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NFL Playoffs: New York Giants at Green Bay Packers full preview

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Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy talks with New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo following the game at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) signals to fans during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Giants won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Prediction: Giants 20, Packers 13

Expect this game to be a low-scoring affair, which will hugely benefit the Giants.

The Packers late-season win streak has been predicated on stellar offensive performances, which will be extremely hard to replicate in below freezing temperatures in Green Bay Sunday night.

Conversely, the Giants game has been built on big plays, time of possession, and extremely stout defense; which is the blueprint for winning cold-weather games. Additionally, the veteran leadership on the Giants from Jonathan Casillas, Manning and others, will help alleviate the team’s nerves in front of a very hostile Lambeau Field crowd.

In a dome, or in warm weather, this matchup undoubtedly favors iGreen Bay. But on the frozen tundra, this game will go to the road team, moving the Giants on to the Divisional round.

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Billy Nayden
Billy Nayden

Billy Nayden is an SMU Mustang from Connecticut born and raised on New York sports. Avid fan of nearly every sport from MMA to handball. His heart is in NYC, but Billy has seen games on multiple continents, and has frequented arenas ranging from high school gyms to world class meccas.

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