The 49ers and Giants, fresh off upsets, will meet in the 2012 NFC Championship Game. Only the Giants will have another shot at being the underdogs.
Jan 16, 2012 - The San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants will be meeting in a 2012 NFC Championship Game that comes as a surprise to many. It may be equally surprising, given the results of the last two days, that the Niners are favored over the Giants in it.
San Francisco is favored by two or 2.5 points for next Sunday's clash, according to SB Nation's odds partner, OddsShark, which represents a major reversal of fortune for a team that was an underdog at home against the New Orleans Saints. But the Niners both beat the Saints and flashed some offense in doing so, which probably factors into them being favored.
The Giants just staged an upset of their own, though, and theirs came on the road against the heavily favored Green Bay Packers. And if Eli Manning has demonstrated anything in the postseason, it's that he is not particularly intimidated by the road.
For updates and analysis on these teams leading up to their matchup, visit 49ers blog Niners Nation, Giants blog Big Blue View and SB Nation New York and SB Nation Bay Area. Don't forget to check out SB Nation's NFL hub for all your playoff news.
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