Taking the SAINTS here. A pair of teams heading in different directions. I was wrong on SF. This team is not taking the next step to the Super Bowl after 3 straight NFC Championship appearances. Clearly something isn't right. Maybe getting out of town is a good thing for them. Regardless, I think NO at home will be too tough. Both teams in 'must win' mode obviously. Saints with extra rest always an edge. I was never a huge Kap fan. Brees the clear edge behind center in this match-up. I know it could be a knee-jerk reaction writing off SF. But maybe the early reports of Harbaugh losing the locker room and Kap not being on the same page after the Manning report are true. Whatever the reason, Niners playing poorly. Forget playing, losing. They are losing, a lot. Saints 20-0 SU and 18-1-1 ATS last 20 at home under their HC. 8* Sure Shot NEW ORLEANS SAINTS