Can You Believe What You Just Saw?

Three photographers for SI had the crazy Seahawks-Packers NFC Championship Game covered from all angles

Can You Believe What You Just Saw?

Jermaine Kearse celebrates his game-winning overtime TD reception. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

Jermaine Kearse celebrates his game-winning overtime TD reception. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

A little inclement weather was not going to deter Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

A little inclement weather was not going to deter Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

Things were testy all afternoon. Bruce Irvin and David Bakhtiari exchanged handbags. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

Things were testy all afternoon. Bruce Irvin and David Bakhtiari exchanged handbags. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

Green Bay’s first drive ended when Rodgers attempted to throw on Richard Sherman, who picked it off in the endzone. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Green Bay’s first drive ended when Rodgers attempted to throw on Richard Sherman, who picked it off in the endzone. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix intercepted Russell Wilson on Seattle’s first possession, leading to a Packers field goal. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix intercepted Russell Wilson on Seattle’s first possession, leading to a Packers field goal. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Randall Cobb had a game-high seven catches and scored Green Bay’s only touchdown. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

Randall Cobb had a game-high seven catches and scored Green Bay’s only touchdown. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

With the Packers already up 16–0, Byron Maxwell thwarted yet another Green Bay scoring drive with an interception, Aaron Rodgers’ second of the game. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

With the Packers already up 16–0, Byron Maxwell thwarted yet another Green Bay scoring drive with an interception, Aaron Rodgers’ second of the game. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

And, why not, Sam Shields picked off Wilson on the next drive to end a Seahawks scoring threat. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

And, why not, Sam Shields picked off Wilson on the next drive to end a Seahawks scoring threat. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

Russell Wilson felt the pressure all day from Clay Matthews and a relentless Green Bay rush. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Russell Wilson felt the pressure all day from Clay Matthews and a relentless Green Bay rush. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Jordy Nelson was mostly kept in check, with just two catches for 38 yards. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Jordy Nelson was mostly kept in check, with just two catches for 38 yards. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Julius Peppers applies more pressure on Wilson, who would have a 0.0 passer rating for the first half. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Julius Peppers applies more pressure on Wilson, who would have a 0.0 passer rating for the first half. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Seattle isn’t known for cheese, but there were some aficionados in evidence at CenturyLink on Sunday. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

Seattle isn’t known for cheese, but there were some aficionados in evidence at CenturyLink on Sunday. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

Seattle fans had a grate response to the invading Cheeseheads. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

Seattle fans had a grate response to the invading Cheeseheads. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

The Seahawks finally got it going late in the third quarter, Doug Baldwin’s leaping 29-yard catch putting Seattle in the red zone for just the second time. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

The Seahawks finally got it going late in the third quarter, Doug Baldwin’s leaping 29-yard catch putting Seattle in the red zone for just the second time. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

The drive stalled and Seattle looked to be settling for a field goal, but holder Jon Ryan instead sailed a touchdown pass to the most unlikely receiver, rookie tackle Garry Gilliam. (Jonathan Ferry/SI/The MMQB)

The drive stalled and Seattle looked to be settling for a field goal, but holder Jon Ryan instead sailed a touchdown pass to the most unlikely receiver, rookie tackle Garry Gilliam. (Jonathan Ferry/SI/The MMQB)

The miraculous comeback began with under four minutes left and Seattle down 19–7; Marshawn Lynch made a leaping catch down the sideline . . . (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

The miraculous comeback began with under four minutes left and Seattle down 19–7; Marshawn Lynch made a leaping catch down the sideline . . . (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

And tightroped to the Packers 9. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

And tightroped to the Packers 9. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

Three plays later Wilson carried in from the one. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Three plays later Wilson carried in from the one. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

The ensuing onside kick bounced off Green Bay’s Brandon Bostick (86) and into the hands of Seattle’s Chris Matthews. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

The ensuing onside kick bounced off Green Bay’s Brandon Bostick (86) and into the hands of Seattle’s Chris Matthews. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

Shortly thereafter Lynch went Beast Mode and took it 24 yards to the house, to give Seattle its first lead at 20–19. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

Shortly thereafter Lynch went Beast Mode and took it 24 yards to the house, to give Seattle its first lead at 20–19. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

Now, about the extra point . . . Wilson was flushed from the pocket and heaved a desperation ball across the field. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Now, about the extra point . . . Wilson was flushed from the pocket and heaved a desperation ball across the field. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Luke Willson caught the the Hail Mary two-point toss to put the Hawks up by three. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

Luke Willson caught the the Hail Mary two-point toss to put the Hawks up by three. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

After the Pack tied the game with a field-goal near the end of regulation, Baldwin—whose fumble had set up a first-quarter Green Bay score—ran under a long Wilson pass on the first possession of overtime to take it to the Green Bay 35. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

After the Pack tied the game with a field-goal near the end of regulation, Baldwin—whose fumble had set up a first-quarter Green Bay score—ran under a long Wilson pass on the first possession of overtime to take it to the Green Bay 35. (John W. McDonough/

And just like that, on the next play Kearse—another Seahawk looking to atone—beat Tramon Williams for the game-winner. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

And just like that, on the next play Kearse—another Seahawk looking to atone—beat Tramon Williams for the game-winner. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Kearse’s score ended one of the most remarkable comebacks in NFL postseason history. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

Kearse’s score ended one of the most remarkable comebacks in NFL postseason history. (John W. McDonough/SI/The MMQB)

Another view. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

Another view. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

The Seahawks staged their own CenturyLink Leap upon conclusion. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

The Seahawks staged their own CenturyLink Leap upon conclusion. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

Kearse was overcome with emotion. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Kearse was overcome with emotion. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Michael Bennett took a victory tour, Seattle-style. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

Michael Bennett took a victory tour, Seattle-style. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

A sad day for Cheeseheads everywhere. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

A sad day for Cheeseheads everywhere. (Jonathan Ferrey/SI/The MMQB)

Wilson broke down in the magnitude of the moment, but however they managed it, he and the Seahawks will be heading back to the Super Bowl. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)

Wilson broke down in the magnitude of the moment, but however they managed it, he and the Seahawks will be heading back to the Super Bowl. (Robert Beck/SI/The MMQB)