Eye on the Seahawks vs Saints
Another Beast Quake and another NFC Championship berth earned at CenturyLink Field on a historic afternoon, all of it captured by team photographer Rod Mar.
![Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll arrives at CenturyLink Field on Saturday, greeted by a wall of messages from fans outside the locker room.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/aobaheakiz21gmkynl5i.jpg)
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll arrives at CenturyLink Field on Saturday, greeted by a wall of messages from fans outside the locker room.
![Receiver Doug Baldwin laces up his shoes prior to pregame warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/simfeknrowlxgysdno3h.jpg)
Receiver Doug Baldwin laces up his shoes prior to pregame warmups.
![Receiver Percy Harvin catches passes in the rain during early pregame warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/e9ss47u2aobsp4nanrdr.jpg)
Receiver Percy Harvin catches passes in the rain during early pregame warmups.
![Safery Kam Chancellor yells as he waits to take the field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ihz6fuz29xh8i3bxlpcl.jpg)
Safery Kam Chancellor yells as he waits to take the field.
![Richard Sherman leads embers of the Legion of Boom in their traditional huddle before heading onto the field for warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ballppn1nsrcvwwpomel.jpg)
Richard Sherman leads embers of the Legion of Boom in their traditional huddle before heading onto the field for warmups.
![Safery Earl Thomas during the team stretch.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/bkxrrxknswsvusw1ax9b.jpg)
Safery Earl Thomas during the team stretch.
![Defensive backs coach Kris Richard fires up his players before the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/a98febd2guw1hl8hyjty.jpg)
Defensive backs coach Kris Richard fires up his players before the game.
![Defensive line members Michael Bennett (72), Clinton McDonald (69), Red Bryant (79) and linebacker Cliff Avril (56) jam to the music during pregame warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/iokngxphytmdzyh30nmh.jpg)
Defensive line members Michael Bennett (72), Clinton McDonald (69), Red Bryant (79) and linebacker Cliff Avril (56) jam to the music during pregame warmups.
![The Seahawks "tap in" as they head to the field for introductions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/qjggbcbzornehkffuyew.jpg)
The Seahawks "tap in" as they head to the field for introductions.
![Marshawn Lynch leaves the locker room last as the team heads to the field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/avbzxivf93uwzqda1rrk.jpg)
Marshawn Lynch leaves the locker room last as the team heads to the field.
![Marshawn Lynch runs through the fog as his name in introduced.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ve07znqjh6tnojng3sr4.jpg)
Marshawn Lynch runs through the fog as his name in introduced.
![Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin hits New Orleans running back Khiry Robinson during the first half.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/vs2mi6gf6mhel3c0vmah.jpg)
Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin hits New Orleans running back Khiry Robinson during the first half.
![Head coach Pete Carroll watches after the Seahawks scored their first touchdown.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/q7e9feuejyy9ymfsfiwm.jpg)
Head coach Pete Carroll watches after the Seahawks scored their first touchdown.
![Fans braved wind and rain to cheer the Seahawks on to victory and a chance to play in the NFC Championship game next weekend.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/twtum3ii6b2offayqzls.jpg)
Fans braved wind and rain to cheer the Seahawks on to victory and a chance to play in the NFC Championship game next weekend.
![Percy Harvin brings down a touch catch in the second quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/uruu7gbx29setxwefq7n.jpg)
Percy Harvin brings down a touch catch in the second quarter.
![DeShawn Shead pumps up the crowd after a special teams play.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/uyzkowisq3zpfjpxgxxh.jpg)
DeShawn Shead pumps up the crowd after a special teams play.
![Safety Earl Thomas breaks up a pass intended for the Saints Jimmy Graham.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/w51mecwqsnofbdsqbdeq.jpg)
Safety Earl Thomas breaks up a pass intended for the Saints Jimmy Graham.
![Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril combine to sack New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, causing a fumble.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/n959dikzlprfnkp2xddf.jpg)
Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril combine to sack New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, causing a fumble.
![After the the sack and fumble, players from both teams reached for the ball which was recovered by New Orleans.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/gj7tvlr1z97xi4pgoput.jpg)
After the the sack and fumble, players from both teams reached for the ball which was recovered by New Orleans.
![Cliff Avril celebrates after his sack of Brees.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/v4rfmlofl5q0m7rscgvq.jpg)
Cliff Avril celebrates after his sack of Brees.
![Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett appears to strip New Orleans running back Khiry Robinson of the ball but officials ruled him down by contact.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/x4hypw4czu9jpkth9l78.jpg)
Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett appears to strip New Orleans running back Khiry Robinson of the ball but officials ruled him down by contact.
![Saints receiver Lance Moore can't hold onto this pass as he's swarmed by members of the Seattle defense.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/lofde9k0k1pvxfkdhev1.jpg)
Saints receiver Lance Moore can't hold onto this pass as he's swarmed by members of the Seattle defense.
![Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson offers a stiff-arm to Saints safety Roman Harper.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/jerdzgsug8zxefbl99gy.jpg)
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson offers a stiff-arm to Saints safety Roman Harper.
![The Saint snap the ball from deep in their own territory amid the din at CenturyLink Field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ik2lid82pi2x2zndax69.jpg)
The Saint snap the ball from deep in their own territory amid the din at CenturyLink Field.
![Some Seahawks fans, including this man, were not deterred by the weather.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ea3nuudgmstsbcchcdoh.jpg)
Some Seahawks fans, including this man, were not deterred by the weather.
![The Seahawks defense waits for the Saints to breah the huddle.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/sqznvxfkpelgsfrlbmka.jpg)
The Seahawks defense waits for the Saints to breah the huddle.
![Doug Baldwin makes a tough catch for a clutch first down in the fourth quarter, setting up a Seattle touchdown.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/keschk5kzpql9fl2eskq.jpg)
Doug Baldwin makes a tough catch for a clutch first down in the fourth quarter, setting up a Seattle touchdown.
![Marshawn Lynch celebrates with teammates after his touchdown run in the fourth quarter gave the Seahawks a 23-8 lead.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/xa2trnoa78yb8nmbu5cp.jpg)
Marshawn Lynch celebrates with teammates after his touchdown run in the fourth quarter gave the Seahawks a 23-8 lead.
![Quarterback Russell Wilson and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell confer on the sidelines.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/hk4p30uxgxk6hshaub7y.jpg)
Quarterback Russell Wilson and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell confer on the sidelines.
![Head coach Pete Carroll watches the final minutes of his team's victory over the Saints.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/xqckq6ogbobtv8ue0qwr.jpg)
Head coach Pete Carroll watches the final minutes of his team's victory over the Saints.
![In the locker room after the game, head coach Pete Carroll talks with linebacker Bobby Wagner.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/n3d7kp9rqeecsxogah5p.jpg)
In the locker room after the game, head coach Pete Carroll talks with linebacker Bobby Wagner.
![Doug Baldwin, whose clutch catch in the fourth quarter helped the Seahawks to victory, takes time out to sign a hat for a young fan well after the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/kwedclveliisk5hsrv8v.jpg)
Doug Baldwin, whose clutch catch in the fourth quarter helped the Seahawks to victory, takes time out to sign a hat for a young fan well after the game.