Game Preview: Giants at Packers
By: Administrator
Updated: January 27, 2012
N.Y. Giants (10-7) at Green Bay (15-1), Sunday, 4:30 (Green Bay -8)
Storylines: Top-seeded Packers seeking fifth consecutive postseason victory after winning four times to capture franchise's fourth Super Bowl title during 2010 campaign, while NFC East champion Giants riding three-game win streak extended with 24-2 throttling of Atlanta in opening round of conference playoffs last Sunday...Teams squared off at MetLife Stadium back on Dec. 4, with Green Bay claiming wild 38-35 decision on last-second field goal by kicker Mason Crosby...Seventh lifetime postseason meeting between storied franchises and first since Giants recorded memorable 23-20 overtime verdict at Lambeau Field in 2007 NFC Championship...Status of Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin uncertain after his 21-year-old son died in drowning accident over weekend...Wide receiver Greg Jennings (knee), offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga (knee) and rookie return specialist Randall Cobb (groin) all slated to play for Green Bay after resting in team's 45-41 home win over Detroit in regular-season finale, while offensive tackle Chad Clifton (hamstring) also probable and leading rusher James Starks (ankle) hopeful to go...Giants cornerback Aaron Ross probable despite suffering slight concussion against Falcons, but running back D.J. Ware (concussion) questionable...Packers went 8-0 at Lambeau Field during regular season and scored second-most points (560) in NFL history...Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers (4,643 yards) and Giants triggerman Eli Manning (4,933) both established club season records for passing yards, with Rodgers also breaking team mark for touchdown passes (45)...Rodgers threw for 369 yards and four scores in Pack's win over New York last month, with Manning ending with 347 yards and three touchdown strikes...Giants defense has allowed 30 total points during current three-game surge and surrendered season-low 247 total yards to Atlanta...Green Bay defense garnered league-best 31 interceptions in regular season, while New York placed third in sacks (48).
Fast Fact: Packers are 3-0 all-time in Divisional Round games after receiving an opening-week bye since the current 12-team playoff format was instituted in 1990.
