Giants streak into playoffs to play Falcons

Published: Jan 02, 2012 at 06:01 AM

Inside the matchup:

» Falcons won't run from 'dirtbags' label
» Brandt: Under-the-radar impact players
» Photo essay: Wild Card Weekend memories
» Tuck says Falcons' O-line full of 'dirtbags'
» Moments that defined playoff teams' seasons
» Data Points: Playoff record by seed
» Lombardi: Resolutions for 12 postseason teams

Fast facts:

» The Falcons could also have trouble rushing the football. Turner is averaging just 56 yards running per game with a poor 3.3 yards per carry average.

» The Giants' run defense has struggled this season, giving up 126.1 yards per game coming into Week 17. That said, they shut down the Dallas ground attack Sunday night (49 yards allowed).

» These two teams have never met in the postseason. The Giants lost the NFL's first NFL Championship game in 1933. The Falcons started play in 1966.

More: Go inside each wild-card game

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