Haiti native Pierre Garcon has certainly had more important matters on his mind in recent weeks.

With family and friends still suffering the effects on the natural disasters in his home country, Garcon delivered the best performance of his young career.  The second-year receiver had 11 receptions totaling 153 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter.  His brilliance inspired the Indianapolis Colts to a 30-17 victory over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship Game.

After the hard fought win, Garcon raised the Haitian flag in remembrance of the victims in that nation.  His efforts are attempts to draw attention to the help that is needed by people who have suffered throughout the crushing ordeal.

”This is what it’s all about. Just trying to do it for the country. It’s just bringing awareness to that because what’s going on over there is very tough. Nobody should go through that, especially people who are less fortunate already. It’s just bringing awareness. Everybody’s been really showing their hands and helping us out, and I really do appreciate it.”

Peyton Manning will have to strecth out for two more games this season - the Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl.

We’re all familiar with the man on the other end of Pierre Garcon’s catches – NFL MVP Peyton Manning.  Manning shredded a highly-esteemed Jets defense by completing 26 of 39 passes for 377 yards and 3 touchdown scores.  Dallas Clark and Austin Collie caught TD passes and Joseph Addai (16 rushes, 80 yards) provided respectable ground support to keep the chains moving for Indy.

By the 2:00 mark of the second quarter, the Jets had built a 17-6 lead.  Braylon Edwards scored on an 80-yard reception and Dustin Keller caught a TD pass – both from Mark Sanchez.  But prior to the half, Manning and the Colts struck on a momentum-changing 4-play, 80-yard drive that ended in the touchdown to Collie. 

Indianapolis went on to dominate the second half, outscoring New York 17-0.  The Colts defense stepped up to stifle the Jets, while Peyton and the offense kept the ball moving and had 27 first downs and 461 net yards in the game.