Published January 25, 2010, 12:00 AM

Pierre Thomas leaps for final first down


New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) goes over the top for a first down during overtime in the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints defeated the Vikings 31-28 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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