The Steelers defeated the Ravens 23-14 in the AFC Championship game to advance to the Super Bowl. It was a physical game with questionable calls and brutal hits. The winning play came on a touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes. Meanwhile, the Cardinals defeated the Eagles 32-25 in the NFC Championship game, eliminating the possibility of an all-Pennsylvania Super Bowl.

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STEELERS SAFETY TROY POLAMALU celebrates with safety Tyrone Carter, after the defense stopped the Ravens’ fourth-down quarterback sneak on Sunday.
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