Bears win in OT to reach NFC title game
Robbie Gould drilled a 49 yard field goal in overtime to lift the Chicago Bears 27 24 past the Seattle Seahawks for their first playoff win since 1995. Rex Grossman connected with Rashied Davis to set up the clincher as Chicago advances to host the Saints in the NFC Championship. Gould, who battled back from working construction, headed to the Pro Bowl after key kicks. Seattle’s Shaun Alexander ran for 108 yards and two scores but came up short.
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Brady lifts Patriots past Chargers in late rally
Tom Brady overcame three interceptions to guide the New England Patriots to a 24-21 comeback win over the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Stephen Gostkowski kicked the winning 31-yard field goal with 1:10 left, as Brady engineered a 72-yard drive and Caldwell’s 4-yard TD pass. Chargers star LaDainian Tomlinson scored twice and set a single-season scoring record but failed to close out the season.
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