Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul celebrates after sacking 49ers quarterback Alex Smith during Sunday’s NFC Championship Game in San Francisco. The Giants defeated the 49ers 20-17 and will face the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. (John W. McDonough/SI)
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