Sports Briefs

AFC rivals to meet in title game

The Indianapolis Colts defense was pitted against one of the league’s best runningbacks, Baltimore Ravens’ Jamal Lewis, in AFC divisional play last Saturday. Defense was a common theme; there were no touchdowns scored by either side. Adam Vinatieri booted 5 field goals as the Colts downed the Ravens by a score of 15-6.

The New England Patriots formulated a comeback win over the San Diego Chargers. The Patriots scored 11 points after being down 13-21 at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The final score of the game was New England, 24; San Diego, 21.

The Indianapolis Colts will host the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.



NFC produces thrilling matchups

The New Orleans Saints walked away winners on Saturday night after a divisional matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Deuce McAllister propelled the Saints to the victory with his touchdown and 143 yards on the turf. The Saints won by a final score of 24-27.

The Chiago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks by a final score of 27-24 in an evenly-matched thriller on Sunday afternoon. With the game tied 24-24 in sudden-death overtime, Bears kicker Robbie Gould sent a 49-yard field goal through the uprights for the game-winning score.

The Chicago Bears will host the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship game this Sunday at 3:00 p.m.