How the Giants Upset the Mighty Packers

The New York Giants stunned the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, 37-20, to advance to next week’s NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. In the teams’ first meeting, the Packers prevailed 38-35, but on Sunday, Packers’ miscues and the Giants’ explosive aerial assault combined to give the Giants the postseason victory. Here’s how the game unfolded:

The Game Was Over When: 

Kenny Phillips forced a Ryan Grant fumble with just under seven minutes remaining. At the time, Green Bay was down 23-13, but still had a chance of defeating New York until Grant turned the ball over. The Giants’ Chase Blackburn subsequently returned the fumble to the Packers’ 4-yard line. On the ensuing play, as if there was any doubt, Eli Manning slammed the door shut on any potential Packers’ comeback by finding Mario Manningham in the end zone for a four-yard touchdown pass.

Most Valuable Player: 

Hakeem Nicks – Nicks’ 24th birthday was yesterday, but he finally got to truly celebrate the occasion tonight. Read more >>

2012 Rose Bowl Recap

Oregon Ducks Fly Past Wisconsin

The Oregon Ducks won their first Rose Bowl Game since 1917 with a 45-38 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers in Pasadena, Calif. Here’s how it went down:

When Wisconsin Had the Ball: 

The Badgers employed a very balanced offensive attack. Running back Montee Ball’s proficiency on the ground played a major role in enabling quarterback Russell Wilson to be so effective with the play-action pass. For example, on Wisconsin’s first drive, four Ball runs for a total of 27 yards set up a 38-yard play-action touchdown strike from Wilson to Jared Abbrederis. This diversified attack made the Badgers awfully difficult to defend. Read more >>