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Seahawks 23, Niners 17

Malcolm Smith intercepts a ball deflected by Richard Sherman to preserve the Seahawks' six-point victory and send them to the Super Bowl..

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

NaVorro Bowman strips the ball from Jermaine Kearse, only to have the refs rule Seattle possession. Making matters worse, Kearse fell on Bowman's leg, ending the defender's night with what was originally reported as a torn ACL.

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

Marshawn Lynch (24) was credited with a fumble recovery on this play as he and others dove on top of the injured NaVorro Bowman and wrestled for the ball.

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

Russell Wilson fumbled the ball on the Seahawks first play from scrimmage.

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

The Seattle quarterback tried to circle back to recover it, but Aldon Smith had other plans.

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

Smith ended up pouncing on the ball and the Niners settled for a field goal a few plays later.

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

LaMichael James had a fumble of his own on this muffed punt, but the Niners recovered and went on to score a touchdown.

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

LaMichael James had to be helped off the field after the jarring takedown by Ricardo Lockette.

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

Marshawn Lynch's 40-yard touchdown forged a 10-10 on a day when he ran for 109 yards on 22 carries.

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

Colin Kaepernick had over 100 yards rushing in the first half alone, including a career-high 58-yard run. He finished with 130.

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

Anthony Dixon went airborne for a touchdown on fourth and one in the second quarter.

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

Michael Bennett heads upfield after recovering a Colin Kaepernick fumble.

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

Anquan Boldin scored on a 26-yard pass to give San Francisco a 17-10 lead in the third quarter.

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

Clinton McDonald and the Seahawks were too stout for Frank Gore, who gained only 14 yards on 11 carries.

Seahawks 23, Niners 17

Jermaine Kearse caught this laser of a pass for a touchdown on a fourth-and-seven play in which the 49ers were offsides. It provided a 20-17 lead that the Seahawks never surendered.