NFC Championship Game

NFC Championship Game

Following each football season, the NFC Championship Game is held to determine which one of the 16 teams in the National Football Conference of the NFL will appear in the Super Bowl. The winner also is awarded the George Halas Trophy.

2008 NFC game

In the 2008 version of the contest, the New York Giants defeated the Green Bay Packers 23-20 in overtime to advance to Super Bowl XLII.

History

The game began in 1970 following the merger of the NFL with the American Football League. The first game, held in early 1971, featured the Dallas Cowboys defeating the San Francisco 49ers 17 to 10.

Fast Facts

2007 Champions: Chicago Bears
Home team has a won-loss record of 25-12
The Cowboys hold the records for the most victories with 8 and the most appearances with 14
The Cowboys and Eagles share the record for most consecutive appearances with 4
The 49ers have hosted the most games with 8
The Cardinals are the only current NFC team never to have appeared in this game
The 2008 game was televised on FOX Sports
Entering the 2008 game, the Giants are 3-0 all-time, while the Packers are 2-1

Categories

Sports | Football

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The GIANTS defeated the Packers in overtime 23-20 to win the NFC Championship. They advanced to Super Bowl XLII to face the New England Patriots.

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Team	1Q	2Q	3Q	4Q	OT		PTS
NFC Championship Game
New York Giants	3	3	14	0	3		23
Green Bay Packers	0	10	7	3	0		20

FIRST QUARTER
NYG - Lawrence Tynes 29-yard FG
SECOND QUARTER
NYG - Lawrence Tynes 37-yard FG
GB - Donald Driver 90-yard PASS from Brett Favre (Mason Crosby kick)
GB - Mason Crosby 36-yard FG
THIRD QUARTER
NYG - Brandon Jacobs 1-yard RUN (Lawrence Tynes kick)
GB - Donald Lee 12-yard PASS from Brett Favre (Mason Crosby kick)
NYG - Ahmad Bradshaw 4-yard RUN (Lawrence Tynes kick)
FOURTH QUARTER
GB - Mason Crosby 37-yard FG
OVERTIME
NYG - Lawrence Tynes 47-yard FG

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