NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah releases first mock draft
Mock draft season is in full swing.
Last week, it was ESPN's Mel Kiper who released his first mock draft of the offseason. Now, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah has published his first prediction for the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
With just over three months to go before the start of the draft, Jeremiah believes the Giants will address both sides of the ball with their picks at No. 5 and No. 7.
Here is the NFL Network analyst's first prediction for the top 10 of this year's draft.
1. Jacksonville Jaguars - OT Evan Neal, Alabama
2. Detroit Lions - EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan
3. Houston Texans - S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame
4. New York Jets - EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon
5. New York Giants - OT Ikem Ekwonu, North Carolina State
"This would be a home-run pick for a team in need of upgrades along the offensive line. Andrew Thomas has emerged as a legit starter, but the Giants need more help for Daniel Jones. Ekwonu is strong, powerful and nasty." -- Jeremiah
6. Carolina Panthers - CB Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati
7. New York Giants (via CHI) - LB Devin Lloyd, Utah
"Lloyd is a fun player to study. He flies around the field and makes a bunch of plays on the ball. His intangibles are off the charts. I could see the 2021 Pac-12 Pat Tillman Defensive Player of the Year emerge as a key leader for the Giants defense." -- Jeremiah
8. Atlanta Falcons - WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas
9. Denver Broncos - QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh
10. New York Jets (via SEA) - CB Trent McDuffie, Washington
View photos of the best players ever to be selected with the Nos. 5 and 7 picks in NFL draft history.
1940: No. 7 C/LB Clyde "Bulldog" Turner (HOF)
1944: No. 5 HB Steve Van Buren (HOF)
1945: No. 5 HB/E Elroy Hirsch (HOF)
1946: No. 5 T George Connor (HOF)
1957: No. 5 QB Len Dawson (HOF)
1958: No. 7 LB Chuck Howley
1961: No. 5 TE Mike Ditka (HOF)
1964: No. 5 DE Carl Eller (HOF)
1965: No. 5 RB Gale Sayers (HOF)
1976: No. 5 DB Mike Haynes (HOF)
1979: No. 7 QB Phil Simms
1988: No. 7 WR Sterling Sharpe
1989: No. 5 DB Deion Sanders (HOF)
1990: No. 5 LB Junior Seau (HOF)
1992: No. 7 DB Troy Vincent
1994: No. 7 DT Bryant Young
1995: No. 5 QB Kerry Collins
1996: No. 7 WR Terry Glenn
1997: No. 7 WR Ike Hilliard
1999: No. 7 DB Champ Bailey (HOF)
2001: No. 5 RB LaDainian Tomlinson (HOF)
2004: No. 5 DB Sean Taylor
2007: No. 7 RB Adrian Peterson
2010: No. 5 DB Eric Berry
2011: No. 5 DB Patrick Peterson
2014: No. 5 LB Khalil Mack
2014: No. 7 WR Mike Evans
2015: No. 5 OL Brandon Scherff
2016: No. 5 CB Jalen Ramsey
2016: No. 7 DE DeForest Buckner
2018: No. 7 QB Josh Allen
2019: No. 5 LB Devin White
2021: No. 5 WR Ja'Marr Chase
Giants hire Joe Schoen as general manager
Joe Schoen was the first of nine candidates to interview for the Giants' general manager position and this week is the last man standing.
The Giants announced on Friday that Schoen will head their football operations. He has spent the last five seasons as the Buffalo Bills' assistant general manager.
"We are pleased and proud to name Joe as our general manager," said Giants president John Mara. "Throughout our search, Joe impressed us with his ability to communicate a progressive and comprehensive vision for our team. His philosophy and collaborative approach to building a roster and coaching staff align with what we were looking for in a general manager."
Schoen, 42, is just the Giants' fifth general manager since 1979 when Pro Football Hall of Famer George Young was hired. He was succeeded in 1998 by his assistant, Ernie Accorsi, who is in the franchise's Ring of Honor. Jerry Reese took over in 2007, the year he presided over the first of two Super Bowl victories. Dave Gettleman was the G.M. for four seasons before announcing his retirement on Jan. 10.
Kevin Abrams, the team's assistant general manager for 20 years, was the interim G.M. for the final four games of the 2017 season.
"Joe is the kind of exceptional leader we sought to oversee our football operations," said chairman Steve Tisch. "We will do whatever it takes to support Joe's vision and strategic plan for success. We are excited to begin this next chapter with Joe as our general manager."
Giants interview Bills OC Brian Daboll for head coach
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll became the first candidate to interview for the Giants' head coaching position.
Daboll, 46, spoke Friday evening via videoconferencing with team president John Mara, chairman Steve Tisch and Joe Schoen, who was hired as the Giants' new general manager.
Schoen and Daboll have worked together with the Bills for the last four seasons.
In 2021, Daboll's offense excelled as Buffalo won its second straight AFC East title with an 11-6 record. The Bills finished third in the NFL with 28.4 points a game and fifth with 381.9 yards a game. Quarterback Josh Allen finished sixth in the league with a franchise-record 409 completions, seventh with 36 touchdown passes and eighth with 4,407 yards. Allen's favorite target, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, caught 103 passes for 1,225 yards and 10 touchdowns.
The Bills routed New England last week in a wild card playoff game and will face the defending AFC champion Chiefs on Sunday in Kansas City in a divisional round game.
In 2020, Daboll was voted the AP's NFL Assistant Coach of the Year after the Bills finished 13-3 and unseated longtime powerhouse New England atop the division. Allen finished second in the NFL most valuable player voting after setting Buffalo single season franchise records with 4,544 yards, 37 touchdown passes, a 69.2 completion percentage and a 107.2 passer rating.
View photos from the coaching career of Brian Daboll.
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, talks with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches the team warm up for an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y. In his 20th NFL season and third in Buffalo, Daboll has transformed a once plodding, run-oriented attack into one of the league’s top passing units. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll runs a drill during an NFL football team minicamp practice in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday, June 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks on before an NFL regular season football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Steelers defeated the Bills 23-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, left, greets Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) talks to offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during NFL football training camp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. (James P. McCoy/The Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll talks to players during the NFL football team's organized team activities in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (AP/ Photo Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) talks to Bills Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during the stretching period of practice at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (James P. McCoy/The Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks the field against the Houston Texans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Houston. The Texans won the game in overtime 22-19. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) talks to Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during the stretching period of practice today at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park,N.Y. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (James P. McCoy / Buffalo News) Pool Photographer
Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll calls plays from the field during the second day of training camp opened to the media at ADPRO Sports Training Center's outdoor field in Orchard Park,N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (James P. McCoy/The Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll sits on the bench before an NFL football game Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, left, encourages quarterback Josh Allen as he warms up before an NFL football game Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks on during an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Bills defeated the Panthers 27-14. (Joe Robbins via AP)
FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks off the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Orchard Park, N.Y. After taking a short break, the Browns are resuming their coaching search by interviewing Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who previously worked in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes, File)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills defeated the Bengals 21-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks up from the sideline during a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Bills won the game 27-14. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll look on from the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 in Detroit. The Bills defeated the Lions 24-20. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks up from the sideline during a NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 in Detroit. The Bills won the game 24-20. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, talks with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks off the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who formerly coached at the Patriots, speak at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, left, fist bumps quarterback Nathan Peterman before a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, center, talks with quarterbacks A.J. McCarron, right, and Nathan Peterman during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Sunday, July 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman (2) gets direction from offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during the team's NFL football minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, June 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll shown during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, right, talks to quarterback Nathan Peterman before a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Alabama offensive coordinator, Brian Daboll, instructs quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) during an NCAA college football practice, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll,right, announces drills to quarterback Jalen Hurts during an NCAA college football practice at Bryantâ€"Denny Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator, Brian Daboll, runs drills during an NCAA college football practice, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks towards his players during an NCAA college football practice at Bryantâ€"Denny Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll announces drills to Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts as he steps back to pass during an NCAA college football practice at Bryantâ€"Denny Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll announces drills to Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts during an NCAA college football practice at Bryantâ€"Denny Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New England Patriots offensive assistant Brian Daboll on the sidelines during the game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday October 26, 2014 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer AP Images)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates a touchdown catch with coach Brian Daboll in action against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday February 1, 2015 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, site of Super Bowl XLIX. New England defeated Seattle 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX. (Damian Strohmeyer AP Images)
New England Patriots assistant coach Brian Daboll walks the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll looks on from the sidelines as he watches the action on the playing field during a week 6 NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Patriots defeated the Colts 34-27. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New England Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll, right, shouts instructions as he and defensive line coach Brendan Daly watch from the bench area during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll looks on from the sidelines during a week 7 NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct 23, 2016, in Pittsburgh. The Patriots won 27-16. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New England Patriots assistant coach Brian Daboll celebrates a touchdown with receiver Aaron Dobson in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots tight end coach Brian Daboll, center, wears military-style clothing during Salute to Service weekend on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots assistant coach Brian Daboll walks the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots offensive assistant Brian Daboll on the sidelines during the game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday October 26, 2014 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer AP Images)
New England Patriots assistant coach Brian Daboll celebrates the Patriots win against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday February 1, 2015 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, site of Super Bowl XLIX. New England defeated Seattle 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX. (Damian Strohmeyer AP Images)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Brian Daboll runs a drill during NFL football training camp in St. Joseph, Mo., Monday, July 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Assistant coach Brian Daboll of the Kansas City Chiefs directs play against the Green Bay Packers in a pre-season game Aug. 30, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 24 - 3. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Assistant coach Brian Daboll of the Kansas City Chiefs directs play against the Green Bay Packers in a pre-season game Aug. 30, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 24 - 3. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Assistant coach Brian Daboll of the Kansas City Chiefs directs play against the Green Bay Packers in a pre-season game Aug. 30, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 24 - 3. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll talks with quarterback Brady Quinn (9) of the Kansas City Chiefs during play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Oct. 14, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa won 38 - 10. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll of the Kansas City Chiefs watches play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Oct. 14, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa won 38 - 10. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden, left, greets Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before their teams face off in an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. Daboll was the offensive coordinator of the Browns last season. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Miami Dolphin offensive coordinator Brian Daboll calls a play during a game between the Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defeated the Dolphins 17-13 in an NFL preseason game Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll checks out his play chart during the NFL week 6 football game against the New York Jets on Monday, October 17, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Quarterback Chad Henne (7) of the Miami Dolphins sets for play with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aug, 27, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll of the Miami Dolphins calls a play during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aug. 27, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll talks to an NFL official during the NFL week 6 football game against the New York Jets on Monday, October 17, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll of the Miami Dolphins calls a play during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aug. 27, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks at his play chart and talks on his headsets during the NFL week 6 football game against the New York Jets on Monday, October 17, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Miami Dolphin offensive coordinator Brian Daboll oversees pre game warm-up prior to a game between the Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defeated the Dolphins 17-13 in an NFL preseason game Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, left, talks with quarterback Chad Henne during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Sheldon Brown, left, greets Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before their teams face off in an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. Daboll was the offensive coordinator of the Browns last season. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, left, works the sidelines along side Browns safety T.J. Ward (43)during their NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll calls a play for quarterback Brady Quinn (10) during morning practice at the team's NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll works the sidelines in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll works the sidelines in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, second from right, works the sidelines along with players, from left, tight end Benjamin Watson (82), offensive lineman Joel Reinders, defensive tackle Titus Adams (62) and tight end Joel Gamble (87) during the Browns NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll talks with quarterback Derek Anderson back into the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll celebrates after a touchdown in an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, center, greets wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi (11) after Massaquoi's touchdown catch against the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches during warmups before an NFL pre-season football game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll yells at his offense during an NFL pre-season football game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll congratulates Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs (16) as he comes off the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during practice at the team's NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches during warmups before an NFL pre-season football game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches practice at the team's NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks on during an NFL preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on August 15, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 17-0. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre (4), right, talks to New York jets quarterbacks coach Brian Daboll in the waning minutes of the Jets 26-14 victory over the Cincnnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New England Patriots NFL football team wide receiver Reche Caldwell (87) talks with receivers coach Brian Daboll at practice at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Sept. 4, 2006. (AP Photo/Robert E. Klein)
New England Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell (87) laughs as he talks with wide receiver coach Brian Daboll, standing, and receiver Jabar Gaffney, right, as they stretch before practice at the team's football facility in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday Jan. 10, 2007. The Patriots will face the San Diego Chargers in the divisional round of the NFL's AFC playoffs Sunday. Caldwell is a former Charger who came to the Patriots before the start of 2006-2007 season. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots NFL football team newly acquired wide receiver Doug Gabriel (85), right, gets some advice from receivers coach Brian Daboll at practice at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Sept. 4, 2006. (AP Photo/Robert E. Klein)
Giants interview Bills DC Leslie Frazier for head coach
Leslie Frazier, who coordinated the NFL's top-ranked defense in 2021 and whose 23-year NFL coaching career includes a stint as a head coach, became the second candidate to interview for the Giants head coaching position on Saturday.
Frazier, 62, spoke via video conferencing with team president John Mara, chairman Steve Tisch and Joe Schoen, who was hired Friday as the Giants' new general manager.
Schoen and Frazier joined the Buffalo Bills in 2017 and spent the last five seasons working together, the former as the team's assistant general manager and the latter as defensive coordinator (and assistant head coach since 2020).
The Giants interviewed Brian Daboll on Friday, who has been Buffalo's offensive coordinator since 2018.
Frazier earned a Super Bowl ring as both a player and an assistant coach.
This season, Frazier's defense was a driving force as the Bills finished 11-6 and won their second consecutive AFC East title. Buffalo defeated New England in a wild card game last week and will visit the defending conference champion Kansas City Chiefs in a divisional playoff game tomorrow.
The Bills' defense finished first in the NFL in several statistical categories. The unit allowed the fewest points-per-game (17.0), fewest total yards (272.8) and passing yards (163.0) a game, fewest yards-per-play (4.6) and first downs a game (16.8) and the lowest opposing third-down conversion percentage (30.8 on 66 successes in 214 attempts). Buffalo also tied for third with 30 takeaways and has finished in the top 10 in that category in each of Frazier's five seasons as coordinator.
The defense compiled those numbers without a single player getting elected to the Pro Bowl.
Giants interview Bengals DC Lou Anarumo for head coach
Less than 24 hours after his defense helped the Cincinnati Bengals advance to the AFC Championship Game, Lou Anarumo interviewed for the Giants' head coaching position on Saturday.
Anarumo, who has been the Bengals' defensive coordinator for three seasons, was the Giants' defensive backs coach in 2018.
Anarumo, 55, spoke Sunday afternoon via video conferencing with team president John Mara, chairman Steve Tisch and Joe Schoen, who was hired last week as the Giants' new general manager. Anarumo is the third candidate to interview for the job, joining Buffalo Bills coordinators Brian Daboll (offense) and Leslie Frazier (defense). Schoen was the Bills' assistant general manager the previous five seasons.
Cincinnati's defense intercepted three Ryan Tannehill passes in a 19-16 victory against the top-seeded Tennessee Titans in a divisional playoff game in Nashville on Saturday. The last pick, by Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson on a pass that was batted into the air by former Giants cornerback Eli Apple, gave the ball to the Bengals at their 47-yard line with 20 seconds remaining. Four plays later, rookie Evan McPherson kicked the game-winning 52-yard field goal as time expired.
In the regular season, Anarumo's defense finished fifth in the NFL against the run, allowing 102.5 yards a game. The Bengals were 17th in scoring defense (allowing 22.1 points a game) and 18th in total yardage (350.9 per game). Cincinnati allowed just two touchdowns the last two weeks in playoff triumphs against Las Vegas and Tennessee.
The Bengals' most disruptive defensive player, Pro Bowl end Trey Hendrickson, finished fifth in the league with 14.0 sacks.
Anarumo has coached football for more than 30 years, including the last 10 in the NFL.
View photos of the career of Giants head coaching candidate and Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo watches a replay during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 in Las Vegas. The Bengals defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Greg Trott via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. The Bengals defeated the Ravens 41-21. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. The Bengals defeated the Jaguars 24-21. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. The Bengals defeated the Ravens 41-21. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 in Las Vegas. The Bengals won the game 32-13. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. The Bengals defeated the Steelers 41-10. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 in Las Vegas. The Bengals won the game 32-13. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo talks with field judge Joe Blubaugh during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Cincinnati. The Packers defeated the Bengals 25-22 in overtime. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks on against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants defeated the Bengals 19-17. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 in Las Vegas. The Bengals won the game 32-13. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 27-3. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks up from the sideline during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 21-20. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks up from the sideline during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 21-20. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Bengals 20-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks up from the sideline during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 21-20. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks on from the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 in Cincinnati. The Giants defeated the Bengals 25-23. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks on during an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 in Cincinnati. The Giants defeated the Bengals 25-23. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks up from the sideline during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 21-20. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo during an NFL football preseason game against the New York Giants, Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Cincinnati. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is seen on the sidelines during a NFL preseason game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Bengals won 23-13. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks on during an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 in Cincinnati. The Giants defeated the Bengals 25-23. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is seen on the sidelines during a NFL preseason game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Bengals won 23-13. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is seen on the sidelines during a NFL preseason game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Bengals won 23-13. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo works the field during voluntary football minicamp, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo works the field during voluntary football minicamp, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo walks the field during voluntary NFL football minicamp, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo works the field during voluntary football minicamp, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
FILE- In this Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo gives instructions to the players during NFL football practice, Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Davie, Fla. The early reviews of the new Dolphins defensive coordinator are like the team's results during this up-and-down season: mixed. Sunday's game at Buffalo will help determine whether the defense has improved under Anarumo. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo gives instructions to the players during NFL football practice, Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo points to where the ball was spotted in action against the New England Patriots Thursday October 29, 2015 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Miami Dolphins defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo looks on from the sidelines as he watches the action on the playing field during a week 7 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday, October 19, 2014. The Dolphins defeated the Bears 27-14. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo talks on his headsets as he calls a play from the sideline during the NFL week 14 regular season football game against the New York Giants on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Giants won the game 31-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Miami Dolphins defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo looks on from the sidelines as he watches the action on the playing field during a week 7 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday, October 19, 2014. The Dolphins defeated the Bears 27-14. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo talks on his headsets on the sideline during the 2015 week 13 regular season NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins won the game 15-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo calls out from the sideline during the 2015 week 11 regular season NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Cowboys won the game 24-14. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo points as he calls out from the sideline during the 2015 week 11 regular season NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Cowboys won the game 24-14. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looks on from the sideline during the 2015 week 10 regular season NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in Philadelphia. The Dolphins won the game 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo calls out from the sideline during the 2015 week 10 regular season NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in Philadelphia. The Dolphins won the game 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Miami Dolphins defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo looks on during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, August 4, 2013, at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The Cowboys defeated the Dolphins, 24-20, in the preseason Hall of Fame game. (AP Photo/Joe Robbins)
FILE- In this Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, left, chats with wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) at the teams NFL football training camp in Davie, Fla. The early reviews of the new Dolphins defensive coordinator are like the team's results during this up-and-down season: mixed. Sunday's game at Buffalo will help determine whether the defense has improved under Anarumo. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Miami Dolphins defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo, center, talks with cornerback Bobby McCain (28) and defensive back Sammy Seamster (37) at the teams NFL football training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015 in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo looks on from the sidelines as he watches the action on the playing field during a week 10 NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, November 9, 2014. The Lions defeated the Dolphins 20-16. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
🎥 10th Anniversary Flashback: Giants vs. 49ers NFC Championship
Saturday marked exactly 10 years since the Giants traveled to San Francisco to take on the 49ers in the NFC Championship at Candlestick Park.
Eli Manning was sacked six times in this contest, yet still stood in the pocket to attempt 58 passes, completing 32 of them for 316 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions.
Victor Cruz led the way with 10 receptions for 142 yards, while Mario Manningham and Bear Pascoe each scored on their lone receptions.
On defense, Justin Tuck registered 1.5 sacks of 49ers QB Alex Smith, while Osi Umenyiora, Mathias Kiwanuka and Jason Pierre-Paul chipped in 0.5 sacks apiece.
The play of the game was made on special teams when linebacker Jacquian Williams forced Kyle Williams to fumble a punt deep in San Francisco territory, which Devin Thomas was able to recover. This led to Lawrence Tynes' game-winning 31-yard field goal, punching Big Blue's ticket to Super Bowl XLVI.
Re-live the Giants' big win against the 49ers in the video and gallery below.
Take a look back at the team's win over the 49ers at Candlestick Park in the 2011 NFC Championship Game.
New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) makes a tackle during an NFC Championship NFL football game against San Francisco 49ers running back Fank Gore (21) on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers Frank Gore is stopped by New York Giants Linval Joseph (97) during the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won in overtime, 20-17. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) looks for room during an NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10 ) passes during an NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) kicks the game-winning field goal with holder Steve Weatherford (5) during an NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) fights for yards during an NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore is hit by New York Giants Mathias Kiwanka during the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won in overtime, 20-17. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10 ) passes during an NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith is pressured by New York Giants Osi Umenyiora (72) during the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won in overtime, 20-17. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz runs with a reception against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won in overtime, 20-17. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
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)
San Francisco 49ers' Chris Culliver (29) watches as New York Giants' Devin Thomas (15) recovers a fumbled punt by Kyle Williams during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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' 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. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants defensive linemen Justin Tuck (91) and Jason Pierre-Paul (90) make a sack during an NFC Championship NFL football game against San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) fights for yards during an NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
The New York Giants offensive line waits for the snap during an NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) heads downfield during an NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
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)
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 Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
