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NFL : ATS Matchup
Sunday 10/14/2012Line$ LineOU LineScore
NY GIANTS
 
SAN FRANCISCO
+7  

-7  
+230

-280

46.5
 
26
Final
3

NY GIANTS (3 - 2) at SAN FRANCISCO (4 - 1)
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Week 6 Sunday, 10/14/2012 4:25 PM
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229NY GIANTS4546.5
230SAN FRANCISCO-5.5-7
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
NY GIANTS - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games3-2+0.72-22-330.413.2429.2(6.6)1.422.211.0372.8(6.7)2.2
Road Games1-1+0.31-00-226.511.5385.5(6.1)0.513.03.5374.5(6.3)2.5
Last 3 Games2-1+1.32-01-231.316.7424.3(6.4)1.017.78.0374.7(6.5)2.7
Grass Games1-1+0.31-00-226.511.5385.5(6.1)0.513.03.5374.5(6.3)2.5
NY GIANTS - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)30.413.224.031:3125-120(4.8)26-4064.8%309(7.8)65-429(6.6)(14.1)
Opponents Defensive Avg.23.51220.231:2227-111(4.1)22-3662.5%250(7)63-361(5.8)(15.4)
Offense Road Games26.511.522.031:2424-91(3.8)26-3965.8%294(7.5)63-385(6.1)(14.5)
Defense (All Games)22.211.018.228:2925-111(4.5)19-3162.6%261(8.4)56-373(6.7)(16.8)
Opponents Offensive Avg.18.28.318.329:3824-97(4.1)21-3559.5%240(6.8)59-337(5.7)(18.5)
Defense Road Games13.03.522.028:3528-125(4.5)19-3160.3%249(7.9)59-374(6.3)(28.8)
NY GIANTS - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)1.00.41.40.812-540.0%1-1100.0%4-100(23.9)2-14(8.9)5-41
Opponents Avg. Stats Against1.10.41.5213-535.7%1-052.5%3-60(22.8)25-2(10.7)7-57
Stats For (Road Games)0.50.00.52.012-437.5%0-0100.0%3-118(33.7)2-17(8.7)6-46
Stats Against (All Games)1.60.62.2 11-332.1%1-050.0%5-131(25.2)2-7(4.2)7-56
Opponents Avg. Stats For1.40.92.3 13-433.3%1-056.5%3-76(23.3)18-2(8.8)7-60
Stats Against (Road Games)1.51.02.5 10-438.1%0-00.0%4-88(19.6)1-1(1.5)4-35

SAN FRANCISCO - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games4-1+2.34-13-229.812.0401.2(6.7)1.013.66.6262.6(4.6)2.0
Home Games2-0+22-02-036.015.5485.0(8)1.011.04.5250.0(4.9)1.5
Last 3 Games2-1-0.62-11-230.710.0426.7(7)1.39.06.7231.0(4.1)2.7
Grass Games3-0+3.93-03-034.015.7449.0(7.5)0.714.75.3274.7(5.1)1.3
SAN FRANCISCO - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)29.812.024.032:2832-196(6.1)19-2868.3%205(7.4)60-401(6.7)(13.5)
Opponents Defensive Avg.25.610.62131:0628-128(4.5)21-3561.3%229(6.6)63-357(5.7)(13.9)
Offense Home Games36.015.526.532:5532-229(7.1)19-2869.6%255(9.1)60-485(8)(13.5)
Defense (All Games)13.66.616.027:3223-81(3.5)20-3359.9%181(5.4)57-263(4.6)(19.3)
Opponents Offensive Avg.22.910.520.430:5227-109(4.1)22-3662.9%237(6.6)62-346(5.6)(15.1)
Defense Home Games11.04.512.527:0422-85(3.8)17-2960.3%164(5.7)51-250(4.9)(22.7)
SAN FRANCISCO - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)0.20.81.01.011-439.6%0-0100.0%3-76(29.2)2-22(10.1)7-62
Opponents Avg. Stats Against0.60.61.31.614-642.2%1-058.8%2-61(27.8)27-2(13.6)7-61
Stats For (Home Games)0.01.01.00.511-550.0%0-0100.0%3-65(18.6)2-13(6.7)6-57
Stats Against (All Games)0.81.22.0 13-535.4%1-066.7%2-74(30.9)1-24(23.6)6-43
Opponents Avg. Stats For10.71.7 13-538.0%1-068.9%2-61(27.6)29-2(15.4)6-59
Stats Against (Home Games)1.00.51.5 12-432.0%0-0100.0%2-75(37.7)1-19(19)6-48
Average power rating of opponents played: NY GIANTS 17,  SAN FRANCISCO 19.2
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
NY GIANTS - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/5/2012DALLAS17-24L-3.5L45.5U19-8221-32-187126-14322-29-2901
9/16/2012TAMPA BAY41-34W-7.5L43.5O25-9431-51-510322-7915-28-2282
9/20/2012@ CAROLINA36-7W3W48U29-12528-37-280020-6019-33-2675
9/30/2012@ PHILADELPHIA17-19L2T46.5U19-5724-42-309136-19119-30-2310
10/7/2012CLEVELAND41-27W-7.5W43.5O34-24325-37-259219-8422-35-2913
10/14/2012@ SAN FRANCISCO            
10/21/2012WASHINGTON            
10/28/2012@ DALLAS            
11/4/2012PITTSBURGH            
11/11/2012@ CINCINNATI            

SAN FRANCISCO - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/9/2012@ GREEN BAY30-22W6W47O32-18620-26-191014-4530-44-2791
9/16/2012DETROIT27-19W-6.5W45.5O27-14820-31-201126-8219-32-2141
9/23/2012@ MINNESOTA13-24L-6.5L43U20-8924-35-191341-14621-35-1982
9/30/2012@ NY JETS34-0W-3.5W41U44-24512-22-134017-4514-30-1004
10/7/2012BUFFALO45-3W-10W45.5O38-31119-25-310119-8916-26-1152
10/14/2012NY GIANTS            
10/18/2012SEATTLE            
10/29/2012@ ARIZONA            
11/11/2012ST LOUIS            
KEY GAME INFORMATION
NY GIANTS: The Giants' run game is built primarily around man-on-man power blocking. The backfield has been shuffled a bit with the plodding Brandon Jacobs out and explosive rookie David Wilson in. But despite the fact that they burned a first-rounder on Wilson, Ahmad Bradshaw is still expected to handle the majority of the snaps. Bradshaw has become decent as a blocker and receiver, while Wilson has a long way to go in blitz pick-up. When they run near the goal line, Bradshaw will be the primary back, a role he spilt with Jacobs last season. D.J. Ware will pick up some passing down scraps, but will spend most of the game on the sidelines unless Bradshaw or Wilson gets hurt. The key players in offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride's complex passing game have meshed nicely. They might run a little less of their three-wide base this year with Mario Manningham out and rookie Rueben Randle in. Victor Cruz, who is effective inside and out, will slide to the slot when Randle is on the field, and Cruz will be Eli Manning's top target; Manning has always relied heavily on his slot guys. Hakeem Nicks is strictly on the perimeter as a big-play threat and will also be targeted frequently. Manning uses his tight ends as safety blankets, though new TE Martellus Bennett is more of an up-the-field threat with inconsistent hands. They'll run a handful of screens to all three backs, but Bradshaw is relied on for blitz pickup. Nicks was Manning's favorite red zone target a year ago, and he should be again in 2012. The Giants have nearly 100 sacks over the past two seasons, with stars Jason Pierre-Paul and Justin Tuck (when healthy) anchoring what's arguably the NFL's best defensive line. Pierre-Paul is the most athletic lineman in the league, able to rush the quarterback, tackle, bat down passes and force fumbles. Tuck, meanwhile, has vowed to be in the best shape of his life to start 2012, in an effort to prevent a second straight injury-marred campaign in which he saw limited snaps. Then there's Osi Umenyiora, who is usually good for about 10 sacks despite the fact that he's on the sidelines for many running downs. The secondary will get a boost from the return of cornerback Terrell Thomas, whose 21 passes defensed in 2010 ranked third in the NFL. Antrel Rolle played safety and some slot corner last year, but the return of Thomas, who tore his ACL last August, should allow Rolle to play more exclusively at his natural safety position in 2012.
SAN FRANCISCO: Despite adding firepower to their receiving corps, the Niners offense will still be based on the power running game. Their scheme is almost exclusively man blocking and almost all between the tackles. Due to the presence of youngsters Kendall Hunter and LaMichael James, they're unlikely to run Frank Gore into the ground like they have in recent seasons. Assuming he beats out veteran Brandon Jacobs, Hunter is more of a traditional back-up, while James will be the change-of-pace back and should see a lot of his reps on passing downs. There's a good chance Jacobs will earn short-yardage duties. The Niners are also very run-heavy in the red zone, with Gore serving as the team's main option in goal-to-go situations. Head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman have built a passing game that will work for quarterback Alex Smith. Most often Michael Crabtree is the first option, as they can get him isolated on the outside. Vernon Davis came on strong late once he picked up the offense, and he'll be used deeper down the middle of the field. Randy Moss will likely step into Braylon Edwards' seldom-used deep threat role. When they go three-wide, which is often, Mario Manningham will play the outside with Crabtree sliding into a slot. Crabtree is Smith's most frequent target in the red zone because of the attention Davis draws. The 49ers will, however, often force it to Davis in the middle of the field. The 49ers' defense is the complete package, with the league's best linebackers, a disruptive front four and an improving secondary. Justin Smith is arguably the NFL's most effective 3-4 DE'he's one of the best in the league at stopping the run and also has more pass-rushing ability than your average two-gap end, with 29.5 sacks over the past four seasons. The Niners' defensive scheme funnels ball carriers to Patrick Willis, which is why he consistently racks up more than 100 solo tackles per season. (He was on pace for 110 in 2011 before suffering a hamstring injury in Week 13.) Picking up the slack in Willis' absence was NaVorro Bowman, who was excellent in his first season as a starter. San Francisco also boasts an exceptional return game with speedy Ted Ginn Jr. one of those guys who's a threat to bring any returnable kick to the house. Ginn was obviously sorely missed in the NFC Championship Game, when ill-timed fumbles by second-string return man Kyle Williams essentially cost the 49ers a trip to the Super Bowl.
PREVIEW
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(UPDATES with Nicks practicing, possible to play Sunday)

*Giants-49ers Preview* ======================

By MATT BECKER STATS Senior Writer

When San Francisco and New York met in January with a Super Bowl berth on the line, the 49ers committed crucial turnovers and their offense couldn't do much against the Giants' stingy defense.

A similar performance seems unlikely in Sunday's NFC championship game rematch, considering Alex Smith and the 49ers are coming off one of the most impressive offensive showings in NFL history and the Giants are struggling defensively.

San Francisco (4-1) has been eagerly awaiting this game after New York won 20-17 in overtime at Candlestick Park on Jan. 22, costing the 49ers a trip to the Super Bowl. The loss was especially disheartening given that Kyle Williams muffed two punt returns - one in the fourth quarter leading to a touchdown and another in OT setting up the Giants' winning field goal - and Michael Crabtree's catch for three yards was the lone reception by a San Francisco receiver.

"Of course after what happened last year I definitely want to get back at these guys," Williams said. "We look at it as if they have something that we should have had. We're going to make sure we don't leave anything on the field again."

San Francisco hasn't had that problem lately, outscoring its last two opponents 79-3.

The 49ers are tied for third in the NFL in scoring with an average of 29.8 points, and they became the first team in league history with 300 yards passing and 300 yards rushing in the same game while gaining a franchise-record 621 yards in last Sunday's 45-3 win over Buffalo.

"The talent level has been upgraded," coach Jim Harbaugh said.

Smith, who sprained his middle finger against the Bills but said it wasn't an issue, has the league's best passer rating at 108.7. The receiving corps, with a boost from offseason additions Randy Moss and former Giant Mario Manningham, is averaging 11.8 catches.

"We had a whole offseason to work together," Williams said. "I think we're more polished than anything. We have more weapons. We added a few guys and they have helped us tremendously this year."

The Giants (3-2) have been just as impressive offensively, ranking second in both total yards with an average of 429.2 and scoring with 30.4 points per game. They've amassed 1,877 yards in the last four weeks - their most over a four-game stretch in franchise history - and in last Sunday's 41-27 win over Cleveland, Ahmad Bradshaw and Victor Cruz became the first teammates to rush for 200 yards and catch three TD passes in a game since 1960.

"The Giants are an outstanding team," Harbaugh said. "They've got an explosive offense. They're very balanced."

One thing they don't have right now is a reliable defense.

In last season's playoffs, New York held Green Bay (the NFL's No. 1 scoring offense), New England (No. 3), Atlanta (No. 7) and San Francisco to an average of 14.0 points. It is yielding an average of 22.2 points this year and has allowed 24 plays of at least 20 yards, sixth-worst in the NFL entering Week 6.

"We've definitely got to continue to get better as a unit," middle linebacker Chase Blackburn said. "There is no doubt we have to be better this week. We have a challenge."

New York's offense, although firing on all cylinders over the last few weeks, also seems like it will have its hands full against a San Francisco team that is allowing a league-low 13.6 points per game.

The 49ers thoroughly frustrated Eli Manning in last season's championship game, sacking him six times and hitting him on six other pass attempts, and the Giants haven't forgotten.

"That game was certainly something that we thought about all (offseason) even though we won the Super Bowl and we beat them in that game," guard Chris Snee said. "We still walked away saying that we didn't play well, we didn't do our job up front. That can motivate you though the offseason."

That has seemed to work, as Manning has been sacked just five times, giving him time to pick apart defenses.

Manning enters Week 6 second in the NFL with 1,579 yards and has 10 touchdowns. His favorite target, Cruz, has 37 receptions - the fourth-most in the NFL - and had 10 catches for 142 yards in last season's championship game.

His other go-to receiver also could be on his way back. Hakeem Nicks, who had the second-highest total of receiving yards (444) in postseason history during New York's latest Super Bowl run, practiced on a limited basis Thursday after missing the past three games with swelling in his left knee and pain in his right foot.

There's a chance he could play Sunday, but Nicks is wary of aggravating the injuries and missing more time.

The Giants finally got their ground game going last Sunday, as Bradshaw rushed for a career-best 200 yards after totaling 133 in his first three contests. New York is 9-0 when Bradshaw runs for at least 100 yards, but the Niners have allowed just one 100-yard rusher - Seattle's Marshawn Lynch last December - in their last 43 games.

Bradshaw's former teammate, running back Brandon Jacobs (knee), is questionable to make his 49ers debut against the team he spent his first seven seasons with in the NFL.

Top Niners running back Frank Gore has totaled 434 rushing yards, and his 5.5 yards per attempt ranks among the best in the league.

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