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GREEN BAY, Wis. - Lawrence Tynes had three chances to clinch the NFC Championship game last night. And after missing field goal attempts from 43 yards and 36 yards - on the final play of regulation - Tynes sent the New York Giants into Super Bowl XLII with a 47-yard field goal in overtime. (link)

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