NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a 73-yard toucdown reception against the New York Giants in the first quarter during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: The San Francisco 49ers Goldrush perform before the start of the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a 73-yard toucdown reception against the New York Giants in the first quarter during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass in the first quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Bear Pascoe #86 of the New York Giants scores a 6-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Bear Pascoe #86 of the New York Giants scores a 6-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Bear Pascoe #86 of the New York Giants scores a 6-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants celebrates after he threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Bear Pascoe #86 against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Head coach Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Tavares Gooden #56 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Football fans cheer before the start of the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Football fans cheer before the start of the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: An American flag is opened on the field before the start of the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Football fans cheer before the start of the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball in the second quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball in the second quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers takes a hand off from Alex Smith #11 against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: David Baas #64 of the New York Giants is helped off of the field after he was hurt against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants is sacked by NaVorro Bowman #53 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers looks on against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Mike Iupati #77 of the San Francisco 49ers takes the field to play against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers moved closer to building a brand new stadium Thursday / (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Delanie Walker #46 and Isaac Sopoaga #90 of the San Francisco 49ers take the field against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers walks to the sideline against the New York Giants in the second quarter during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants runs for yards after the catch in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants reacts against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

Kyle Williams of the San Francisco 49ers bobbles a punt against the New York Giants / (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Kyle Williams #10 of the San Francisco 49ers bobbles a punt against the New York Giants in the first half during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants runs the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

Alex Smith of the San Francisco 49ers / (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants
at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers stands with head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers
during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball
against Chase Blackburn #93 of the New York Giants during the second half of the NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after he sacked Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants in the second half during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: David Akers #2 of the San Francisco 49ers kicks a successful 25-yard field goal in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers reacts in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants runs the ball against Carlos Rogers #22 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants reaches for a pass against Reggie Smith #30 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: A New York Giants fan waves a flag during the second half of the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants runs the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Devin Thomas #15 of the New York Giants advnces the ball after he recovered on a punt touched by Chris Culliver #29 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Aldon Smith #99 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts against the New York Giants in the second half during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Delanie Walker #46 of the San Francisco 49ers
fails to make a catch on a ball thrown to him in the second half against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers tends to Tarell Brown #25 after the both of them collided on a play against the New York Giants in the second half during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Hakeem Nicks #88 of the New York Giants makes a catch against Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants fumbles the ball in the first quarter against Ray McDonald #91 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Jason Pierre-Paul #90 and Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants react afetr they sacked Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second half during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Victor Cruz #80 and Steve Weatherford #5 of the New York Giants celebrate after they won 20-17 in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers walks off the field at the end of the NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Giants beat the 49ers 20-17. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Lawrence Tynes #9 and Steve Weatherford #5 of the New York Giants celebrate after Tynes kicked a game-winning 31-yard field goal in overtime to win 20-17 against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Lawrence Tynes #9 of the New York Giants kisses his wife Amanda after Tynes kicked the game-winning 31-yard field goal in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Lawrence Tynes #9 and Steve Weatherford #5 of the New York Giants celebrate after Tynes kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Lawrence Tynes #9 and Steve Weatherford #5 of the New York Giants celebrate after Tynes kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants celebrates in the locker room with the George Halas Trophy NFC Championship trophy after the GIants won 20-17 in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Head coach Tom Coughlin (R) of the New York Giants is interviewed by Terry Bradshaw after the Giants won 20-17 in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Derrick Martin #22 of the New York Giants celebrates in the locker room after the New York Giants defated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Giants beat the 49ers 20-17. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers congratulates Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants after the GIants won 20-17 in overtime during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Lawrence Tynes #9 of the New York Giants walks off of the field after he kicked the game-winning 31-yard field goal in overtime to win 20-17 against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Lawrence Tynes #9 of the New York Giants kicks a 31-yard game-winning field goal in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFC Championship - New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: New York Giants fans celebrate after the Giants defated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Giants beat the 49ers 20-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)