NFC East Player Analysis
	Matt Crouchet, FantasySharks.com, Staff Writer

QB Eli Manning: Manning was absolutely mauled in last week's victory at San Francisco. He'll find his jersey much cleaner as he faces New England's 31st ranked pass defense. ( 330 yds pass with 3 TDs; 5 yds rush )

RB Ahmad Bradshaw: New England allowed 4.6 YPC in 2011, 8th worst in the NFL, so expect a decent day from Bradshaw. ( 75 yds rush; 3 catches for 20 yds )

RB Brandon Jacobs: Jacobs won't have to play that large a role in this Championship matchup as the Patriots are extremely generous when it comes to their opponents passing game. ( 35 yds rush )

WR Hakeem Nicks: Was held in check last week in San Francisco, but this week's opponent will be more like the Packers secondary... and we all know Nicks WENT OFF vs. Green Bay two weeks back! ( 6 catches for 120 yds and 1 TD )

WR Victor Cruz: With Cruz posting double digits in his reception total in the NFC Championship game, expect the Patriots to gameplan for his containment. Cruz' talent will still shine and he'll find his way back in the end zone after being shutout in the Giants' last 3 games. ( 6 catches for 90 yds and 1 TD )

WR Mario Manningham: Nicks and Cruz will get the bulk of the looks but Manning has now found Manningham in the end zone in each of the last 3 games. The NFL Season finale will make it FOUR in a row! ( 3 catches for 35 yds and 1 TD )

TE Jake Ballard: No receptions last week in San Francisco and a minimal contribution once again this week as Manning focuses more on his talented group of wideouts. ( 1 catch for 15 yds )

TE Bear Pascoe: Managed a score in last week's victory of the 49ers but barely makes the stat line in the biggest game of the year. ( 1 catch for 5 yds )

PK Lawrence Tynes: Will be a very tight game and most likely, decided in the end by one of these two team's place kickers. ( 3 XPs, 2 FGs )

Def New York Giants: Will be plenty of offense in this matchup but the Giants defense will get Brady to turn the ball over. ( 4 sacks, 1 INT )