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The grind of the NFL regular season has come to an end.  The slates have been cleared and nothing from the regular season matters any more.  This is what is known as "crunch time".  We are now in the 2 minute drill of the NFL season and its win or go home.  It is hard to believe that this incredible season is already over.  There were stories of triumph, episodes of tragedy, as well as many amazing achievements in 2012.  One of the most intriguing stories this season has been the success of 3 rookie quarterbacks.

The first and second overall picks in last year's draft have already brought their teams to the post-season.  Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III have been tremendous for their teams but ROY honors might go to third rounder Russell Wilson in Seattle.  All three sensations will be in action on Wild Card weekend including a showdown between RG3 and Wilson in Landover, MD.

Here is a detailed look at the NFL Playoff games this weekend and a look ahead to Divisional match-ups.

The football draft has come and gone and teams are now beginning to prepare for the upcoming season. With training camp almost two months away, it's not too early to start planning your weekend trips!

2011 Football Packages are Now Available with Refundable Deposits! 

2011 Football Packages are now available for most game during the upcoming season. All packages are available with a fully refundable deposit if the season is cancelled or postponed.

All 2011 Football Packages include the following amenities:

- Deluxe hotel accommodations near the stadiums
- Guaranteed tickets to the game of your choice
- Options on breakfast, transfers, and hospitality

If you do not see the game you are looking for, please let us know and we will customize the package for you.

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For the past several years I've been on my own version of a Legends of Music Concert Tour. My goal: to see as many living legendary entertainers as I can while they are still performing. Now I am ready to start my Legends of Sports Tour. I want to see the best players play their game before they retire and become a permanent part of ESPN Classic programming.

So today I have assembled my Top 5 List for my personal Legends of Sports Tour:

1. Brett Favre. Even as a life-long Chicago resident and Bears fan I can't resist watching this guy play. Maybe you've found yourself like me, becoming fascinated with whether or not he will get up every time he gets knocked down. One Super Bowl ring doesn't seem to be enough for him. I think we all admire his drive and passion for the game but his career can't go on forever.

2. Shaquille O'Neal. I can still remember when Shaq came into the NBA in 1992 - geez that was 18 years ago already! Back then I couldn't stand him. Remember Hack-a-Shaq? That was when

Break out the champagne and call up Ripley's, because they won't believe this.  Well, maybe they will.

Brett Favre has decided to "un-retire" and come back for another year as quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings.  Favre will be following one of his best seasons ever in his career.  Can he do it again?  Will he lead the Vikings to the Super Bowl?  Time will only tell.

Buy your Vikings Tickets & Packages for all home and away games this season to see Favre.  The Vikings will be visiting the Packers at Lambeau Field on October 24.

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To anyone that thinks 40 is old, I think Brett Favre has proved you wrong. He has also taken away every 39 year old and under's "I'm getting too old" excuse forever. Instead he is one game away from another trip to the Super Bowl!

In Sunday's game Favre put on a passing clinic for the world to watch. Now Brett and the Minnesota Vikings will take on the New Orleans Saints in what should be a great NFC Championship. If you have never traveled to New Orleans before THIS is the game to attend. Sports Traveler loves New Orleans and we have a great package with game tickets and more.

The AFC will feature the amazing New York Jets taking on Payton Manning and his high powered Indianapolis Colts at the great Lucus Oil Field in Indy. An awesome stadium in a great little sports city. I love Indianapolis. It's a fun town with awesome fans and the new stadium is a must see on your list of top NFL fields to visit. Check out our AFC Championship tickets and travel options designed to get you close

Sports Traveler is now offering Refundable Super Bowl Team Packages. Book your package with a $150 per person deposit which is fully refundable if your team does not clinch the bid into the Super Bowl. Once your team is heading to the Super Bowl, you will be locked into that package and heading to Miami for the big game.

These packages include lodging in the Miami area, guaranteed tickets to the Super Bowl, transportation to the game, daily breakfast, and more.

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You can now reserve your package for the Divisional Round Playoffs next weekend. Divisional Playoff Round Packages are available for the Colts, Chargers, Vikings, and Saints.

Each package includes accommodations in the host city near the stadiums, guaranteed tickets to the playoff game, and more. Availability is very limited.

The games will be held on January 16 and 17. The NFL has not yet determined the exact day each team will be playing.

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After an exciting week 17 in the NFL, we now know which teams will be playing in the playoffs.  In the AFC, the Tennesee Titans have locked up the #1 seed with the Pittsburgh Steelers right behind them at 2.  These teams will be playing the winners of the wild card round.  The Miami Dolphins will be hosting the Baltimore Ravens on January 4.  On Saturday January 3, the division winning San Diego Chargers will be playing the Indianapolis Colts.  On January 18, the two remaining teams will be in the AFC Championship.  The winner goes to the Super Bowl in Tampa.

In the NFC, the defending champion New York Giants are the #1 seed after a great season.  The NFC South Champion Carolina Panthers will be the two seed.  In the wild card matchups, the Atlanta Falcons will be traveling to Glendale to play the Arizona Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings will be hosting the Philadelphia Eagles.  The NFC Championship will be held on January 18 with the two best teams playing against