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Saints Headed to First Super Bowl

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Will face off against the Colts.

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The New York Jets' Cinderella story may have ended on Friday after a loss in the AFC Championship to the Indianapolis Colts, but the New Orleans Saints' hot streak kept going. The team that was homeless just five years ago proved they have what it takes in their victory over the Minnesota Vikings, 31-28 in overtime. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre struggled, throwing two interceptions and just one touchdown; his teammates, meanwhile, lost three fumbles. The Saints will now head to their first Super Bowl and face off against Peyton Manning and the Colts in Miami.

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