Let’s remember the 2013–14 NFC Championship Game, which happened 5 years ago this day (January 19)

The winner of the game would go to the Super Bowl XLVIII. The Seahawks were at home against division rival San Francisco 49ers. San Francisco went to the Super Bowl the year before, and the Seahawks were a juggernaut. Both teams were pretty evenly matched. It turned out to be one of the most exciting football games to watch.

SB Nation said in their recap:

In a game that lived up the hype, the Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 23–17, advancing to their second Super Bowl since 2005.

Seattle fell behind 10–0 early in the game but was able to fight itself back into the contest on the legs of Marshawn Lynch, who became the first man all season to rush for over 100 yards against the 49ers with 109 on the day.

Russell Wilson was nothing spectacular throughout the afternoon, completing only 16 of 25 passes for 209 yards. However, Wilson was able to extend a handful of key plays and in doing so, did just enough to propel the Seahawks to victory.

Seattle’s defense led the way as usual, forcing Colin Kaepernick into two interceptions including the game-clinching one in the final minute. Kaepernick was looking for Michael Crabtee in the end zone, but Richard Sherman deflected the pass away and into the arms Malcolm Smith, setting off a celebration and Sherman’s oversized mouth.

We can relive the game here:

But really, I just want to watch this play over and over again:

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