2011 NFL Conference Playoffs

  • Wild Card
  • Divisional
  • Conference
  • Super Bowl
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Giants

See This Coming?

The Giants are as improbable a Super Bowl participant as the NFL has seen in some time. They're also very worthy. Dan Graziano » Rapid Reaction »

GIANTS DEFEAT 49ERS, 20-17

MUST SEE

  • Two critical mistakes in the return game doomed the 49ers.

    Mike Sando »

  • Vernon Davis' two TD catches weren't enough for the Niners.

    Highlights Video

  • Jason Pierre-Paul is enjoying the moment, not making predictions.

    Video Video

  • Victor Cruz took a flamethrower to the 49ers' secondary.

    Youngmisuk »

BLOGS

NFC East

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Giants

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NFC West

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49ers

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COLUMNISTS

Ashley Fox
Super Bowl L(ambeau)

The NFL should award Super Bowl L to the league's oldest and most historic venue: Lambeau Field.

Story » Archive »

John Clayton
Mailbag: Worth Saving?

Owners are still trying to fix the Pro Bowl. Plus: Detroit's WR needs, salary-cap questions and more.

Story » Archive »

Jeffri Chadiha
Tackling His Demons

To get his life in order, troubled linebacker Rolando McClain is smart to retire at the age of 23.

Story » Archive »

Adam Schefter
Breaking down the draft

Adam Schefter opens his mailbag to answer draft-related questions, including the winners and losers.

Insider Story » Archive »

MEDIA

Podcasts
Football Today

Ross Tucker recaps all the games from Week 17, takes an early look at the playoff matchups and discusses the coaching firings as they happened during the recording.

Inside Slant

ESPN.com bloggers Kevin Seifert and Mike Sando revisit the impact of the "Fail Mary" and how it served as a catalyst for Russell Wilson's chances to win rookie of the year.

Inside Slant

ESPN.com bloggers Kevin Seifert and Mike Sando look at the weak quarterback class of 2013 and which teams will be looking to make a change at that position.

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REGULAR SEASON OFFENSIVE STATS

    • TOTAL YDS
    • 385.1
    • 310.9
    • PASS YDS
    • 295.9
    • 183.1
    • RUSH YDS
    • 89.2
    • 127.8

REGULAR SEASON DEFENSIVE STATS

    • TOTAL YDS
    • 376.4
    • 308.2
    • PASS YDS
    • 255.1
    • 230.9
    • RUSH YDS
    • 121.3
    • 77.3

INDIVIDUAL GAME LEADERS

New York Passing
NAMECMP%YDSTDINT
E. Manning55.231620
New York Rushing
NAMECARYDSAVGTD
A. Bradshaw20743.70
B. Jacobs5132.60
New York Receiving
NAMERECYDSAVGTD
V. Cruz1014214.20
H. Nicks55511.00
San Francisco Passing
NAMECMP%YDSTDINT
A. Smith46.219620
San Francisco Rushing
NAMECARYDSAVGTD
F. Gore16744.60
A. Smith6427.00
San Francisco Receiving
NAMERECYDSAVGTD
V. Davis311237.32
F. Gore6457.50

Box Score » Play-By-Play »

HEAD-TO-HEAD MATCHUPS (SINCE 2001)

Giants lead 4-3
Oct 14, 2012NYG 26 - SF 3
Jan 22, 2012NYG 20 - SF 17
Nov 13, 2011NYG 20 - SF 27
Oct 19, 2008SF 17 - NYG 29
Oct 21, 2007SF 15 - NYG 33
Nov 6, 2005NYG 24 - SF 6
Jan 5, 2003NYG 38 - SF 39
Sep 5, 2002SF 16 - NYG 13

MATCHUP

 W-LPFPAHOMEROADDIVCONF
NYG9-73944004-45-33-35-7
SF13-33802297-16-25-110-2

Complete Standings »

ACCUSCORE PROJECTIONS

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