Defying many expectations, the Giants used an opportunistic offense and a solid defense to upset the 15-1 Packers 37-20 and advance to the NFC Championship game.
Last Night's Action: Giants Dominate Green Bay, Head To NFC Championship
Making the Call: Locals Make Risky Secondary Upgrades
Darrelle Revis is outstanding, but he can't guard everybody.That much and more was evident in the AFC Championship Game, when the Jets lost to the Indianapolis Colts when Peyton Manning used his stable of receives not guarded by Revis to turn a Jets lead into a comfortable Colts win.
Giants Put Their Best Foot Forward Heading To Tampa
The Giants are having a hard time getting healthy, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Justin Tuck, Kevin Dockery, Aaron Ross and Chris Canty are all expected to miss the game on Sunday. Kenny Phillips has been placed on Injured Reserve, which means his season is over, so the defense will be thin again, especially in the secondary.
Jets, Giants Make Their First Draft Picks
Being the sixth-worst team in the NFL has its advantages come April. The Jets had the sixth pick in this weekend's NFL Draft, and, despite hopes that Arkansas running back Darren McFadden would fall to them, ended up taking talented Ohio State defensive end Vernon Gholston. Then they traded up to make another first-round pick, surprising most with their pick of Dustin Keller, a pass-catching tight end from Purdue.

