Pierre Paul emerging from a sack of Alex Smith in the NFC Championship Game

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JANUARY 22: Jason Pierre-Paul #90 and Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants react afetr they sacked Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second half during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)