NFL playoffs 2012: Baltimore Ravens outlast Houston Texans, 20-13

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You could have won a lot of money betting that tight end Kris Wilson would score the Ravens' first touchdown in their first home playoff game since January 2007. Wilson, an eight-year NFL veteran in his first season in Baltimore, didn't catch a single BALTIMORE—The Baltimore Ravens , in an NFL season of prolific offense, [...]

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Giants Upset Packers to Reach NFC Title Game

New York Tim

Smith played well during the 49ers' 27-20 victory over the Giants at Candlestick in Week 10. Frank Gore left the game with an injury, leaving Smith to carry more of the load. He completed 19 of 30 passes for 242 yards with one touchdown, By BARRY WILNER The Associated Press The New York Giants became [...]

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LIVE BLOG: Patriots beat Broncos 45-10, advance in playoffs

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Arby's fast food chain is also cashing in on the blue and orange, selling special Broncos cups. Wynkoop Brewing Company in Downtown Denver went with a different approach. "We decided we wanted to pay [tribute] to the mighty Denver broncos so we put Tom Brady tied a playoff record with six touchdown passes – three [...]

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NFL Playoffs Live Blog: Saints-49ers

Wall Street

Never wonder about NFL stats ever again thanks to Wolfram|Alpha. By Matt Brooks A classic matchup of contrasting styles kicks off the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday at Candlestick Park. Their hosts lean heavily on the NFL's fourth-ranked defense, which features three All-Pros and grit to spare. Never wonder about NFL stats [...]

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Preview: Broncos at Patriots

Boston.com

Then, there is the season Tom Brady had, passing for a career-high 5235 yards (second most in NFL history) and 39 touchdowns in guiding the Patriots (13-3) to the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. In almost any other season, he'd be the quarterback The CBS Boston sports team makes their predictions for the [...]

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NFL Playoff Schedule For Saturday: Broncos-Patriots, Saints-49ers On Tap

SB Nation

The San Francisco 49ers are home underdogs to the New Orleans Saints on Saturday afternoon, but should they pull off the mild upset only one other game remains in the way before Super Bowl XLVI. For the moment, let's assume that the Niners make it to By Kevin Cacabelos – Contributor The NFL Playoffs continue [...]

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Denver Broncos, New England Patriots ready to rumble

The Colorado

The Tebow-led Bronco's are now in position to make it to the AFC championship game, and the media keeps saying the Bronco's will look to bring someone else in. Tony Romo is sitting at home and the Cowboys don't get any attention from the media about The Tebow-led Bronco's are now in position to make [...]

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NFL: Saturday's division playoff game: Broncos vs. Patriots

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GAME NOTES: The Boise State Broncos get their first taste of being a member of the Mountain West Conference as they take on the Air Force Falcons in league action at Taco Bell Arena today. Boise State, which previously played in the Western Athletic By Tom Kensler Robert Ayers, who had two sacks in the [...]

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New Orleans Saints individual records — not including quarterback Drew Brees

NOLA.com

The New Orleans Saints' 45-16 demolition of the visiting Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 26 took me to another place and time. As ESPN aired footage of the 1984 Miami Dolphins and quarterback Dan Marino's record-setting season, New Orleans Saints individual records (non-Drew Brees) and notes from the win against Carolina on Sunday. · TE Jimmy [...]

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49ers keep playoff pace, Akers kicks 4 FGs

USA TODAY

Some postgame analysis of the San Francisco 49ers' 19-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks on December 24th. Grant tackled Seattle quarterback Tarvaris Jackson from behind, forcing a fumble that was recovered by Donte Whitner with 1:07 remaining, and the 49ers held on for a 19-17 win over the Seahawks on Saturday. David Akers kicked four [...]

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