The Giants' Hakeem Nicks is brought down by the 49ers' Chris Culliver (behind) and Dashon Goldson (right) after a successful catch for 1st down in the 1st quarter of Sunday's game. The San Francisco 49ers played the New York Giants in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle
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