
Two-minute warning: 20-20
With 6:49 to go when they get the ball, Packers go three and out. The whole thing takes not even a minute off the clock.
Punt to the Giant 37, 5:53 to play.
Three running plays. First down at the 48. 4:43 to go.
An incomplete pass. Brandon Jacobs carries for 2. Third and 8 at midfield -- and Manning is sacked by Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. Who either had incredible reaction time or was off the line early. No call.
The Packers get the ball on the punt at their own 17. 2:48 to go.
With Brett Favre in charge.
Incomplete pass. False start, back to the 12. Incomplete pass.
Third and 15 at the 12: pass underneath to Donald Lee, for 5 yards. Not nearly enough.
That was hardly a legendary performance by the legend.
Giants call time out. 2:30 to go.
Fumble upon fumble on the punt return -- R.W. McQuarters stripped of the ball, the Giants' Domenik Hixon finally falling on it at the Green Bay 48.
And then ...
And then ...
And then ...
Ahmad Bradshaw runs for a 48-yard touchdown, and a ticket to the Super Bowl.
Wait. Flag.
Giants' guard Chris Snee is called for holding, the replay showing him clearly dragging Packer defensive tackle Ryan Pickett to the ground.
No touchdown.
Instead, it's Giant ball at their own 43.
Two minutes to go ...
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NBC Sports contributor Alan Abrahamson brings a wealth of knowledge to his coverage of the Olympics and the sports world.
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