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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — When the New York Giants unseated the defending Super Bowl champions in Green Bay, wide receiver Victor Cruz updated his phone, plugging in a new city — San Francisco — so he could monitor the weather in the days leading up to

He won the Gary Niver Award, which goes to a 49ers player for his cooperation and professionalism with the media, so it should not be surprising that he was a bit more engaging with the media. At this point, the 49ers and Giants go into lockdown mode.

By Jorge Castillo/The Star-Ledger View full sizeAndrew Mills/The Star-LedgerSan Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis leaps up and over Giants strong safety Kenny Phillips (21) for a 31-yard TD catch in the team's regular-season meeting Nov. 13.

In the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers hope to continue their 1980s renaissance with a win over Eli Manning and the surging New York Giants. Here's what you need to know about each of Sunday's games. AFC: Baltimore Ravens (13-4) at New England Patriots

Giants Vs. 49ers, NFC Championship 2012: Ted Ginn Inactive For San Francisco. Jan 22 6:03p by Brian Floyd. As expected, Ted Ginn Jr. will miss Saturday's NFC Championship while dealing with a knee injury. Ginn was listed as