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New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks celebrates after scoring on a 72-yard touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. Left is Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71). (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) celebrates with running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) after scoring on a 4-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter during the NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons onSunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a 4-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks (24) and safety James Sanders (36) defend during the NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons onSunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is pressured by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks (24) during the NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons onSunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) tries to elude Atlanta Falcons defensive end Ray Edwards (93) and linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) in the second quarter during the NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons onSunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

New York Giants receiver Mario Manningham (82) celebrates with receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) after scoring on a 27-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Wild Card playoff game at MetLife Stadium on January 8, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on January 8, 2012. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is pressured by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks (24) and linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) during the NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons onSunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

New York Giants tight end Travis Beckum (27) is defended by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on January 8, 2012. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin gestures during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on January 8, 2012. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the New York Giants onSunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

New York Giants running back D.J. Ware during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons onSunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell attends the NFC Wild Card Playoff game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on January 8, 2012. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) is defended by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on January 8, 2012. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on January 8, 2012. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, shakes hands with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning before an NFL wild card football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith, right, shakes hands with New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin before their NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin chats with quarterback Eli Manning before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) runs onto the field before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Jan 8, 2011; East Rutherford, NY, USA; New York Giants receiver Mario Manningham (82) catches a 27-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson (23) and safety James Sanders (36) defend during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on January 8, 2012. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a 4-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks (24) and safety James Sanders (36) defend during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on January 8, 2012. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

A general view of MetLife Stadium during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. on January 8, 2012. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on January 8, 2012. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (Kirby Lee/NFL)

New York Giants Aaron Ross (31), Ahmad Bradshaw (44) and Corey Webster (23) take a moment before their NFL wild card playoff football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

A member of the military color guard bows his head during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL wild card playoff football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) evades tackles by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Ray Edwards (93) and Sean Weatherspoon during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) tries to stop New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw on a 30-yard run during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) evades a tackle by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks (24) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) runs past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson (23) to score on a 72-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

Fans cheer as New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) runs into the end zone to score on a 72-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. right is Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) breaks away from Atlanta Falcons defenders to score on a 72-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks celebrates after scoring on a 72-yard touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith talks to his players after giving up a touchdown to New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) pulls in a 27-yard touchdown pass against Atlanta Falcons strong safety James Sanders (36) and Dunta Robinson during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud, top, celebrates with teammates Jonathan Babineaux and James Sanders, right, after scoring a safety against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) evades tackles by Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) and Sean Weatherspoon during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is chased by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) evades a tackle by Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passes against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a 19-yard pass against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Chris Owens (21) for a first down during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz can reach a pass against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks (24) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Giants guard David Diehl (66) hugs Eli Manning after his 27-yard touchdown pass to Mario Manningham during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) catches a 27-yard touchdown pass against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson (23) and AJames Sanders during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan reacts after an incomplete pass that was nearly intercepted by the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is brought down by Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) after a 30-yard run during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) tries to bring down New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) celebrates with teammate Bear Pascoe after a 30-yard run during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. Bradshaw was stopped by Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28). (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates after his 27-yard touchdown pass to Mario Manningham against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Atlanta Falcons tackle Will Svitek (74) waits for the end of the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Falcons lost the game 24-2. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)