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Colts, Saints Advance

Indy handles the Ravens, and New Orleans routs Arizona

By the Associated Press

Posted Jan 16, 2010 6:49 PM CST | Updated Jan 16, 2010 10:19 PM CST
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(AP) – The Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints are moving on in the playoffs. Peyton Manning led Indy to a methodical 20-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens and will play the winner of tomorrow's Jets-Chargers game for the AFC title. New Orleans, meanwhile, got big performances from Reggie Bush and Drew Brees and routed Arizona 45-14. The Saints will host the NFC title game for the first time in franchise history, playing the winner of the Cowboys-Vikings matchup.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees reacts after Reggie Bush's 46-yard touchdown during the first quarter.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees reacts after Reggie Bush's 46-yard touchdown during the first quarter.   (Patrick Semansky)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner passes while covered by New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner passes while covered by New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita.   (Patrick Semansky)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner walks off the field during the fourth quarter.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner walks off the field during the fourth quarter.   (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates after a TD pass.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates after a TD pass.   (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner (13) is hit by New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner (13) is hit by New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton yells instructions.
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton yells instructions.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Arizona Cardinals defensive end Bryan Robinson.
Arizona Cardinals defensive end Bryan Robinson.   (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Peyton Manning passes in the first quarter.
Peyton Manning passes in the first quarter.   (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie catches a TD pass.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie catches a TD pass.   (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis pleads his case with umpire Carl Cheffers during the second quarter.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis pleads his case with umpire Carl Cheffers during the second quarter.   (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis picks up linebacker Gary Brackett after Brackett sacked Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco.
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis picks up linebacker Gary Brackett after Brackett sacked Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason catches a pass in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason catches a pass in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden.   (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne catches a touchdown pass in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Corey Ivy.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne catches a touchdown pass in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Corey Ivy.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon (85) knocks the ball out of the hands of Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed (20) after Reed intercepted a pass.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon (85) knocks the ball out of the hands of Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed (20) after Reed intercepted a pass.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey celebrates after a TD pass.
New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey celebrates after a TD pass.   (David J. Phillip)
New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey is congratulated after catching a 17-yard TD pass.
New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey is congratulated after catching a 17-yard TD pass.   (David J. Phillip)
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (25) looks back at Arizona Cardinals defenders as he scores a 46-yard touchdown during the first quarter.
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (25) looks back at Arizona Cardinals defenders as he scores a 46-yard touchdown during the first quarter.   (Dave Martin)
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dandmcd
Jan 17, 2010 10:09 AM CST
It will take a miracle for either the Jets or Chargers to defeat the Colts, they looked in good shape out there. Only team that I think could beat the Saints is the Vikings, Dallas won't be able to put up the numbers quick enough to beat them.
atomick
Jan 17, 2010 8:25 AM CST
Indeed. But I don't really follow women's softball.
atomick
Jan 17, 2010 8:21 AM CST
I don't really follow professional auto-racing.

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