The New Orleans Saints put the “rust or rest” debate to bed Saturday as they routed the Arizona Cardinals 45-14 in the NFC Divisional Playoffs aided by a spectacular performance from Reggie Bush. Bush, the Heisman Trophy winner from USC, lived up to his considerable hype by rushing 5 times for 84 yards (including a twisting 46 yard touchdown), catching 4 passes for 24 yards and finishing off the highlight reel with a fantastic 83 yard punt return for a touchdown to ice the game.

The Saints now face the Minnesota Vikings in the first ever NFC Championship Game to be played at the Superdome.

Reggie Bush was also the POTW on December 24, 2006. You can see other Reggie Bush drawings here.

Pencils on Strathmore 300 smooth bristol:

Colors “painted” in PS. Click on the images for a larger version.