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Rams headed to Super Bowl after overtime win over Saints

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  • Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams strong safety John Johnson (43) and cornerback Marcus Peters (22) celebrate after an interception against the New Orleans Saints during overtime in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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    NFL: NFC Championship Game-Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints

    Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams strong safety John Johnson (43) and cornerback Marcus Peters (22) celebrate after an interception against the New Orleans Saints during overtime in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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  • Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams strong safety John Johnson (43) intercepts a tipped pass against New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) during overtime in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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    NFL: NFC Championship Game-Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints

    Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams strong safety John Johnson (43) intercepts a tipped pass against New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) during overtime in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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  • Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (11) on a third down play during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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    NFL: NFC Championship Game-Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints

    Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (11) on a third down play during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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  • Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (4) celebrates with punter Johnny Hekker (6) after kicking the tying field goal against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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    NFL: NFC Championship Game-Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints

    Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (4) celebrates with punter Johnny Hekker (6) after kicking the tying field goal against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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  • Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams strong safety John Johnson (43) reacts during overtime in the NFC Championship game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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    NFL: NFC Championship Game-Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints

    Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams strong safety John Johnson (43) reacts during overtime in the NFC Championship game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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  • Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton reacts after a pass play against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
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    NFL: NFC Championship Game-Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints

    Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton reacts after a pass play against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
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  • Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after throwing a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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    NFL: NFC Championship Game-Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints

    Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after throwing a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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  • Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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    NFL: NFC Championship Game-Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints

    Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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  • Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett (81) is chased by New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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    NFL: NFC Championship Game-Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints

    Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett (81) is chased by New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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  • Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett (81) reacts after a Rams touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the third quarter of the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
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    NFL: NFC Championship Game-Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints

    Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett (81) reacts after a Rams touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the third quarter of the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams strong safety John Johnson (43) and cornerback Marcus Peters (22) celebrate after an interception against the New Orleans Saints during overtime in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams strong safety John Johnson (43) intercepts a tipped pass against New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) during overtime in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (11) on a third down play during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (4) celebrates with punter Johnny Hekker (6) after kicking the tying field goal against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams strong safety John Johnson (43) reacts during overtime in the NFC Championship game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton reacts after a pass play against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after throwing a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett (81) is chased by New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett (81) reacts after a Rams touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the third quarter of the NFC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Rams won a spot in next month's Super Bowl when they defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-23 in overtime in the National Football Conference (NFC) championship game on Sunday. The Rams will play the winner of Sunday's American Football Conference (AFC) title game between the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots in the Super Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia on Feb. 3. The Rams have played in three previous Super Bowls, beating the Tennessee Titans 23-16 in Atlanta in 2000 when they were the St. Louis Rams. They last appeared in the title game in 2002 when they lost to the New England Patriots 20-17. (Reporting by Gene Cherry in Raleigh, North Carolina; Editing by Peter Rutherford)