Donte Whitner hit set tone for 49ers’ playoff win over Saints

Donte Whitner hit set tone for 49ers’ playoff win over Saints

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HEAD FIRST: Saints quarterback Drew Brees is sent head over heels by a hit from the 49ers’ Aldon Smith on Saturday in the NFC playoffs.

By Kevin Kernan - NY Post 1/16/12

After being dominated by the Saints in a 49-24 loss, the Giants now must face the 11-0 Packers in a must-win game

After being dominated by the Saints in a 49-24 loss, the Giants now must face the 11-0 Packers in a must-win game

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SPROLE’ PLAYER: Saints running back Darren Sproles cuts around Justin Tuck for a gain during the first quarter of New Orleans’ 49-24 trouncing of the Giants last night at the Superdome.

By Mike Vaccaro - NY Post 11/29/11

Drew Brees of Saints carves up Giants

Drew Brees of Saints carves up Giants

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GRIN AND BEAR IT: Saints quarterback Drew Brees breaks into a grin as he talks to Giants quarterback Eli Manning after New Orleans completely dominated Big Blue last night in a 49-24 pasting.

By Steve Serby- NY Post 11/29/11

Big Blue's Fewell tank on empty

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Tight end Jimmy Graham strikes winning pose as Saints march all over Giants' defense.

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 11/29/11

NY Giants pass defense has tall order with Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Tony Romo, Rex Grossman and Mark Sanchez on tap

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The Giants get two cracks at a revived Tony Romo, including a Week 17 clash with the Dallas Cowboys that could decide who wins the NFC East.

By Hank Gola - NY Dailynews 11/27/11

NY Giants bracing for return to New Orleans, where some painful Big Blue memories reside

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Saints QB Drew Brees poses tough target for the Giants defense in New Orleans Monday.

By Stefan Bondy - NY Dailynews 11/24/11

Stopping high-scoring Saints is tough task for Giants

Stopping high-scoring Saints is tough task for Giants

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OFFENSIVE MATERIAL: Drew Brees (9) and the Saints have one of the league’s most potent offenses. The Giants must find a way to slow them down on Sunday, if Big Blue wants to snap a two-game slide.

By Peter Finney Jr. - NY Post 11/23/11