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Best of 2012: Championship Weekend
Take a look at the weekend's best photos from the NFC and AFC championship games.

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Donte Whitner during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) rushes for a gain during the AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 20, 2013 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Baltimore won 28-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, center, is surrounded by fans in the stands as he celebrates winning the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. The Ravens won 28-13 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis (52) reacts during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) makes an 11-yard touchdown reception against New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) runs out of the tackle of Baltimore Ravens free safety Ed Reed (20) during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

San Francisco 49ers free safety Dashon Goldson (38) holds his hands up in celebration of winning the NFC Championship playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Atlanta. The San Francisco 49ers won 28 - 24. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) blocks a pass throw by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the NFC Championship playoff football game at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Atlanta. The San Francisco 49ers won 28 - 24. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) passes during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) runs out of the tackle of Baltimore Ravens free safety Ed Reed (20) during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco 49ers' LaMichael James (23) gets away from Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas (54) for a 15-yard touchdown run during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones catches touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons' Tony Gonzalez celebrates after his 10-yard touchdown reception during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore rushes for a five-yard touchdown during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. Left is Atlanta Falcons' Akeem Dent and William Moore. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown (25) during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Atlanta Falcons' Sean Weatherspoon leaps as he is introduced before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

San Francisco 49ers free safety Dashon Goldson (38) knells on the field after winning the NFC Championship playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Atlanta. The San Francisco 49ers won 28 - 24. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is pressured by Baltimore Ravens defensive end Haloti Ngata (92) during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with his team after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson sits on the team bench after being defeated by San Francisco 49ers in the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore (21) breaks away for a nine-yard touchdown run during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (52) and quarterback Joe Joe Flacco (5) celebrate during the AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 20, 2013 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Baltimore won 28-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) hangs his head after throwing an interception during the AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 20, 2013 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Baltimore won 28-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)