AMID all the whooping and the hollering, one man was strangely subdued.

PITTSBURGH completed an improbable road sweep of top seeds and Seattle achieved a dream 30 years in the making. Each side won lopsided playoff triumphs on Sunday to book a Super Bowl 40 showdown.

PITTSBURGH’S ‘Big Ben’ tolled doom for Cincinnati’s first NFL play-off game in 15 years, while the Carolina Panthers advanced on Sunday with a defensive effort unseen in 25 years.

TENNESSEE’S Joe Nedney made the most of his third chance Saturday, kicking the game-winner on his second overtime try as the Titans defeated Pittsburgh 34-31 and left the Steelers crying foul in the National Football League play-offs.

TENNESSEE'S Joe Nedney made the most of his third chance Saturday, kicking the game-winner on his second overtime try as the Titans downed Pittsburgh 34-31 and left the Steelers crying foul in the NFLeague playoffs.