San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park. The 49ers defeated the Lions 27-19.

Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed (20) scores a touchdown on an interception return during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals strong safety Adrian Wilson (24) during the third quarter at Candlestick Park. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals 27-13.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) reacts after deflecting a pass by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson (23) during the second quarter of the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome.

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) runs the ball in the first half against the Denver Broncos during the AFC divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up prior to the NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome.

Baltimore Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin (81) carries the ball during the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Ravens defeated the Patriots 28-13.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) during the first quarter of the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) passes against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver (84) Randy Moss runs for a third quarter touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals 24-3.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (52) prior to the game against the Denver Broncos during the AFC divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field. The Ravens defeated the Broncos 38-35 in double overtime.

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium.