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NFC Champions, New Orleans Saints!!!!
Posted on 1/16/10 at 6:39 pm
Posted on 1/16/10 at 6:39 pm
Sunday, January 24, 2010
5:40 PM CT
Louisiana Superdome; New Orleans, La.
FOX
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints: Hype Video
Fast Fact
Following a convincing 45-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Divisional Playoffs, the New Orleans Saints (14-3) host the Minnesota Vikings (13-4) in the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on Sunday. It marks the first time in franchise history that the Saints have hosted a conference championship and the winner will move on to represent the NFC in Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday, February 7.
“This is huge,†said Saints Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Brees. “ It’s been a season of firsts in a lot of ways. This will be the first NFC Championship game played here, and this city deserves it. The Who Dat Nation deserves it.â€
Starting middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma, “it’s a different animal playing in the NFC Championship Game. You’re not just going to go in there and will your way. You have to execute to stop Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson, Sidney Rice, Bernard Berrian, Visanthe Shiancoe…the list goes on and on.â€
One thing is sure to be a factor, the Saints’ home field advantage, albeit it will surely be likened the “Domefield Advantage†on Sunday. “They are definitely out 12th man out there,†Vilma said. While Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress said this afternoon, “It’s our job to take them (the Saints’ home crowd) out of the game early and make them sit on their hands.â€
Which is something that surely didn’t happen last week, as the Saints defeated the Cardinals with a combined standout effort on offense, defense and special teams.
The arm of Brees and legs of RB Reggie Bush combined to help key an explosive offensive performance. Brees enjoyed his finest postseason performance to date; completing 23-of-32 passes for 247 yards, three touchdowns and a 125.4 passer rating. It was the tenth day of the season where he posted an efficiency of 100.0 or better.
Bush had perhaps the finest day of his career in a Saints uniform, rushing for 84 yards on only five carries, including a 46-yard touchdown, adding four receptions for 24 yards and three punt returns for 109 yards for 217 all purpose yards. His third quarter 83-yard runback was the third longest in NFL playoff history.
The starting receiving duo of Marques Colston and Devery Henderson each had at least 80 yards receiving and each scored one touchdown, while TE Jeremy Shockey had three catches for 36 yards and a 19-yard TD.
The defense also enjoyed a strong performance against Arizona’s celebrated offense. Holding the Cardinals to only 14 points, the unit allowed them to convert on one-of-eight third down attempts. After giving up a rushing touchdown on the opening play from scrimmage, New Orleans surrendered only more score and 289 net yards in the remainder of the game.
On Arizona’s second offensive possession, CB Randall Gay forced a fumble, which was recovered by S Darren Sharper and returned 13 yards to Cardinals territory, setting up New Orleans' go-ahead touchdown.
Cardinals QB Kurt Warner was harassed by a ferocious pass rush, which allowed him to throw for only 205 yards and forced a second quarter pick to DE Will Smith.
Minnesota enters Sunday’s contest following a 34-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Mall of America Field. The Vikings are powered by a potent offense powered by Kiln, Mississippi native Brett Favre and RB Adrian Peterson. In the regular season, Brees and Favre were at or near the top in most NFL passing categories. The Vikings also feature a ferocious defense that was ranked sixth in the NFL in the regular season, second against the run, led by DE Jared Allen who led the NFL with 14.5 sacks.
The Saints and the Vikings have played 25 times in the regular season with Minnesota leading the series 18-7. The two clubs have met twice in the postseason with the Vikings capturing both of the matchups, one home and one away.
This post was edited on 1/24/10 at 9:39 pm
Posted on 1/16/10 at 6:41 pm to RaginCajunsULL
damn, you don't waste time. do you?
Posted on 1/16/10 at 6:41 pm to artvandelay1987
I just did it 5 minutes ago..
This post was edited on 1/16/10 at 6:42 pm
Posted on 1/16/10 at 6:41 pm to artvandelay1987
can someone tell me what time? thanks.
Posted on 1/16/10 at 6:41 pm to RaginCajunsULL
do we know what time yet??
Posted on 1/16/10 at 6:42 pm to TechDawg2007
I think someone said the afternoon game, But I'm not sure?
Posted on 1/16/10 at 6:43 pm to RaginCajunsULL
5:20 or 5:40 something like that
Posted on 1/16/10 at 7:02 pm to artvandelay1987
I want Dallas again.
Posted on 1/16/10 at 7:03 pm to Babalugats
yeah cowgirls need to get bent over
Posted on 1/16/10 at 7:12 pm to flytronix225
hell yea bring those cowbitches on
Posted on 1/16/10 at 7:15 pm to RaginCajunsULL
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RaginCajunsULL
It'd be great if you'd change your avatar so we don't have to see the Bama A all week up top.
Actually, I think it'd be a great time for Chicken to unveil a Fleur-de-lis avatar.
Posted on 1/16/10 at 7:32 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
5:40pm according to CST just now
Posted on 1/16/10 at 7:37 pm to nannyangelle
My wife and I just bought tickets...Los Angeles to New Orleans!!!!
WHO DAT!!!
WHO DAT!!!
Posted on 1/16/10 at 7:42 pm to Laaz2750
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Actually, I think it'd be a great time for Chicken to unveil a Fleur-de-lis avatar.
A black or gold one. Not the red U La La one.
Posted on 1/16/10 at 7:42 pm to Laaz2750
quote:
My wife and I just bought tickets...Los Angeles to New Orleans!!!!
Have a safe trip. And a fun time in New Orleans.
Posted on 1/16/10 at 9:55 pm to RaginCajunsULL
it will probably be minn. they are tough to beat at home. the cowgirl rematch will have to wait
Posted on 1/16/10 at 10:40 pm to Purple N Gold Blood
I hope Reggie brings the wood again next week!
This post was edited on 1/16/10 at 10:42 pm
Posted on 1/17/10 at 2:06 am to saintsfan92612
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I hope Reggie brings the wood again next week!
He has to. Make it a New Orleans Playoff tradition to bring out a bat like that for every game.
Posted on 1/17/10 at 3:41 am to RaginCajunsULL
I really think MIN. will pull this one out. Favre vs Brees in the NFC Championship.
This post was edited on 1/17/10 at 3:42 am
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