Steelers hold home edge in win over Chargers
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the San Diego Chargers 35-24 to advance to the AFC Championship in Pittsburgh. Willie Parker rushed 146 yards with two scores as Ben Roethlisberger and the defense paced the win over a Chargers squad led by Philip Rivers.
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Eagles grab second Meadowlands win as Giants struggle
Eagles beat the Giants 27 17 at Giants Stadium in freezing wind. Donovan McNabb led Philadelphia with a 217 yard two TD day as New York failed to score a touchdown and dropped to four losses in five games.
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Cardinals host NFC championship after improbable season surge
The Arizona Cardinals will host the NFC championship after defeating Carolina and Atlanta to reach the title game. The Eagles beat the defending champs and will travel to Phoenix for a winner-take-all bout at University of Phoenix Stadium, with Larry Fitzgerald among eager fans rooting for a home game.
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Ravens seek repeat title via wild-card path
The Baltimore Ravens, 13-5, beat the Titans 13-10 in Nashville after a 27-9 wild-card win over Miami, advancing to face division rivals Pittsburgh for a shot at Tampa and a potential second Super Bowl. Ray Lewis and Bart Scott emphasized forging their own legacy as Matt Stover drilled a 43-yard, late winning field goal.
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Iowans in the NFL: playoff performances by Iowa players
Former Iowa players and Iowa natives on weekend playoff rosters posted mixed results. Jason Baker punted four times for 44.3 yards in Carolina’s loss to Arizona, while Nate Kaeding hit a 42 yard field goal and all three extra points in San Diego’s loss to Pittsburgh. Kurt Warner led Arizona with 220 passing yards and two TDs in a win over Carolina.
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