2005 NFL Playoffs

Carolina Panthers Vs. Seattle Seahawks — AP

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Darrell Jackson scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter of the NFC Championship game, Jan. 22, 2006 in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Carolina Panthers 34-14 to earn a trip to the Super Bowl.

The Seahawks' Shaun Alexander crosses into the end zone for a touchdown against the Panthers during the fourth quarter.

Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer is tackled by the Pittsburgh Steelers' Joey Porter during the third quarter of the AFC Championship game in Denver, Jan. 22, 2006. The next stop for Big Ben, The Bus and all those Terrible Towels will be the Super Bowl in Detroit, thanks to a 34-17 dismantling of the Broncos.

Steelers wide receiver Cedrick Wilson pulls in a 12-yard touchdown pass ahead of Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey.

Carolina Panthers Vs. Chicago Bears

Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers breaks away from Brian Urlacher (bottom right) and Jerry Azumah of the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoff game at Soldier Field Jan. 15, 2006 in Chicago. The Panthers defeated the Bears 29-21 to advance to the NFC Championship game.

The Carolina Panthers' Kris Mangum catches a one-yard pass from quarterback Jake Delhomme for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt slams helmet on the ground after missing a game-tying field goal in the fourth quarter of the Colts' 21-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in their NFL divisional playoff game, Jan. 15, 2006, in Indianapolis. Vanderjagt's anger earned the Colts a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu tries to recover his own fumble after he apparently intercepted a pass thrown by Colts quarterback Peyton Manning in the fourth quarter, Jan. 15, 2006, in Indianapolis.

Jerome Bettis of the Steelers dives over the pileup for a one-yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Colts during the AFC Divisional Playoffs, Jan. 15, 2006, at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.

The Pittsburgh defense gets ready to face the Indianapolis Colts. The Steelers won 21-18.

New England Patriots Vs. Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer passes the ball in the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the New England Patriots, Jan. 14, 2006, at Invesco Field in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 27-13 to advance to the AFC Championship game.

The Broncos' Champ Bailey coughs up the ball after being hit by the Patriots' Benjamin Watson on the one-yard line after running the length of the field with an interception in the third quarter, Jan. 14, 2006 in Denver.

Washington Redskins Vs. Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck scores on a 6-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against the Washington Redskins during their NFC divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Jan. 14, 2006.

The Washington Redskins' Robert Royal is flipped by the Seattle Seahawks' Marcus Trufant (23) and Michael Boulware as Grant Wistrom (98) moves in after a five-yard pass reception late in the fourth quarter, during their NFC divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Jan. 14, 2006. The Seahawks won, 20-10.

Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis (36) celebrates with Hines Ward (86) after Bettis scored on a five-yard run in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals in their NFL playoff football game, Jan. 8, 2006, in Cincinnati. The Bengals' David Pollack is at left. Pittsburgh won 31-17.

The Bengals' Carson Palmer lies on the ground after injuring his knee in the first half against the Steelers in their NFL playoff football game, Jan. 8, 2006, in Cincinnati. Palmer had completed a 66-yard pass on the play.

Carolina Panthers Vs. New York Giants

Carolina's Steve Smith jumps into the end zone past the New York Giants' Will Allen after a 12-yard end-around to score the Panther's second touchdown in the third quarter of their NFC wildcard playoff game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 8, 2006. The Panthers won 23-0.

Jacksonville Jaguars Vs. New England Patriots

New England Patriots linebacker Willie McGinest sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich during the fourth quarter of their wildcard playoff game in Foxborough, Mass., Jan. 7, 2006. It was McGinest's third sack of the game. The Patriots won 28-3.

The Washington Redskins' Cornelius Griffin levels Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms after an incomplete pass during the Redskins' 17-10 playoff win, Jan. 7, 2006, in Tampa.

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis gets by teammate Derrick Dockery and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Chris Hovan (already down) to score during the first quarter.