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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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VIDEO: Giants display toughness and versatility
This week’s issue of Sports Illustrated has two covers, both from the weekend’s NFL playoff games. The first features the San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith taking a snap from center Jonathan Goodwin. The second shows Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks grabbing a Hail Mary at the end of the first half. New York will face San Francisco in the NFC Championship while New England and Baltimore square off in the AFC Championship. (Robert Beck/SI - 49ers; John Biever/SI - Giants)
