NFC Championship
The Chicago Bears took on the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship, and fell short to the underdog Packers. The 1st half of play were all Packers as they went into halftime 14-0. After coming out ready to fight their way back, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler left quarter during 3rd quarter with a possible torn MCL and was replaced by Todd Collins. Collins was pulled after going 0 for 4 in passing and was replaced by 3rd string quarterback Caleb Hanie. Although Hanie threw two interceptions including one picked off by Raji (1st career interception and touchdown), Hanie had 13 completed passes out of 20 for 153 yards and one touchdown. Hanie had only played in 5 NFL games in his career prior to last night's NFC Championship game. After being picked off by Raji, Hanie went for a quick drive down the field that led to a touchdown and brought the score to 21-14. Looking like the Bears would have the last position of the football, Hanie looked to drive and tie the game but was picked off by Sam Shields (his 2nd pick of the game) with :37 seconds left in the game. The Green Bay Packers advances to Super Bowl XLV after a 21-14 victory over the Chicago Bears.  |
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AFC Championship
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the game with a 15 play drive for 66 yards and touchdown putting the Steelers up 7-0 early in the 1st quarter. The 1st half of play was all Steelers had Sanchez of the New York Jets fumbled the ball with 1:13 left in the 2nd quarter allowing the Steelers to score two touchdowns in :44 seconds and put the Steelers ahead of the Jets 24-0. After getting the ball back , the Jets were able to get into field goal range and score a field goal with :13 seconds left in the half making the score 24-3 at halftime. The Steelers defense played a big role in the 24-19 victory over the Jets. Big Ben had 10 completions out of 19 for 133 yards, and Sanchez had 20 completions out of 33 for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Steelers move on to Super Bowl XLV hoping for a 7th Super Bowl to bring to the city of Pittsburgh.
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