Falcons, Giants showcase big-play offenses

By Tom Canavan

Associated Press

Published: Friday, Jan. 6 2012 2:25 p.m. MST

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2012, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Ryan threw 10 TD passes and no interceptions in his last four regular-season games and will lead the Falcons in Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J.

John Amis, File, Associated Press

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Summary

Anyone looking for the big play this weekend, the coast-to-coast catch and run, should turn on the NFC wild-card game with the Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Anyone looking for the big play this weekend, the coast-to-coast catch and run, should turn on the NFC wild-card game with the Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants.

There's bound to be a few of them at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

Start with the Falcons (10-6) and Matt Ryan. While halfback Michael Turner and receiver Roddy White move the chains, Ryan has developed a big-play chemistry with rookie receiver Julio Jones. The two have combined on eight touchdowns. The shortest has been 17 yards and there are four over 48 yards.

The big combo for the Giants (9-7) is Eli Manning and rising second-year star Victor Cruz. The two have combined on five touchdowns of 68 yards or more, including a league record-tying 99-yarder against the Jets two weeks ago.

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