2007 NFC Championship Game

Lore & Background

The game was a continuation of the two teams' rivalry, which included five NFL Championship Games from the 1930s to the 1960s. The game was marked by cold weather, with the wind chill factor bringing the temperature down, making it the second coldest game in Lambeau Field history. The Giants leaned on their running attack, outgaining the Packers in rushing yards 114 to 28. The Giants missed two field goals, including a possible game-winner at the end of the fourth quarter that led to overtime. The Packers had three turnovers, with Brett Favre throwing an interception on the second play of overtime. The Giants won on a walk-off field goal by Lawrence Tynes four plays after Favre's interception. The game helped establish Eli Manning's career, while for Favre, it became the last he would play for the Packers; he was traded during the offseason to the New York Jets, with Aaron Rodgers being named starting quarterback for the Packers.

In Their Own Story

The wind howled across the frozen turf of Lambeau Field, carrying with it the roar of thousands of Packers fans. Eli Manning adjusted his gloves, feeling the biting cold seep through the pads. The stadium lights cut through the falling snow, illuminating the blue and white jerseys standing firm against a sea of green and yellow. There was no room for error tonight; every snap felt heavier than the last, weighted by the history waiting to be made if they could just cross this final line.

Reader's Guide

The Giants started the game with a 3–0 lead after a field goal by Lawrence Tynes. After a 37-yard field goal by Tynes made it 6–0, Brett Favre completed a 90-yard touchdown pass to Donald Driver, giving the Packers a 7–6 lead. Mason Crosby added a 36-yard field goal to make it 10–6 at halftime. In the third quarter, Brandon Jacobs scored a one-yard rushing touchdown to give the Giants a 13–10 lead. The Packers responded with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Favre to Donald Lee, taking a 17–13 lead. Ahmad Bradshaw then scored a rushing touchdown to put the Giants ahead 20–17. Crosby tied the game with a 37-yard field goal. After the Giants missed a 36-yard field goal as time expired in the fourth quarter, the game went to overtime. The Packers won the coin toss and chose to receive. On the second play of overtime, Favre threw an interception to Corey Webster. The Giants gained five yards on the ensuing drive, and Tynes converted a 47-yard field goal to win the game 23–20.

Did You Know?

• The game was the second coldest in Lambeau Field history up to that point.
• The Giants outgained the Packers in rushing yards 114 to 28.
• Brett Favre threw an interception on the second play of overtime, which led to the Giants' game-winning field goal.
• The game was the last Favre would play for the Packers; he was traded to the New York Jets in the offseason.