The postseason tournament concluded with the New York Giants defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI, 21–17, on February 5, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Houston Texans qualified the playoffs for the first time since entering the league in 2002, and the Detroit Lions qualified for the first time since 1999.

New York Giants 20 at San Francisco 49ers 27 on November 13th, 2011 - Full team and player stats and box score

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The Giants continue their playoff run with a trip to Candlestick Park to take on the 49ers, and renew a classic playoff rivalry from the '80s and '90s....more. Throwback to better days for both of...

Game summary of the San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants NFL game, final score 27-20, from November 13, 2011 on ESPN.

Watch as the 9-7 New York Giants come up with the shocking upset of the 13-3 San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park to advance to Superbowl XLVI for a remat...

Re-live the Giants' exciting 20-17 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011 NFC Championship Game. ...more.

Jul 17, 2012 · This is the final chapter in Niners Nation's 2011 Season Recap of the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers were fresh off a win against the New Orleans Saints and had homefield advantage in this one.

Jan 19, 2020 · To recap, the Giants and 49ers, playing in the 2011 NFC Championship game, set in windy, rainy, and muddy conditions at Candlestick Park, had battled to a 17-17 tie at the end of regulation.

Jan 28, 2022 · The New York Giants had just completed a 20-17 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011 NFC Championship Game to advance to Super Bowl 46. But when Giants offensive line coach Pat...