AFC Championship: Jets vs. Steelers

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AFC Championship: Jets vs. Steelers

Photos from the AFC Championship: Jets vs. Steelers, Jan. 2011.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward celebrates with fans after a 24-19 win over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship. Ward, who was a UGA standout and a star for Forest Park HS in metro Atlanta, has two Super Bowl rings with the Steelers.

Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) tackles Steelers running back Mewelde Moore (21) after a pass reception during the second half.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Keyaron Fox celebrates after winning the AFC title. Fox played high school football at metro Atlanta's Westlake HS and was a standout for Georgia Tech.

Steelers tight end Heath Miller (83) and New York Jets safety Eric Smith (33) battle for a pass. Pittsburgh dominated the first half of the AFC Championship, leading 24-3 at halftime.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin holds the AFC Championship trophy. The Steelers (14-4) are pursuing their seventh Super Bowl title overall.

Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (89) fights off Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92).

Steelers safeties Ryan Clark, top, and Troy Polamalu celebrate after a 24-19 win over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship.

Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) is forced out of bounds by New York Jets safety Eric Smith (33) during first half action.

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, left, congratulates Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin after the Steelers beat the Jets 24-19 in the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. The Steelers advance to the Super Bowl to face the Green Bay Packers.

Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) runs away from Jets safety Brodney Pool (22).

Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez walks off the field after a 24-19 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship.

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) avoids the rush from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Casey Hampton (98).

Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey is helped off the field during the first half of the AFC Championship after suffering an ankle injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger runs the ball against the New York Jets during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011.

Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) celebrates after a 45-yard touchdown reception against the Steelers.

Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets hands off to teammate Shonn Greene during the second quarter of their AFC Championship game against the Steelers.

Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward stretches for the goal line but is ruled down after making a reception on the opening drive of the AFC Championship game.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) crosses the goal line on a 2-yard touchdown run against the New York Jets during the first half.

Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez lies on the field during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson is stacked up for no gain by Steelers defenders James Harrison (92), James Farrior (51) and Brett Keisel (99).

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward celebrates with fans after a 24-19 win over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship. Ward, who was a UGA standout and a star for Forest Park HS in metro Atlanta, has two Super Bowl rings with the Steelers.

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