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The New York Giants have two huge advantages going into their NFC Championship showdown Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.

Momentum. And recent NFL history.

"I think they're on a winning streak," Niners linebacker Patrick Willis said. "So, I don't think too much has worked in other teams' favor."

You know what else hasn't worked in other teams' favor? Having a high seed and a first-round playoff bye.

Of the last six Super Bowl champions, only the 2009 New Orleans Saints...

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