While , the rest of the nation has been fixated on the NFL’s two conference championship games Sunday: first Green Bay at Seattle, then Indianapolis at New England.
And with good reason. What started as a dud for Seattle turned into an absolute thriller. Here were some of the highlights from the NFC title game, with more from the AFC title game to come:
It all started with Cleatgate:
Marshawn Lynch was planning to wear gold cleats today. The NFL said not so fast:
— ESPN (@espn)
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Russell Wilson showed up looking like Geno Smith:
ANOTHER interception for Green Bay as Russell Wilson throws 3rd pick of game.
Entering today, Wilson had 1 Int in 5 career playoff games.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)
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Took about 26 game minutes but we finally have a Russell Wilson complete pass.
— NFL (@nfl)
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Even Andy Dalton is shaking his head at this Russell Wilson playoff performance.
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing)
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Russell Wilson is 2 for 9 with 3 INTs and 4 new endorsements.
— Michael Rosenberg (@Rosenberg_Mike)
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And this didn’t help:
Holy, the shot Russell Wilson took after that interception
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur)
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But the Seahawks came out of the break with a few tricks up their sleeves:
The fake FG for a touchdown by the –
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_RealUpdates)
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And Seattle’s 12th man regained consciousness:
Seismic activity in Seattle during fake that led to TD, per
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell)
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Marshawn Lynch realized he didn’t need $1,000 cleats to plow through, well, everyone:
RT : VINE – Marshawn Lynch carries both teams on his back for 11 yards
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker)
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We have no explanation for what happened thereafter:
Thatap using your head. Ok we’re done. RT : Oh no This ball is not supposed to be on my head.
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX)
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VINE – Marshawn Lynch 24 Yard Rushing TD
— FanSided GIF (@FanSidedGIF)
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VINE – And the 2 point conversion is GOOD!
— FanSided GIF (@FanSidedGIF)
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Mason Crosby tied it up at 22-all with a 48-yard field goal on Green Bay’s ensuing drive, sending the game into overtime.
But Wilson quickly found Jermaine Kearse for a 35-yard game-winning touchdown. Seattle is back in the Super Bowl and everyone’s jaws are still on the floor.
VINE – Jermaine Kearse 35 YD Game Winning TD!
— FanSided GIF (@FanSidedGIF)
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Meanwhile, Andrew Luck continues to win:
Colts already have been working on parameters of blockbuster mega deal for QB Andrew Luck, per league sources. Could be richest deal in NFL.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
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Tom Brady showed up looking like Inspector Gadget:
“I’ll get you next time Gadget, next time.”
— RUSS BENGT$ON (@russbengtson)
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