By Matt Waldman, TheSportsHatch.com writer

The fierce division rivalry and the right to represent the NFC in the Superbowl will be decided this Sunday in New Orleans.

It will be a battle of the scary pass rush of Vikings DE Jared Allen against the pocket poise of Saints QB Drew Brees.

Maybe the difference will be the experience of Minnesota QB Brett Favre against the suspect defensive secondary of the Saints.

If Favre can hold on to the football and let his play makers make plays the Vikes have a strong chance in this match up.

The biggest factor may be the crowd. New Orleans fans will be rowdy, loud and hungry for something to lift their spirits even 4 years after the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.