Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco celebrated his team's 28-13 victory over the Patriots to claim the AFC Championship title. Super Bowl XLVII will be Flacco's first Super Bowl appearance and the first time the Ravens have gone to the Super Bowl since 2001.

Baltimore Ravens fans showed their pride in purple and black as their team advanced to the Super Bowl.

Baltimore Ravens' head coach John Harbaugh received a championship hat after briefly speaking with Bill Belichick. The Ravens will face Harbaugh's brother, Jim Harbaugh, the coach of the San Francisco 49ers, in the New Orleans.

Ray Lewis was seen on his knees, crying, minutes after the game. The win over the Patriots extended his career by two weeks.

Baltimore Ravens' quarterback Joe Flacco and Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady talked briefly after the game before Brady retreated to the Patriots locker room.

Patriots fans were devastated by the outcome of the game. Some, like this fan, could hardly watch the end of the fouth quarter.

Despite having a cast on his right hand, Ravens linebacker Dannell Ellerbe was able to cradle the ball for an interception thrown by Brady in the fourth quarter.

Patriots fans who stuck around looked on in disbelief as the game clock ticked down to the end of the AFC Championship game.

Tom Brady watched as a pass he threw was ruled incomplete. At the two-minute warning, the Patriots were down by 15.

Tom Brady threw for a second turnover after being tipped off by Pernell McPhee and intercepted by Dannell Ellerbe.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick remained solemn as the Baltimore Ravens lengthened their lead in the fourth quarter. If the Patriots won, it would be Belichick's sixth Super Bowl appearance with the Patriots.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco celebrates after an 11-yard touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin gave the Ravens a 28-13 lead in the fourth quarter.

Stevan Ridley had a crucial fumble that was recovered by the Ravens for the first turnover of the game. The play was reviewed after Ridley went down hard on his right leg, but the turnover was confirmed mintues later. Ridley suffered a head injury from the collision.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin caught a 3-yard touchdown pass despite the coverage of Patriots' free safety Devin McCourty, to bring the Ravens up 21-13.

Ravens' tight end Dennis Pitta caught a 5-yard TD pass from QB Joe Flacco to put the Ravens ahead 14-13.

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps showed his Ravens pride in New England at the AFC Championship game.

With eight minutes left in the third quarter, neither team had scored in the second half.

Despite his 139 yards passing for the first half, Brady was unable to secure a touchdown in the Patriots' last possession before halftime. With four seconds left to play in the half, Stephen Gostkowski kicked a good 25-yard field goal, giving the Patriots a six-point lead over the Ravens.

A shot of Tom Brady sliding with his leg in the air in an attempt to protect himself against Ravens' safety Ed Reed. It appeared Brady kicked Reed during the play.

For the first time this year, the Patriots were able to sack Ravens' quarterback Joe Flacco.

Tom Brady threw a 1-yard TD pass to Wes Welker. Stephen Goskowski's extra point kick was good to give the Patriots a 10-7 lead.

Ravens' running back Ray Rice ran in a 2-yard touchdown. Kicker Justin Tucker's extra point attempt was good making the score 7-3 Ravens with 9:28 left to play in the second quarter.

On a Patriots' first and 10, Brady gets flagged for intentional grounding while he tried to avoid being sacked.

Tom Brady was unable to throw for a touchdown under pressure but kicker Stephen Gostkowski made a 31-yard field goal to bring the Patriots ahead 3-0 in the first quater.

Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady took to the field for the AFC game, rallying his team. If the Patriots won the game, it would be Brady's sixth trip to the Super Bowl.

The Patriots entered the field of Gillette Stadium in style as fireworks shot up around them and their cheerleaders danced on either side.

A fan showed respect for Ray Lewis while supporting his New England Patriots.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft dressed down before the AFC game and greeted fans in the stadium.

The wind chill in Foxborough was expected to drop into the 20s in the evening hours. Fans showed their team spirit while bundling up against the blustery New England weather.

Patriots fans started early in the parking lot of Gillette Stadium, firing up their grills and getting excited during the hours leading up to kickoff.

A Ray Lewis Baltimore Ravens jersey was hung on a post in a parking lot on Route 1 South. Ray Lewis will retire after this season and Patriots fans hoped his career would come to an end in Foxborough.

The New England Patriots hosted the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA for the second year in a row. Last year, the Patriots beat the Ravens 23-20.