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Colts beat Jets, 30-17, for AFC title

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Quarterback Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts directs a play against the New York Jets in the first quarter during the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Getty Images
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Payton Manning is sacked by New York Jets David Harris in the first quarter . Anthony J. Causi
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Jets running back Shonn Greene runs the ball in the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts. Getty Images
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Peyton Manning shouts in the first quarter against the New York Jets. Getty Images
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Peyton Manning sits on the turf after being sacked in the first quarter. REUTERS
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Colts tight end Dallas Clark tries to get between New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis and Jets linebacker David Harris on a pass play in the first quarter. EPA
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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez looks to hand off in the first quarter. EPA
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Jets running back Thomas Jones cuts upfield around Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett in the first quarter. EPA
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Colts running back Donald Brown runs from the grasp of New York Jets linebacker David Harris in the first quarter. EPA
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Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon pulls in a pass as New York Jets cornerback Lito Sheppard tries to defend in the first quarter . EPA
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Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards escapes the grasp of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Melvin Bullitt on a pass play in the first quarter. EPA
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Colts quarterback Peyton Manning hands off to Colts running back Donald Brown in the first quarter . EPA
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Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards is brought down on a pass play by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden in the first quarter. EPA
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Colts tight end Dallas Clark tries to evade New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis and New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes on a punt return in the first quarter . EPA
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Colts Joseph Addai fumbles the ball while being tackled by New York Jets Calvin Pace in the second quarter. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
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Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez runs with the ball in the second quarter. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
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Jets Braylon Edwards catches a 80 yard pass from quarterback Mark Sanchez in the second quarter. Anthony J. Causi
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Jets tight end Dustin Keller catches a nine-yard touchdown against Raheem Brock of the Colts during second quarter Getty Images
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Jets Dustin Keller is lifted up by teammates Brandon Moore and D’Brickashaw Ferguson after a touchdown in the second quarter . Anthony J. Causi
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Colts quarterback Peyton Manning looks to throw during game action against the New York Jets in the second quarter. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
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Colts running back Joseph Addai scrambles for yardage in the second quarter. AP
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Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne is tackled by Jets safety Kerry Rhodes during the second quarter AP
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Colts wide receiver Austin Collie is tackeld short of the goal line by New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes in the second quarter . AP
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Jets runningback Shonn Greene runs past Indianapolis Colts defenders Raheem Brock and Raheem Brock in the second quarter. REUTERS
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Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez gets pressured by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Philip Wheeler in the second quarter. EPA
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Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez reacts in the third quarter against the Colts Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
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Colts quarterback Peyton Manning looks to throw in the third quarter Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
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Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon catches a 4 yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against Jets Dwight Lowery. Getty Images
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Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez talks with a referee during the third quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts. Getty Images
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Colts running back Joseph Addai runs the ball against Jets Jim Leonhard in the third quarter . Getty Images
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Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon looks up after being tackled by Jets Dwight Lowery after Garcon gained 16-yards in the third quarter. Getty Images
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Jets running back Thomas Jones runs past Indianapolis Colts Gary Brackett and Daniel Muir during the third quarter. REUTERS
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Jets kicker Jay Feely attempts, but misses, a field goal in the third quarter. REUTERS
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Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon reacts after catching a four-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Getty Images
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Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez attempts to throw the ball as he is grabbed by Clint Session of the Colts in the fourth quarter. Getty Images
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Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon is tackled by Dwight Lowery of the Jets in the fourth quarter . Getty Images
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Colts tight end Dallas Clark scores on a touchdown pass against the Jets in the fourth quarter . REUTERS
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A fan of the Indianapolis Colts holds up a ‘Super Bowl bound’ sign in the fourth quarter. Getty Images
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Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez reacts during the fourth quarter. Getty Images
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Colts kicker Matt Stover reacts after making a 21-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. Getty Images
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Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez reacts the loss during the fourth quarter against the Colts. Anthony J. Causi
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Colts Gary Brackett celebrates in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship Game against the New York Jets. The Colts defeated the Jets 30-17. Getty Images