The NFL 2009 Playoffs are down to four teams as the Jets travel to Indianapolis to face the Colts in the AFC Championship. Meanwhile, the NFC Championship comes down to a battle in New Orleans between the Vikings and the Saints. Here’s a preview of the AFC and NFC Championships plus a recap of the previous week’s Divisional Playoff round

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NFL 2009 Week 7 Preview: Pats & Bucs Meet in London Plus 3 Unbeatens in Action

The Patriots-Buccaneers’ meeting is the third regular-season game at Wembley Stadium.

Meanwhile, back home stateside, three of the remaining four unbeatens – Indianapolis (5-0), Minnesota (6-0)
and New Orleans (5-0) – will be in action. Denver (6-0) has a bye in Week 7 after a 34-23 win at San Diego on Monday night.

Talent & Athleticism Changing Game at Safety Position

Teams are looking to find players who can guard against the deep throws and disrupt receivers coming over the middle but also make the key tackles as the last line of defense. Among the checklist of things that teams look for in a safety are versatility, athleticism, toughness, speed and the ability to read and react to different offenses.

Execution is Key in Short-Yardage Situation

Every inch is earned in the NFL and a physical rushing attack is required to excel in short-yardage situations. NFL Network analyst and former All-Star running back Marshall Faulk knows the importance of executing on short-yardage opportunities. Faulk totaled 12,279 career rushing yards in 13 NFL seasons (1994-2006) and says finishing on short-yardage opportunities can be the difference in a team being a pretender or contender.

NFL 2009 Week 7 – Picks, Selections & Latest Line

Giants (5-0) Visit Saints (4-0) in Battle of Unbeatens

NFL 2009 Week 6 Preview

“This is certainly the game of the week,” says NFL Network analyst STEVE MARIUCCI of this Sunday’s showdown between the 5-0 New
York Giants and 4-0 New Orleans Saints.

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5 Undefeated Teams: Most Ever through 5 Weeks

NFL 2009 Week 6 Preview

Five teams – Denver, Indianapolis, Minnesota, New Orleans and the New York Giants – enter Week 6 without a loss, the most undefeated clubs through the first five weeks of a season in NFL history.
“This is the first time in my career to be 5-0,” says Vikings quarterback BRETT FAVRE. “I’m very proud of this team. It’s
important to start fast. But it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”

Year Two – The Second Time Around for NFL Players

NFL 2009 Week 6 Preview

“The growth of most players from year one to year two is phenomenal,” says former Dallas Cowboys vice president of player personnel (1960-1989) and NFL.com senior analyst GIL BRANDT

NFL 2009 Week 6 – Picks, Selections & Latest Line

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Eagles and Vikings on a Mission

“We’re all 0-0 now,” proclaims quarterback Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers (8-8).

The Chargers were the last entrant into this season’s playoffs punching their ticket on Sunday night in the last game of the
regular season with their 52-21 victory over the Broncos for the AFC West division championship.

How each of the NFL Playoff teams got here doesn’t matter. Nor does it matter who got in first or who got in last. All that matters
is that they’re here and ready to go in NFL 2008 Playoffs Wild Card Weekend.

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On Wild Card Weekend Everybody Starts on Equal Ground

The single objective for both teams is getting to the NFC playoffs. This week, the Vikings can clinch the NFC North, while the Falcons have a chance at earning a Wildcard spot. However, the Falcons are No Match for Vikings at the Metrodome … Read Why

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