The Seattle Seahawks moved within one game of Super Bowl XLVIII after holding off the New Orleans Saints with a 23-15 win at CenturyLink Field. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries.
Final Score: Seattle 23, New Orleans 15
LeGarrette Blount rushed for 166 yards and a franchise-record four touchdowns to give the New England Patriots their third straight spot in the AFC Championship game with a 43-22 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Final Score: New England Patriots 43, Indianapolis Colts 22
Colin Kaepernick threw one touchdown pass and ran for another score and the San Francisco 49ers advanced to their third consecutive NFC Championship game following a 23-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
Final Score: San Francisco 49ers 23, Carolina Panthers 10
Peyton Manning threw two touchdown passes and the Denver Broncos reached the AFC Championship game for the first time in eight years after hanging on to beat the San Diego Chargers 24-17.
Final Score: Denver Broncos 24, San Diego Chargers 17