Now that the Super Bowl line is up we can start handicapping the matchup and both sides of the equation. The big game is still more than a week away but here is a breakdown of the two offenses:

Quarterbacks:

We’re pretty much splitting hairs between Drew Brees and Peyton Manning but the reality is that Manning has the edge in experience. Talent-wise, these two are similar but you can’t deny the fact that Manning has a ring on his finger and Brees does not.

Running Backs:

The Saints have an edge in this category not necessarily in talent, but in productions. Joseph Addai and Donald Brown are decent backs but the Colts just don’t run it very well. Meanwhile, the Saints are effective with Pierre Thomas and they have the most explosive player of the bunch with Reggie Bush. The edge here goes to the Saints.

Wide Receivers & Tight Ends:

Both teams have excellent receiving units but again, the edge slightly goes to the Colts.

Reggie Wayne is better than Marques Colston, Pierre Garcon is better than Robert Meachem and Austin Collie and Devery Henderson are about even.

At tight end, the Colts have a Pro Bowler in Dallas Clark while the Saints have Jeremy Shockey, who could be a Pro Bowler, but has been battling a knee injury.

Overall:

As the betting tips have indicated, this will be an offensive showdown but the Colts have the better unit slightly.

Wagers are being tallied at all the leading sports betting sites while Saints fans and Colts fans gear up for possible glory.