2012 NFL conference title games
An American flag is opened on the field before the start of the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on Jan. 22, 2012 in San Francisco.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
Vernon Davis (85) of the San Francisco 49ers scores a 73-yard toucdown reception against the New York Giants in the first quarter during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
New York Giants' Henry Hynoski (45) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown (25) during the first half of the NFC Championship, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws to Frank Gore (21) during the first half of the NFC Championship against the New York Giants, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
New York Giants tight end Bear Pascoe, right, celebrates with tight end Jake Ballard after scoring on a six-yard touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFC Championship, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants' Corey Webster (23) during the second half of the NFC Championship, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
Vernon Davis (85) and Alex Smith (11) of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after Davis caught a 28-yard touchdown reception from Smith in the third quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on Jan. 22, 2012 in San Francisco.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is sacked by San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis during the second half of the NFC Championship, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) and Dashon Goldson (38) break up a pass intended for New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) during overtime of the NFC Championship, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
Jason Pierre-Paul (90) and Justin Tuck (91) of the New York Giants react after they sacked Alex Smith (11) of the San Francisco 49ers in the second half during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on Jan. 22, 2012 in San Francisco.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Williams (10) fumbles as he is hit by New York Giants' Jacquian Williams (57) during overtime of the NFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
San Francisco 49ers' Chris Culliver (29) watches as New York Giants' Devin Thomas (15) recovers a fumbled punt by Kyle Williams during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) and punter Steve Weatherford (5) celebrate after Tynes kicked the game winning field goal during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL Game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
New York Giants place holder Steve Weatherford (5) celebrates after his team scored a game winning field field during overtime of the NFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
New York Giants Eli Manning lifts the George Halas Trophy in the locker room after the Giants won in overtime at the NFC Championship, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI.
Giants top 49ers 20-17 in OT
The New England Patriots run onto the field to start the AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.
Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) tries to stop New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during the second half of the AFC Championship, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.
New England Patriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) scores a touchdown as Baltimore Ravens defensive back Jimmy Smith (22) hangs on during the first half of the AFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco celebrates after his seven yard touchdown pass to Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta during the first half of the AFC Championship against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.
Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots gets tackled after throwing the ball by Ray Lewis (52) of the Baltimore Ravens during their AFC Championship at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 22, 2012 in Foxboro, Mass.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (21) intercepts a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during the first half of the AFC Championship, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) hangs on during the second half of the AFC Championship, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.
Brandon Spikes (55) of the New England Patriots intercepts a pass from Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter during their AFC Championship at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 22, 2012 in Foxboro, Mass.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after scoring a one yard touchdown during the second half of the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.
Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots dives into the end zone to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens during their AFC Championship at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 22, 2012 in Foxboro, Mass.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after scoring a one yard touchdown during the second half of the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Lee Evans (83) is stripped of the ball by New England Patriots free safety Sterling Moore (29) during the second half of the AFC Championship, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. Right is New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32). The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20 to win the AFC Championship.
Baltimore Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff (7) misses a 32 yard field goal in the closing seconds of the second half of the AFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20.
The New England Patriots celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after their AFC Championship at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 22, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The New England Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens 20-23.