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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.
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