Cardinals Trump Eagles, Win 32-25...
The Cardinals went into half-time up 24-6. McNabb and the Eagles finally got the trains in the track, and scored 19 unanswered points to go 25-24, a lead they carried into the fourth quarter. The Eagles seemed to have taken complete control over the game, however, a late-game drive spearheaded by Kurt Warner put the Cardinals up 32-25 - the game's final score. McNabb had a rough first half, but finished the game 28/47, with 375 yards, 3 TD's and an interception. Brian Westbrook had just 45 rushing yards. Warner played flawlessly, finishing 21/28, with 279 yards and 4 TD's. No turnovers.
Of course, it helps when you have the above-human Larry Fitzgerald, who had 9 receptions for 152 yards in addition to his aforementioned 3 first half TD's. They'll meet the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl.
Steelers Stifle Ravens, Win 23-14...
Well, Baltimore Raven rookie QB Joe Flacco's inexperience finally caught up with him. While he's been praised for his steady play all year - and rightfully so - the Steelers forced the young QB into throwing 3 interceptions, including one by Troy Polamalu, which he took back 40 yards for a touchdown. In addition, the Steelers forced 3 Ravens fumbles, though two were recovered by Baltimore.
Polamalu's score, along with 65-yard touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes, and 3 Jeff Reed field goals were enough to finish the Ravens. Baltimore was able to get two scores from Willis McGahee, who ran for 60 yards. McGahee had to be carted off the field after a brutal collision with Pittburgh safety Ryan Clark in the 4th quarter. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 255 yards, and one TD. It was the 3rd time Pittsburgh has beaten Baltimore this season. They'll face off against the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII.
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