Vikings and Titans NFL Wild Card Weekend Upsets Of Brady And Brees Show Dangers of Betting Chalk

The Saints were playing much better than the Patriots entering the playoffs, so their loss is more of a shock. But Cousins showed glimpses of brilliance this season, posting a career-best 107.4 passer-rating, and throwing the fewest interceptions of his career (six). With the game on the line, Cousins finally delivered, connecting with Adam Thielen for 43 yards in overtime, placing the Vikings on the 2-yard line. They punched it in three plays later.

Though Brees came alive in the fourth quarter, the Saints only managed 10 points through the first three periods. As a result, the Saints lost their third playoff game in overtime or the final play of regulation for the third straight year.