While champs falter, a healthy Michael Vick can lead Eagles over formidable field

By Jeffri Chadiha
ESPN.com

Here are 10 questions on the NFC playoffs: 1. Will the Saints repeat? No. The Saints proved they had staying power by winning 11 games this season, but they won’t have the luxury of home-field advantage this year. Their offense isn’t nearly as dominant without a strong running game to complement Drew Brees‘ passing, and leading rusher Chris Ivory recently became the latest back to go down with an injury. That doesn’t mean New Orleans will wither away in the first round. The Saints are definitely good enough to beat the NFC West champion Seahawks on the road. But they’re going into the playoffs with too many dinged-up players to win again at Atlanta, and any games played in chilly inclement weather (see Chicago or Philadelphia) won’t bode well for them, either.

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