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Best of 2008: Championship Games
![Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner celebrates after the Cardinals defeat the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale AZ, on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/v9srecblspo79cizhjoa.jpg)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner celebrates after the Cardinals defeat the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale AZ, on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)
![Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) catches a pass from Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner (13) against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/z4rcxmjbyiezoyr68vlp.jpg)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) catches a pass from Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner (13) against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)
![GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Head coach Ken Whisenhunt holds up the George S. Halas trophy after winning the NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 32-25 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/c31snz71nua1pmadlp8y.jpg)
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Head coach Ken Whisenhunt holds up the George S. Halas trophy after winning the NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 32-25 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
![GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Quarterback Donovan McNabb #5 of the Phildelphia Eagles walks off the field after losing to the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 32-25 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/uwfuqfymxwzsmbz6cefs.jpg)
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Quarterback Donovan McNabb #5 of the Phildelphia Eagles walks off the field after losing to the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 32-25 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
![GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Running back Edgerrin James #32 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after winning the NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 32-25 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/xjc24cfgpa7cjfbujuq8.jpg)
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Running back Edgerrin James #32 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after winning the NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 32-25 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
![Arizona Cardinals FB Terrelle Smith (45) celebrates the Cardinals victory after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale AZ, on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/adsedzb4tfjeftx3fzmj.jpg)
Arizona Cardinals FB Terrelle Smith (45) celebrates the Cardinals victory after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale AZ, on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)
![Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner celebrates after the Arizona Cardinals defeat the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale AZ, on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/oarkayp9apvh0ufwfxck.jpg)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner celebrates after the Arizona Cardinals defeat the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale AZ, on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)
![Arizona Cardinals owner William Bidwill holds the George Halas trophy after the Cardinals defeat the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale AZ, on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/eiqb6vdpjrmb8namc5sd.jpg)
Arizona Cardinals owner William Bidwill holds the George Halas trophy after the Cardinals defeat the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale AZ, on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)
![Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James (32) runs the ball against the defense of Philadelphia Eagles safety Quintin Demps (39) during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/b12ikihxgkuydmqc1tcn.jpg)
Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James (32) runs the ball against the defense of Philadelphia Eagles safety Quintin Demps (39) during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)
![GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals runs past safety Brian Dawkins #20 and cornerback Asante Samuel #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles into the endzone for a touchdown during the NFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/dwfjiizk9cnfikcguppg.jpg)
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals runs past safety Brian Dawkins #20 and cornerback Asante Samuel #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles into the endzone for a touchdown during the NFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
![Arizona Cardinals defensive back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (29) breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) in the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale AZ, on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/jlg8ix3q9geyzh5ancy7.jpg)
Arizona Cardinals defensive back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (29) breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) in the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale AZ, on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)
![Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) dives after running the ball in the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale AZ, on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/chyycvnyz78kqucexfsh.jpg)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) dives after running the ball in the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale AZ, on January 18, 2009. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/NFL.com)
![GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: (R-L) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks with head coach Ken Whisenhunt of the Arizona Cardinals prior to the NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/p4mq5ghrwwwqfwbn7hdg.jpg)
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: (R-L) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks with head coach Ken Whisenhunt of the Arizona Cardinals prior to the NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
![GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after a touchdown in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/uyfb4hzynxxhekviwspj.jpg)
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after a touchdown in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
![Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward (86) runs the ball past Baltimore Ravens safety Haruki Nakamura (43) in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/nioax3pyq5wkcj9vhsgj.jpg)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward (86) runs the ball past Baltimore Ravens safety Haruki Nakamura (43) in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)
![An overall view of Heinz Field before the Pittsburgh Steelers play against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/tt4lesgbukpcsruupfvb.jpg)
An overall view of Heinz Field before the Pittsburgh Steelers play against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)
![PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Running back Ray Rice #27 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball against linebacker James Farrior of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/t3ixzoxpnhuehfqusnc7.jpg)
PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Running back Ray Rice #27 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball against linebacker James Farrior of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
![PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers awaits the snap on offense against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/gurvdalvhcwtugcso73h.jpg)
PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers awaits the snap on offense against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
![PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers can't make the reception in the endzone as he is defended by Frank Walker #41 of the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/q6ywty5p78sqji7xhqou.jpg)
PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers can't make the reception in the endzone as he is defended by Frank Walker #41 of the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
![Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend (26) celebrates after intercepting a pass from Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/vllbkpaurn8drdinnlpc.jpg)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend (26) celebrates after intercepting a pass from Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)
![Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) rolls out as he is pursued by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qw211fa6odhjzfg4swmn.jpg)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) rolls out as he is pursued by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)
![Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (52) celebrates after the Ravens recover a fumble against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/p5r10xmn6bp2kaalaol2.jpg)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (52) celebrates after the Ravens recover a fumble against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)
![Baltimore Ravens running back Willis McGahee (23) runs the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor (24) in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/owid7nxhgqxl6wfkigko.jpg)
Baltimore Ravens running back Willis McGahee (23) runs the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor (24) in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)
![Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) runs the ball past Baltimore Ravens cornerback Frank Walker (41) in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/c5szd3a1ftbnifxcyefv.jpg)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) runs the ball past Baltimore Ravens cornerback Frank Walker (41) in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)
![PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Safety Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his touchdown with defensive end Brett Keisel against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/efnbqvvaw9zorfxlr5rh.jpg)
PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Safety Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his touchdown with defensive end Brett Keisel against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
![PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Safety Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/heirjpw72yit1o8xrn5f.jpg)
PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Safety Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
![Troy Polamalu (43) of the Pittsburgh Steelers returns an interception for a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. on January 18, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 23-14. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/wbnbmf4dpy8u2frnlpws.jpg)
Troy Polamalu (43) of the Pittsburgh Steelers returns an interception for a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. on January 18, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 23-14. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)
![Santonio Holmes of the Pittsburgh Steelers raises the Lamar Hunt trophy following a win against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. on January 18, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 23-14. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/h2xyi8fiopk7dfcgkaop.jpg)
Santonio Holmes of the Pittsburgh Steelers raises the Lamar Hunt trophy following a win against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. on January 18, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 23-14. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)
![Troy Polamalu (43) and Nick Eason (93) of the Pittsburgh Steelers walk off the field following a win against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. on January 18, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 23-14. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/bwcgpwsxn0waaqixz65c.jpg)
Troy Polamalu (43) and Nick Eason (93) of the Pittsburgh Steelers walk off the field following a win against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. on January 18, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 23-14. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)
![LaMarr Woodley (56) of the Pittsburgh Steelers waves a towel as he walks off the field following a win against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. on January 18, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 23-14. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/phijtl97iwqdyapuvbpb.jpg)
LaMarr Woodley (56) of the Pittsburgh Steelers waves a towel as he walks off the field following a win against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. on January 18, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 23-14. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)
![Ben Roethlisberger (7) of the Pittsburgh Steelers speaks to the crowd following a win against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. on January 18, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 23-14. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/pdtypcjlot6qbmcylxpf.jpg)
Ben Roethlisberger (7) of the Pittsburgh Steelers speaks to the crowd following a win against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. on January 18, 2009. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 23-14. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)
![PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Offensive tackle Max Starks #78 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens 23-14 during the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/uajcniyiakshwuvhoxh1.jpg)
PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Offensive tackle Max Starks #78 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens 23-14 during the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
![PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers addresses the fans as he celebrates their 23-14 win against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/jhu61gcavr2ispkh2mti.jpg)
PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers addresses the fans as he celebrates their 23-14 win against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
![PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens walks off the field after a loss 23-14 to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ehgopy1wpbc9yrkjgbok.jpg)
PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens walks off the field after a loss 23-14 to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
![PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Nate Washington #85 of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempts to make a reception against Frank Walker #41, Jim Leonhard #36 and Ed Reed #20 of the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qvy5uv0jjalso2m364l4.jpg)
PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Nate Washington #85 of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempts to make a reception against Frank Walker #41, Jim Leonhard #36 and Ed Reed #20 of the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
![Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (52) and Baltimore Ravens cornerback Frank Walker (41) celebrate after Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ckx8cxkwpklllhabjtsj.jpg)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (52) and Baltimore Ravens cornerback Frank Walker (41) celebrate after Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked in the first half at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh PA, on January 18, 2009.(Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/NFL.com)