The New Orleans Saints (12-3) aren't going to catch the Green Bay Packers for the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC this year. The number 2 seed and first round playoff bye is a longshot as the 49ers would have to lose to the St. Louis Rams and the Saints, of course, must beat the Carolina Panthers on New Year's Day. Saints coach Sean Payton was pressed Tuesday on whether he would risk his starters on Sunday in a game that could prove meaningless according to James Varney of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Payton declined to answer, saying all considerations would be weighed, such as quarterback Drew Brees chance to hold the NFL single season passing yardage record and health questions still lingering for players like linebacker Jonathan Vilma and running back Mark Ingram. Source: The Redzone
Brees already broke the record. Sit the starters. This game doesn't mean much for the Saints. Sure, a loss would mean a 7-9 record for the Panthers, but let them have it. They don't have good seasons very often
The Saints still have a chance at a first round bye. So I say play the starters. If the Saints had nothing left to play for this week, then i'd say sit them.
Breed broke the record last week, but Brady will break it this week if Breed doesn't play. However, that's the least of anyone's concern, especially Payton and Brees. It's a big dilemma for Payton, especially with what happened last season.
they have alot to play for. i say start them and see how the niners are doing. if the niners are losing keep them in if the niners are winning a blowout take em out
