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49ers are headed to the Super Bowl

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Atlanta Falcons' William Moore (bottom) and teammate Stephen Nicholas force San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree to fumble during the second half of the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga.

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A Falcons fan holds up a sign for tight end Tony Gonzalez after the Falcons were defeated by the 49ers.

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Falcons season ticket holder Debra Roberto reacts after the game.

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Falcons' Dunta Robinson celebrates after stripping the ball from 49ers' Michael Crabtree during the second half.

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Falcons and 49ers players pile on after 49ers' Michael Crabtree (obscured) fumbled the ball on the one-yard line.

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49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh shields his face with his playbook late in the game.

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49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick pats Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan on the head after the game.

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49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick scrambles against the Falcons.

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49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (left) hands off to running back Frank Gore.

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Singer Usher is seen smiling during the game.