The Chirp: Conference Championship Edition

The Seattle Seahawks came back from a 16-0 halftime deficit to beat the Green Bay Packers 28-22 in overtime to win the NFC crown while the New England Patriots throttled the Indianapolis Colts 45-7 in the AFC Championship Game. The two will face off in Super Bowl XLIX.

This is the Conference Championship Edition of The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations, jokes and photos that athletes have recently shared on social media. Because while not every story can be told in 140 characters… some can:

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford on the Seahawks’ comeback:

Bucks forwardZaza Pachuliacalled it a bit too early: 

NFL Hall of FamerDeion Sanderswas right there with him:

Marlins pitcherJarred Cosarton the lack of smack talk:

All my packers friends got pretty quiet in the second half

- Jarred Cosart (@JarredCosart) January 18

Chiefs tight endTravis Kelceon making the last one count:

Bengals wide receiverGreg Littleon joyriding:

49ers offensive linemanJonathan Martinon how the Packers feel:

If I was a Packer I’d be sick to my stomach… Kudos to the Seahawks for pulling through when it mattered most… Wow

- Jonathan A. Martin (@J_Martin71) January

Blazers guardDamian Lillardon karma:

Retired NFL punterChris Kluweblames everything on Tomy Romo… everything:

For Giants offensive linemanGeoff Schwartz, it doesn’t get any better:

Dodgers pitcherBrett Andersonon why we’re all winners:

Panthers running backDeAngelo Williamswon’t forget where he was during The Comeback:

Padres minor league first basemanCody Deckeron what the Patriots brought:

Browns wide receiverJosh Gordonon Revis Island:

If you decide to take that risky trip to Revis Island, I hope u can swim.. Yea he’s still got it..

- Flash Gordon (@JOSH_GORDONXII) January 1

Former NFL offensive lineman Wade Smith on mercy:

NFL Hall of FamerShannon Sharpeon the Pats’ beatdown:

LPGA golferChristina Kim making the best of a blowout:

Steelers wide receiverAntonio Brownon Blount’s big night:

Rams defensive endChris Longon Blount’s tele-bration:

When you get teleported to the revolutionary war pic.twitter.com/5Ytovg9Z6w

- Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) January 19,

Former Patriot and SeahawkDeion Branchon the Super Bowl XLIX matchup: