Re-posted from November 10, 2011: Here is a post from November that highlighted the rich rivalry and history between the Giants and 49ers who square off on Sunday to determine who advances to the Super Bowl:

This Sunday’s game against the New York Giants is big in many aspects for the 49ers and their fans.  With the Green Bay Packers as the current kings of the NFC it can be argued that the 49ers and Giants are the number two and three best teams in the NFC.  With a 7-1 record, a brutal defense and wins over the Eagles, Bengals, Buccaneers and Lions the 49ers are the second best team in the NFC.  The Giants are not far behind the 49ers as the third best team in the NFC with a 6-2 record, a high threat level passing game and wins over the Eagles, Bills and Patriots. At the end of Sunday’s game a true number two will emerge in the NFC.

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