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Niners Stun Giants
What was once a one-sided affair for the Giants became a historical meltdown. The 49ers scored the game's final 25 points, capped by Tai Streets' 13-yard scoring reception with a minute remaining to stun New York 39-38 in a game that will be regarded as one of the franchises most memorable playoff moments, writes John Clayton. The comeback was the second biggest (24 points) in playoff history.
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    INDIVIDUAL GAME LEADERS
     Giantsyds49ersyds
    PassingCollins342.0Garcia331.0
    RushingBarber115.0Garcia60.0
    ReceivingToomer136.0Owens177.0

    TEAM STATISTICAL COMPARISON
    The number in parentheses indicates the team's NFL rank.
    Key: Giants 49ers

    Total Offense
     364.1  (6)
      356.3  (8)
    Scoring Offense
      20.0  (22)
     22.9  (14)
    Passing Offense
     256.4  (7)
      223.5  (19)
    Rushing Offense
      117.2  (14)
     140.3  (6)
    Total Defense
     309.3  (9)
      322.4  (14)
    Scoring Defense
     17.4  (3)
      21.9  (18)
    Passing Defense
     194.9  (9)
      219.1  (22)
    Rushing Defense
      114.4  (16)
     103.3  (7)
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    Eric AllenI was surprised not just by the 49ers' comeback and the Giants' botched field goal at the end ... I was surprised because I expected the Giants to win this game on the road. They came in having won four straight, while the 49ers had lost two of three. I didn't think the 49ers had anyone who could stop TE Jeremy Shockey or WR Amani Toomer. But it came down to San Francisco's offense. Behind by 24 in the third quarter, they just sucked it up and made plays, led by QB Jeff Garcia and WR Terrell Owens. A big factor was that the Giants put virtually no pressure on Garcia. Giants coach Jim Fassell did a tremendous job this season, but the Giants let an awesome opportunity slip right through their collective fingers. Regarding that field goal try (or non-try) at the end of the game, the Giants' special-teams guys need to know the situation and realize they have another down if the snap is botched (as it was). It has to be tough for New York to swallow this loss.
    — ESPN's Eric Allen
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     Never Say Die
    Jeff Garcia talks to ESPN's Andrea Kremer after rallying the 49ers to victory.
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     Slipping Away
    Jim Fassel and Kerry Collins are trying to find answer for a stunning loss.
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