From left, Anthony Dixon, Darcel McBath and Perrish Cox of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after stopping the Atlanta Falcons on fourth down in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship Game. The 49ers defeated the Falcons 28-24 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, January 20.
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From left, Anthony Dixon, Darcel McBath and Perrish Cox of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after stopping the Atlanta Falcons on fourth down in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship Game. The 49ers defeated the Falcons 28-24 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, January 20.
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Tarell Brown of the San Francisco 49ers breaks up a pass intended for Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons.
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Tarell Brown of the San Francisco 49ers breaks up a pass intended for Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons.
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Michael Crabtree of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after catching a 33-yard pass in the fourth quarter.
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Michael Crabtree of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after catching a 33-yard pass in the fourth quarter.
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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan receives the ball at the 1 yard line in the fourth quarter.
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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan receives the ball at the 1 yard line in the fourth quarter.
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Dunta Robinson of the Falcons forces Michael Crabtree of the 49ers to fumble.
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Dunta Robinson of the Falcons forces Michael Crabtree of the 49ers to fumble.
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Michael Crabtree of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the football against the Atlanta Falcons. The ball was recovered by No. 54 Stephen Nicholas of the Falcons on the Atlanta 1 yard line.
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Michael Crabtree of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the football against the Atlanta Falcons. The ball was recovered by No. 54 Stephen Nicholas of the Falcons on the Atlanta 1 yard line.
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Jason Snelling of the Atlanta Falcons flies in the air over Dashon Goldson of the San Francisco 49ers.
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Jason Snelling of the Atlanta Falcons flies in the air over Dashon Goldson of the San Francisco 49ers.
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Randy Moss of the 49ers carries the ball in the third quarter against the Falcons.
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Randy Moss of the 49ers carries the ball in the third quarter against the Falcons.
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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan fumbles the ball. It was recovered by No. 99 Aldon Smith of the San Francisco 49ers.
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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan fumbles the ball. It was recovered by No. 99 Aldon Smith of the San Francisco 49ers.
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Frank Gore of the San Francisco 49ers scores a five-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter.
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Frank Gore of the San Francisco 49ers scores a five-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter.
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Kicker David Akers of the San Francisco 49ers looks on after missing a 38-yard field goal as William Moore of the Atlanta Falcons cheers.
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Kicker David Akers of the San Francisco 49ers looks on after missing a 38-yard field goal as William Moore of the Atlanta Falcons cheers.
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Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez makes a catch against Chris Culliver of the 49ers.
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Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez makes a catch against Chris Culliver of the 49ers.
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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Stephen Nicholas, left, and Kroy Biermann of the Atlanta Falcons.
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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Stephen Nicholas, left, and Kroy Biermann of the Atlanta Falcons.
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Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes a catch in the second quarter.
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Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes a catch in the second quarter.
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Michael Turner of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Michael Turner of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan holds onto the ball as he is tackled by Isaac Sopoaga of the San Francisco 49ers.
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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan holds onto the ball as he is tackled by Isaac Sopoaga of the San Francisco 49ers.
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Tony Gonzalez of the Atlanta Falcons catches a 10-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
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Tony Gonzalez of the Atlanta Falcons catches a 10-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
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Falcons fans cheer during Sunday's game against the 49ers.
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Falcons fans cheer during Sunday's game against the 49ers.
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LaMichael James of the San Francisco 49ers scores a 15-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter.
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LaMichael James of the San Francisco 49ers scores a 15-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter.
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Running back LaMichael James of the 49ers celebrates his touchdown against the Falcons.
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Running back LaMichael James of the 49ers celebrates his touchdown against the Falcons.
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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, center, talks to his team in a huddle during the first half against the 49ers.
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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, center, talks to his team in a huddle during the first half against the 49ers.
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Julio Jones, left, and Roddy White of the Atlanta Falcons jump in the air to celebrate after Jones caught a 20-yard touchdown in the second quarter.
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Julio Jones, left, and Roddy White of the Atlanta Falcons jump in the air to celebrate after Jones caught a 20-yard touchdown in the second quarter.
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Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons throws the ball in the Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons throws the ball in the Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons catches a 20-yard touchdown against Tarell Brown of the San Francisco 49ers.
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Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons catches a 20-yard touchdown against Tarell Brown of the San Francisco 49ers.
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LaMichael James of the San Francisco 49ers leaps over Falcons defenders during a kick return in the first half.
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LaMichael James of the San Francisco 49ers leaps over Falcons defenders during a kick return in the first half.
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Michael Crabtree of the 49ers is unable to come down in bounds in the end zone.
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Michael Crabtree of the 49ers is unable to come down in bounds in the end zone.
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Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez runs the ball against the No. 38 Dashon Goldson of the 49ers.
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Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez runs the ball against the No. 38 Dashon Goldson of the 49ers.
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San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick yells out during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
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San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick yells out during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Michael Crabtree of the 49ers makes a catch in the first half against the Falcons.
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Michael Crabtree of the 49ers makes a catch in the first half against the Falcons.
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Michael Turner of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball as he is hit by No. 52 Patrick Willis of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
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Michael Turner of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball as he is hit by No. 52 Patrick Willis of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick passes the ball in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick passes the ball in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Roddy White of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass as he is hit by Dashon Goldson of the San Francisco 49ers.
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Roddy White of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass as he is hit by Dashon Goldson of the San Francisco 49ers.
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Dashon Goldson of the 49ers hits Falcons receiver Roddy White on Sunday.
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Dashon Goldson of the 49ers hits Falcons receiver Roddy White on Sunday.
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Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons catches a 46-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons catches a 46-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan calls out from under center while taking on the San Francisco 49ers.
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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan calls out from under center while taking on the San Francisco 49ers.
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Frank Gore of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball in the first quarter.
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Frank Gore of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball in the first quarter.
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The Atlanta Falcons are introduced before taking on the San Francisco 49ers. Sunday marked the first time Atlanta hosted the NFC Championship Game.
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The Atlanta Falcons are introduced before taking on the San Francisco 49ers. Sunday marked the first time Atlanta hosted the NFC Championship Game.
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