Saints Lead Cardinals 35-14 at Halftime, Arizona Injury Plagued

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The New Orleans Saints lead the Arizona Cardinals 35-14 at halftime and could be 30 minutes away from hosting the NFC Championship Game next week.

It was a rough first half for the Cardinals who were hit hard by the injury bug.

Kurt Warner left the game in the second quarter with a chest injury and is questionable to return.

Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and safety Antrel Rolle also exited the game after suffering a knee and head injury respectively.

Meanwhile, the Saints are rolling and healthy.

Drew Brees was 15-for-20 passing with 192 yards and three touchdowns in the first half.

Reggie Bush made the most of his four carries, racking up 70 yards, including a 46-yarder that went for a touchdown.

The combined 49 points made the game the highest scoring first half in NFL playoff history.

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Chuck Carroll is a credentialed media member and Washington Redskins insider. He is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. Follow him on Twitter @FNNChuck.