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That Jets defense had a rough go of it. They blitzed the wrong dude. They just didn't play well in the secondary. The offense isn't good enough to keep up. Peyton Manning was sensational, throwing for 377 yards and three scores. He picked that Jets blitz to shreds.

And the weekend winner is ... the city of New Orleans. And it's about time. Not only does it have the Saints in their first Super Bowl, it has native son Peyton Manning in his second. The way I see it, New Orleans can't lose. The last time Indianapolis was in Miami the Colts had three scoring drives of one minute or less, and that could happen in Super Bowl XLIV mainly because the Saints will find Manning more elusive ... and I mean a lot more elusive ... than Brett Favre.

Mark Sanchez did a good job of making plays all day, which led to two touchdowns and only one interception.

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Braylon Edwards made a big play early in the game and finished with 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Peyton Manning picked apart the Jets' top defense for 377 passing yards and three touchdowns.

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Pierre Garcon became Manning's primary target as Reggie Wayne was covered by Darrelle Revis for most of the game.

Video Recap

(AP) This is perfect for the Indianapolis Colts: They have Peyton Manning and they're back in the Super Bowl.   The four-time MVP threw three touchdown passes and the Colts rallied from an 11-point, first-half deficit to beat the New York Jets 30-17 on Sunday in the AFC Championship Game.   The Colts (15-2) are now headed back to Miami for the second time in four years and to their fourth Super Bowl in franchise history.