PHOTOS: NFC Championship game – Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers
January 19, 2014
Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the George Halas Trophy after the Seahawks defeat the San Francisco 49ers 23-17 in the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) ( 463873737 )
Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson holds up the George Halas Trophy after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 23-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVIII. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ( NFC Championship Football )
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates with Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson after the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 23-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVIII. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) ( APTOPIX NFC Championship Football )
Outside linebacker Malcolm Smith #53 and defensive back DeShawn Shead #35 celebrate after Smith intercepts a pass in the endzone to win the game for the Seahawks against the San Francisco 49ers during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) ( 463873499 )
Tight end Zach Miller #86 of the Seattle Seahawks is tackled by cornerback Tramaine Brock #26 of the San Francisco 49ers for a two-yard gain in the second quarter during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) ( 463850023 )
San Francisco 49ers' Anthony Dixon dives into the end zone for a touchdown run during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ( APTOPIX NFC Championship Football )
Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson is sacked by San Francisco 49ers' NaVorro Bowman (53) during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ( NFC Championship Football )
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) ( 463835713 )
Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson (3) fumbles as he is hit by San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) ( APTOPIX NFC Championship Football )
Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks fumbles the ball in the first quarter as he is tackled by outside linebacker Aldon Smith #99 of the San Francisco 49ers during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) ( 463835559 )
Strong safety Kam Chancellor #31 of the Seattle Seahawks makes an interception in the fourth quarter in front of wide receiver Anquan Boldin #81 of the San Francisco 49ers during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) ( 463872631 )
Defensive end Michael Bennett #72 of the Seattle Seahawks recovers a fumble by quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers and runs for 17-yards in the fourth quarter during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) ( 463872761 )
San Francisco 49ers' LaMichael James fumbles as he is hit by Seattle Seahawks' Ricardo Lockette (83) on a kick off during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. The 49ers recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) ( APTOPIX NFC Championship Football )
Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks kneels as the team huddles in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) ( 463836873 )
Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson and San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith go after Wilson's fumble on the first play of the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. The 49ers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ( NFC Championship Football )
Seattle Seahawks fan Matthew Frey of DeWitt, Iowa, wears a 4-1/2-foot Seahawks hat before the NFC championship game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Contra Costa Times/MCT) ( SPORTS FBN-NINERS-SEAHAWKS 5 CC )
Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks is hit by inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman #53 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) ( 463836787 )
Kick returner LaMichael James #23 of the San Francisco 49ers is hit by wide receiver Ricardo Lockette #83 of the Seattle Seahawks on a return in the first half during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) ( 463843727 )
Running back Anthony Dixon #24 of the San Francisco 49ers dives into the endzone against defensive end Red Bryant #79 of the Seattle Seahawks to score a one-yard touchdown in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) ( 463843949 )
Wide receiver Doug Baldwin #89 of the Seattle Seahawks with the ball after a catch against free safety Eric Reid #35 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) ( 463849427 )
A young fan looks on during the 2014 NFC Championship between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) ( 463849641 )
Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson throws during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) ( NFC Championship Football )
Singer Ann Wilson sings the National Anthem before the NFL football NFC Championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) ( NFC Championship Football )
Defensive end Cliff Avril #56 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates in the fourth quarter while taking on the San Francisco 49ers during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) ( 463872779 )
Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks tips the ball up in the air as outside linebacker Malcolm Smith #53 catches it to clinch the victory for the Seahawks against the San Francisco 49ers during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) ( 463873923 )
Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse #15 of the Seattle Seahawks is hit by free safety Eric Reid #35 and strong safety Donte Whitner #31 of the San Francisco 49ers to break up the pass in the second half in the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) ( 463872521 )
Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse #15 of the Seattle Seahawks is hit by free safety Eric Reid #35 and strong safety Donte Whitner #31 of the San Francisco 49ers to break up the pass in the second half in the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) ( 463872143 )
San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith (99) goes after the ball on the first play of the game by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. Smith recovered the ball. (AP Photo/The Sacramento Bee, Hector Amezcua) ( NFC Championship Football )
Running back Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks is hit by outside linebacker Aldon Smith #99 of the San Francisco 49ers as the ball is loose after it was fumbled by quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seahawks on fourth and goal in the fourth quarter during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) ( 463863817 )
Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse #15 of the Seattle Seahawks is hit by free safety Eric Reid #35 and strong safety Donte Whitner #31 of the San Francisco 49ers to break up the pass in the second half in the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) ( 463862723 )
Sea Gals perform during a break in the 2014 NFC Championship between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) ( 463850821 )
Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen holds up the George Halas Trophy after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 23-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVIII. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) ( NFC Championship Football )
San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick throws with Seattle Seahawks' Michael Bennett (72) rushing during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) ( NFC Championship Football )
An Augur Hawk named Taima flies before the NFL football NFC Championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ( NFC Championship Football )
A Seattle Seahawks fan looks on before the Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) ( 463830103 )
A general view in the first quarter between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) ( 463836091 )
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