Giants vs. 49ers in NFC title game

Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes follows through on a 31-yard field goal in overtime that would give New York a 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

The Giants’ Devin Thomas recovers a fumbled punt return as the 49ers’ Chris Culliver arrives too late in overtime of the NFC championship game on Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Julie Jacobson / Associated Press)

49ers kick returner Kyle Williams fumbles in overtime as the Giants’ Devin Thomas is ready to recover on Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Julie Jacobson / Associated Press)

Giants defensive ends Jason Pierre-Paul and Justin Tuck sack 49ers quarterback Alex Smith in the second half Sunday at Candlestick Park.  (Jose Luis Villegas / McClatchy-Tribune)

Giants defensive ends Jason Pierre-Paul and Justin Tuck react after sacking 49ers quarterback Alex Smith in the second half Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images)

Giants receivers Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham (82) celebrate after Manningham’s 17-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter Sunday at Candlestick Park.  (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

49ers safety Dashon Goldson breaks up a pass intended for Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks in the second half Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Paul Sakuma / Associated Press)

49ers tight end Vernon Davis celebrates after making a 28-yard touchdown reception against the Giants in the third quarter Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)

49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald sacks Giants quarterback Eli Manning in the second half Sunday at Candlestick Park   (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

49ers running back Frank Gore tumbles to the field after Giants defensive lineman Chase Blackburn makes the hit in the second half Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Giants quarterback Eli Manning unloads a pass in the face of the rush by 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown and linebacker Aldon Smith in the second half Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Julie Jacobson / Associated Press)

49ers receiver Kyle Williams makes the catch as Giants safety Will Blackmon falls to the turf unable to break up the play in the second half Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

Lawrence Tynes gives the Giants a 10-7 lead before halftime with a 31-yard field goal against the 49ers with 1:34 left in the second quarter Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

Giants tight end Bear Pascoe gets into the end zone against 49ers safety Dashon Goldson on a six-yard reception in the first half Sunday at Candlestick Park. The touchown tied the score, 7-7.   (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Giants tight end Bear Pascoe is congratulated by teammate Jake Ballard (85) after scoring on a six-yard reception in the first half Sunday at Candlestick Park.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

49ers tight end Vernon Davis heads down the sideline past Giants cornerback Antrel Rolle on a 73-yard touchdown reception in the first half Sunday afternoon at Candlestick Park.   (Paul Sakuma / Associated Press)

49ers tight end Vernon Davis strikes a pose atop a camera platform after scoring against the Giants on a 73-yard pass play in the first half Sunday at Candlestick Park.  (Paul Sakuma / Associated Press)

49ers quarterback picks up extra yards with a dive past Giants cornerback Kenny Phillips in the first half Sunday at Candlestick Park.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Giants fullback Henry Hynoski is knocked off his feet by 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown in the first half Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers breaks up a pass intended for Giants tight end Travis Beckum in the first half Sunday at Candlestick Park.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Giants quarterback Eli Manning fumbles as he’s hit by 49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald in the first half Sunday at Candlestick Park.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Giants receiver Victor Cruz hangs onto a pass as 49ers defensive backs Dashon Goldson (38) and Carlos Rogers (22) make the tackle in the first half Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

49ers quarterback Alex Smith rolls out on a pass play against the Giants in the first quarter of the NFC championship game on Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

San Francisco players take the field before the NFC championshp game against the New York Giants on Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Members of the New York Giants get ready to take on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game on Sunday at Candlestick Park.   (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)

Fans of the New York Giants show their colors -- and towels -- before the NFC title game against the 49ers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.   (Tannen Maury / EPA)

A 49ers fan holds a sign in reference to San Francisco’s three players named Smith -- quarterback Alex (11), linebacker Justin (99) and defensive tackle Aldon (94).  (Patrick Tehan / McClatchy-Tribune)

A Giants fan and a 49ers fan enjoy some tailgating at Candlestick Park before the NFC championship game on Sunday.   (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)