2008 NFL Championship Playoffs

R.J. Dabovich, Pueblo, Co., holds up a sign before the AFC championship game between Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009.

AFC Championship - Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers' Deshea Townsend (26) is congratulated by his teammate Tyrone Carter (23) after intercepting a pass by Baltimore Ravens' Joe Flacco during the first quarter. The Steelers harassed Flacco all game long as he tried to become the first rookie quarterback to take a team to the Super Bowl. Flacco finished 13-for-30 for 141 yards and three costly interceptions.

AFC Championship - Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is knocked to the ground by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (52) in the first quarter. Roethlisberger, picked off four times by New England in his rookie-year AFC title game, was a workmanlike 16-of-33 for 255 yards and, most importantly, no interceptions.

AFC Championship - Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh

Baltimore Ravens' Jim Leonhard gets away from Pittsburgh Steelers' Larry Foote, right, to return a punt for 45 yards against the Steelers in the second quarter.

AFC Championship - Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) dives past Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed for a 65-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.

AFC Championship - Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed (3) kicks a 46-yard field goal against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter.

AFC Championship - Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh

Baltimore Ravens running back Willis McGahee (23) scores a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter. McGahee scored both Baltimore touchdowns on rushes for 60 yards.

AFC Championship - Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, center, is congratulated by teammates LaMarr Woodley (56) and Brett Keisel after scoring a touchdown after intercepting a pass from Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco during the fourth quarter.

AFC Championship - Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh

Baltimore Ravens running back Willis McGahee (23) fumbles as he is hit by Pittsburgh Steelers' Ryan Clark after a pass catch in the fourth quarter. McGahee was carted off the field following a frightening hit to the helmet by Clark.

AFC Championship - Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes, left, holds the trophy with coach Mike Tomlin after the Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-14 in the AFC championship game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009.

NFC Championship - Philadelphia vs. Arizona

Jand Lisa Bednarczyk of Tempe, Ariz., cheers for the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, in Glendale, Ariz.

NFC Championship - Philadelphia vs. Arizona

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald makes a reception as Philadelphia Eagles safety Quintin Demps falls down during the first half. The unstoppable Fitzgerald, who had nine receptions for 152 yards, three touchdowns, including two big catches on the decisive drive.

NFC Championship - Philadelphia vs. Arizona

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek tumbles over Arizona Cardinals linebacker Gerald Hayes, left, as Arizona's Adrian Wilson moves in during the first half.

NFC Championship - Philadelphia vs. Arizona

Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James, right, carries the ball as Philadelphia Eagles safety Quintin Demps defends during the first half. James rushed for 73 yards.

NFC Championship - Philadelphia vs. Arizona

Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook eludes Arizona Cardinals linebacker Gerald Hayes (54) during the second half. Westbrook was held in check by the Arizona defense.

NFC Championship - Philadelphia vs. Arizona

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson makes a touchdown reception as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie defends during the third quarter. The Eagles scored 18 points unanswered points to take a 25-24 lead.

NFC Championship - Philadelphia vs. Arizona

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb is caught by Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett during the second half. Donovan McNabb was superb in leading Philadelphia's second-half rally from 18 points down to a 25-24 lead.

NFC Championship - Philadelphia vs. Arizona

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Bertrand Berry reacts with teammate Antonio Smith (94) after recovering a fumble by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb during the second half.

NFC Championship - Philadelphia vs. Arizona

Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald (11) reacts after teammate Tim Hightower caught a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter. Coolly marching downfield, Kurt Warner's 8-yard scoring pass to rookie Tim Hightower with 2:53 left, for a 32-25 lead.

NFC Championship - Philadelphia vs. Arizona

Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt is showered at the end of the NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 32-25.