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Best of 2011: Postseason

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks celebrates after scoring on a 72-yard touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. Left is Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71). (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Giants Aaron Ross (31), Ahmad Bradshaw (44) and Corey Webster (23) take a moment before their NFL wild card playoff football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

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 of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

08 January 2012: Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) celebrates a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on January 8, 2012. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee (23) throws a block on Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote (50) as Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) looks to pass in the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (89) catches a touchdown pass during the AFC Wild Card NFL game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on January 8, 2012. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) dives for the ball after fumbling it in the fourth quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver. The Broncos won 29-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer (33) breaks up a pass to Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81)during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) dives over the line for a first down during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem (17) hauls in a pass as Detroit Lions cornerback Aaron Berry (32) defends during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (13) drops back against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson (89) jumps over Houston Texans Jason Allen (30) and Johnathan Joseph during the fourth quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston. The Texans won 31-10. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants tight end Travis Beckum (47) celebrates with fans after the 37-20 victory against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI on Monday, January 15, 2012. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates the Giants 37-20 victory against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI on Monday, January 15, 2012. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant (25) is tackled by New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) celebrates after catching a 37-yard touchdown pass during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, center, is stopped by Houston Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed (58) and inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice is stopped by Houston Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis reacts to his introduction before an NFL divisional playoff football game against Houston Texans in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) takes the ball into the endzone for a 49-yard touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) and linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) during the third quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) catches a 14-yard touchdown reception over San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) during the second quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

New England Patriots receiver Aaron Hernandez (81) celebrates with receiver Wes Welker (83) after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter in an AFC Divisional playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Foxborough, MA. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 45-10. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

January 14, 2012; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) tumbles into the endzone in front of Denver Broncos safety Rafael Bush (36) during the first half of the 2011 AFC divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ivins-US PRESSWIRE

January 14, 2012; Foxborough, MA, USA; Patriots wider reciever Wes Welker (83) catches a touchdown pass in front of Denver Broncos corner back Chris Harris in the first half of the 2011 AFC divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ivins-US PRESSWIRE

Jan 14, 2012; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a touchdown pass as Denver Broncos cornerback Andre' Goodman (21) defends during the first half of the 2011 AFC divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-US PRESSWIRE

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches confetti during the trophy presentation following their AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20 to win the AFC Championship. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New York Giants fullback Henry Hynoski (45) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarrell Brown (25) in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park on Sunday, January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, CA. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Baltimore Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff (7) walks off the field as New England Patriots outside linebacker Niko Koutouvides (90) celebrates after Cundiff missed a 32 yard field goal in the closing seconds of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20 to win the AFC Championship. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) dives over the middle to score on a one yard run against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jan 22, 2012; Foxborough, MA, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) reaches for the endzone and scores a touchdown as New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) defends in the third quarter during the 2011 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE

Baltimore Ravens tight end Kris Wilson (87) is defended by New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) as he tries to make a catch during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates with Zak DeOssie (51) and Jerrel Jernigan after Tynes scored the game winning field goal during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

New York Giants receiver Mario Manningham (82) is defended by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock (26) and safety Reggie Smith (30) on a 17-yard touchdown reception in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park on Sunday, January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, CA. The Giants defeated the 49ers 20-17 in overtime. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday, Feb 5, 2012. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday, Feb 5, 2012. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

New England Patriots defensive end Mark Anderson (95) reacts against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday, Feb 5, 2012. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) celebrates after he scores a touchdown against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday, Feb 5, 2012. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates the Giants 21-17 victory against the New England Patriots after Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday, Feb 5, 2012. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

New York Giants strong safety Kenny Phillips (21) and defensive back Prince Amukamara (20) celebratre the Giants 21-17 victory against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday, Feb 5, 2012. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates the 21-17 victory against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday, Feb 5, 2012. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)