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NFL playoff thrill-a-thon: Flacco’s fling, Kaepernick’s runs; Falcons' escape. A Week 19 quiz

A wild weekend of NFL playoff action results in a pair of brothers coaching for conference championships. To test your knowledge of NFL playoff developments, take this 12-question quiz.

( of 12 correct)

The longest playoff game in NFL history was decided at the 22:40 mark in overtime on Christmas Day 1971, when Miami’s Garo Yepremian kicked the game-winning field goal against Kansas City.

The longest playoff game in NFL history was decided at the 22:40 mark in overtime on Christmas Day 1971, when Miami’s Garo Yepremian kicked the game-winning field goal against Kansas City.

The longest playoff game in NFL history was decided at the 22:40 mark in overtime on Christmas Day 1971, when Miami’s Garo Yepremian kicked the game-winning field goal against Kansas City.

The longest playoff game in NFL history was decided at the 22:40 mark in overtime on Christmas Day 1971, when Miami’s Garo Yepremian kicked the game-winning field goal against Kansas City.

1. Baltimore’s 38-35 double-overtime victory over Denver was the fourth-longest game in playoff history, running 16:42 beyond regulation time. But how long after regulation did the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs play in 1971 before the Dolphins finally won the longest playoff game ever?

Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis shakes hands with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after the Ravens won 38-35 in overtime of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, in Denver. (Jack Dempsey/AP)


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