. >> okay, coach, let's look ahead to the packers and the vikings. who do you like in that game in green bay? >> well, i like green bay, but for really one reason, and that's putting pressure on christian ponder. adrian peterson's going to be great. he's going to make yards. and also, we know that aaron rodgers is going to put up points and have big numbers. but christian ponder has to come up big. he's got to do it on the road. and the last time they were in green bay, he threw a couple big interceptions that turned the game around. he's going to have to play well under the playoff pressure. i think you have to like aaron rodgers and the packers in that game. >> all right, on to the afc. the broncos have home field. the patriots also have a bye. surging cincinnati travels to houston in the early game on saturday with coverage beginning at 4:00 eastern here on nbc. the colts will head to baltimore to face the ravens on sunday at 1:00 eastern time on cbs. so, tony, what's your overview of the afc? >> well, it really is setting up for a new england/den

. >> okay, coach, let's look ahead to the packers and the vikings. who do you like in that game in green bay? >> well, i like green bay, but for really one reason, and that's putting pressure on christian ponder. adrian peterson's going to be great. he's going to make yards. and also, we know that aaron rodgers is going to put up points and have big numbers. but christian ponder has to come up big. he's got to do it on the road. and the last time they were in green bay, he threw a couple big interceptions that turned the game around. he's going to have to play well under the playoff pressure. i think you have to like aaron rodgers and the packers in that game. >> all right, on to the afc. the broncos have home field. the patriots also have a bye. surging cincinnati travels to houston in the early game on saturday with coverage beginning at 4:00 eastern here on nbc. the colts will head to baltimore to face the ravens on sunday at 1:00 eastern time on cbs. so, tony, what's your overview of the afc? >> well, it really is setting up for a new england/den

vikings win 37-34. so they're in the playoffs. they will take on green bay in the first round of the playoffs next saturday, 8:00 at lambeau field. the redskins knew they had to win and now they are still winning. >>> when we come back, the ravens try to improve their playoff position in the afc. we'll keep a watchful eye as the clock ticks away at fed ex field. stick around. we'll be back in a moment.  >>> welcome back to fed ex field. i'm scott smith. on a day where morris has shattered the franchise rushing record for a season, he just rushed for his 200th yard on a 1 yard run. his second rushing touchdown of the game. the redskins hold a two score margin on the cowboys, with just about a minute to play. looking to clinch that playoff spot, where they might can host the seahawks next week. for more on today's nfl, back inside to dave ross. >> what a day for morris. we all thought it would all be about rg3 and romo. >>> the giants needed miracle. they tried not to embarrass themselves. neither hap

adrian peterson held in check just 86 yards rushing today. 1st quarter the vikes christian ponder fakes the handoff and gets a 3-yard score, sets off confetti, imagine -- imaginary. minnesota clinches a wildcard spot with a home win next week against the packers. >>> the bears visiting the cardinals in the desert, air 30 christmas spirit. beanie wells -- arizona in the christmas spirit, beanie wells fumbles the exchangget any easi that. fast forward to the 3rd quarter, pass picked off by charles tillman and this is the tillman waltz in from 10 out. 28-13. chicago needs a win over detroit next week to help their postseason chances. >>> so it all comes down to week 17. the skins have hit it out of the park the last six weeks just like that. can they do it again against their biggest rival with everything on the line? the guys weigh in next.  >>> if you naught the thanksgiving day game was -- thought the thanksgiving day game was big, it doesn't compare to next week at fedex field. the game has been moved to primetime sunday night. a chance to win the division for the first time si

the vikings up ten. the vikings near field goal range. he needs 35 yards to get the record.st 26 yards. not enough time for another snap. he finished eight yards shy of the record. but the vikings in field goal range. blair walsh for the win. and the vikings win it, 37-34, they're headed to the playoffs. they snap the five-game losing streak to the packers. >>> what about the battle for the nfc east? the redskins and cow boys. the skins trying to get in the playoffs for the first time since 2007. 200 yards rushing for albert morris. robert griffin iii, fakes handoff, keeps it himself. skins take the 14-7 lead. in the fourth, cowboys driving, down three. tony romo, picked off by rob jackson. redskins win it, 28-18, to win the nfc east and clinch a berth. i'm cassidy hubbarth with your "sportscenter" update. have great day. >>> another win? the big story of the day, the return to the sidelines of chuck pagano. he's back after fighting leukemia back into remission. >> his locker room celebration. he couldn't help being emotional, saying simply, what a day. >> thank you all for,

highlighted by the packers at vikings at 4:25 eastern, a game with playoff implications for both teams. you are taking a look here at the afc playoff picture. we got ourselves a little bit out of sync here but tony dungy will set us straight. the afc circumstances now, how do you see it? >> well, really some big, big games in the afc and it really starts at the top. houston, number one seed, but they have got to go to indianapolis, bob, a place where they have never won. if they don't win, you've got the opportunity for denver and also for new england to pass them. so huge, huge games at the top of the afc race and, you know, it's really makes for a big week 17. >> packers/vikings is a game in the nfc has playoff implications. what are your thoughts on that? >> yes. that becomes a huge game also with the win tonight by seattle, that has vaulted the packers over the top of -- over top of san francisco and they have got to win this game against minnesota to keep that position. and minnesota had a chance in that first game. we saw an interception by christian ponder. that really turned th

you start from a letter that a vikings punter sent. that's where we also get into u.s. history and this is where we get into core rur can urriculum. this is about freedom of speech, it makes it relevant, it goes right into something that kids are already seen on espn so they are already primed to talk about it. that's the kind of stuff i think we need to be looking at so we get this bullying stuff out of their head and they see relevance instead. >> anyone want to take some questions? i want to start with a young student. >> everyone needs to read that letter. it is shocking. >> alexis, are you here? you want to come up here? come on. don't be shy, nobody's going to bite. >> let's give her some encouragement here. we've heard from adults all day long, we want to hear from somebody who is -- come over here, young lady. my name is cheryl, thank you for being here. we have some great guests who care about you, everybody in this room cares about you. you have been through some training. you have a question for our guests? >> no, but i want to thank you for doing this. thank

highlighted by the packers at vikings at 4:25 eastern, a game with playoff implications for both teams. you are taking a look here at the afc playoff picture. we got ourselves a little bit out of sync here but tony dungy will set us straight. the afc circumstances now, how do you see it? >> well, really some big, big games in the afc and it really starts at the top. houston, number one seed, but they have got to go to indianapolis, bob, a place where they have never won. if they don't win, you've got the opportunity for denver and also for new england to pass them. so huge, huge games at the top of the afc race and, you know, it's really makes for a big week 17. >> packers/vikings is a game in the nfc has playoff implications. what are your thoughts on that? >> yes. that becomes a huge game also with the win tonight by seattle, that has vaulted the packers over the top of -- over top of san francisco and they have got to win this game against minnesota to keep that position. and minnesota had a chance in that first game. we saw an interception by christian ponder. that really turned th

the vikings looking to take advantage of the bears' loss. they're tied with the rams in the second, when adrian peterson breaks off an 82- yard run for a touchdown. he rushed for a season- high 212 yards, and is now 294 shy of the single- season record. the vikings win 36-22, and overtake the bears for the sixth and final playoff spot. the bears and vkings are both eight- and six but the tie- breaker puts the bears in seventh place and out of the playoffs. the bears still have a chance if they can win their final two games against the cardinals and lions. the vikings, meanwhile, play the texans and packers. that's a look at sports. your live illinois lottery drawing is next. >>winning pick 3 9,3,8 time fo rtheor the pick 4 games. winning pick 4 numbers 0,3,4,2 megamillions 12 million dollars. have a great afternoon. -having her was amazing. -we made a miracle. and we got onesies. sometimes miracles get messy. so we use tide free. no perfumes or dyes for her delicate skin. brad. not it. not it. just kidding. that's our tide. what's yours? ♪ ♪

pagano and the colts close out the regular season against houston on sunday vikings running back adrianeterson could still break the single season rushing record - but it's going to take a heck of a day to get it. adrian peterson record vikings running back adrian peterson could still break the single season rushing record - but it's going to take a heck of a day to get it. minnesota also aiming to break the eric dickerson of 2,100th 5 yds. yesterday, the cardinals linebacker ne of these players a glove. and this boy, he was so happy, so excited. he could hardly contain himself. and i would just say a match and, if he could give him to gloves? [laughter] >> and with the sheraton how white people from honolulu. this honolulu, hawaii bowl. --this was - meaning he will need 208 yards sunday against the eric dickerson's record of 2,105 yards would also clinch them a potentially earn the niners a first round bye - so long as the 49ers take care of after four years with the yankees, swisher signs a 4- deal with the tribe today.an option for a fifth season deal with the tribe today.an option f

he set up blair walsh for the game winner and he drills it home...the vikings win 37-34 and they make the post season while the bears go home. for the second straight year the bears burnout in the secomnd half..they were 7 and 1 and still failed to make it....we'll have much more coming up on instant replay at 940. >> with only one day left for lawmakers in washington to prevent fiscal changes that would impact just about every american. the two sides remain far apart and continue to blame each other >> live in our newsroom with the latest developments >> the sunday senate session started with a prayer to save the nation from its self- inflicted wounds. it ended tonight with no deal and no vote taken. the senate majority leader says the distance between the two sides is it significant but negotiations continue >> "the republican leader has shown absolutely good faith it's just that we're apart on some pretty big issues." "i'm willing to get this done, but i need a dance partner." with the dance almost over... republicans and democrats are still on opposite sides of the room. the deadl

the vikings take it. >>> so here is the nfc may off picture.the 49ers will be the number 2 seed and will get a first round bye with atlanta. one wild card game is set. green bay, hosting minnesota. the other match up is determined by what happens in the night game between washington and dallas. the winner gets the nfc east and will host seattle. all right, raiders business, finally, the wait was over for raider quarterback, prior. prior, first nfl start today at san san. 2nd quarter. 10-0 chargers. how about the first career touchdown pass to bay. a 9-yard strike makes it 10-7. 3rd quarter, rivers, alexander, 44 yard strike. chargers increase the lead. raiders were not done. prior, on a naked bootleg gets in 3 yards out and it is 24-14. a 10-yard, 10-point game. then, after a blocked punt, he struck again. moore, for a touchdown. now, the 3-point game with 2 minutes left. oakland had no timeouts left. they needed the kick. but, san diego could recover and would run out the clock and win it by 24-21. >> you guys really did not give up. rain comi

they need the giants, bears and vikings to lose. it's a lot, but it's possible.this happens, the skins could be playing for the nfc east title against dallas to close out the season. several redskins played santa claus today at fedex field. they handed out over 1,000 toys to very deserving kids, helping spread the holiday cheer. >> i had many individuals step up and provide for me that didn't have to. i never had this platform and the celebrity of the redskins, it's great to come out and do the same for young people, too. >> christmas came early for the washington mystics. they announced their new hoed coach and general -- new head coach and general manager. he spent ten successful years with the connecticut sun and is a two-time coach of the year. he comes in with a lot of optimism and says it's not time to give up on this franchise just yet. >> off the fans that jumped off the bandwagon, it's big enough to get back on. we'll take all comers to get back on. we have a lot to prove and we know that. >> finally tonight, we need your help in picking the best sports

the vikings' adrian peterson goes up the middle for an 82-yard touchdown against the rams.s' danny amendola catches a pass and spikes the ball and look out. freak accident. this guy actually has to be taken off the field. vikings silence the rams, 36-22. >>> more news coming up in two minutes on this monday morning. this is the "cbs morning news." this is the "cbs morning news." [ elizabeth ] i like to drink orange juice but the acidic levels in some foods can cause acid erosion. the enamel starts to wear down, and you can't grow your enamel back. my dentist recommended that i use pronamel, because it helps to strengthen the enamel. and i believe it's doing a good job. president obama demands actn on gun legislation. what he says need to be done to protect r children. plus: as the nation heads bk to school. how local parents and school counselo plan to deal with the trage. and it's about to get chill cold and wet weather sweeps across the bay area. when wl we get a break? join us for cbs 5 eyewitness news this morning... beginng at 4:30. good morning. it's monday, ,,,, >>>

then we've got to talk about that game between the vikings and the packers. >> green bay and minnesota. what a game. and they'll get to do it all over again next week. let's start what happened in this game. the story was adrian peterson. needs 208 yards to surpass eric dickerson's all-time mark, most rushing yards in a season. and he almost got there on the second to the last play of the game, got a big run. and if he had run it into the end zone, that would have set the record. but still, just a great win for minnesota. and green bay just has a hard time stopping teams. if you're giving up 34 to minnesota, i am not sold on green bay as a super bowl contender. >> packers have the three seed and will be taking on the vikings who won the wild card next weekend. redskins and cowboys in a thriller. redskins won their division for the first time since? >> 1999. i've been waiting for the last couple of weeks we've been talking about would this game with that "it" moment for tony romo. could it be the time where he's catapulted into the playoffs, goes on that eli manning to win his first sup

the vikings costing the packers hosting the packers. tis the game at 34. holdup -- looked at him go. 24 seconds. peterson and finished 9 yards of his rushing record. is the whole 9 yards. minnesota, 37-34. bears are on the road against the lions. over the middle. the lions are down, up 3.5 minutes to go. cutler scrambles for a first yard. the bears win 26-24, but failed to make the playoffs. with a lot of help from michael 49btree, the san francisco years -- 49ers with another crown. second quarter, up 6-0 trailing. there you go. they take a 7-6 lead. why not repeat it? crabtree had again. 27-francisco goes on to win 13. 14-3 broncos. he has changed that town and the team. thomas makes a great one-handed catch. that is a play of the day. for his first game back since diagnosed with leukemia, was papain a in a map -- it emotional day. he missed the entire season due to illness. the third quarter, look at him go. no one is around him. 101 yards. colts win. >> what a day. what a day. said, your- like i thoughts, prayers. this meant the world to me. game wasds

peterson had 25 carries but for just 86 yards in the vikings 23-6 win over the texans that means he willeed a monster day -208 yards to be exact - in next sunday's finale against green bay to break eric dickerson's single season rushing record of 2,105 yards a vikings win in that game and they would also clinch a playoff spot pete carroll cosmonautgoes nuts however, take a look with the fumble and this player was off the field with a kneecap injury. 8 for great catc baldwin, a single but a bit of a disappointment kaepernick where it had a bit of a difficult day they are no one half-game of on the seattle. arizona, san francisco has the chance to clinch the division. when one game left, the green bay packers are leapfrogging the 49ers. for the no. 2 playoff spot. the packers speaking at their right time and board to take a look easy today against a pretty bad titans team. they would get the first round after the packers, the niners are battling for that spot. >> another of the raiders lost today in carolina. newton, for the touchdown, carolina and this is going to make you wince. however,

the vikings would have to lose to houston. it looks like the matchup with the dallas cowboys would be for the -- cousins is up for rookie of the week. he was really impressive. >> i was definitely confidence in him. our team is really showing what the team is all about, from top to bottom. the guys are really playing for each other. >> lorenzo looks just like santa. the redskins hold the advantage. remember one thing, that have to beat the eagles, and the players know it. -- they have to beat the eagles. >> it will be a dogfight. philadelphia is always a tough place to play. >> work sanchez lost his starting job to greg mcilroy. -- mark sanchez. he has a new contract of $8.20 million, which guarantees he will be on the roster next year. it is a mess in new york with the jets. let's go to baseball, and the national start to think about spring training. they still have not signed adam laroche. the orioles are showing interest in the first baseman and that would give him a three-year contract. the orioles would have to compensate

the only way there can be a second playoffs came its the redskins meet up with the vikings. we're live in landover. >> a fallen firefighters laid to rest today. we will show you more of the service of the volunteer killed during an ambush in new york. >> how to duck hunters ended up getting trapped on an island in montgomery county. >> if you love history, you'll not want to miss the chance >> a volunteer firefighter killed was laid to rest today. he was shot at the scene of the house fire. today's funeral in rochester was attended by hundreds of family members, friends, and colleagues. a second firefighter was b >> two people had to be rescued this morning in montgomery county after getting trapped on an island wild duck hunting. they were out on the water shortly after they reached the island, their boat drifted away. they had their cell phones and called for help. firefighters eventually reached them. the emancipation proclamation is on display in washington tonight. why time is running out if you want to take a look. >> we will check back in with steve and gets a look at

. >> ♪ [ music ] ♪ ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, vikings beat the green bay packers today... ...that met if the 49ersld close out arizona...they would not on win the nfc west but also g first round bye.... jim harbaugh a >>> the minnesota viekkings beat the packers today. jim is looking for the division. cardinals jump out to 6 out. mike trade a 49-yard. 9ers took the lead. 2 76 yards. it was 17-6. san francisco, no. 51 for his career, an all time king. 9ers win 27-13. >> it's a 24 to 7 lead. raiders brought them back. it was less that 2 minutes left. the raiders are down 24-2 1. no time outs left. san diego recovers and they win. 4-12. back to 49ers. playoff tickets go on sale via ticket master tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m.. >> now they have the weekend off. they already have a scheduled playoff game. they are going to be hosting the wild card winner out of the nfc, saturday january 12 at 5:00 p.m.. with two weeks off, that's something the 4ers9ers badly needed. ,, >> have a good night. ,,,,

the vikings are in the playoffs as the number 6 seed and securing the fact that the niners would clenchhe second seed and a first round by. meantime, everything out on the table tonight back east, dallas and the redskins, anxiety old -- age old rivals, the winner winner eastern nfc title at steak. >> a hundred 50 pounds in the last 3 games not against the rams, although russell wilson not able to find an open receiver. tuck and run for the touchdown, wilson with 250 yards throwing 2 touchdowns, rams drive down to the 29 with less than a minute to go, quarterback bradford picked up by sherman to seal a victory for seattle. 49ers saw enough of that guy last week. 20 to 13, seahawks clench the fifth seed. >> there was only 1 reason to watch the raiders game and that was to take a look at the first professional start for a young quarterback, and it was entertaining, a little glimmer of hope there. chargers to meek oakland -- meet okay land this year. michael purlock on the -- spur lock will go untouched up the middle, 99 yards. where is your special teams defense? not there. san diego charg

the vikings win, 37-34. the same two teams will meet next saturday in the playoffs. 8:00p.m. at lambeau field. bears are out. >> yeah. >> need the redskins to win and winning now 14-7 in the fourth quarter. >> can i flash forward a little bit. they're going to play seattle? hasn't been such good news. >> no, played seattle in 2005 and 2007 and lost both those times. still have to finish this one out. exciting. i've been biting my nails. >> look, mine are gone. no manicure, nothing. >> look better than mine. >> thanks. >>> still ahead, firefighters from across the country are in new york this weekend. they are saying their final goodbyes to first responders killed during a christmas eve ambush. gary? >> cold, cold weather tonight and the next several days, actually. we have a hint of snow in for the new year. don't get excited, though. full forecast is coming up in a bit. stay with us.  >>> thousands gathered for a funeral for the firefighters killed in the christmas eve ambush attack. police say spengler most likely started the fire intentionally. >> my heart is

if they win the game, there will have to hope the packers keep the vikings. walters has played in all 15 games on special teams. the now he starts at safety. >> i think it helps take the pressure wave. those guys may plays. i think they help relieve the pressure. >> the texas longhorns mascots. 36 yards deep in the corner of the end zone. 67 yards. he had two touchdowns. the air force band 2 and up -- the air force band tunes up. holiday furlough time with the wolves game. paul byron nelson home. -- nails it home. you guys route for the bears. >> it will happen. >> i like the bears. i'm not so sure of the game. >> we will be watching. that will do it for us on this saturday night. >> thank you for watching. we will see you back here tomorrow night.

it set up the go ahead field goal as the vikings win it 37-34.the san francisco locker room. that meant the 9ers and not the packer s who get the number 2 seed. the cowboys and the redskins play for the nfc east title. rg3 takes matters into his own hands or should i say feet. another redskins rookie set a huge game rumbling for 200 yards and three touchdowns. along the way he set a single season franchise rushing record. dallas cut the lead, but tony romo is picked off by jackson. romo threw three interceptions. that turnover proved to be costly as morris puts the game away. 20-18 was the final. it is washington's first nfc east title since 1999. the playoff picture looks like this. the falcons and the niners get a first round bye as the top two seeds. minnesota is at green bay on saturday. and then seattle plays at washington on sunday. oakland closed out the disappointing season with another loss, but terrell pryor gave them excitement as he made the first start. crazy weather in san diego. before the game the players were practicing in a hail

the germans will have to lose to the ravens in baltimore the vikings would have to move to houston, and the bears would have to lose to arizona. first and foremost, the redskins have to take care of business and the philadelphia. >> you know they are definitely going to step up and try to win. we have to come out fast. we have to come out in the physical like we have been the last five weekends and sustain it for 60 minutes of the game. >> let's go to oakland. take a look at the pigeon on the field. it was acting like an extra defender. these guys are focused, they did not even look at it, almost dep donnan. no. 65 actually tried to kick it out of the way. the chiefs played a goose egg the loss to the raiders 15-0 before they finally got the pitch and off the field. it looks like the orioles are going to pass on trying to sign first baseman adam laroche. he just turned 38 -- just turned 33 and once a three-year deal. we will keep you posted. >> 22 guys on the field, and nobody could hit him. >> go to wjla.com/facebook to sign up to when one of the hottest yes. we will be right back >> a

first round bye the 49ers must beat arizona in the finale - which they should do - and hope for the vikings to beat of stories... green bay reorganize, re-fit and regroup.three "r's" seriously that press conference was tough to listen to - one radio host compared it a root canal - truth is when harbaugh doesn't want to give you anything - he doesn't. on to some injury news - vernon davis 90 consecutive start streak is in jeopardy after a sustaining a the raiders quarterback suffered multiple cracked ribs and a bruised lung on this hit in the raiders loss what you think? >> we are not ready to make that decision our plan is to work both of them this week. we will see how prius goes. >> colts head coach chuck pagano returned to the team today after missing the last three months battling leukemia it is clearly he wasit's not often you see the media give a head coach get a standing ovation at his monday press conference.but in the case it was the only reaction to have pagano took an indefinite leave on october 1st after learning he had leukemia after undergoing chemotherapy and other treatments

it set up the go ahead field goal as the vikings win it 37-34.rom the san francisco locker room. that meant the 9ers and not the packer s who get the number 2 seed. the cowboys and the redskins play for the nfc east title. rg3 takes matters into his own hands or should i say feet. another redskins rookie set a huge game rumbling for 200 yards and three touchdowns. along the way he set a single season franchise rushing record. dallas cut the lead, but tony romo is picked off by jackson. romo threw three interceptions. that turnover proved to be costly as morris puts the game away. 20-18 was the final. it is washington's first nfc east title since 1999. the playoff picture looks like this. the falcons and the niners get a first round bye as the top two seeds. minnesota is at green bay on saturday. and then seattle plays at washington on sunday. oakland closed out the disappointing season with another loss, but terrell pryor gave them excitement as he made the first start. crazy weather in san diego. before the game the players were practicing in a

all of that did not keep these vikings fans away from game day. chicago fans braved the harsh winter weather and made the n.f.l. road trip to minnesota. >> we know how to take this. >> the problem now, how to get back home. not so in wisconsin where up to ten inches of snow is expected in some areas and snowplows are battling to keep streets clear. >> we have salt down and salt brine and turn on the salt spreaders. >> keeping the snow at bay and staying warm will be a challenge across the midwest like here neer north dakota. look at these videos showing the storm front moving over the hawkeye state. in oklahoma this family is getting ready for the winter buying coats to keep warm. bradley shaw and his family stopped at a hardware store to pick up a blanket for their dog. brad likes the cold weather. >> i really do. >> new details tonight in a daring rescue in afghanistan. how constitutional forces pulled a doctor free after he was abducted by armed militants. also a new study smoking a cigarette while drinking can intention my a hangover. >> a rec

. >> and adrian peterson led the vikings over the st.ouis rams, 212 yards rushing and one china. 294 yards shy of the all-time record. he could give it with two games left. >> ama: it would be great if both our teams win today. a return to middle earth just ahead. how "the hobbit" stacks up to >> ama: join me at 9:00 on cable 13. we'll take a look at a massive asteroid three miles wide. at it considered a potential threat but not for several centuries. and it's back to school tomorrow and after friday's shooting it can be scary even for kids in the bay area. tonight the one thing you should tell your kid before they head to school. >>> middle earth is back on top at the box office. >> ama: peter jackson's "the hobbit" took in nearly $85 million in the record-setting opening, stronger than the three previous "lord of the rings" films, and guardians pulled in the family crowd. lincoln crossed the $100 million mark. skyfall is still hanging on. coming in at number four. and "life of pi" wraps up the top five films. that does it for us at 6:

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>> no, spanish celebrate something which means the new year and what they do, men dress up as vikings to -- >> why is that? >> to celebrate their viking ancestry and they literally light torches and you can see torches in scotland and hundreds of thousands of people come and celebrate this moment. >> now, that's an event. >> that is an event. >> another huge party happens in brazil. every year we always see brazil and say, they know how to party. >> wouldn't it be nice to go to the beach -- >> especially right now. >> that would be lovely. where people, as you can see, dress up in white and the reason for white is that it's a symbol of peace and the idea of purity to have a peaceful, pure year. there you see somebody throwing flowers and they light candles and play tribute to the goddess of water and the beautiful fireworks and grand celebration in brazil. >> what is it about brazil that ringing in the new year is just such a fascinating, awesome thing to watch. >> they really get into the moment. something magnificent about seeing hundreds of thousands of people all dressed in white.

that set up the game winning field goal as the vikings beatat the packers.get the number one seed in the first round bye. >> cowboys and redskins, robert griffin takes matters in his own hands. he scores and put washington on top. another redskins running back moore has had a huge game, rumbling for 200 yards and three touchdowns along waited he set a franchise single season rushing record. tony romo is picked off by jackson. romo threw three interceptions. skins take advantage of it and morse gets it, 28-18 is final. >>> oakland closed out its season at san diego with nothing to lose. raiders went to pryor that made his first started as quarterback. down south before the contest they were practicing in a hailstorm. the weather was fine at kickoff but not the raiders special teams. he takes the ball, breaks into the clear and takes the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown. it was 10-0 chargers after one. he throws a fake, hayward for his first n.f.l. touchdown pass. oakland rallied and pryor keeps it himself and dives into the end zone. that cut the lead

and the late game is a rematch between the vikings and the packers. this one is green bay. the the ravens will play the indianapolis colts at 1:00 on sunday. and the redskins are hosting seattle at 4:30. we started out with a beautiful sunrise this morning, but the clouds are slowly creeping into the metro region. let's check in with jacqui jeras for the forecast. >> if you missed the sunrise, we caught it on our time lapse and will show it to you shortly. right now, the clouds have arrived. it still seems kind of bright, 38 degrees being the temperature in washington, d.c. our satellite picture shows the clouds will continue moving in. we could see a few sprinkles or snow flurries this evening. the main event really happens tomorrow. this is a weak system bringing snow across the central plains and mississippi river valley today. things are looking good up and down the eastern seaboard. today, partly sunny skies 45 x 3:00 claudia 6:00 and 39 degrees at the midnight hour. we will have more details on the timing of that system, in a little while. first, back to the news desk

that didn't stop the party for many die hard fans at the vikings game. vikings/bears pregame.went on as planned. got to love those people. some fans drove into the storm, all the way from chicago. >> all about the tailgate. >> yeah, not just minnesota fans who are tough. even the chicago ones who went there for the game are tough. >> all about the tailgate. i went to notre dame. i know all about the tailgate. >> you tail gating in south bend. >> doesn't matter about the weather. >> you are so right. you have beverages to keep you warm. you know what i am talking about. >>> looking at temperatures. plunge stormwise. and snow in the northern rocky. heavy rain, around new york, philly and d.c. thunderstorms in cincinnati to the gulf coast. >> 60s from new orleans all the way up to the north east. 48 in dallas. 25 in omaha. and just 12 in the twin city. mostly 40s in the rockies and pacific northwest. >>> all right, that time of year again, the salvation army ringers, manning the red kettles and getting some holiday surprises. >> yes, in richland, washington, a donor dropped a $20

that scamper set up this game-winning field goal as the vikings beat the pammeres. -- packers so san francisco gets the fit round by. >> oakland closed out at san diego. with nothing to lose the raiders let terrelle pryor make his first start. crazy weather in southern california. the players were practicing in a hail storm. he weather was fine at kickoff but not so fine. the raiders' special team takes the opening kickoff at the one, races 899 yards for the touchdown. after a slow start, pryor led the raiders on a 12-play, 80-yard drive. then gets his first nfl touchdown pass. trailing by 17 in the fourth. oakland rally ode. pryor keeps himself and dives into the zone. the lead is 24-14. then with under 2:00 to go pryor rolls out and finds moore open in the end zone. but the comeback falls short. the chargers win 24-21:00 oakland ends 4-12. >> in indianapolis, an emotional return for chuck pagano. he has been out since september after being diagnosed with leukemia. this kickoff was taken 102 yards for a touchdown. houston needed a win to clinch but the colts played spoiler. andrew l

vikings adrian peterson is ridiculous. from knee surgery to 212 yards against the rams. been doing this all year. could be the all-time single season rushing king. he is 294 yards away. >> arizona teammates fighting each other on the sidelines at the new mexico bowl. the cat scored twice in 46 seconds to beat nevada by one. >> nba circus shot. that is spurs tony parker going crazy on the celtics. former warrior nate robinson is doing it for the bulls. scored at one end, and then at the other swats away brooks. that's a butte. buzzer beaters. good if it goes. oakland's finest, joe johnson from brooklyn to beat pistons in double overtime. >> love those, huh? >>> hey, warriors tomorrow against new orleans. plenty of tickets apparently available. it's been some ride on the road for them. >> thank you, vern. you have three believers, 49er believers. >> i'm there. >> i didn't hear it anymore. >> loud then not loud. [ laughter ] >> all right. well, for news throughout the evening, the latest news and weather are always on cbssf.com >> we can make it louder. >> start yelling. >>

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that scamper set up a game-winning field goal as the vikings beat the packers 37-34. so that means the niners get the number two seed and a first-round by. >>> oakland closed out its season at san diego with nothing to lose. the raiders let terrelle pryor make his first nfl start at quarterback. crazy weather in southern california. before the contest the players were practicing in a hail storm. the weather was fine at kickoff, but not so the raiders special teams. michael spurlock gets the ball at the one, takes the opening 99 yards for the touchdown. after a slow start, pryor led the raider0s an 12-play drive. and gets his first nfl touchdown pass. trailing by 17 in the fourth. oakland rallies. pryor keepses it and dives into the end zone. then with under 2:00 to go, pryor rolls out, fines moore open in the end zone. but the comeback falls short as the chargers win 24-21. oakland winds up the season 4-12. >> in indianapolis, colts head coach chuck tag began know back on the sideline. he has been out since late september after being diagnosed with leukemia. put a smi

that didn't stop the party for the bears-vikings game. some fans drove into the storm all the way from chicago. too bad their team lost. >> day look like they had fun, though. >>> time now for the weather from across the nation. snow in the northern rockies. rain and snow in norng new england. heavy rain around boston, new york, philly, and d.c. thunderstorms from cincinnati to the gulf coast. >> 60s from new orleans to the northeast. 12 in the twin cities. mostly 40s in the rockies. >>> coming up, we'll hear from the deejays who posed as british royals and are being blamed for the suicide of a surs. >>> falling gas prices. >>> josh brent of the cowboys, out of jail and struggling with the death of teammate and a friend. >>> there could be a christmas gift for you at the gas pump. lower prices. the average price may be close to $3 a gallon for the holidays. wholesale prices are falling fast as supplied rise and demand drops. a top analyst says the plunge is not even over yet. this morning, the average price is $3.35 gallon. >>> some disap

in minneapolis, the vikings' adrian peterson had a touchdown and 154 yards rushing as he gets closer to 2,000 yards for the season in a 21-14 win over chicago. >>> and louisville basketball coach rick pitino found out how hard it is to resist answering a cell phone, especially someone else's during a post-game news conference. [ ringing ] >> hold on one second. [ laughter ] >> hello? i'm doing great. how about yourself? [ laughter ] >> i'm just doing a press conference. [ laughter ] >> where would you like to meet for a drink? >> beautiful. that phone belonged to a sportscaster who was recording the event until obviously it was interrupted by the ringing phone. well handled. >>> the iconic piano used in the "cass branka" is for sale. would you buy it? and what were the most searched movies of 2012? >>> lawmakers roll up their sleeves to help some of hurricane sandy's hardest hit victims. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back to "early today." hope you had a wonderful weekend. the big storm that was in the midwest is heading east, especially the northeast. the white on this

houston, opening the door for the broncos to take over the top seed in the afc with a loss to the vikings. former standard cardinal tony gear hart playing. >> 49ers and seahawks underway in seattlement jim harbaugh's 49th birthday, niner win they clinch the afc west but have to do it without justin smith. bum left elbow ending his streak of 185 straight starts. seattle leads 21 or right now in the first half. >> defending super bowl champion giants trying to stay alive for the postseason, facing the ravens. joe flacco making things difficult. threw for 309 yards, two t.d.s, this one to ray rice. ravens clinch the everybody action afc north. >> cowboys playoff chances took hit against the saints. romo to austin. cowboys scored two t.d.s in the final four minutes to send it to overtime. drew brees had 446 yards passing. colston fumbles at the 20-yard to the dallas two yardline. the south carolina recovery and hartley kicks the game-winner. saints are out but they win it in overtime. >> cowboys only needed some help to win next week over the redskins. washington facing the eagles. rg iii two