Putting the boot to the Seahawks
A photographic look at Atlanta's 30-28 victory over Seattle in NFL playoff action.
An Atlanta Falcons fan waits in the stands before the NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks in Atlanta, Georgia January 13, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters
A Seattle Seahawks fan waits in the stands before the NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks in Atlanta, Georgia January 13, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (L) is brought down after a run by Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Akeem Dent during the first quarter in their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in Atlanta, Georgia January 13, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is tackled by Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Akeem Dent during the second quarter in their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in Atlanta, Georgia January 13, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters
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/The 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/The 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/The 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/The Associated Press
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (L) congratulates tight end Zach Miller after his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter in their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in Atlanta, Georgia January 13, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters
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/The Associated Press
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (L) catches a touchdown pass in front of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (C) and Kam Chancellor during the second quarter in their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in Atlanta, Georgia January 13, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters
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/The Associated Press
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (R) kicks the winning field goal with holder Matt Bosher to defeat the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in Atlanta, Georgia January 13, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan celebrates after the Falcons defeated the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in Atlanta, Georgia January 13, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith (R) speaks with Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll after the Falcons defeated the Seahawks in their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in Atlanta, Georgia January 13, 2013.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez celebrates as he leaves the field after the Falcons defeated the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in Atlanta, Georgia January 13, 2013.TAMI CHAPPELL/Reuters