The Giants did not get to bask in the glory of Sunday's win for long.
Soon after their Wild Card victory in Minnesota, it was announced the Giants would be back on the road on a short week Saturday night to face the Eagles in the Divisional Round.
"You work really hard to get to this point. But I think you have to focus on keeping the main thing the main thing," coach Brian Daboll told the media Tuesday. "It was good to move on, but you've got to put that in the past really quick and get to the preparation on this week's opponent. Number one seed. They won the (NFC) East. They beat us twice. They got eight Pro Bowlers, six All-Pros. I think they can get your attention real quick, so we got a lot of work to do."
Due to the short week, Wednesday was a normal Thursday at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center, meaning offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, defensive coordinator Wink Martindale and special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey met with the media to discuss Sunday's win and their upcoming rematch against the Eagles.
Here are five things we learned Wednesday:
1. "What a great time to be a Giant"
For the first time in over a decade, the New York Giants won a playoff game with their Wild Card victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The game was the first experience in the postseason for many players on the team, as only Sterling Shepard and Landon Collins were a part of the last Giants' club to make the playoffs (2016). The attention quickly flipped toward the Eagles, but the coordinators couldn't help but take time to appreciate the triumph.
"What a great time to be a Giant, to be a fan of the Giants," Wink Martindale said to open his press conference. "I'm so happy and proud of the defense and the way we played in Minnesota. The two fourth-quarter stops at the end of the game, it was just great to see. And I tell you guys all the time about how much I care about these guys and how close they are and selfless they are. And you saw that Sunday in that game with all those players; whatever they had to do to win the game, and that's what they did."
"It was awesome," Thomas McGaughey added about Sunday's win. "Anytime you can win a playoff game is awesome. So, it was a fun experience for me, it was more for the guys. Seeing guys like (Saquon Barkley) Say and (Daniel Jones) DJ and (Dexter Lawrence) Dex go through the things that they went through as young players coming up, (Xavier McKinney) X. Then to be able to experience a playoff victory is really fun to watch them celebrate and enjoy."
View photos from practice as the Giants get ready for the Divisional Round matchup.
Saquon Barkley (26)
Adoree' Jackson (22)
Dexter Lawrence (97), Leonard Williams (99)
Jaylon Smith (54)
Daniel Jones (8)
Julian Love (20)
Xavier McKinney (29), Darius Slayton (86)
Jamie Gillan (6)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Cor'Dale Flott (28)
Zyon Gilbert (38)
Daniel Jones (8)
Evan Neal (73)
Daniel Jones (8)
Chris Myarick (85)
Tony Jefferson (36)
Daniel Bellinger (82)
Nick Vannett (89)
Daniel Bellinger (82)
Dre Miller (45)
Jamie Gillan (6)
Nick Vannett (89)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Lawrence Cager (83)
Oshane Ximines (53)
Jamie Gillan (6)
Darius Slayton (86), Daniel Jones (8)
Nick McCloud (44)
Gary Brightwell (23), jashaun corbin
Jamie Gillan (6)
Adoree' Jackson (22)
Richie James (80)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Zyon Gilbert (38)
Adoree' Jackson (22)
Adoree' Jackson (22)
Adoree' Jackson (22)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Adoree' Jackson (22), Xavier McKinney (29), Kenny Golladay (19)
Jamie Gillan (6), Casey Kreiter (58)
Adoree' Jackson (22), Kenny Golladay (19)
Adoree' Jackson (22), Darius Slayton (86)
Jamie Gillan (6)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Jamie Gillan (6), Casey Kreiter (58)
Daniel Jones (8)
2. Steady DJ doing it all
Daniel Jones put together a historic performance against the Vikings on Sunday. While having to deal with a hostile crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium, Jones threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns for a passer rating of 114.1. He also added 78 yards on a career-high 17 rush attempts to become the first quarterback in NFL postseason history with 300+ pass yards, 2+ pass touchdowns and 70+ rush yards in a game. It also marked the 11th time in 17 games this season that Jones did not have a turnover. Mike Kafka tipped his cap to the fourth-year quarterback for his ball security and steadiness while leading the offense.
"Daniel did a nice job," said the offensive coordinator. "Obviously, had some really good production with his legs, good production with his arm. He made good decisions from the quarterback position and eliminating those turnovers, which is big in really any game. In the playoffs, those type of things get elevated. I thought he did a nice job, he directed the offense and he did all the things that we ask him to do from the quarterback position…
"You guys see it on the TV and even when you guys are on the field – he's pretty much the same guy every day. He doesn't really sweat it either way, up or down, he kind of stays in the game, keeps fighting, keeps playing and I think that's where you see a guy like him – he's put us in position to be in those type of games."
Jones will have to keep his head on a swivel Saturday night as the Giants face off against the league's best pass rush in Philadelphia. The Eagles registered a whopping 70 sacks on the season, the most any team has had in a season since 1989 (Vikings had 71) and just two shy of the 1984 Bears' all-time NFL record. The offensive coordinator praised Philadelphia's talent up front along with their depth throughout the defense.
"I think the first thing starts with they're really talented players," Kafka told reporters about the Eagles' defense. "They have a really talented group, their depth is super talented. It's not just like the front four, they got backups, guys that are perennial All-Pros and Pro Bowlers. They're well coached, right. They have a good scheme and they're sound with their scheme. They do a lot of good stuff on defense. We got to have a good week of prep."
3. MVP candidate Jalen Hurts
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts enjoyed a remarkable regular season. The third-year quarterback set new career-highs in numerous passing categories, including yards (3,701), touchdowns (22), completion percentage (66.5), interception percentage (1.3), and passer rating (101.5). Hurts also proved to be a weapon on the ground, rushing for 760 yards and an incredible 13 touchdowns. He earned his first selection to the Pro Bowl along with second-team All-Pro honors.
"Everybody's saying he's having an MVP season, and I agree because he can beat you with his legs. He can beat you with just being a dropback quarterback. He can beat you with a sore shoulder. He can beat you a lot of different ways, and that's a great challenge because there's just a few quarterbacks that can do it that way," Martindale said about Hurts. "And you can have him dead to rights back there in the pocket, and he's a magician. He'll get out of it.
"I'm not happy for the guy right now because I'm preparing for him. But you can see the work that he put in the past offseason. And where he's at today is, to me, two completely different quarterbacks. Out of respect of the game, you respect that. You can see the hard work that he put in. It's going to be a tremendous challenge."
Hurts missed Weeks 16-17 due to a shoulder sprain. He returned for the regular-season finale, it seemed clear he wasn't in full health. Hurts completed just 57.1 percent of his passes that day for 229 yards while only gaining 13 yards on nine carries (1.4 avg.). This production was well below what he did against the Giants in Week 14 when he threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns with another 77 yards and a score on the ground. Following two weeks of rest, the MVP candidate is no longer listed on the Eagles' injury report. Martindale is expecting the 24-year-old quarterback to look like his normal self Saturday night.
"He's off the injury report, so I'm expecting Jalen Hurts the MVP candidate," the defensive coordinator told the media. "I think if you expect anything less, you're kidding yourself because the guy's definitely a competitor. "
4. Hodgins & Bellinger keep growing
Daniel Bellinger was on the receiving end of one of Jones' two touchdown passes on Sunday. The rookie was targeted just two times in the Wild Card matchup, but caught both passes for 17 yards and the score. Bellinger has caught 32 of 37 targets (including the postseason), finding the end zone four times and playing a big role with his run blocking. Kafka was very complimentary of the rookie tight end on Wednesday.
"Belly keeps growing every single week, you see improvement in the little things that we talk about with him. In the run game, he's showing up. He's showing up in the pass game. He's one of those guys that's just really good, he's a great teammate. Just the little things with Bellinger, you're seeing him really improve on."
The other Jones touchdown pass was caught by Isaiah Hodgins, who has proven to be the team's most impactful mid-season addition. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound receiver has a touchdown catch in five of his last six games and has totaled 20 receptions for 236 yards and three touchdowns over the past three.
"Not having much experience with him before that, he's been nothing but impressive coming in, studying the playbook, working his butt off - he's a great teammate," Kafka said about the second-year wideout. "He does all the right things. He's a pro. He's one of those guys that jumped into that room and was able to add some value."
"I would definitely say it's a surreal moment," Hodgins said about playing in the postseason. "I never look past it. I knew that I could do this, but just to be there sitting back looking at a couple months ago, I was getting cut from one team. And now, I'm playing in the second round of the playoffs. Sometimes I get that overwhelming feeling of just like, 'Man, I'm so blessed to be here and I'm so thankful.' I just try to remind myself of that every day."
5. Adoree's presence "builds confidence" in the defense
Just two weeks after Xavier McKinney got back on the field, the Giants' secondary received another significant boost with the return of Adoree' Jackson. The veteran cornerback played against the Vikings for the first time since injuring his knee returning a punt in the team's Week 11 loss to the Detroit Lions. His impact was felt immensely, as Jackson helped contain Vikings three-time All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson to just seven receptions for 47 yards. According to Next Gen Stats, Jackson covered Jefferson on 85 percent of his routes on Sunday, with the wideout totaling six receptions for 37 yards on those plays. Martindale did not shy away from discussing what Jackson's presence on the field does for the defense.
"You know, he shadowed him the whole game," the coordinator said about Jackson covering Jefferson on Sunday. "That's the beginning of the team effort, aside from the rush and the other guys holding up and everything else. I am happy for the player, the same reason what I told you all before, and maybe you weren't here. I'm happy for the person because he's worked his tail off. It's fun seeing him smile out on the field again. And he's the number one corner. It was huge for him to come back. It was a big reason. It builds confidence in your entire defense and your coordinator when you have him out on the field. I was really happy for him."
Things won't get any easier for Jackson this week with a matchup against Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown. The fourth-year receiver set new career-highs with his 88 receptions and 1,496 yards, while his 11 receiving touchdowns matched his previous career-best. Brown was selected to his second Pro Bowl while being named second-team All-Pro for the first time. Jackson and Brown are plenty familiar with each other after spending two seasons together with the Tennessee Titans. However, Saturday night's game will represent the first time they take the field on opposite sides.
"He is just a dog," Jackson said of Brown. "I don't know any other way to explain it. A guy that gets after, attacks the ball, can run every route in the playbook; catch you with a screen go 80, a slant go 80 or hit you with a deep ball and go 80. A complete receiver, can block, can do all the things that you would want. That's truly a great player."
View rare photos of the Giants' Divisional Round playoff games through the years.
New York Giants Mark Bavaro hauls in a 24-yard pass from quarterback Phil Simms for a first quarter touchdown at San Francisco 49ers Tim McKyer defends in an NFL playoff game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, Jan. 5, 1987. The Giants went on to win 49-3. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is congregated by Mark Collins (25) and Carl Banks (58) after his interception and touchdown run on a Joe Montana pass in the second quarter on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. at Giants stadium. The interception helped the Giants beat the San Francisco 49 ers 49-3 in their NFL playoff game. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) gets low fives from teammates during player introductions at the NFL 1986 season NFC playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on January 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 49-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) sets up to pass during the Giants 49 - 3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh meets with New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells before a NFC Division Playoff Game in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Francisco 49ers guard Randy Cross (51) blocks for running back Roger Craig (33) in a NFC Division Playoff Game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Giants defensive coordinator Bill Belichick gets Gatorade dumped on him during the NFL divisional playoff game against San Francisco 49ers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 49-3. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) runs onto the field before a NFC Division Playoff Game against the San Francisco 49ers in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh chats with New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells before a NFC Division Playoff Game in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells watches the action against the San Francisco 49ers during a NFC Division Playoff Game in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ricki Ellison (50) lunges past New York Giants offensive guard Chris Godfrey (61) in an attempt to stop Giants running back Joe Morris (20) during a NFC Division Playoff Game in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana (16) looks for an open receiver in a NFC Division Playoff Game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) walks the field before a NFC Division Playoff Game against the San Francisco 49ers in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) sets to pass during a 49 - 3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) call signals under center Bart Oates (65) during the Giants 49 - 3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) sets up to pass during the Giants 49 - 3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) warms up before the Giants 49 - 3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana is tackled by New York Giants Jim Burt during second quarter action at giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 4, 1987. Montana left the game, reportedly suffering from a concussion. (AP Photo/Wilbur Funches)
Linebacker Harry Carson (53) of the New York Giants on the sidelines during a 49 - 3 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) reacts to a play during first half NFL playoff action against the San Francisco 49ers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 5, 1987. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants fans in the stands show spirit during the Giants 49-3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
San Francisco 49ers tight end Dwight Clark (87) cannot catch a pass defended by New York Giants defensive back Herb Welch (27) during the NFL football game on January 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 49-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
(L-R) San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh talks to New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells during the 1986 NFL season's NFC playoff football game on January 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 49-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants Phil McConkey hauls in a 28-yard pass from quarterback Phil Simms in the end zone as San Francisco 49ers Tim McKyer hangs on during third quarter action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 5, 1987. The touchdown helped lift the Giants to a 49-3 win in the NFL playoff game. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) makes a move during the 1986 NFL season's NFC playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on January 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 49-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants Perry Williams (23) breaks up a first quarter pass from quarterback Joe Montana intended for San Francisco 49ers Dwight Clark at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, Sunday, Jan. 4, 1987. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
New York Giants Mark Bavaro catches a 24-yard first quarter pass from quarterback Phil Simms to score the first touchdown of the game as San Francisco 49ers Tim McKyer defends on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/David Fields)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms is hit by San Francisco 49ers Dwaine Board as he gets off a pass during first half NFL playoff action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 4, 1987. Simms helped engineer a 49-3 victory over the 49ers. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Phil Simms, the New York Giants quarterback, right, is congregated by teammate Jeff Rutledge on the sideline during Sunday's NFL playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers. Simms led the Giant?s to a 49-3 win shown Jan. 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/David Fields)
New York Giants Mark Bavaro, right, is congratulated by teammate Lionel Manuel after catching a first quarter Phil Simms pass for a touch down against the San Francisco 49 years on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kestroun)
New York Giants' quarterback Jeff Hostetler celebrates after throwing a first quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Stephen Baker. Hostetler later ran for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Quarterbacks Mike Tomczak of the Chicago Bears, left, and Jeff Hostetler of the New York Giants chat together as they leave the field after NFL playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 1991 at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford. The Giants won 31-3 behind Hostetler, who started for the injured Phil Simms. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler does a little scrambling to avoid Chicago Bears Steve McMichael (rear) and Trace Armstrong (93) during third quarter action in NFL playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 1991 at Giants Stadium, Rutherford. The giants won 31-3 behind Hostetler. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler does a little scrambling to avoid Chicago Bears Steve McMichael (rear) and Trace Armstrong (93) during third quarter action in NFL playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 1991 at Giants Stadium, Rutherford. The giants won 31-3 behind Hostetler. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball during the Giants' NFC divisional playoff game against the Chicago Bears Jan. 13, 1991 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Everson Walls of the New York Giants breaks up a pass to Ron Morris of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Jan. 13, 1991. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells receives a cooler full of Gatorade over his head by Giants players Everson Walls (28) and Carl Banks (58) as time runs out in the Giants 31-3 victory over the Chicago Bears at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. To right of Parcells are Giants Pepper Johnson (52) and Lawrence Taylor (56). (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants running back Ottis "O.J." Anderson (24) is stopped by Chicago Bears' William "The Refrigerator" Perry in the third quarter of the NFC playoff game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Jan. 14, 1991. The Giants won 31-3. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
Chicago Bears Brad Muster (25) is stopped for a loss on fourth down by New York Giants John Washington (73) during a goal-line stand in the second quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. The Bears failure to score was the beginning of a string of frustrations for Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel gets doused with Gatorade during the final minute of the Giants 20-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in their NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants linebacker Jessie Armstead watches the action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday January 7, 2001. The Giants meet the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV Sunday Jan. 28, 2001 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
The New York Giants cheer from the sidelines as Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrance Small during the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. Sehorn went on to run it in for a 32-yard touchdown. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) scores a 32-yard touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb tries to tackle him during the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. Sehorn set himself up for the play by intercepting a pass by McNabb intended for Eagles' Torrance Small. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles as Giants quarterback Kerry Collins looks on Sunday Jan. 7, 2001 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants meet the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV Sunday Jan. 28, 2001 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants defender Jason Sehorn moves with the action as the Giants battle the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday January 7, 2001. The Giants meet the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV Sunday Jan. 28, 2001 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) grabs the ball after intercepting a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrance Small (80) during the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. Sehorn went on to run it in for a 32-yard touchdown. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) beats Dallas Cowboys linebacker Akin Ayodele, right, to the end zone as Toomer scores a touchdown on a 52-yard pass play in an NFC divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
FILE In this Jan. 13, 2008 file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens watches the scoreboard in the final moments of the Cowboys' 21-17 loss to the New York Giants in an NFC divisional playoff football game in Irving, Texas. Owens has received a new contract with the Dallas Cowboys, according to a report published on ESPN's Web site Monday June 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam, File)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin reacts during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
FILEIn this Jan. 13, 2008 file photo, New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game in Irving, Texas. Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman (41) defends and Giants guard Chris Snee (76) blocks for Jacobs. The Dallas Cowboys meet at the Meadowlands on Sunday Nov. 2, 2008, with the New York Giants, who have a chance to bury the injury-ravaged Cowboys in the NFC East. A win over the Tony Romo-less Cowboys would open a three-game lead in a division where all four teams have winning records and none has more than three defeats. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
FOR USE AS DESIRED WITH SUPER BOWL XLII STORIES New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin reacts during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. The New England Patriots play the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Ariz, on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) runs to the end zone on a 52-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) kick from the hold of Jeff Feagles during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, right, chats with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning before the NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon warms up before during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants safety Gibril Wilson (28) reacts during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) on the field during an NFC divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs, left, and backup quarterback Anthony Wright (2) celebrate in the last minutes of the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. New York won 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) runs to the end zone on a 52-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) drops back to pass during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) signals at the line of scrimmage during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants guard David Diehl (66) blocks Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants safety Gibril Wilson reacts after the Dallas Cowboys were intercepted in the end zone in the final second of the game in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. New York won 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after a fourth quarter touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during an NFC divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) acknowledges the fans after the Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens gets emotional during a postgame news conference after losing to the New York Giants 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) carries the as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis tries to stop him during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, and Amani Toomer, back center, celebrate the Giants 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants cornerback R.W. McQuarters (25) and defensive end Michael Strahan (92) celebrate their 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin responds to a post-game question after beating the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) lets out a yell as he leaves the field following a 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo talks with reporters following a 21-17 loss to the New York Giants in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants cornerback R.W. McQuarters (25) intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terry Glenn (83) in the end zone during the final seconds of the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. The interception ended the Cowboys' final drive and sealed the Giants' 21-17 win. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin talks about a play during a postgame news conference after they beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after a fourth quarter touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants cornerback R.W. McQuarters (25) celebrates his last-minute interception against the Dallas Cowboys with teammates Sinorice Moss (83) and Ahmad Bradshaw (44) in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. New York won 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer talks with reporters following the Giants' 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. Toomer had 80 yards receiving in the game and scored two touchdowns. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware, left, congratulates New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) after the Giants defeated the Cowboys 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants punt returner R.W. McQuarters, left, is pushed out of bounds by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Justin Rogers in the third quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer responds to a question during a postgame news conference in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. New York won 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) is sacked for a 14-yard loss in the fourth quarter by New York Giants linebacker Kawika Mitchell (55) as defensive tackle Fred Robbins (98) comes in during an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. New York won 21-17. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after completing a 4-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Amani Toomer in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) reacts after an incomplete pass in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. New York won 21-17. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants players including Shaun O'Hara (60) and David Diehl, right, celebrate after Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scored the wining touchdown on a 1-yard run against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. The Giants beat the Cowboys 21-17. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith (12) pulls in a 22-yard pass in the second quarter as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jacques Reeves (35) defends during an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) runs off the field with quarterback Eli Manning (10) after Jacobs scored the wining touchdown on a 1-yard run against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. The Giants beat the Cowboys 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) picks up yardage against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. At left is Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jay Ratliff (90). (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin reacts in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is sacked for a 10-yard loss in the second quarter by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Akin Ayodele (51) in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Line judge John Hussey (35) breaks up Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams (31) and New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) during a scuffle in the second quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, talks with an official as he calls for a review of a play against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber (24) fumbles the ball as he is hit by New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan in the first quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) argues with line judge John Hussey (35) in the first quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) celebrates his 52-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys with teammates Shaun O'Hara, left, and Madison Hedgecock, right, in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) runs to the end zone on a 52-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. In the background are Dallas Cowboys safeties Roy Williams (31) and Ken Hamlin (26). (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress greets U.S. Army troops from Fort Hood, Texas, before the start of the NFC divisional playoff football game with the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
A New York Giants fan cheers as the players warm up to play the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants linebacker Kawika Mitchell (55) grabs the facemask of Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber (24) in the first quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer races 52 yards against the Dallas Cowboys for a touchdown in the first quarter in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Green Bay Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop, center, breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, right, looks on. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks celebrates with Victor Cruz during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates field goal during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants running back D.J. Ware (28) is tackled by Green Bay Packers defensive end Ryan Pickett during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks to coaching staff during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets tackled by New York Giants strong safety Deon Grant (34) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants fan is seen during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants' Eli Manning during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets tackled by New York Giants strong safety Deon Grant (34) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn (30) dives over New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross during an 8-yard touchdown reception in the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis.(AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants' Jake Ballard during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks makes a catch against Green Bay Packers' Nick Collins during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants' Chase Blackburn runs back a fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants' Michael Boley (59) reacts after sacking Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants' Kenny Phillips celebrates with fans after New York defeated the Green Bay Packers 37-20 in an NFL divisional playoff football game on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs reacts after New York defeated the Green Bay Packers 37-20 in an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers fans look on during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, left, is congratulated by Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy after New York defeated Green Bay, 37-20 in an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers is sacked by New York Giants' Michael Boley, center, and Corey Webster, right, during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs from Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, right, during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs reacts after New York defeated the Green Bay Packers 37-20 in an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, right, after throwing a 37-yard touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, after an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
El tight end de los Packers de Green Bay Jermichael Finley (88) deja caer un pase ante el safety de los Gigantes de Nueva York Antrel Rolle (26) en un partido divisional de los playoffs de la NFL, el domingo 15 de enero de 2012 en Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Foto AP/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs from New York Giants safety Deon Grant (34) and defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn (30) dives over New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross during an 8-yard touchdown reception in the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
El wide receiver de los Gigantes de Nueva York Hakeem Nicks (88) festeja un touchdown en un partido divisional de los playoffs de la NFL, el domingo 15 de enero de 2012 en Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Foto AP/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, center, is helped up by teammate Mario Manningham, left, after catching a 37-yard touchdown pass during the first of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants cornerback Michael Coe, left, breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings (85) drops a pass in front of New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) makes a reception in front of Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, right, after throwing a 37-yard touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) runs from Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a 37-yard touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers safety Charlie Peprah, left, during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson, left, is tackled by New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross (31) and safety Antrel Rolle (26)during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks catches a touchdown pass in the end zone in front of Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson, right, at the end of the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers trips over New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle, rear, during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy reacts to a call during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Sandy Kahlow, of Fond du Lac, Wis., waits outside Lambeau Field before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw a pass in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker Brad Jones, right, during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants fans Kevin Bock, right, and his son John Bock shows off his blue cheese hat before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn (30) dives over New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross during an 8-yard touchdown reception in the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis.(AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, right, celebrates with teammate Jake Ballard, left, after a 66-yard touchdown reception in the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts after throwing a 66-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Hakeem Nicks during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz reacts after making a reception during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants tight end Travis Beckum (47) breaks a tackle by Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to hand the ball off to fullback Henry Hynoski, left, during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham, top, is tackled by Green Bay Packers safety Charlie Peprah after making a reception during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants fan Kevin Bock shows off his blue cheese hat before an NFL divisional playoff football between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham catches a pass over Green Bay Packers safety Charlie Peprah (26) during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
