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Kyle Williams (with mouthpiece) gets a little support from teammate Anthony Dixon after Williams fumbled a punt in the overtime to set up the Giants winning score ii Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) talks with New York Giants quarterback David Carr (8) after the New York Giants won't 20-17 in overtime in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants' Eli Manning, right, celebrates with teammate Hakeem Nicks after overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) -
San Francisco 49ers running back Anthony Dixon (24) is dejected after the Niners lost 20-17 in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) seats dejected on the bench after an overtime fumble in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) on the bench after an overtime fumble handed the ball back to the New York in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) and San Francisco 49ers free safety Dashon Goldson (38) leave the field after losing 20-17 in overtime to the New York Giants in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
49ers players Anthony Dixon and Ricky Jean Francois (rt) leave the field following the 20-17 loss in Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
NY Giants field goal kicker Lawrence Tynes is mobbed by teammates after kicking the winning field goal go through the uprights in the overtime to give the Giants a 20-17 victory in Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates with New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford (5) after kicking winning field goal in overtime beating the 49ers 20-17 in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates with holder Steve Weatherford (5) after kicking the game-winning field goal during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) -
New York Giants wide receiver Devin Thomas (15) celebrates in front of San Francisco 49ers punter Andy Lee (4) after overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) -
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates with punter Steve Weatherford (5) after making the game-winning field goal during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) -
New York Giants' Lawrence Tynes reacts after kicking the game-winning field goal during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) -
NY Giants field goal kicker Lawrence Tynes and holder Steve Weatherford watch the winning field goal go through the uprights in the overtime to give the Giants a 20-17 victory in Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) kicks the game-winning field goal during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) -
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) drops a punt in the overtime period of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) lays on the ground after he fumbles the ball in overtime and the New York Giants recover the ball and then drives with in field goal range to win the game 20-17 in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs for 17 yards and eludes grab by New York Giants middle linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) in the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) makes 44 years completion and tackled by New York Giants outside linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka (94) in the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) beats New York Giants free safety Antrel Rolle (26) for a touch down in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers free safety Dashon Goldson (38) breaks up pass to New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) in the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks up after keeper in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) comes up a yard short of the first down tackled by New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) second quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) and San Francisco 49ers free safety Dashon Goldson (38) break up a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants guard David Diehl (66) celebrates his team's victory in ovcertime of the NFC Championship game near San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tramaine Brock (26) at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012. -
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a catch against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) in the second quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Ian Williams (93) attempts to recover a fumble in the first quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 against New York Giants center Kevin Boothe (77). -
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is taken down short of the first down in the second quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 by San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53). -
49ers lineman Chilo Rachal and teammate Adam Snyder celebrate the 49ers second touchdown in the 3rd quarter of Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) can't handle pass covered by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown (25) in the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) and San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith (94) pressure New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
Giants Aaron Ross and 90 Jason Pierre-Paul avoid a sliding 49ers quarterback Alex Smith after a 17 yard bootleg in the 4th quarter of Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) can't handle a pass covered by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown (25) and San Francisco 49ers strong safety Donte Whitner (31) in the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
fSan Francisco 49ers defensive back Reggie Smith (30) breaks up pass to New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) in the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh talks to San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) late in the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh late in the fourth quarter shows his frustration at the 49ers wait to move the ball against the New York Giants in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
49ers running back Frank Gore is stopped at the line of scrimmage by Ginats 97 Linval Joseph, 93 Chase Blackburn, and Jason Pierre-Paul for no gain in the 4th quarter of Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
NY Giants quarterback Eli Manning is pressured by the 49ers Justin Smith and NaVorro Bowman in the 4th quarter of Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) fumbles the ball but was ruled down by forward progress in the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to the non call of NaVorro Bowman stripping the ball out of the hands of Giants Ahmad Bradshaw in the 4th quarter, but an early whistle blown by a referee blew the play dead in Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) and Dashon Goldson (38) break up a pass intended for New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) -
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is hit by New York Giants outside linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka (94) in the third quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) drops the ball and New York Giants wide receiver Devin Thomas (15) recovers in the overtime period of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
49ers NaVorro Bowman strips the ball out of the hands of Giants Ahmad Bradshaw in the 4th quarter, but an early whistle blown by a referee blew the play dead in Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is hit by New York Giants outside linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka (94) in the third quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012
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A San Francisco 49ers fan watches during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants outside linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka (94) grabs San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the fourth quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. (Hector Amezcua/ Sacramento Bee/ MCT) -
San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Williams (10) fumbles a punt as New York Giants' Devin Thomas (15) recovers during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) -
The San Francisco 49ers's Carlos Rogers (22) grabs the jersey of the New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw in the third quarter of their NFC championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith gets sacked by New York Giants' Justin Tuck in the third quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
The New York Giants' Aaron Ross (31) almost intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Williams (10) in the second quarter of their NFC championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers' Reggie Smith breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants' Victor Cruz can't catch a pass with San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis covering during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants' Corey Webster (23) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers' Delanie Walker can't come up with a catch during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to a call during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is sacked by San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) and Dashon Goldson (38) break up a pass intended for New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49er Aldon Smith celebrates a sack of Giants Quarterback Eli Manning NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49er Aldon Smith Sacks Giants Quarterback Eli Manning NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates his third quarter touchdown in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) is in the grasp of New York Giants outside linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka (94) in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) catches an Alex Smith pass to score and third quarter touchdown in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49er Kyle Williams watches a the ball bounces off his leg in the third quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) watches as New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a catch for a first down in the final seconds of the second quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants' Mario Manningham catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Tramaine Brock (26) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) -
San Francisco 49ers' Dashon Goldson breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks (88) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) -
San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith reacts after sacking New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) -
San Francisco 49ers' Delanie Walker catches a pass in front of New York Giants' Aaron Ross (31) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) -
San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Anthony Davis (76) reacts after a fight with New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley (59) in the second quarter of their NFC championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. (Doug Duran/ Contra Costa Times/ MCT) -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) jumps over a photographer after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the New York Giants during their NFC championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. (Doug Duran/ Contra Costa Times/ MCT) -
New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips (21) left, tackles San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the second quarter of their NFC championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. (Doug Duran/ Contra Costa Times/ MCT) -
The New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) hauls in a pass in front of the San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) in the second quarter of their NFC championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. (Jose Carlos Fajarado/ Contra Costa Times/ MCT) -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) scrambles for yardage against the New York Giants in the second quarter of their NFC championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. (Bryan Patrick/ Sacramento Bee/ MCT) -
The San Francisco 49ers' Anthony Davis (76) tussles with New York Giants' Michael Boley (59) in the second quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. (D. Ross Cameron/ Contra Costa Times/ MCT) -
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) climbs a television stand to celebrate his first-quarter touchdown against the New York Giants during their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. (Nhat V. Meyer/ Sen Jose Mercury News/ MCT) -
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is sacked by San Francisco 49ers' Ray McDonald (91) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) -
San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Williams jumps on the back of Vernon Davis (85) after Davis' touchdown reception during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) -
San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown (25) and Dashon Goldson (38) break up a pass during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. Brown was injured on the play. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) -
New York Giants' Eli Manning throws while being pressured by San Francisco 49ers' Ahmad Brooks (55) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) -
San Francisco 49ers players watch as Tarell Brown (25) lays on the ground after being hurt during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) -
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants' Corey Webster (23) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) -
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks (88) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) and Dashon Goldson (38) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) -
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants' Corey Webster (23) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) -
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants' Kenny Phillips (21) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) -
New York Giants' Mario Manningham catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Tramaine Brock (26) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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San Francisco 49ers' Dashon Goldson breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks (88) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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San Francisco Quarterback Alex Smith gets sacked in the third quarter of Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco Quarterback Alex Smith looks down field in the third quarter of Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) makes a short pass in the third quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants tight end Bear Pascoe (86) scores in the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith prepares to throw a pass in the second quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants Victor Cruz (80) slips through 49er defenders Carlos Rogers, (22) and NaVorro Bowman in the second quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning (10) is sacked by NaVorro Bowman (53) of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
New York Giants' quarterback, Eli Manning (10) makes a throw in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
New York Giants' quarterback (10) is sacked by Navorro Bowman (53) of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
Frank Gore (21) of the San Francisco 49ers eludes Michael Boley (59) of the New York Giants in the second quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
The San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Alex Smith (11) is taken down by Jason Pierre-Paul of the New York Giants in the second quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) tackles New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) in the second quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers (2) kicks an extra point during the first quarter out of the hold of Andy Lee (4) in the NFC Championship game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) makes a catch over San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) in the second quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
New York Giants' Bear Pascoe (86) celebrates with New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the San Franisco 49ers during their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
Ahmad Bradshaw (44) of the New York Giants is taken down by San Francisco 49ers' Isaac Sopoaga (90), Parys Haralson (98) and Ahmad Brooks (55) during the first quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) scores a 73-yard touchdown against the New York Giants in the first quarter during their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
Giants quarterback Eli Manning is sacked in the second quarter in Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) and New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) celebrate a Giants field goal in the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants' Mario Manningham (82) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) kicks a 31-yard field goal during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants' quarterback, Eli Manning (10) makes a throw in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012.
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New York Giants tight end Baer Pascoe catches a short pass from Eli Manning for a touchdown in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Williams (10) is tackled after a catch against New York Giants' Aaron Ross (31) in the second quarter during their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) makes a long catch against San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) in the second quarter during their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
Giants Victor Cruz catches a ball over 49ers Carlos Rodgers for a 36 yard gain in the second quarter of Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks at his plays in the second quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is taken down by San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) in the second quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
in the quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald (91) knocks the ball loose from New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in the first quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers's Adam Snyder signals touchdown after Vernon Davis' 73-yard score in the first quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
New York Giants's Eli Manning gets protection from San Francisco 49ers' Isaac Sopoaga in the first quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) tackles New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) in the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) and New York Giants tight end Bear Pascoe (86) celebrate a touchdown in the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore (21) is tackled by New York Giants' Chase Blackburn (93) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49er coach Jim Harbaugh looks at big screen in the second quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis pulls in a 73-yard touchdown pass against the New York Giants in the 1st quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis pulls in a 73-yard touchdown pass against the New York Giants in the first quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
Jim Harbaugh greets Vernon Davis after the San Francisco 49er scored on a 73-yard touchdown pass against the New York Giants in the 1st quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
New York Giants' Will Blackmon (36) hurdles San Francisco 49ers's Tarell Brown in the first quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers' Alex Smith (11) celebrates with Justin Peelle (81) after throwing a 73-yard touchdown pass to Vernon Davis against the New York Giants in the first quarter of their NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore is tackled by New York Giants' Kenny Phillips during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants' Bear Pascoe (86) breaks into the end zone with San Francisco 49ers' Dashon Goldson (38) defending after a six-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants' Bear Pascoe (86) breaks into the end zone with San Francisco 49ers' Dashon Goldson (38) defending during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants tight end Bear Pascoe, right, celebrates with tight end Jake Ballard after scoring on a six-yard touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants tight end Bear Pascoe (86) celebrates with tight end Jake Ballard after scoring on a six-yard touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks (88) can't catch a pass with San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) defending during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers' Alex Smith is tripped up by New York Giants' Kenny Phillips (21) after a run during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) is hit by New York Giants' Dave Tollefson (71) as he throws during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) tries to run past San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin argues a call with head linesman Mark Hittner (28) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin argues a call during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
CORRECTS PLAYER AT RIGHT TO SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS' CARLOS ROGERS, INSTEAD OF GIANTS' DERRICK MARTIN - New York Giants' Victor Cruz catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
Joe Rubask of New York displays his love for the NY Giants with license plates at the NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga (90) celebrates a stop first in the quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco Running Back Kendall Hunter runs for a short gain in the first quarter of Sunday afternoons NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants guard David Diehl (66) talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) scores after a 73 pass play in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a 73 yard pass play in the first quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012. -
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning fumbles as he is hit by San Francisco 49ers' Ray McDonald (91)during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to a call during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers (22) breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants' Travis Beckum (47) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis breaks away for a 73-yard touchdown reception during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning fumbles as he is hit by San Francisco 49ers' Ray McDonald (91)during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) stays in bounds as run runs past New York Giants' Antrel Rolle (26) for a 73-yard touchdown reception during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers running back Kendall Hunter (32) is tripped up by New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross (31) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws to Frank Gore (21) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning fumbles as he is hit by San Francisco 49ers' Ray McDonald (91) and NaVorro Bowman (53) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning fumbles as he is hit by San Francisco 49ers' Ray McDonald (91) and NaVorro Bowman (53) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
New York Giants' Henry Hynoski (45) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown (25) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis poses for a picture after catching a 73-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
Fireworks are seen over Candlestick Park before the NFC Championship NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
The opening ceremony for in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh throws a ball as his team warms up before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh watches as quarterback Alex Smith (11) warms up before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
Bay Area Rocker Huey Lewis talks with Raider legend and Fox broadcaster Howie Long before the start of the NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin talks to some players before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49er CEO Jed York talks with fan Taylor Harris before the start of the NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and NY Giants at Candlestick Park, in San Francisco, California. January 22, 2012 -
San Francisco 49ers fans Daniel Manson of Santa Cruz, left, and daughter Logan, 9, get ready for the start of their team's NFC Championship game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
Manny Silva of Pittsburg roots for Alex Smith of the 49ers before the NFC Championship game between San Francisco and the New York Giants at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh talks to quarterback Alex Smith (11) before their NFC Championship game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Alex Smith (11) tosses the ball to San Francisco 49ers' Jonathan Goodwin (59) before their game against the New York Giants for the the NFC Championship at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning warms up before the start of his team's NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh walks on the field before the team's game against the New York Giants for the NFC Championship at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. -
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh catches a ball as his team warms up before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith is introduced before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
Members of the San Francisco 49ers team are introduced before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
San Francisco 49ers fans cheer at the team in introduced in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
the San Francisco 49ers are introduced to the fans in the NFC Championship game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
Members of the Hernandez family get ready for the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., December 23, 2011 -
A San Francisco 49ers fan walks out of a portable bathroom before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. -
Armando Ricardez, of San Jose gets fans fired up before the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., December 23, 2011 -
Frankie Gonzales, of Woodland stays dry under a shade before the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., December 23, 2011 -
Justin Marelych in the quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., December 23, 2011 -
in the quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., December 23, 2011 -
in the quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., December 23, 2011 -
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Field crews prepare Candlestick Park for the NFC Championship game between the 49ers and the Giants Sunday morning. -
in the quarter of the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., December 23, 2011 -
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown (25) tackle New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) after a nine yard gain in the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012 -
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) makes a first down pass reception in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown (25) in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., January 22, 2012
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