This week’s game:

Patriots-Steelers (C. Hogan vs. J. James)

(The NFC Championship contained no former Penn State players)

One of these players gave a solid first half effort, while the other player just balled out.

Jesse James: Finished with five catches for 48 yards.

• His first catch was a seven yard reception gave the Steelers a first down on their second possession.
• James’ second grab was good for six yards and set up DeAngelo Williams’ touchdown run, making it 10-6.
• His third reception was good for 11 yards and another first down.
• His fourth grab went for 18 yards, just missing a touchdown. (The Steelers had to settle for a field goal.)
• James just missed a diving grab for a first down in the third quarter.
• Jesse got back on the stat sheet with his fifth catch (for a six yard gain) late in the fourth quarter.

Chris Hogan: Set a Patriots record with nine catches for 180 yards and two touchdowns

• His first catch was a four yard reception that gave the Patriots a first down on their third possession.
• He made his second catch on the next play for a 27 yard gain.
• Hogan’s third straight catch went for 11 yards and another first down.
• Hogan’s fourth catch of the drive was the 16-yard touchdown that gave the Patriots a 10-0 lead.
• After dropping a pass, Hogan’s fifth reception went for four yards.
• Hogan made a 22 yard catch a play later on third down for his sixth grab.
• Hogan’s seventh reception went for 34 yards and his second touchdown of the first half.
• The former Penn State lacrosse star’s eight catch (and first of the second half) went for 24 yards.
• Hogan’s ninth reception went for 39 yards, and the Patriots scored two plays later to make it 27-9.
• Hogan dropped two more potential touchdowns in the second half.

Super Bowl 51:

Patriots-Falcons (Hogan)