Packers Versus Giants in NFC Championship Showdown
Favre’s array of targets poses a matchup challenge for the Giants’ injury-riddled secondary. New York relies on man-to-man coverage and a strong pass rush, but Green Bay’s multi receiver threats and depth could stretch the Giants’ defense and decide the game.
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Giants at Packers in title game with historic glare
New York visits Green Bay in a classic playoff showdown after a season featuring 17 combined titles. Key injuries affect Plaxico Burress Sam Madison Kevin Dockery for the Giants while Nick Barnett Greg Jennings Charles Woodson and Will Blackmon pace the Packers. Forecast near freezing with Packers favored by seven.
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Frigid NFL Title Games Add Ice to Lambeau Gillette
Weather prone playoffs set for Lambeau Field and Gillette Stadium with bitter wind chills. Favre and Woodson vow toughness as cold snaps test all time records. McCarthy uses frozen balls in practice to simulate subzero conditions while Driver and others react with humor to the chilly setup.
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Chargers Aim to Ground Patriots in AFC Title Clash
The Chargers rely on a powerful running game to counter the Patriots defense. Clarence Shelmon emphasizes a run-first attack as LaDainian Tomlinson fuels a possible upset, hoping to exploit New England's aging defense and keep Tom Brady on the sideline.
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Chargers at Patriots preview with injury notes and history
San Diego and New England clash as Rivers Gates doubtful for the Chargers while Brady Harrison probable for the Patriots. Belichick’s playoff winning percentage ranks second all time and both franchises recall the 1963 AFL title game.
Turner reshapes Chargers as they chase 19-0 run
Norv Turner, now upbeat and animated, leads the San Diego Chargers toward a historic 19-0 bid after a wild-card win over Tennessee and a dramatic upset of the Colts. Key injuries nag as Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates weather doubts while LaDainian Tomlinson aims to play. If Rivers is out, Billy Volek must start for a chance to topple the 17-0 Patriots led by Tom Brady. Dan Fouts praises Turner while noting their Oregon past and Turner’s new, confident rhythm.
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