Peyton Manning
The Baltimore Ravens were unable pull off a second upset this post-season and fell to the Indianapolis Colts 20-3 on Saturday Night.
The Ravens turned the ball over four times, which is a no-no against an offense as potent as the Colts.
Joe Flacco was picked off twice by the Indianapolis defense, while Ray Rice turned the ball over on a fumble.
Manning, the NFL MVP, picked apart the Ravens defense, completing 30 of 44 passing attempts and throwing for 246 yards and two touchdowns.
He was picked off once, but Ed Reed fumbled the return and the Colts offense stayed out on the field.
Reggie Wayne came to play, catching eight passes for 63 yards and a score.
Dwight Clark, Pierre Garçon and Austin Collie also stepped up in a big way for the Colts.
The Ravens defense was able to stop Joseph Addai and Colts running game, however. Ray Lewis and company held them to just 42 yards for the game.
Baltimore’s ground game was a little more successful, although they were unable to find the end zone.
Ray Rice carried the ball 13 times for 67 yards in the loss. He also led the team in receptions, with nine for 60 yards.
Derrick Mason was the team’s overall leading receiver with four catches for 64 yards.
The Colts will play host to the winner of Sunday’s game between the San Diego Chargers and New York Jets in the AFC Championship.
Their win also closes the curtains on Giants Stadium, which has now officially ended Jets fans’ hopes for one final home game.