Giants Take Down 49ers in OT, 20-17, Reach Super Bowl XLVI

Filed under Game Recap on January 23rd, 2012

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Victor Cruz was a big receiving threat all night, leading the way to a late victory for the Giants over the 49ers, 20-17 in San Francisco. With the win, New York moves on to Super Bowl XLVI.

Eli Manning put together a solid game, going 32 for 58 with 316 yards passing, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Alex Smith went 12 of 26 with 196 yards passing, two touchdowns and no interceptions for the 49ers.

Ahmad Bradshaw was a key factor for the Giants, running all over the 49ers for 74 yards on 20 carries in addition to six receptions for 52 yards. Cruz was a top receiver, catching 10 passes for 142 yards.

The New York defense was the major reason for the victory, giving up 150 yards rushing and 178 passing. They got to Smith for three sacks.

49ers tight end Vernon Davis gave a standout effort with 112 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Running back Frank Gore also had a noteworthy performance with 74 rushing yards and 45 receiving.

Giants Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
B+	90	E. Manning	32	58	267	2	0

49ers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
B+	87	A. Smith	12	26	178	2	0

Giants Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	96	A. Bradshaw	RB	20	74	3.7	0
D+	70	B. Jacobs	RB	5	13	2.6	0
B+	90	E. Manning	QB	1	-2	-2.0	0

49ers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A-	92	F. Gore	RB	16	74	4.6	0
B+	87	A. Smith	QB	6	42	7.0	0
C	73	K. Hunter	RB	4	31	7.8	0

Giants Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	V. Cruz	WR	10	142	14.2	0
C+	79	H. Nicks	WR	5	55	11.0	0
A	96	A. Bradshaw	RB	6	52	8.7	0

49ers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	V. Davis	TE	3	112	37.3	2
A-	92	F. Gore	RB	6	45	7.5	0
C	77	D. Walker	TE	2	36	18.0	0