Giants V 49ers

20 Jan 1991: Running back Ottis Anderson of the New York Giants (center) gets tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive back Ronnie Lott during a playoff game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The Giants won the game, 15-13. Mandatory Cre

JERRY RICE 49ERS

20 JAN 1991: SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS WIDE RECEIVER JERRY RICE #80 TRIES TO AVOID A NUMBER OF NEW YORK GIANTS DEFENDERS, DURING THE 49ERS 15-13 LOSS AT CANDLESTICK PARK IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/ALLSPORT

Giants V 49ers

15 Jan 1994: Wide receiver John Taylor of the San Francisco 49ers (left) gets tackled by New York Giants defensive back Mark Collins during a playoff game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game, 44-3. Mandatory Credit:

Garrison Hearst

30 Nov 1998: Running back Garrison Hearst #20 of the San Francisco 49ers in action during the game against the New York Giants at the 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers defeated the Giants 31-7. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport

Parrish makes interception

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 5: Tony Parrish #33 of the San Francisco 49ers, being pursued by Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants, returns an interception in the first quarter of a game on September 5, 2002 at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Owens avoids tackler

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 5: Terrell Owens #81 of the San Francisco 49ers tries to evade William Peterson #24 of the New York Giants on September 5, 2002 at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Hearst scores touchdown for 49ers

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 5: Garrison Hearst #20 of the San Francisco 49ers stretches into the end-zone to score the 49ers only touchdown against the New York Giants on September 5, 2002 at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

49ers v Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 5: Corner back Mike Rumph #24 of the San Francisco 49ers moves for the ball attended for wide reciever Ron Dixon #86 of the New York Giants on September 5, 2002 at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 49ers won 31-7. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

49ers v Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 5: Wide reciever Terrell Owens #81 of the San Francisco 49ers catches the pass during the game against the New York Giants on September 5, 2002 at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 49ers won 31-7. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

49ers v Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 5: Running back Garrison Hearst #20 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball up the middle during the game against the New York Giants on September 5, 2002 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 49ers won 31-7. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

49ers v Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 5: Linebacker Derek Smith #50 of the San Francisco 49ers blocks Quarterback Kerry Collins #5 of the New York Giants on September 5, 2002 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 49ers won 31-7. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Beasley runs against Short

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 5: Full back Fred Beasley #40 of the San Francisco 49ers runs against linebacker Brandon Short #53 of the New York Giants during the NFC Wild Card Game at Candlestick Park on January 5, 2003 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 39-38. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Collins is sacked

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 5: Defensive ends John Engelberger #95 and teammate Chike Okeafor #91 of the San Francisco 49ers sack quarterback Kerry Collins #5 of the New York Giants during the NFC Wild Card Game at Candlestick Park on January 5, 2003 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 39-38. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Barber runs against Bronson

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 5: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs against safety Zack Bronson #31 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Wild Card Game at Candlestick Park on January 5, 2003 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 39-38. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Barber tackled

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 5: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants is piled on by linebacker Jeff Ulbrich #53 and defensive tackle Dana Stubblefield #94 of the San Fransisco 49ers during the NFC Wild Card game at 3Com Park on January 5, 2003 in San Francisco, California. The Niners' rally was the biggest in NFC playoff history, coming back from a 38-14 hole, to eliminate the Giants from the playoffs with a 39-38 victory. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Johnson is tackled after a reception

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 5: Tight end Eric Johnson #82 of the San Fransisco 49ers is brought down after a reception against the New York Giants during the NFC Wild Card game at 3Com Park on January 5, 2003 in San Francisco, California. The Niners' rally was the biggest in NFC playoff history, coming back from a 38-14 hole, to eliminate the Giants from the playoffs with a 39-38 victory. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Amani Toomer runs the ball

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 5: Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants runs the ball 46 yards before the stop by safety Zack Bronson #31 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Wild Card game at 3Com Park on January 5, 2003 in San Francisco, California. The Niners' rally was the biggest in NFC playoff history, coming back from a 38-14 hole, to eliminate the Giants from the playoffs with a 39-38 victory. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers runningback Terry Kirby (R) br

SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES: San Francisco 49ers runningback Terry Kirby (R) breaks a tackle from New York Giants Phillippi Sparks 30 November in San Francisco, CA. The 49ers defeated the Giants, 31-7. AFP PHOTO/John G. MABANGLO (Photo credit should read JOHN G. MABANGLO/AFP/Getty Images)

New York Giants' runningback Tiki Barber (C) tries

SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES: New York Giants' runningback Tiki Barber (C) tries to find room to run as San Francisco 49ers' safety Tony Parrish (L) and 49ers' linebacker Jeff Ulbrich (R) move in for the tackle during the second quarter of the NFC Wildcard Playoffs at Candlestick Park 05 January 2003 in San Francisco, California. AFP PHOTO/Monica M. DAVEY (Photo credit should read MONICA M. DAVEY/AFP/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers wide-receiver Jerry Rice (R) b

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 1: San Francisco 49ers wide-receiver Jerry Rice (R) breaks a tackle from New York Giants Michael Straham during the fourth quarter in San Francisco 01 October. Rice suffered a concussion during the first half but returned to play as the 49ers defeated the Giants 20-6. AFP PHOTOS (Photo credit should read MONICA DAVEY/AFP/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 3: Safety Ronnie Lott #42 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles New York Giants wide receiver Mark Bavaro #89 during a game at Candlestick Park on December 3, 1990 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 7-3. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

1993 NFC Championship: New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 15: Safety Tim McDonald #46 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his 4-yards interception return for a touchdown during the 1993 NFC Championship game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on January 15, 1994 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 44-3. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 1: Wide receiver J. J. Stokes #83 of the San Francisco 49ers gets tackled by the New York Giants defense during a game at Candlestick Park on October 1, 1995 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 20-6. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v New York Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball against the New York Giants on October 21, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball against the New York Giants on October 21, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

1993 NFC Divisional Playoffs: New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 15: Quarterback Steve Young #8 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass during the 1993 NFC Divisional Playoff game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on January 15, 1994 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 44-3. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

1993 NFC Divisional Playoffs: New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 15: Quarterback Steve Young #8 of the San Francisco 49ers delivers pass during the 1993 NFC Divisional Playoff game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on January 15, 1994 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 44-3. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

1990 NFC Championship: New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 20: Tight end Mark Bavaro #89 of the New York Giants runs with the ball against linebacker Keith DeLong #59 and cornerback Darryl Pollard #26 of the San Francisco 49ers in the 1990 NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park on January 20, 1991 in San Francisco, California. The Giants won 15-13. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 3: Running back Ottis Anderson #24 of the New York Giants gets tackled by safety Ronnie Lott #42, defensive back Greg Cox #38 and safety Dave Waymer #43 of the San Francisco 49ers during a game at Candlestick Park on December 3, 1990 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 7-3. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

1990 NFC Championship: New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 20: Offensive tackle Doug Riesenberg #72 of the new York Giants tries to protect teammate quarterback Jeff Hostetler #15 of the Giants who runs away from pressure by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Pierce Holt #78 during the 1990 NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park on January 20, 1991 in San Francisco, California. The Giants won 15-13. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v New York Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 19: Josh Morgan #84 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Corey Webster #23 of the New York Giants on October 19, 2008 at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v New York Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 19: Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants pushes off a tackle from Manny Lawson #99 of the San Francisco 49ers on October 19, 2008 at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the 49ers 27-19. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

New York Giants vs San Francisco 49ers - November 6, 2005

Giants rookie runningback Brandon Jacobs in action as the New York Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 24 to 6 at Monster Park, San Francisco, California, November 6, 2005. (Photo by Robert B. Stanton/NFLPhotoLibrary)

New York Giants vs San Francisco 49ers - November 6, 2005

49ers running back Kevan Barlow in second half action as the New York Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 24 to 6 at Monster Park, San Francisco, California, November 6, 2005. (Photo by Robert B. Stanton/NFLPhotoLibrary)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 13: Carlos Rogers #22 of the San Francisco 49ers intercepts the pass in front of Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants during an NFL football game at Candlestick Park November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 13: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers gets his pass off but gets hit by Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants during an NFL football game at Candlestick Park November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates touchdown against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Carlos Rogers #22 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after making an interception during their game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers jumps over Kenny Phillips #21 and Michael Coe #37 of the New York Giants for a touchdown at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Delanie Walker #46 of the San Francisco 49ers runs past Mathias Kiwanuka #94 of the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants scrambles with the ball trying to avoid the tackle of NaVorro Bowman #53 of the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game at Candlestick Park November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game 27-20. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 13: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants scrambles with the ball trying to avoid the tackle of NaVorro Bowman #53 of the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game at Candlestick Park November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game 27-20. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles D.J. Ware #28 of the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin shakes hands with San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh after their game at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 13: Hakeem Nicks #88 of the New York Giants catches a thirty-two yard touchdown pass over Tarell Brown #25 of the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game at Candlestick Park November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game 27-20. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 13: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers gets sacked by Osi Umenyiora #72 and Mathias Kiwanuka #94 of the New York Giants during an NFL football game at Candlestick Park November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game 27-20. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers tries unsuccessfully to catch a pass while defended by Corey Webster #23 of the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass the ball against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass the ball against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 13: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants throw a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game at Candlestick Park November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game 27-20. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants in action against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants in action against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

D.J. Ware #28 of the New York Giants is tackled by NaVorro Bowman #53 of the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: D.J. Ware #28 of the New York Giants is tackled by NaVorro Bowman #53 of the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Carlos Rogers #22 of the San Francisco 49ers runs back an interception during their game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New York Giants v San Francisco 49ers

Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers in action against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers in action against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)