Giants will lose because they can't overcome a very talented Atlanta Falcons team
The Giants are going to experience more success in the postseason, they will have to overcome a very talented Atlanta Falcons team that has playmakers all over the field. The Falcons ability to throw downfield will be neutralized by the Giants pass rush. I’d expect a couple of sacks from Justin Tuck and either Osi Umenyoira or Jason Pierre-Paul on the other end depending on who gets the playing time. The Giants will have a hard time running the ball against the Atlanta defense,but Eli Manning will be able to make enough plays in the passing game to Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks to get a few touchdowns. Despite a slow start earlier this year, 
the Falcons closed out the year by winning 8 of their last 11 games. The Saints (twice) and the Texans were the only teams to defeat the Falcons during that stretch. Needless to say, Atlanta has been playing very well on both sides of the ball and should present some challenges to a Giants team that will enter as mere 3 point favorites this Sunday.Just like the Falcons secondary, the Giants pass defense has been very suspect against the pass giving up 255 yards (29th in NFL) per game. Therefore, QB Matt Ryan should have the opportunity to show off his arm and get those big name receivers involved often. The main goal for the Falcons and Ryan has to be to protect the football. In the Falcons 6 losses this year, Atlanta has turned the ball over 13 times compared to just 8 giveaways in their 10 victories. Therefore turnovers or the lack thereof could be very telling for Atlanta's chances this Sunday.I expect an offensive performance here and side with the public on the over. With that being said, I like the Falcons to win the game. Atlanta matches up well against the Giants defense and I believe they can keep the big plays to a minimum on defense to get the job done. Take Atlanta +3.
