Second-and-26. Santonio Holmes' toe tap. Blowing a 3-1 series lead. 28-3. Sometimes, you don't need more than a score or a couple of words to conjure memories of stunning championship-winning games.

Since 2000, the AFC Championship has been the proving ground for some of the most defining quarterbacks in NFL history. From dynastic runs to surprise breakthroughs, these games have often shaped eras ...