NFL: N.Y. Giants 23, Green Bay 20 (OT)

New York Giants defensive tackle Jay Alford celebrates after the Giants game winning field goal in overtime of the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 20,2008. The Giants beat the Packers 23-20.(UPI Photo/David Banks)) View slideshow

New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress makes a catch as Packers cornerback Aaron Ross defends during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 20,2008. (UPI Photo/David Banks)

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Corey Williams (99) kneels on the field after losing to the New York Giants in the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 20, 2008. The Giants won 23-20. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)

New York Giants field goal kicker Lawrence Tynes celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal in overtime of the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 20,2008. The Giants beat the Packers 23-20.(UPI Photo/David Banks)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) drops back to pass during the first quarter of the NFC Championship game against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 20, 2008. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) hands the ball off to fullback Madison Hedgecock (39) during the first quarter of the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 20, 2008. (UPI Photo/David Banks)

New York Giants' Michael Strahan celebrates after defeating the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 20, 2008. The Giants won 23-20. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hugs receiver Plaxico Burress after beating the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 20, 2008. The Giants won 23-20. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)

NFL: New England 21, San Diego 12

GREEN BAY, Wis., Jan. 20 (UPI) -- A 47-yard field goal by Lawrence Tynes in overtime Sunday gave the New York Giants a 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game.

Tynes redeemed himself with the game winner, after missing a 36-yard attempt as time expired in the fourth quarter of a game played in frigid temperatures at historic Lambeau Field. He also kicked two other field goals in the win.

Eli Manning completed 21 of 40 passes for 255 yards for New York (13-6), who will play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII Feb. 3 in Glendale, Ariz.

Plaxico Burress had 11 receptions for 154 yards and Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw each rushed for a touchdown for the Giants.

Brett Favre went 19 of 35 passing for 236 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Packers (14-4), who were trying to win their first conference title in 11 years.

Donald Driver had five receptions for 141 yards and a score.

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NFL: N.Y. Giants 23, Green Bay 20 (OT)