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Cardinals knock off Packers 26-20 in NFC playoffs

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Aaron Rodgers rolled to the left and avoided a tackler, heaving the ball high into the desert air before he was hit.

Two Arizona Cardinals defensive backs were waiting in the end zone, but Jeff Janis squeezed between them to pull it down.

Another "Hail Mary" completed.

This one didn't come with the same magical ending.

Rodgers hit Janis on the desperation pass on the final play of regulation, but Larry Fitzgerald weaved through Green Bay's defense for a 75-yard reception to open overtime. Fitzgerald then scored on a 5-yard shovel pass to send the Cardinals to a 26-20 win over the Packers in the NFC divisional playoffs Saturday night.