San Francisco Heads To Carolina
San Francisco kicked a late field goal to defeat the Green Bay Packers 23-20. Aaron Rodgers connected with Jordy Nelson seven times in the game for 77 yards. Rodgers finished the game with 177 yards and 1 touchdown. San Francisco plays at Carolina next Sunday.
San Diego Chargers Win In Cincy
The San Diego Chargers scored 20 second half points and defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 27-10. Cincinnati had four turnovers in the game. The Bengals were undefeated at home this season. The last time that the Bengals won a playoff game was in 1993. San Diego will face the Broncos in Denver on January 12th.
Colts Defeat Chiefs
Andrew Luck threw for 443 yards and 4 touchdowns in a 45-44 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City led 31-10 at the half and increased their lead to 38-10 with a scoring drive in the early third quarter. Alex Smith was 30 for 46 passing and threw for 378 yards and 4 touchdowns. The Kansas City Chiefs have lost their last eight postseason games. Indianapolis will play at New England next Saturday.
Saints Top Eagles
New Orleans won on the road by a score of 26-24. Drew Brees threw for 250 yards and led the Saints on a fourth quarter scoring drive to win the game. Shayne Graham kicked his fourth field goal of the game to put the Saints up 26-24. Nick Foles was 23 of 33 passing and threw two touchdowns on the game. The Saints will play the Seahawks in Seattle on January 11th.
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Jim Sutliff