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NFL: Baltimore 38, Denver 35 (2OT)

Baltimore Ravens Ray Lewis talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning after overtime of the AFC Divisional Playoffs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 12, 2013 in Denver. Baltimore upsets Denver in overtime 38-35 to advance to the AFC Championship game. UPI/Gary C. Caskey
1 of 2 | Baltimore Ravens Ray Lewis talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning after overtime of the AFC Divisional Playoffs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 12, 2013 in Denver. Baltimore upsets Denver in overtime 38-35 to advance to the AFC Championship game. UPI/Gary C. Caskey | License Photo

DENVER, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Justin Tucker booted a 47-yard field goal early in the second overtime Saturday, giving Baltimore a 38-35 win over Denver in an AFC divisional playoff game.

Tucker's kick was set up when Corey Graham picked off a Peyton Manning pass at the Denver 45-yard line. Two plays later, the Ravens kicker drilled a field goal to boost Baltimore into the AFC Championship Game.

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There they will play the winner of Sunday's match-up between New England and Houston.

The Ravens forced overtime when Joe Flacco hooked up with Jacoby Jones for a 70-yard touchdown pass with 38 seconds left in regulation.

Flacco finished 18-of-34 through the air for 331 yards and three scoring strikes with no interceptions, while Torrey Smith ended with three catches for 98 yards and a pair of scores in the victory.

Ray Rice rambled for 131 yards on 30 carries with a touchdown for Baltimore.

Manning completed 28-of-43 passes for 230 yards and a trio of TD passes but lost a key fumble for the Broncos.

Eric Decker and Joel Dreessen each made six grabs for a combined 130 yards in the loss.

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