49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith made his impact felt on the first play of Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Seahawks.

Smith stripped Russell Wilson and recovered the loose ball, which led to a San Francisco field goal early in the opening period. He finished the game with four total tackles (two solo), a sack and a tackle for loss in a 23-17 victory.

Despite missing five games this season, Smith the year with a team-high 10.5 sacks (including the postseason).

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