Daily Madden: Sad End To Great 49ers Season
The surprising San Francisco 49ers lost to the New York Giants in overtime in the NFC Championship at Candlestick Park Sunday.
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The surprising San Francisco 49ers lost to the New York Giants in overtime in the NFC Championship at Candlestick Park Sunday.
John Madden likes the 49ers over the New York Giants in Sunday's NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park, but only because they're the local team.
Tough luck, San Francisco fans. Eli Manning's tummy is just fine. The New York Giants quarterback was back at practice Thursday.
Two No. 1 pick quarterbacks a draft apart, Manning and Smith meet Sunday in the NFC championship game with a shot at the Super Bowl.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the oft-maligned QB Alex Smith was asked whether he would get to have the last laugh at his critics if the 49ers won on Sunday.
Eli Manning was placed on the New York Giants' injury report for the first time this season as the team is preparing to play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday for the NFC championship.
Defense will likely be the key as the New York Giants head to San Francisco to battle the 49ers for the NFC title.
Star quarterbacks Drew Brees, Eli Manning and Aaron Rodgers are all playing in the two NFC playoff games this weekend. The fourth is 49ers QB Alex Smith.
John Madden reviews his notes from Sunday's NFL games.
