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Best of NFL Playoffs: Divisional weekend

Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) walks off the field after Pittsburgh defeated the Kansas City Chiefs.
Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) walks off the field after Pittsburgh defeated the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) gets up after defending Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) on a two-point conversion attempt during the fourth quarter that would have tied the game.
Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) gets up after defending Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) on a two-point conversion attempt during the fourth quarter that would have tied the game.
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Steelers punter Jordan Berry (4) congratulates kicker Chris Boswell (9) during the fourth quarter against the Chiefs. Boswell hit an NFL-record six field goals.
Steelers punter Jordan Berry (4) congratulates kicker Chris Boswell (9) during the fourth quarter against the Chiefs. Boswell hit an NFL-record six field goals.
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Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Steelers.
Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Steelers.
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Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) makes a catch as Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) defends during the second quarter.
Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) makes a catch as Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) defends during the second quarter.
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Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) breaks up a pass intended for Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during the third quarter.
Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) breaks up a pass intended for Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during the third quarter.
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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Steelers.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Steelers.
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Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Steelers.
Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Steelers.
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Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) makes a catch ahead of Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the first quarter.
Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) makes a catch ahead of Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the first quarter.
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Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) is unable to make a catch while defended by Chiefs defensive back Terrance Mitchell (39) during the first quarter.
Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) is unable to make a catch while defended by Chiefs defensive back Terrance Mitchell (39) during the first quarter.
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is brought down by the Chiefs defense during the second quarter.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is brought down by the Chiefs defense during the second quarter.
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Marcus Peters (22) looks on as a Steelers pass falls incomplete.
Marcus Peters (22) looks on as a Steelers pass falls incomplete.
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Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs the ball against the Chiefs.
Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs the ball against the Chiefs.
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Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) celebrates a first-half interception against the Chiefs.
Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) celebrates a first-half interception against the Chiefs.
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Steelers tight end Jesse James (81) is upended by Chiefs safety Ron Parker (38) during the first quarter.
Steelers tight end Jesse James (81) is upended by Chiefs safety Ron Parker (38) during the first quarter.
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Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) hits a field goal in the first quarter against the Chiefs.
Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) hits a field goal in the first quarter against the Chiefs.
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Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson (12) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Steelers.
Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson (12) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Steelers.
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Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) hits a field goal during the first quarter against the Chiefs.
Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) hits a field goal during the first quarter against the Chiefs.
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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs with the ball against the Steelers.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs with the ball against the Steelers.
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The Green Bay Packers celebrates with kicker Mason Crosby (2) after they defeated the Dallas Cowboys.
The Green Bay Packers celebrates with kicker Mason Crosby (2) after they defeated the Dallas Cowboys.
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The Packers celebrate after Mason Crosby's game-winning field goal against the Cowboys.
The Packers celebrate after Mason Crosby's game-winning field goal against the Cowboys.
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Linebacker Julius Peppers (56) celebrates after the Packers beat the Cowboys on a last-second field goal.
Linebacker Julius Peppers (56) celebrates after the Packers beat the Cowboys on a last-second field goal.
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Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates after making the game-winning field goal against the Cowboys.
Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates after making the game-winning field goal against the Cowboys.
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Packers tight end Jared Cook (89) makes a sideline catch late in the game against the Cowboys.
Packers tight end Jared Cook (89) makes a sideline catch late in the game against the Cowboys.
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Packers tight end Jared Cook (89) catches a late pass on the sideline against the Cowboys.
Packers tight end Jared Cook (89) catches a late pass on the sideline against the Cowboys.
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Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey (5) celebrates with tight end Jason Witten (82) after making a field goal to tie the game with the Packers in the fourth quarter.
Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey (5) celebrates with tight end Jason Witten (82) after making a field goal to tie the game with the Packers in the fourth quarter.
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Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after making a field goal to take the lead during the fourth quarter against the Cowboys.
Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after making a field goal to take the lead during the fourth quarter against the Cowboys.
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Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) runs in a two-point conversion to tie the game with the Packers.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) runs in a two-point conversion to tie the game with the Packers.
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Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scores a two-point conversion to tie the game in the fourth quarter against the Packers.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scores a two-point conversion to tie the game in the fourth quarter against the Packers.
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Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) catches a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Packers.
Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) catches a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Packers.
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Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) catches a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Packers.
Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) catches a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Packers.
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Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) catches a touchdown pass against the Packers.
Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) catches a touchdown pass against the Packers.
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Cowboys safety Jeff Heath (38) intercepts Aaron Rodgers' pass in the second half.
Cowboys safety Jeff Heath (38) intercepts Aaron Rodgers' pass in the second half.
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Packers tight end Jared Cook (89) catches a touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Cowboys.
Packers tight end Jared Cook (89) catches a touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Cowboys.
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Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) dives for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Cowboys.
Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) dives for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Cowboys.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
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Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) runs for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) runs for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
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Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball against Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-355516 ORIG FILE ID:  20170115_pjc_aj6_081.JPG
Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball against Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-355516 ORIG FILE ID: 20170115_pjc_aj6_081.JPG
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Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers (82) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Sean Lee (50) during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers (82) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Sean Lee (50) during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
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The Packers' cornerback Richard Rodgers catches a touchdown against the Cowboys.
The Packers' cornerback Richard Rodgers catches a touchdown against the Cowboys.
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) runs the ball against Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) runs the ball against Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback LaDarius Gunter (36) during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback LaDarius Gunter (36) during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
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Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium.
Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots fullback James Develin (46) is stopped short of the goal line by Houston Texans defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) and outside linebacker Akeem Dent (50) during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
New England Patriots fullback James Develin (46) is stopped short of the goal line by Houston Texans defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) and outside linebacker Akeem Dent (50) during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) is stopped by Houston Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) is stopped by Houston Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots outside linebacker Shea McClellin (58) hits Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) as he throws during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
New England Patriots outside linebacker Shea McClellin (58) hits Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) as he throws during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) celebrates with teammates Julian Edelman (11) and LeGarrette Blount (29) after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) celebrates with teammates Julian Edelman (11) and LeGarrette Blount (29) after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33)returns a kick for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33)returns a kick for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
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Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) gestures at the line against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) gestures at the line against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) breaks up a pass to Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) in the end zone during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) breaks up a pass to Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) in the end zone during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
Winslow Townson, USA TODAY Sports
Houston Texans running back Akeem Hunt (33) stiff arms New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
Houston Texans running back Akeem Hunt (33) stiff arms New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown catch against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown catch against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) fumbles the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) fumbles the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is hit by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole (34) during the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is hit by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole (34) during the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
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Recording artist Ludacris performs during half time of the NFC Divisional playoff between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks at Georgia Dome.
Recording artist Ludacris performs during half time of the NFC Divisional playoff between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks at Georgia Dome.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) makes a touchdown catch against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) makes a touchdown catch against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) makes a catch against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane (20) during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) makes a catch against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane (20) during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is knocked into the end zone for a safety by the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is knocked into the end zone for a safety by the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) scores a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) scores a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
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Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) makes a catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) makes a catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome.
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