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Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas intercepts a pass intended for Washington wide receiver Pierre Garcon in the second quarter of the wild-card playoff game.

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Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson gestures to the crowd after scoring a touchdown against Washington in the second quarter of the wild-card game.

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Seahawks running back Leon Washington is stopped by Washington cornerback DeAngelo Hall during the first half of the team's wild-card game.

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Washington's Evan Royster scores a first-quarter touchdown against the Seahawks.