Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerWhile recovering from an ACL tear, Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas was on the sideline for the first round playoff game against the Falcons.By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 1/18/12
Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at MetLife Stadium on Jan. 8, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photography: Nick Laham/Getty
COVER STORY: Giants defensive back Antrel Rolle, covering Falcons receiver Julio Jones during last week’s 24-2 wild-card win, says the Big Blue DBs are not afraid of the dangerous Packers receivers.
EnlargeChris Faytok/The Star-LedgerNew York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) makes a touchdown reception after getting behind Atlanta Falcons strong safety James Sanders (36) during the fourth quarter of the NFC Wild Card playoff game between the New York Giants and the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on 1/8/12. Giants won 24-2. (Chris Faytok/The Star-Ledger)By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 1/10/12
Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerEli Manning was able to use his feet to buy time in the pocket and even run for a momentum-shifting first down against the Falcons.By Jorge Castillo - Star Ledger 1/9/12
STUFFED! Matt Ryan (center) is stopped by Jason Pierre-Paul (90) and the Giants’ defense on fourth down in the third quarter of Big Blue’s 24-2 victory over the Falcons yesterday.
RUN ELI, RUN! Post columnist Mike Vaccaro says Eli Manning’s 14-yard, second-quarter scramble jump-started the Giants’ offense in their 24-2 NFC wild-card win over the Falcons yesterday at Metlife Stadium.
PACK YOUR BAGS: Hakeem Nicks poses in the end zone after ripping off his 72-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown in the Giants’ 24-2 win over the Falcons, setting up a showdown in Green Bay.