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NFL Top Shots: Photos from the NFC and AFC championship games

By Scott Sharpe
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. Matt Ludtke AP

Check out photos from some of the top sports photographers covering the NFL championship games between the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. Photos will be updated throughout the day.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) fumbles a punt in front of Buffalo Bills cornerback Siran Neal (33) during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Buffalo recovered the fumble.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) fumbles a punt in front of Buffalo Bills cornerback Siran Neal (33) during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Buffalo recovered the fumble. Jeff Roberson AP
Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill (22) breaks up a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill (22) breaks up a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Jeff Roberson AP
Green Bay Packers’ Kenny Clark (97) reacts after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Green Bay Packers’ Kenny Clark (97) reacts after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Morry Gash AP
Green Bay Packers’ Marquez Valdes-Scantling makes a 50-yard touchdown catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Carlton Davis during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Green Bay Packers’ Marquez Valdes-Scantling makes a 50-yard touchdown catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Carlton Davis during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Mike Roemer AP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Carlton Davis (24) tries to defend against Green Bay Packers’ Marquez Valdes-Scantling as he makes a 50-yard touchdown catch during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Carlton Davis (24) tries to defend against Green Bay Packers’ Marquez Valdes-Scantling as he makes a 50-yard touchdown catch during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Morry Gash AP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin (14) catches a pass against Green Bay Packers’ Darnell Savage (26) during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin (14) catches a pass against Green Bay Packers’ Darnell Savage (26) during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Matt Ludtke AP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Shaquil Barrett (58) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Shaquil Barrett (58) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Jeffrey Phelps AP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Carlton Davis dives in an attempt to stop Green Bay Packers’ Davante Adams during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Carlton Davis dives in an attempt to stop Green Bay Packers’ Davante Adams during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Morry Gash AP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Mike Evans grabs a 15-yard touchdown pass against Green Bay Packers’ Kevin King during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Mike Evans grabs a 15-yard touchdown pass against Green Bay Packers’ Kevin King during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Matt Ludtke AP
Green Bay Packers’ Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Green Bay Packers’ Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Jeffrey Phelps AP
Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Jones (33) fumbles after being hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Jordan Whitehead (33) during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Jones (33) fumbles after being hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Jordan Whitehead (33) during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. AP file photo
Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate after recovering a fumble by Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Jones (33) after being hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Jordan Whitehead (33) during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate after recovering a fumble by Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Jones (33) after being hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Jordan Whitehead (33) during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Mike Roemer AP
Green Bay Packers’ Jamaal Williams (30) is upended by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Green Bay Packers’ Jamaal Williams (30) is upended by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Mike Roemer AP
Green Bay Packers’ Jamaal Williams pushes off Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Devin White during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Green Bay Packers’ Jamaal Williams pushes off Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Devin White during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Matt Ludtke AP
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) evades a tackle as he looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) evades a tackle as he looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Mike Roemer AP

This story was originally published January 24, 2021 at 2:33 PM.

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