Saints-Vikings NFC Championship

SI Staff | Jan 25, 2010

Saints-Vikings NFC Championship

Pierre Thomas

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Pierre Thomas (23) of the Saints dives for a touchdown as Tyrell Johnson (25) of the Vikings tries to make the tackle.

Reggie Bush

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The officials on the field were overruled as video replay confirmed this Reggie Bush touchdown.

Marques Colston

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Marques Colston makes a leaping catch over the middle during the Saints overtime victory.

Pierre Thomas

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Pierre Thomas rushed 14 times for 61 yards and a score. He also had a key leap over the line on fourth-and-one in overtime to help set up the winning field goal.

Brett Favre

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Minnesota quarterback Brett Favre spent most of the game throwing under pressure by the Saints.

Adrian Peterson

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The Vikings' star running back rumbled for 122 yards and three touchdowns, but Adrian Peterson also fumbled three times.

Coach Sean Payton

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Coach Sean Payton of the Saints reacts as Garrett Hartley (not shown) makes the game-winning field goal in overtime.