Giants Vs. 49ers, 2012 NFC Championship Game: New York Begins Second Half With Three-And-Out

Selasa, 31 Januari 2012

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Read More: Eli Manning (QB - NYG), New York Giants

In this 2012 NFC Championship Game, the New York Giants have either been able to move the ball into San Francisco territory or unable to move the ball very much at all against the San Francisco 49ers. Their first drive of the second half would certainly fall into the latter category.

After two Ahmad Bradshaw runs, the Giants decided to throw on third-and-one, but Eli Manning could not find anyone, forcing New York to punt. It was Steve Weatherford's fourth punt of the day.

The Niners, gashed by Victor Cruz in the first half, managed not to get burned by the salsa-happy Giants wideout on the first drive of the third quarter.

For updates and analysis on these teams throughout the 2012 NFC Championship Game, visit 49ers blog Niners Nation, Giants blog Big Blue View and SB Nation New York and SB Nation Bay Area. Don't forget to check out SB Nation's NFL hub for all your playoff news.

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49ers Vs. Giants, NFC Championship Game Score Update: New York Leads 10-7 At Halftime

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Read More: Vernon Davis (TE - SFX), Alex Smith (QB - SFX), Eli Manning (QB - NYG), Lawrence Tynes (K - NYG), Bear Pascoe (TE - NYG), Victor Cruz (WR - NYG), New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are hosting the New York Giants in the 2012 NFC Championship Game. After the first half, the Giants currently lead by a score of 10-7.

The 49ers jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter on a 73-yard touchdown pass from Alex Smith to Vernon Davis. The Giants tied things up early in the second quarter when Eli Manning threw a 6-yard pass to Bear Pascoe for a New York touchdown. The score remained tied until the final five seconds of the half, when Lawrence Tynes nailed a 31-yard field goal to put the Giants on top, 10-7.

The teams seem fairly evenly matched, with the disparity coming on the passing games of the two teams. Smith only has six passing yards other than the touchdown pass to Davis, while Manning and receiver Victor Cruz have basically been on fire since the rain stopped in the second quarter. Manning has 181 passing yards in the half, while Cruz has 125 receiving yards.

For updates and analysis on these teams leading up to their matchup, visit 49ers blog Niners Nation, Giants blog Big Blue View and SB Nation New York and SB Nation Bay Area. Don't forget to check out SB Nation's NFL hub for all your playoff news.

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2012 NFC Championship Game Halftime Score: Victor Cruz Helps Giants Take 10-7 Lead

Senin, 30 Januari 2012

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Read More: Eli Manning (QB - NYG), Victor Cruz (WR - NYG), New York Giants

Victor Cruz has been one of the most surprising things about the 2011 NFL season, emerging from obscurity and the Giants' practice squad to become one of the league's most productive receivers. On the Giants' last drive of the first half in the 2012 NFC Championship Game, which culminated in a field goal to give New York a 10-7 halftime lead, he reminded the viewing audience of why.

Cruz ducked and dived into the holes in the Niners' coverage, making himself available for Eli Manning, making four catches for 56 yards on the drive, and getting New York into position for Lawrence Tynes to kick a 31-yard field goal.

Cruz has had a massive first half beyond just that drive, too, with eight catches for a staggering 125 yards. If Manning can keep finding him, Big Blue may have little trouble advancing to Super Bowl XLVI.

For updates and analysis on these teams throughout the 2012 NFC Championship Game, visit 49ers blog Niners Nation, Giants blog Big Blue View and SB Nation New York and SB Nation Bay Area. Don't forget to check out SB Nation's NFL hub for all your playoff news.

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