Game Recap
In a playoff elimination game, the Giants advanced with a close 20-17 win over the 49ers. The Giants had a rock solid 0 to hold off the 49ers in the final 30 minutes.The Giants then took it in overtime.
The Giants were guided by Eli Manning who finished with 316 yards passing in the air, 2 touchdowns, 0 picks. Victor Cruz had 142 receiving yards, 10 pass catches.
For the 49ers, Alex Smith threw for 196 yards, 2 TDs, 0 interceptions. Vernon Davis caught 112 receiving yards, 2 TDs.
The Giants tallied 352 total yards, 20 first downs, 0 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were 7 of 21 on third downs. The 49ers ended with 328 total yards, 15 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 1 of 13 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New York GiantsNYG defeat San Francisco 49ersSFO 20-17
- Date: Sunday, January 22, 2012
- Game Time Kickoff: 6:41PM
- New York Giants Stats - Yards: 352, Turnovers: 0
- San Francisco 49ers Stats - Yards: 328, Turnovers: 2
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: SFO by 2.0
- -- Over/Under: 41.0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
OT |
TOT |
| NYG |
0 |
10 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
20 |
| SFO |
7 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
17 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Eli Manning | NYG | 32-58 | 316 | 2 | 0 | 36 | |
| Alex Smith | SFO | 12-26 | 196 | 2 | 0 | 73 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Frank Gore | SFO | 16 | 74 | 0 | 11 | |
| Ahmad Bradshaw | NYG | 20 | 74 | 0 | 9 | |
| Alex Smith | SFO | 6 | 42 | 0 | 17 | |
| Kendall Hunter | SFO | 4 | 31 | 0 | 18 | |
| Brandon Jacobs | NYG | 5 | 13 | 0 | 5 | |
| Anthony Dixon | SFO | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Eli Manning | NYG | 1 | -2 | 0 | -2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Victor Cruz | NYG | 10 | 142 | 0 | 36 | |
| Vernon Davis | SFO | 3 | 112 | 2 | 73 | |
| Hakeem Nicks | NYG | 5 | 55 | 0 | 15 | |
| Ahmad Bradshaw | NYG | 6 | 52 | 0 | 30 | |
| Frank Gore | SFO | 6 | 45 | 0 | 24 | |
| Delanie Walker | SFO | 2 | 36 | 0 | 29 | |
| Henry Hynoski | NYG | 3 | 20 | 0 | 10 | |
| Mario Manningham | NYG | 1 | 17 | 1 | 17 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NYG | 26 | 85 | 0 | | |
| SFO | 28 | 150 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NYG | 32-58 | 316 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
| SFO | 12-26 | 196 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers
- Attendance: 69,732
- Weather: 52 degrees, relative humidity 77%, wind 15 mph, wind chill 0
- Time of Game: 3:54 - 3 hours, 54 minutes
