ATLANTA (AP) - Drew Brees shook off two fourth-quarter
interceptions and threw a 6-yard TD pass to Jimmy Graham with 3:24
left that gave New Orleans a 17-14 victory over the Atlanta
Falcons. That clinched a playoff berth for the defending Super Bowl
champion Saints and kept Atlanta from clinching home-field
advantage through the playoffs.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Eagles and Vikings are playing tonight
in a game that was postponed from Sunday because of heavy snow in
Philadelphia over the weekend. The extra two days probably won't
help 41-year-old Brett Favre (fahrv), who is doubtful because of
after-effects of a concussion sustained a week ago.
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Air Force put the cap on a successful 9-4
season with a 14-7 victory over Georgia Tech in the Independence
Bowl. Air Force's Tim Jefferson completed 11 of 23 passes for 117
yards and Zack Bell booted field goals that came from 41 and 42
yards for the Falcons.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ashton Gibbs scored 21 points as Pittsburgh's
balance overcame Kemba Walker's one-man offense for No. 4
Connecticut, and the sixth-ranked Panthers easily won the Big
East's first matchup of Top 10 teams by 78-63. That drops UConn to
10-1.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The weather is becoming a worry for the Winter
Classic. Rain showers and temperatures in the low 50s are being
forecast for Saturday's Capitals-Penguins outdoor game Saturday at
Heinz Field, hardly the conditions the NHL wants for its midseason
showcase featuring stars Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin
(oh-VECH'-kin).
