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FILE - In a Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin yells at an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. If you're wondering what the Falcons are doing in the NFL's version of the Final Four with the Patriots, Steelers and Packers, you aren't alone. The Steelers enter the game with the knowledge that they haven't lost since Nov. 13 and are relatively healthy. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Falcons don’t belong in such elite company? Guess again

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Scott Wilson (23) is blocked by Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Big 2nd period helps Penguins beat Hurricanes 7-1

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Jan. 15, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football in Kansas City, Mo. At right, in an Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The Steelers play the Patriots in the AFC championship game on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Matchups for the AFC championship game

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger does not believe he is in the level of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as Roethlisberger only has two Super Bowl rings to four by Brady. Plus, Roethlisberger didn't have to beat Brady to get them. (Associated Press)

Ben Roethlisberger hoping to play up to Tom Brady’s ‘gold standard’

By Will Graves - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady listens during a news conference before an NFL football team practice, Wednesday, Jan.18, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC championship game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Respect abounds as Patriots host Steelers in AFC title game

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

FILe - In this Oct. 30, 2016, file photo, Green Bay Packers cornerback Demetri Goodson (39) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) in the end zone as Gabriel scores a touchdown during the first of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Gabriel is a big part of Atlanta’s offense entering Sunday’s NFC championship game rematch against the Packers. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)

Who is that? Falcons’ Gabriel, others make their marks

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger catches a ball during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers face the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Roethlisberger hoping to play up to Brady’s “gold standard”

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Tomlin: Brown ‘foolish’ to livestream postgame locker room

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown celebrates at the end of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Steelers won 18-16. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Steelers downplay Tomlin’s vulgar description of Patriots

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) stops a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Patric Hornqvist (72) in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins halt Capitals’ win streak at 9 in wild victory

By Will Graves - Associated Press

NFL Today, Divisional Playoffs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Steelers hold off Chiefs on Boswell’s 6 field goals, 18-16

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31), of Germany, stops the puck against Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Washington. Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) looks on. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals blow out Flyers to win ninth consecutive game

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown by running back Dion Lewis during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Lewis scores 3 TDS, Pats advance to AFC title game

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2015, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison (92) sits on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Pittsburgh. Harrison and Green Bay’s Julius Peppers have combined for 220 sacks and 13 Pro Bowls. They hardly show signs of slowing down. The 38-year-old Harrison’s steadying presence keyed Pittsburgh’s second-half surge that will take them to Kansas City in the divisional round on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Harrison, Peppers give surging teams ageless presence

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2010, file photo, Seattle Seahawks coaches Dan Quinn, defensive line, left, and head coach, Pete Carroll, right, gesture on the sideline during an NFL preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, in Seattle. Quinn will lead the Atlanta Falcons against Carroll's Seahawks in a divisional round playoff game this weekend. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)

NFL’s divisional round has a familiar feel this time

By SIMMI BUTTAR - Associated Press

Arike Ogunbowale helps No. 6 Notre Dame women rout Pitt

Associated Press

Louisville's Donovan Mitchell (45) attempts to drive around the defense of Pittsburgh's Jamel Artis (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 14 Louisville survives Artis, Pittsburgh 85-80

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) talks with head coach Mike Tomlin during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers face the Kansas City Chiefs in an AFC Divisional playoff game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Putting pressure on Big Ben could be key to Chiefs victory

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

NFL Today, Wild-Card Playoffs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press