2011 NFL wild card playoffs
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) runs for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is hit after throwing by Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) in the first quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver.
Eddie Royal (19) of the Denver Broncos catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter against William Gay (22) of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Jan. 8, 2012 in Denver.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) crosses the goal line for a touchdown as Denver Broncos free safety David Bruton (30) defends in the third quarter on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver.
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) kneels on the sidelines during the third quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (89) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) breaks away from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ryan Mundy (29) for the winning touchdown in overtime on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver. The Broncos won 30-23.
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) celebrates with fans after wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) caught a pass for an 80-yard touchdown to win the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver.
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) hugs coach John Fox after winning 30-23 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is tackled in the end zone by Atlanta Falcons strong safety James Sanders (36) during the first half on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Falcons scored a safety after Manning was called for intentional grounding.
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs over New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) during the first half on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Brandon Jacobs (27) of the New York Giants runs for 34 yards in the second quarter against James Sanders (36) of the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium on Jan. 8, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J.
Hakeem Nicks (88) of the New York Giants scores a 4-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against Dominique Franks (24) of the Atlanta Falcons during their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at MetLife Stadium on Jan. 8, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J.
New York Giants guard Chris Snee (76) stops Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (95) from reaching Eli Manning during the first half on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) breaks away from Atlanta Falcons defenders to score on a 72-yard touchdown pass during the second half, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) moves in to hit Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 24-2.
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) pulls in a 27-yard touchdown pass against Atlanta Falcons strong safety James Sanders (36) and Dunta Robinson during the second half, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham, third left, sits on the bench with his teammates during the second half against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Falcons lost the game 24-2.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws during the first half against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer (33) breaks up a pass to Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) during the first half, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans.
Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young (79) causes a fumble by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans. Detroit recovered the fumble but the play was inexplicably blown dead. What might have been a touchdown return instead became a stalled drive.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) catches a touchdown pass as New Orleans Saints free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans. Johnson had 12 receptions for 211 yards and two touchdowns in his playoff debut for Detroit.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford dives for a touchdown past New Orleans Saints' Roman Harper on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans. Stafford threw for 380 yards and three TDs for the Lions who simply could not keep pace in their first playoff appearance since the 1999 season.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees drops back to pass during the second half against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans. Brees led an unstoppable offense by throwing for 466 yards and three touchdowns, and New Orleans dominated the second half for a 45-28 NFC wild-card victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night.
New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham (80) reaches for a touchdown with Detroit Lions' Amari Spievey (42) defending during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans.
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) dives over the line for a first down during the second half against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans.
Darren Sproles (43) of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball on his way to a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during their 2012 NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Jan. 7, 2012 in New Orleans, La.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) tries for the catch under pressure from Houston Texans strong safety Glover Quin (29) during the first quarter, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston. Green did not make the catch.
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) throws a pass over Cedric Benson (32) against the Houston Texans during the first quarter on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston.
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) scores on an interception against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston. Watt returned the first of rookie Andy Dalton's three interceptions 29 yards for a score that broke a 10-all tie with 52 seconds left in the half.
Houston Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed (58) celebrates with Quintin Demps (27) after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton during the second quarter, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston.
Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson pulls in the catch and scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston.
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) eludes Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Chris Crocker (42) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston. Foster put the game away with second-half scores to power the Texans over the Cincinnati Bengals 31-10.
After knocking down a pass by Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, Houston Texans defensive tackle Earl Mitchell (92) celebrates with Tim Jamison (96) during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston. The Texans won 31-10.
Houston Texans' J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after winning against the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston. The Texans won 31-10.