NFL Playoffs Review: NFC Wild-Card Round Highlights

by Elizabeth Fairview  |  January 5th, 2009
Kurt Warner
Kurt Warner threw two touchdown passes, including a 71-yarder to Anquan Boldin, as the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in their NFC wild-card game Saturday. (AP Images)

Arizona, who covered the 2-point spread, will now travel to Carolina to take on the Panthers. Warner completed 19-of-32 pass attempts for 271 yards for the Cardinals, and Larry Fitzgerald had 101 yards receiving with a TD in the win.

In the other game Donovan McNabb passed for 300 yards with a touchdown as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Minnesota Vikings 26-14 on Sunday afternoon.

The Eagles were 3.5-point favorites in the game and were able to cover the spread.

Brian Westbrook rushed for 38 yards on 20 carries for Philadelphia and caught a 71-yard touchdown pass for Philadelphia, while Asante Samuel ran back an interception 44 yards for a touchdown.

 
 
 

 

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