2006 NFL Championship Games

AFC Championship Game — AP Photo/Ed Reinke

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Rocky Boiman stands amidst confetti after the Colts beat the New England Patriots, 38-34, to win the AFC Championship football game and advance to the Super Bowl, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates running back Joseph Addai's three-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, in Indianapolis. Indianapolis beat New England 38-34.

Joseph Addai (29) of the Indianapolis Colts runs in a touchdown to take the lead late in the fourth quarter over the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell, left, can't haul in a pass in the end zone against the defense of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden in the fourth quarter.

Darrell Reid (95) of the Indianapolis Colts tackles Laurence Maroney (39) of the New England Patriots of the Indianapolis Colts.

Quarterback Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots passes during the against the Indianapolis Colts.

Darrell Reid (95) of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates his kick-off return tackle against the New England Patriots.

Asante Samuel (22) of the New England Patriots runs back an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts.

New England Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel (22) and Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison (88) battle for a pass that falls incomplete in the first quarter.

New England Patriots offensive guard Logan Mankins, left, scores a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter of the AFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, in Indianapolis. At right is New England Patriots center Dan Koppen.

NFC Championship Game

Chicago Bears defensive end Alex Brown (96) celebrates in the snow after the NFC championship football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Saints, 39-14, to win the NFC title.

Head coach Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears receives a Gatorade shower from Adewale Ogunleye (93) in the final minute of their 39-14 against the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Championship Game January 21, 2007 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Bernard Berrian (80) of the Chicago Bears celebrates his touchdown catch in the fourth quarter.

Thomas Jones (20) of the Chicago Bears runs the ball in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints.

Reggie Bush (25) of the New Orleans Saints flips into the endzone on an 88-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears during the NFC Championship Game January 21, 2007 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Cedric Benson (32) of the Chicago Bears stiff arms Mark Simoneau (53) of the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Championship Game January 21, 2007 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Rex Grossman (8) of the Chicago Bears drops back against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter during the NFC Championship Game on January 21, 2007 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devery Henderson (19) catches a 40-yard pass with Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) defending during the first quarter.

Drew Brees (9) of the New Orleans Saints gets pressured by Adewale Ogunleye (93) of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter.

Don "Bearman" Wachter of Plainfield, Ill., watches the teams warm-up before the NFC championship playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, in Chicago.