the game is a close one with a couple of minutes left in the game then the Saints have a QB that can make something happen.

The Saints have played conservatively in their games this year. In years past Drew Brees would throw deep or try to make something happen on third down. This year with the defense playing so well he has thrown balls away or we have run the ball even when we should have passed. If it is coming down to moving the ball and being eliminated then Drew will move the ball down field this game. People can point out our terrible 3rd down percentage by the Saints but the Saints, (Brees), has not taken as many chances.

One thing the Panthers game showed the rest of the NFL is that Saints can abandon the run if they need to and Brees can move the ball. If you stack the line of scrimmage then Brees will take advantage and resort back to being a prolific passer.

The Vikings have a much better defense then the Panthers. I believe it is the top defense in the NFL. The difference is the Saints are a totally different team then the one the Vikings beat at the beginning of the year.

The Viking, since they beat the Saints, might come into the game a little cocky with their record and knowing they soundly beaten the Saints already.

I believe the Saints will win this one. 
 I don’t want to look ahead but the Falcons are the team that worries me.