Divisional Games Recap

All four of these games were close and entertaining, three of them decided by 3 points. Let's start off with the Saturday Games.

Game 1: Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens.

The Colts came into Baltimore as big underdogs, and in an offensive struggle, failed to score a touchdown. The Ravens were not much better on offense, as they could only muster up 6 points. Once again the Colt defence stepped up when they needed to and stopped Jamal Lewis and the running game. This was exactly why the Colts signed Adam Vinatieri in the off season, for games like this in the playoffs. Vinatieri kicked 5 field goals which gave the Colts the win, 15-6.

Game 2: Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints.
A fired up Eagle team comming off a huge win against the Giants appeared to be ready to be one game away from the Super Bowl, however an even more fired up team in the New Orleans Saints laid in their path. In a game filled with big plays including a 62-yard run by Brian Westbrook and a 75-yard pass from Jeff Garcia to Donte' Stallworth, the Saints managed to hold on to their lead thanks to the great running duo of Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush, 27-24.

Sunday Games

Game 1: Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears.

The Bears were heavy favorites comming into the game, but the defending NFC champs were not going down without a good fight. Seattle RB Shaun Alexander put his team on his back and had a good outing, going for 108 yards and 2 TD's on 26 carries. Bears RB Thomas Jones also had 2 TD's but was held to just 66 yards on 21 carries. But the player of the game was no doubt Bears K Robbie Gould because he tied the game up in regulation and also won the game in overtime for the Bears, 27-24.


Game 2: New England Patriots at San Diego Chargers.

The Patriots shocked the NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson and the Chargers during this hard faught game. Tom Brady over came three interceptions and led his team to victory. A huge 49-yard catch by Pats WR Reche Caldwell helped set up the game winning field goal. Charger kicker Nate Kaeding had a chance to send the game in overtime, but missed a 54-yard field goal in the closing seconds, 24-21.