NFC Championship: Saints vs. Vikings

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints defeated the Vikings 31-28 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts.

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New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper holds the George Halas trophy after winning the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints defeated the Vikings 31-28 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts.

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New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal during overtime in the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints defeated the Vikings 31-28 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts.

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New Orleans Saints fans flock to Bourbon Street after the Saints defeated the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 in the NFC championship NFL football game, in New Orleans on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley (5) celebrates with his teammates after kicking the winning field goal during overtime in the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints defeated the Vikings 31-28 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees kisses the George Halas trophy after winning the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints defeated the Vikings 31-28 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre wipes his face as he leaves the field following their loss to the New Orleans Saints the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints defeated the Vikings 31-28 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Fans react after the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints defeated the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) greets fans after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints won 31-28.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre hugs New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (25) after the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints defeated the Vikings 31-28 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts.

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New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) goes over the middle for a first down during overtime in the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre sits on the bench during overtime in the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints defeated the Vikings 31-28 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Minnesota Vikings safety Tyrell Johnson (25) tries to stop New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) as he scores a 9-yard touchdown during the third quarter of the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter (22) celebrates after intercepting a pass by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter (22) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian (87) during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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Minnesota Vikings safety Tyrell Johnson (25) tries to stop New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) reaches out to score a 9-yard touchdown during the third quarter of the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) reacts after fumbling the ball which was recovered by the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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New Orleans Saints tight end David Thomas (85) is taken down by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield (26) and Chad Greenway during the second quarter of the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devery Henderson pulls down a nine-yard touchdown pass against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp (22) during the second quarter of the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs a 19-yard touchdown during the first quarter of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

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