Patriots defeat Ravens 23-20 (33 images)

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith dives to tackle New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead in the first quarter of the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Massachusetts on January 22, 2012. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20 and advance to the Super Bowl on February 5 in Indianapolis. UPI /John Angelillo

New England Patriots Tom Brady points to the Baltimore Ravens defense in the second quarter in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Massachusetts on January 22, 2012. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20 and advance to the Super Bowl on February 5 in Indianapolis. UPI /John Angelillo

New England Patriots Vince Wilfork, Owner Robert Kraft, Jim Nantz and Tom Brady stand with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the game against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Massachusetts on January 22, 2012. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20 and advance to the Super Bowl on February 5 in Indianapolis. UPI /John Angelillo

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and Joe Flacco walk off of the field after the game against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Massachusetts on January 22, 2012. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20 and advance to the Super Bowl on February 5 in Indianapolis. UPI /John Angelillo