Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning waits to be introduced before the AFC Championship Game. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

The San Francisco 49ers' Anthony Dixon dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the NFC Championship Game. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The San Francisco 49ers' Eric Reid (35) and Donte Whitner (31) break up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks receiver Jermaine Kearse. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Denver Broncos cornerback Tony Carter breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

The San Francisco 49ers' Anquan Boldin catches a touchdown pass in front of the Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks receiver Jermaine Kearse comes up with a touchdown catch on a fourth-down play. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

The Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman tips a pass intended for the San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree in the final seconds of the NFC Championship Game. Malcolm Smith intercepted the tipped pass and the Seahawks won, 23-17, to advance to Super Bowl XLVIII. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) celebrates his touchdown catch against the New England Patriots. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

The Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman celebrates with fans after the Seahawks advanced to Super Bowl XLVIII. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is engulfed in confetti during the trophy ceremony after the AFC Championship Game in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)