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A collection of the good, the bad and the ugly from Championship Sunday in the NFL

With Championship Sunday in the books, we have our two Super Bowl contenders.

The Atlanta Falcons dominated the Green Bay Packers 44-21, to secure their first appearance since 1998, before the New England Patriots won their seventh AFC Championship in the Brady-Belichick era, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan threw four touchdowns - two to wide receiver Julio Jones - as Atlanta's potent attack dominated an injury-depleted Green Bay defence.

Jones in particular stood out, with a phenomenal 73-yard catch and run touchdown, as well as an athletic catch which he managed to hold, despite being hit in two directions.

Green Bay's attack was let down by a series of key drops and turnovers, allowing Ryan's Falcons to build a comfortable lead.

UK franchise moving closer
UK franchise moving closer

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says that the passion of the fans is the driving force.

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 22:  Head coach Dan Quinn of the Atlanta Falcons has gatorade dumped on him by his team late in the game against the Green Bay Packer
Image: Falcons head coach Dan Quinn had an early shower after his team emptied the drinks bin over him

In the later game Tom Brady excelled, finding wide receiver Chris Hogan for two first-half scores, including a flea-flicker - faking a run with Dion Lewis before Brady got the pass back and launched the ball 34 yards to Hogan.

You may have also missed a range of dance moves, from Alan Branch's sideline shuffle to Falcons owner Arthur Blank partying on the podium.

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