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Published: Jan. 13, 2013 at 2:11 p.m. PST — Updated: Jan. 13, 2013 at 2:11 p.m. PST
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  • Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll walks off the field after an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll walks off the field after an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) fumbles the ball after scoring a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore (25) makes the hit during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. The play was ruled a touchdown. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) fumbles the ball after scoring a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore (25) makes the hit during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. The play was ruled a touchdown. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Matt Ryan (2) and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson leave the field during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Matt Ryan (2) and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson leave the field during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) picks up the ball after Marshawn Lynch scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) picks up the ball after Marshawn Lynch scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice (18) makes the catch as Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) defends during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice (18) makes the catch as Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) defends during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice (18) during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice (18) during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch runs during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch runs during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks guard J.R. Sweezy (64) reacts to the after an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks guard J.R. Sweezy (64) reacts to the after an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball into the end zone as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) looks on during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball into the end zone as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) looks on during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks running back Robert Turbin (22) reacts to a run as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71) looks on during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks running back Robert Turbin (22) reacts to a run as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71) looks on during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball into the end zone as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) looks on during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball into the end zone as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) looks on during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant (23) during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant (23) during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller (86) spikes the ball after his touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller (86) spikes the ball after his touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice (18) works against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel (22) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice (18) works against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel (22) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) breaks up a pass intended Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) breaks up a pass intended Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • The Seattle Seahawks line up during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    The Seattle Seahawks line up during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate (81) gets past Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) for a touchdown reception during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate (81) gets past Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) for a touchdown reception during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate (81) speaks with Seattle Seahawks running back Robert Turbin (22) after Tate scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate (81) speaks with Seattle Seahawks running back Robert Turbin (22) after Tate scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks to Russell Wilson during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks to Russell Wilson during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson takes the field during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson takes the field during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is hit by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry (94) and Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux, right, during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is hit by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry (94) and Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux, right, during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate catches a touchdown pass in front of Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate catches a touchdown pass in front of Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vance Walker (99) during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vance Walker (99) during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks' Red Bryant tries to stop Atlanta Falcons' Jacquizz Rodgers (32) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks' Red Bryant tries to stop Atlanta Falcons' Jacquizz Rodgers (32) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson runs during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson runs during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson drops back during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson drops back during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch runs during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch runs during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) misses a catch as Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) defends during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) misses a catch as Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) defends during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller (86) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller (86) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) makes the throw under pressure during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) makes the throw under pressure during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) tries to run past Atlanta Falcons' Asante Samuel (22) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) tries to run past Atlanta Falcons' Asante Samuel (22) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) tries to get away from Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas (29) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) tries to get away from Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas (29) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) makes a touch-down catch against Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) makes a touch-down catch against Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Atlanta Falcons' Chase Coffman catches a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks' Leroy Hill during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Atlanta Falcons' Chase Coffman catches a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks' Leroy Hill during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons' Akeem Dent (52) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons' Akeem Dent (52) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks' Zach Miller catches a pass with Atlanta Falcons' William Moore defending during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks' Zach Miller catches a pass with Atlanta Falcons' William Moore defending during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson is seen on the sidelines during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson is seen on the sidelines during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller catches a pass with Atlanta Falcons' William Moore (25) defending during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller catches a pass with Atlanta Falcons' William Moore (25) defending during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) goes up for a ball during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) goes up for a ball during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) runs an interception back in front of Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White (84) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) runs an interception back in front of Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White (84) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Atlanta Falcons' Chase Coffman catches a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks' Leroy Hill during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Atlanta Falcons' Chase Coffman catches a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks' Leroy Hill during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson drops back during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson drops back during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson (3) runs onto the field during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson (3) runs onto the field during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is seen during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is seen during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch (24) runs during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch (24) runs during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson hands off to Marshawn Lynch during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson hands off to Marshawn Lynch during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) reacts with Seattle Seahawks strong safety Winston Guy (27) after a Atlanta Falcons turnover during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) reacts with Seattle Seahawks strong safety Winston Guy (27) after a Atlanta Falcons turnover during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) moves past Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) moves past Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) go after a pass during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) go after a pass during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) his hit by Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) and Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) his hit by Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) and Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Atlanta Falcons' Michael Turner runs during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Atlanta Falcons' Michael Turner runs during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks' Marcus Trufant catches a ball before the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks' Marcus Trufant catches a ball before the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks defensive coach Gus Bradley before the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks defensive coach Gus Bradley before the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speaks with players before the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speaks with players before the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVE MARTIN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) works before an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) works before an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll throws a ball before an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll throws a ball before an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan warns up before the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan warns up before the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
  • Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) works before an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
    Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) works before an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (DAVID GOLDMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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