Drew Brees, Jimmy Graham, Frank Gore, Alex Smith and a number of defensive players had spectacular games in the NFC Divisional Playoff game between the New Orleans Saints and San Fransisco 49ers, but Vernon Davis has upstaged them all with two spectacular catches on the game-winning drive. With nine seconds remaining in the game, the 49ers toop a 36-32 lead that they would not relinquish.
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With under a minute remaining, Davis made a catch and massive run for 47 yards, down to the New Orleans 20-yard line. At that time, it felt like a field goal attempt and overtime was looming, but Davis took things into his own hands on 3rd and 4 from the 14-yard line. Smith made a great throw, but the route, catch and ability to hold on through a hit by Roman Harper was even more impressive.
For more on the 49ers, check out Niners Nation and SB Nation Bay Area, and for the Saints check out Canal Street Chronicles. Here's a look at the complete 2012 NFL playoffs schedule.
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