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Packers vs Giants: Previews & Predictions
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ESPN PREDICTIONS
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PACKERS (-7) over Giants
Three straight road games for the Giants. (Uh-oh.) Eli playing a night game in the freezing cold when he's already on record as saying he hates playing in the freezing cold. (Uh-oh.) People talking themselves into the Giants as a Team of Destiny. (Uh-oh.) A Packers team that already has proven it's a monster home team that can extend leads into double figures. (Uh-oh.) Assuming the Pats win, the delicious possibility of Brett Favre and the Packers trying to stop the 18-0 Patriots. (Uh-oh.) Say you take the Giants and the Packers get the ball, march down the field and score a TD. Now it's 7-0, and Eli runs out there with his hands in his pockets and his teeth chattering. They hand off twice, and his third throw flies over Amani Toomer's head and nearly kills Green Bay's equipment manager. As he's running off the field with his teeth chattering, Fox cuts to Archie Manning sitting in the stands with one of those, "I should have smacked him around more when he was little" looks on his face. Then they cut to Favre on the Packers sidelines, who's standing there with a big grin and thinking, "Holy crap, this is gonna be easier than I thought." So here's my question: Doesn't that scenario seem a little too realistic? I can't take the Giants. I just can't. (Cut to everyone in the Tri-State area applauding happily.) Pick: Green Bay 30, New York 10
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs07/columns/story?columnist=nfc&id=3199063
NFC predictions: Clean sweep for Green Bay
Jeffri Chadiha: Packers, 24-21
The Packers have had a magical quality about them all season, and that's not about to change. en Bay has plenty of offense with Pro Bowl quarterback Brett Favre and running back Ryan Grant. The Packers also have an aggressive defense that is built around a fast front seven and a secondary blessed with two Pro Bowl-caliber cornerbacks (Charles Woodson and Al Harris). If that's not enough, the Packers also get to play the Giants in what should be a frigid Lambeau Field. at doesn't mean the Giants will wilt Sunday. They are 9-1 on the road this season for a reason. It just means that their compelling playoff run is about to end. They have too many injuries in the secondary, and you can bet Favre will take advantage of that.
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John Clayton: Packers, 21-10 In Vegas terms, the Giants are playing with house money. They have exceeded expectations by winning two playoff games, so the pressure should be off. Tom Coughlin has proved he's the right coach for this franchise now that he has made himself more player-friendly. Eli Manning earned the confidence of his teammates by leading the team to road victories at Tampa Bay and Dallas. But the Packers have one of the league's youngest rosters and they are having a blast. The fact that young players such as Greg Jennings and Ryan Grant can play so well in their first playoff games shows that this team is insulated from playoff pressure. What could be the deciding factor? The Packers have more healthy receivers than the Giants have healthy cornerbacks, and Favre will take advantage of that.
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Matt Mosley: Packers, 27-24 The Giants somehow survived against Tony Romo and an allegedly explosive offense by using backup cornerbacks. R.W. McQuarters and Corey Webster played well at times, but I don't like their chances against the Packers' receivers. It will be imperative for them to tackle well because Donald Driver, Greg Jennings and rookie James Jones have been outstanding after the catch. Also, Brett Favre has an advantage over Eli Manning when it comes to playing in cold weather. Manning hasn't experienced anything close to 10-degree weather this season. In fact, the Giants haven't played a game when it has been below 36. Favre is 43-5 in games played at or below 34. Favre gets rid of the ball so quickly that Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo might not be able to rely as much on the blitz as usual. His best chance for creating pressure is to send players such as Justin Tuck (10 sacks) up the middle.
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Len Pasquarelli: Packers, 27-23 As gallant as the battered New York secondary was in the divisional-round victory at Dallas, there won't be enough healthy bodies to cover all the Green Bay wideouts when the Packers spread the field. The Giants will hang in the game throughout, but the guess is that the Packers will make one more big play than does New York, and we'll predict it's Greg Jennings who makes it. In his resurgent season, when he has thrown the deep ball about as well as he ever has, Brett Favre gets one more shot at a second Super Bowl ring.
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Mike Sando: Packers, 27-23 Eli Manning's sudden emergence as a heady game manager gives the New York Giants a chance to beat most teams and compete with the best. The job gets tougher this week. Green Bay Packers cornerbacks Charles Woodson and Al Harris play as though they know officials won't call pass interference on every play, so they might as well rough up receivers. Manning might have a hard time exploiting that kind of coverage. The Packers will test his accuracy. The Giants should be able to run the ball, but they'll need more than that. The Packers are fresher. Their offensive line isn't the most athletic, but Brett Favre gets rid of the ball before trouble arrives. His receivers and tight ends excel after the catch. The Giants probably won't win unless they can contain the run and force Favre into third-and-long situations. The Packers' guards aren't the best in pass protection, but Favre can overcome their deficiencies when armed with favorable down and distances. Green Bay should be able to spread out the Giants and find mismatches against a banged-up secondary. The Giants appeared spent after beating the Cowboys. By kickoff in Green Bay, Wis., they will have traveled about 3,500 miles in little more than a week. They have the talent and resolve to pull the upset, but the odds are against them.
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PACKERS (-7) over Giants
Three straight road games for the Giants. (Uh-oh.) Eli playing a night game in the freezing cold when he's already on record as saying he hates playing in the freezing cold. (Uh-oh.) People talking themselves into the Giants as a Team of Destiny. (Uh-oh.) A Packers team that already has proven it's a monster home team that can extend leads into double figures. (Uh-oh.) Assuming the Pats win, the delicious possibility of Brett Favre and the Packers trying to stop the 18-0 Patriots. (Uh-oh.) Say you take the Giants and the Packers get the ball, march down the field and score a TD. Now it's 7-0, and Eli runs out there with his hands in his pockets and his teeth chattering. They hand off twice, and his third throw flies over Amani Toomer's head and nearly kills Green Bay's equipment manager. As he's running off the field with his teeth chattering, Fox cuts to Archie Manning sitting in the stands with one of those, "I should have smacked him around more when he was little" looks on his face. Then they cut to Favre on the Packers sidelines, who's standing there with a big grin and thinking, "Holy crap, this is gonna be easier than I thought." So here's my question: Doesn't that scenario seem a little too realistic? I can't take the Giants. I just can't. (Cut to everyone in the Tri-State area applauding happily.) Pick: Green Bay 30, New York 10
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs07/columns/story?columnist=nfc&id=3199063
NFC predictions: Clean sweep for Green Bay
Jeffri Chadiha: Packers, 24-21
The Packers have had a magical quality about them all season, and that's not about to change. en Bay has plenty of offense with Pro Bowl quarterback Brett Favre and running back Ryan Grant. The Packers also have an aggressive defense that is built around a fast front seven and a secondary blessed with two Pro Bowl-caliber cornerbacks (Charles Woodson and Al Harris). If that's not enough, the Packers also get to play the Giants in what should be a frigid Lambeau Field. at doesn't mean the Giants will wilt Sunday. They are 9-1 on the road this season for a reason. It just means that their compelling playoff run is about to end. They have too many injuries in the secondary, and you can bet Favre will take advantage of that.
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John Clayton: Packers, 21-10 In Vegas terms, the Giants are playing with house money. They have exceeded expectations by winning two playoff games, so the pressure should be off. Tom Coughlin has proved he's the right coach for this franchise now that he has made himself more player-friendly. Eli Manning earned the confidence of his teammates by leading the team to road victories at Tampa Bay and Dallas. But the Packers have one of the league's youngest rosters and they are having a blast. The fact that young players such as Greg Jennings and Ryan Grant can play so well in their first playoff games shows that this team is insulated from playoff pressure. What could be the deciding factor? The Packers have more healthy receivers than the Giants have healthy cornerbacks, and Favre will take advantage of that.
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Matt Mosley: Packers, 27-24 The Giants somehow survived against Tony Romo and an allegedly explosive offense by using backup cornerbacks. R.W. McQuarters and Corey Webster played well at times, but I don't like their chances against the Packers' receivers. It will be imperative for them to tackle well because Donald Driver, Greg Jennings and rookie James Jones have been outstanding after the catch. Also, Brett Favre has an advantage over Eli Manning when it comes to playing in cold weather. Manning hasn't experienced anything close to 10-degree weather this season. In fact, the Giants haven't played a game when it has been below 36. Favre is 43-5 in games played at or below 34. Favre gets rid of the ball so quickly that Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo might not be able to rely as much on the blitz as usual. His best chance for creating pressure is to send players such as Justin Tuck (10 sacks) up the middle.
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Len Pasquarelli: Packers, 27-23 As gallant as the battered New York secondary was in the divisional-round victory at Dallas, there won't be enough healthy bodies to cover all the Green Bay wideouts when the Packers spread the field. The Giants will hang in the game throughout, but the guess is that the Packers will make one more big play than does New York, and we'll predict it's Greg Jennings who makes it. In his resurgent season, when he has thrown the deep ball about as well as he ever has, Brett Favre gets one more shot at a second Super Bowl ring.
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Mike Sando: Packers, 27-23 Eli Manning's sudden emergence as a heady game manager gives the New York Giants a chance to beat most teams and compete with the best. The job gets tougher this week. Green Bay Packers cornerbacks Charles Woodson and Al Harris play as though they know officials won't call pass interference on every play, so they might as well rough up receivers. Manning might have a hard time exploiting that kind of coverage. The Packers will test his accuracy. The Giants should be able to run the ball, but they'll need more than that. The Packers are fresher. Their offensive line isn't the most athletic, but Brett Favre gets rid of the ball before trouble arrives. His receivers and tight ends excel after the catch. The Giants probably won't win unless they can contain the run and force Favre into third-and-long situations. The Packers' guards aren't the best in pass protection, but Favre can overcome their deficiencies when armed with favorable down and distances. Green Bay should be able to spread out the Giants and find mismatches against a banged-up secondary. The Giants appeared spent after beating the Cowboys. By kickoff in Green Bay, Wis., they will have traveled about 3,500 miles in little more than a week. They have the talent and resolve to pull the upset, but the odds are against them.
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SPORTING NEWS PREVIEW & PREDICTION
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=339075
Giants-Packers: Five things to watch
Five things that intrigue me most about Sunday's NFC championship game in Green Bay besides the weather forecast, which is calling for a high-five at Lambeau Field.
1. Let's make a deal. Heading into this season, the Giants were stacked numbers-wise at running back. The position included holdovers Brandon Jacobs and Derrick Ward; Reuben Droughns, acquired in an offseason trade from Cleveland; Ahmad Bradshaw, the 250th selection in last April's draft; and Ryan Grant, an obscure back from Notre Dame who had been with the Giants for two years but had yet to play in a game. The odd man out was Grant. In fact, the Giants were considering cutting Grant before the Packers offered to trade a sixth-round draft pick for him. And the rest, as they say, is history. After being limited to duties as a special teams player and backup running back for the first six games, Grant had a prime-time breakout performance on Monday Night Football in an overtime victory at Denver, where he rushed for 104 yards. That earned him a new role: feature running back. Grant finished the regular season with a total of 956 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, lifting Green Bay's rushing offense from the bottom of the league to respectability. For an encore, he rushed for a franchise-record 201 yards and three TDs last Saturday in the Packers' divisional-round victory over Seattle.
2. Mano a mano. You have to like the Giants' wide receivers. At 6-5, Plaxico Burress is a mismatch for a lot of corners. Veteran Amani Toomer scored twice against Dallas last week. And now rookie Steve Smith is playing a key role. But Green Bay's Al Harris and Charles Woodson will challenge them. Harris and Woodson, both 6-1, are physical, aggressive, in-your-face corners who like to play press coverage and knock receivers off their routes as they come off the line. They also are excellent cover men who can run with the Giants' wideouts. One NFL scout I spoke with this week emphasized that New York needs to have success running the ball on early downs and quarterback Eli Manning has to be effective with play-action passes. If the Giants are constantly facing third-and-long situations, their wideouts will struggle against Harris and Woodson.
3. The ends of the line. Few teams feature better bookend pass rushers than Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora of the Giants, who had nine and 13 sacks, respectively, during the regular season. Throw in Justin Tuck, who rotates with Strahan and Umenyiora at end but also is a force when he plays inside, and Green Bay could have its hands full. The Giants' D-line overwhelmed the Cowboys' offensive linemen in last week's playoff victory. When the Packers and Giants met in Week 2 at the Meadowlands, in a game the Packers won 35-13, Green Bay tackles Mark Tauscher and Chad Clifton held Strahan and Umenyiora without a pressure. They'll need to have similar performances on Sunday. The Giants' secondary lacks speed and is banged up -- rookie cornerback Aaron Ross suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Dallas game, cornerback Sam Madison is battling an abdominal injury and nickel back Kevin Dockery isn't expected to play -- so it will be paramount for the linemen to pressure quarterback Brett Favre.
4. End of the road? The Giants' success as road warriors has been well-documented. They have won nine in a row away from home, including two playoff games, since suffering a season-opening loss at Dallas. The Giants can't explain this phenomenon. In fact, they don't even try to. "Why do we play so well on the road? Nobody knows. We just do," Toomer says. "We're in a rhythm and on a wave, and we're just going to ride it instead of wondering and analyzing and all that stuff." But history is casting a skeptical look at the Giants, who were the NFC's fifth seed coming into the postseason. Since the NFL adopted its current 12-team playoff format in 1990, only five wild-card teams have won a conference championship game. Of the five, three went on to win the Super Bowl.
5. Brett Favre or Eli Manning? This one is real simple. I'm not trying to throw dirt on Manning, who has had a run of three good performances and looks like he finally is developing into a quarterback with the skills that suit the family pedigree. But really, who would you rather have leading your team in a championship game? I know I've built up a strong case for the Packers, but I think the game will be close. In fact, it could easily come down to a game-turning play in the fourth quarter. And if it does, I expect Favre or Grant to make that play.
Prediction: Packers 28, Giants 20.
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Giants-Packers: Five things to watch
Five things that intrigue me most about Sunday's NFC championship game in Green Bay besides the weather forecast, which is calling for a high-five at Lambeau Field.
1. Let's make a deal. Heading into this season, the Giants were stacked numbers-wise at running back. The position included holdovers Brandon Jacobs and Derrick Ward; Reuben Droughns, acquired in an offseason trade from Cleveland; Ahmad Bradshaw, the 250th selection in last April's draft; and Ryan Grant, an obscure back from Notre Dame who had been with the Giants for two years but had yet to play in a game. The odd man out was Grant. In fact, the Giants were considering cutting Grant before the Packers offered to trade a sixth-round draft pick for him. And the rest, as they say, is history. After being limited to duties as a special teams player and backup running back for the first six games, Grant had a prime-time breakout performance on Monday Night Football in an overtime victory at Denver, where he rushed for 104 yards. That earned him a new role: feature running back. Grant finished the regular season with a total of 956 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, lifting Green Bay's rushing offense from the bottom of the league to respectability. For an encore, he rushed for a franchise-record 201 yards and three TDs last Saturday in the Packers' divisional-round victory over Seattle.
2. Mano a mano. You have to like the Giants' wide receivers. At 6-5, Plaxico Burress is a mismatch for a lot of corners. Veteran Amani Toomer scored twice against Dallas last week. And now rookie Steve Smith is playing a key role. But Green Bay's Al Harris and Charles Woodson will challenge them. Harris and Woodson, both 6-1, are physical, aggressive, in-your-face corners who like to play press coverage and knock receivers off their routes as they come off the line. They also are excellent cover men who can run with the Giants' wideouts. One NFL scout I spoke with this week emphasized that New York needs to have success running the ball on early downs and quarterback Eli Manning has to be effective with play-action passes. If the Giants are constantly facing third-and-long situations, their wideouts will struggle against Harris and Woodson.
3. The ends of the line. Few teams feature better bookend pass rushers than Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora of the Giants, who had nine and 13 sacks, respectively, during the regular season. Throw in Justin Tuck, who rotates with Strahan and Umenyiora at end but also is a force when he plays inside, and Green Bay could have its hands full. The Giants' D-line overwhelmed the Cowboys' offensive linemen in last week's playoff victory. When the Packers and Giants met in Week 2 at the Meadowlands, in a game the Packers won 35-13, Green Bay tackles Mark Tauscher and Chad Clifton held Strahan and Umenyiora without a pressure. They'll need to have similar performances on Sunday. The Giants' secondary lacks speed and is banged up -- rookie cornerback Aaron Ross suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Dallas game, cornerback Sam Madison is battling an abdominal injury and nickel back Kevin Dockery isn't expected to play -- so it will be paramount for the linemen to pressure quarterback Brett Favre.
4. End of the road? The Giants' success as road warriors has been well-documented. They have won nine in a row away from home, including two playoff games, since suffering a season-opening loss at Dallas. The Giants can't explain this phenomenon. In fact, they don't even try to. "Why do we play so well on the road? Nobody knows. We just do," Toomer says. "We're in a rhythm and on a wave, and we're just going to ride it instead of wondering and analyzing and all that stuff." But history is casting a skeptical look at the Giants, who were the NFC's fifth seed coming into the postseason. Since the NFL adopted its current 12-team playoff format in 1990, only five wild-card teams have won a conference championship game. Of the five, three went on to win the Super Bowl.
5. Brett Favre or Eli Manning? This one is real simple. I'm not trying to throw dirt on Manning, who has had a run of three good performances and looks like he finally is developing into a quarterback with the skills that suit the family pedigree. But really, who would you rather have leading your team in a championship game? I know I've built up a strong case for the Packers, but I think the game will be close. In fact, it could easily come down to a game-turning play in the fourth quarter. And if it does, I expect Favre or Grant to make that play.
Prediction: Packers 28, Giants 20.
SI PREVIEW MATCHUPS
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/bucky_brooks/01/17/matchups/index.html
New York Giants at Green Bay
Green Bay's Greg Jennings vs. New York's Corey Webster
Webster's play at corner has been overlooked as a key to the Giants' defensive success. The third-year pro has locked down the opposition's best receiver and given defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo the freedom to use more man-blitz schemes on early down situations. The Packers' receiving corps poses a tough challenge because Jennings and Donald Driver are so talented. But expect Spagnuolo to assign Webster to Jennings when the Giants opt for match coverage. Jennings has killed opponents with big plays (17.4 avg. and 12 touchdowns). Slowing him down will be one of the Giants' top priority in the passing game.
Green Bay's Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher vs. New York's Osi Umenyiora and Michael Strahan
The Packers have a decided advantage when they utilize their three-and four-receiver sets against the Giants' banged up secondary. But opening up the formation exposes Brett Favre to Umenyiora and Strahan off the corner. The Giants' dynamic duo dominated single matchups on their way to a combined 22 sacks and countless pressures during the regular season. Therefore, the effectiveness of the Packers' passing game hinges on Clifton and Tauscher holding up on the edges. If they can keep Strahan and Umenyiora off Favre in the pocket, the Packers will have several opportunities to take shots to one of their explosive playmakers down the field.
Green Bay's Nick Barnett vs. New York's Madison Hedgecock
The Giants' smash mouth running game features a variety of leads and isolations out of two-back sets. Thus, the blocking of Hedgecock at fullback becomes critical to their success. Hedgecock, often assigned to the Mike 'backer, must blow Packers' linebacker Barnett out of the hole to create running room for Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw. If Hedgecock can win his battle, Jacobs and Bradshaw should be able to grind out the tough yards needed to successfully execute the ball control game plan against the Packers.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/bucky_brooks/01/17/matchups/index.html
New York Giants at Green Bay
Green Bay's Greg Jennings vs. New York's Corey Webster
Webster's play at corner has been overlooked as a key to the Giants' defensive success. The third-year pro has locked down the opposition's best receiver and given defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo the freedom to use more man-blitz schemes on early down situations. The Packers' receiving corps poses a tough challenge because Jennings and Donald Driver are so talented. But expect Spagnuolo to assign Webster to Jennings when the Giants opt for match coverage. Jennings has killed opponents with big plays (17.4 avg. and 12 touchdowns). Slowing him down will be one of the Giants' top priority in the passing game.
Green Bay's Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher vs. New York's Osi Umenyiora and Michael Strahan
The Packers have a decided advantage when they utilize their three-and four-receiver sets against the Giants' banged up secondary. But opening up the formation exposes Brett Favre to Umenyiora and Strahan off the corner. The Giants' dynamic duo dominated single matchups on their way to a combined 22 sacks and countless pressures during the regular season. Therefore, the effectiveness of the Packers' passing game hinges on Clifton and Tauscher holding up on the edges. If they can keep Strahan and Umenyiora off Favre in the pocket, the Packers will have several opportunities to take shots to one of their explosive playmakers down the field.
Green Bay's Nick Barnett vs. New York's Madison Hedgecock
The Giants' smash mouth running game features a variety of leads and isolations out of two-back sets. Thus, the blocking of Hedgecock at fullback becomes critical to their success. Hedgecock, often assigned to the Mike 'backer, must blow Packers' linebacker Barnett out of the hole to create running room for Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw. If Hedgecock can win his battle, Jacobs and Bradshaw should be able to grind out the tough yards needed to successfully execute the ball control game plan against the Packers.
PACKERSNEWS SCOUTING REPORT: ADVANTAGES
http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080119/PKR01/80116203/1058/PKRFeatures
Scouting report: Packers superior in passing game
Packers run offense vs. Giants run defense
Ryan Grant is coming off a career game (201 yards) against Seattle in the divisional round. Don’t expect the same numbers this week, but something in the 90- to115-yard range is likely. Edge: Packers.
Giants run offense vs. Packers run defense
New York has a solid 1-2 punch with the imposing Brandon Jacobs (6-foot-4, 264 pounds) and scatback Ahmad Bradshaw (5-9, 205), and was fourth in the NFL in rushing. If the Giants are to have any chance, they must make plays in the run game. Edge: Giants [DOUBTFUL]
Packers pass offense vs. Giants pass defense
The jury is out on Sam Madison. If the injured veteran cornerback plays, that gives the Giants at least a fighting chance, but New York will need stellar games from elite pass rushers Osi Umenyiora, Michael Strahan and Justin Tuck to compete. Edge: Packers.
Giants pass offense vs. Packers pass defense
An interesting matchup due to the physical style of both Giants receiver Plaxico Burress and Green Bay’s Al Harris. Amani Toomer has lost a step, but played well against Dallas. But if Eli Manning struggles, the Giants are sunk. Edge: Packers.
Special teams
The Giants have improved in coverage. Punter Jeff Feagles and kicker Lawrence Tynes are just OK. Edge: Packers.
Coaching
Tom Coughlin has the Giants playing spectacularly the past several weeks. Packers coach Mike McCarthy has had his team playing at a high level throughout most of the season. Edge: Packers.
Intangibles
Green Bay has never lost an NFC championship game at home, but New York is 9-1 on the road this season. Edge: Packers.
Overall
Frigid temperatures, a Packers team that looks hungry and a crazy crowd might be too much for New York to overcome. Edge: Packers.
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http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080119/PKR01/80116203/1058/PKRFeatures
Scouting report: Packers superior in passing game
Packers run offense vs. Giants run defense
Ryan Grant is coming off a career game (201 yards) against Seattle in the divisional round. Don’t expect the same numbers this week, but something in the 90- to115-yard range is likely. Edge: Packers.
Giants run offense vs. Packers run defense
New York has a solid 1-2 punch with the imposing Brandon Jacobs (6-foot-4, 264 pounds) and scatback Ahmad Bradshaw (5-9, 205), and was fourth in the NFL in rushing. If the Giants are to have any chance, they must make plays in the run game. Edge: Giants [DOUBTFUL]
Packers pass offense vs. Giants pass defense
The jury is out on Sam Madison. If the injured veteran cornerback plays, that gives the Giants at least a fighting chance, but New York will need stellar games from elite pass rushers Osi Umenyiora, Michael Strahan and Justin Tuck to compete. Edge: Packers.
Giants pass offense vs. Packers pass defense
An interesting matchup due to the physical style of both Giants receiver Plaxico Burress and Green Bay’s Al Harris. Amani Toomer has lost a step, but played well against Dallas. But if Eli Manning struggles, the Giants are sunk. Edge: Packers.
Special teams
The Giants have improved in coverage. Punter Jeff Feagles and kicker Lawrence Tynes are just OK. Edge: Packers.
Coaching
Tom Coughlin has the Giants playing spectacularly the past several weeks. Packers coach Mike McCarthy has had his team playing at a high level throughout most of the season. Edge: Packers.
Intangibles
Green Bay has never lost an NFC championship game at home, but New York is 9-1 on the road this season. Edge: Packers.
Overall
Frigid temperatures, a Packers team that looks hungry and a crazy crowd might be too much for New York to overcome. Edge: Packers.
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lets face it boys...the pressure is one favre and the packers tomorow!
hoping for a good favreable win!(my new fav word!) and im hoping the NFC is the heir aparent to the super bowl!
GO PACK!!!
hoping for a good favreable win!(my new fav word!) and im hoping the NFC is the heir aparent to the super bowl!
GO PACK!!!
mateus
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the wait...and the decisions!
to order chicken wings...or pizza...or should it be nachos...aaarg! :lol:
CanadianPacker92
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Packers by 10 
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Giants by 4
Zombieslayer
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Out of curiosity, are you predicting high or low. For example, Giants 14-10? Or Giants 38-34?
Greg C.
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I'll be happy with a one-point win, but I'm looking for the Pack to win big, 35-14.
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I'm predicting low. Giants won't win if this becomes a shootout, that's where my respect for Brett Favre comes in.
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Well I was close.
Zombieslayer
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One point off, although you didn't give us a score. You just gave us a spread.
It's been a pleasure talking football with you.
Come back next year. We will be an improved team, and I got a good feeling we'll win it all next year.
Don't be surprised if next year, we'll meet again in the NFC CG.
Good luck!
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You got it man, only next year it'll be in the Meadowlands..
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