The Minnesota Vikings will see a very familiar face when they host the New Orleans Saints Monday night. 32-year-old running back Adrian Peterson played 10 seasons with the Vikings before signing with the Saints during the offseason. Scoring points won't be an issue for the Saints as Pederson joins 1,000-yard rusher Mark Ingram and veteran QB Drew Brees who's showing no signs of slowing down.

Minnesota has replaced Peterson with veteran Latavius Murray and second-round draft pick Dalvin Cook, but it's quite obvious that the Vikings (as always) will have to rely on their defense. Quarterback Sam Bradford completed 71.6% of his passes last season, but most were of the shorter variety and he has yet to eclipse 21 TDs in any of his six NFL seasons. This can be compared to New Orleans' Brees who completed 70.0% percent and threw for 37 touchdowns last season.

The Saints ranked 31st in points allowed last season but used three of their first four picks in the draft on defense. The Vikings still have an edge on D, but I expect the Saints' offensive advantage will be enough to at the very least cover the spread.

My selection is an 8* play on New Orleans Saints.