NFL owners voted 28-4 Tuesday to change the overtime rules for postseason games. If a team wins the coin toss and then kicks a field goal, the other team gets the ball.
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Rookies Mark Sanchez and Shonn Greene led the Jets to a stunning 17-14 upset of San Diego in the divisional playoffs Sunday, each providing a touchdown in the fourth quarter. New York faces the Colts in the AFC championship game next Sunday.
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Veteran quarterback Brett Favre combined with the Minnesota defense to lead the Vikings into the NFC Championship game against New Orleans with a resounding win over Dallas.
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The Colts allowed just 270 total yards and one field goal in a convincing win over the Ravens in Saturday's AFC playoff game. Peyton Manning threw for 246 yards and two TDs.
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AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner previews both NFL playoff games Sunday, including the Vikings hosting Dallas in the Metrodome. The Jets travel to San Diego to face the Chargers.
AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner looks ahead to Saturday's NFL playoff games. Arizona meets New Orleans in what could be a high-scoring contest, while the Colts host the Baltimore Ravens.
