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Saints to play Cardinals in Divisional Playoff game

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The Saints now know who they will face Saturday in the NFC Divisional Round Playoff game, the Arizona Cardinals.

Arizona outlasted Green Bay 51-45,  in a shoot out that featured 13 touchdowns, 96 points, and it took an overtime period to settle it. At the end of regulation, the teams had combined for 90 points, 1028 total yards, and 62 first downs.

The Cardinals jumped out to a 17-0 lead thanks to a pair of Packers turnovers. Green Bay trailed at the half 24-10. The Packers then put up 17 points in their first three possessions to open up the second half, even getting help via an onsides kick.

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers finished the day 29 of 42 for 422 yards, four touchdowns, and a pick. Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner was 29-33 for 379 yards and five touchdowns.

Arizona won the NFC Western Division and are 6-2 on the season.

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