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The NFC Championship Game between the Giants and 49ers Sunday will be a showcase for four of the best defensive ends in the game, and their aggregate impact could determine the outcome.
The driving force behind the New York Giants' late-season surge has been the dominant play of their trio of defensive ends -- Justin Tuck, Jason Pierre-Paul and a healthy Osi Umenyiora. Their athleticism and versatility allow defensive coordinator Perry Fewell to use a variety of schemes in his four-man front to keep opponents off balance and quarterbacks under duress.
There is zero percent chance the Giants will be able to operate their high-flying passing attack at peak efficiency Sunday against the 49ers in the NFC Championship. Anyone who thinks they can is all wet. The cohesive, rugged,... more »
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