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There's something wonderfully refreshing about the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers making it to the NFC Championship Game, and it has nothing to do with history, continental divides or unpredictability. Nope, this is all about the NFL returning to normal, and let me explain in one word.
Defense.
Both clubs excel at it. Both clubs rely on it. Both are in the NFC title game because of it, and hallelujah. In a season where there were three 5,000-yard passers and as many 300-yard performances as cheeseheads at Lambeau Field, it's a relief to know that someone can restore sanity to the NFL by winning big games with defense.
And that someone is the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants.
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