Awesome video compilation of New York Giants 2011-2012 highlights. A great way to remember this incredible season right before the Giants play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI February 5th.

There were too many great plays to put into just one video but this particular compilation combines some of the best moments with a great song and it was superbly edited.

I'm confident Big Blue will be adding more explosive moments to this clip after next Sunday. Just one more win to make this season one for the ages. Enjoy this New York Giants video compilation in HD.

Featuring the song "We Run This Town" by Jay Z and Rihanna. Also featuring many players including Victor Cruz, Jason Pierre-Paul, Ahmad Bradshaw, Hakeem Nicks, Jake Ballard, Eli Manning just to name a few. GO GMEN! Make sure to follow on twitter @GiantsKickoff.

Some of the best game day photos from this Sunday's divisional playoff game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Kenny Phillips jumps into stands to join New York Giants Blue Cheeseheads at Lambeau Field

Giants Wide Receiver Hakeem Nicks (#88) makes an amazing Hail Mary catch against the Packers

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers runs away from NY Giants defense

New York Giants QB Eli Manning escapes from the Green Bay Packers defense

New York Giants Running Back Ahmad Bradshaw fights for extra yards

NY Giants WR Hakeem Nicks 66 yard touchdown reception

Victor Cruz signals first down after his clutch reception

Wide Receiver Mario Manningham (#82) catch from Eli Manning

TE Travis Beckum with Giants fans in the stands at Lambeau Field

It could have been different Sunday but despite the refs bad calls the NY Giants beat the Green Bay Packers and display Championship caliber poise. The final score was 37-20.

New York was more than impressive during the NFC Divisional Playoffs against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. They displayed discipline which has lacked for most of the season. They kept their poise even when things were unfairly going against them.

It was Deja Vu as the referees made questionable calls in important moments of the game similar to week 13 when these two teams faced off. The first touchdown scored by the Cheeseheads can be attributed to an atrocious and blatant missed call by the officiating crew led by referee Bill Leavy.

Replays clearly showed WR Greg Jennings had fumbled the ball and New York had recovered it. The initial ruling was a fumble then head referee Bill Leavy over ruled his colleague. Coach Tom Coughlin confidently challenged the ruling, Fox commentators Joe Buck and Troy Aikman both agreed it would be New Yorks ball. Unbelievably enough after reviewing the play Bill Leavy comes back to the field and states:

The Ruling on the Field Stands

Afterwards Fox had former NFL Vice President of Officiating Mike Pereira on the air, he seemed perplexed by that call and admitted he would have over turned the fumble and given possession to the Giants. Sure enough the Packers score a TD after that call. This has to be one of the worst calls I have ever seen, especially if you take into account angles which clearly displayed the ball being lose before Jennings knee or elbow hit the ground.

The Packers last touchdown can also be attributed to a bad call. Osi Umenyiora put a HARD but LEGAL hit on QB Aaron Rodgers which was flagged as a penalty. Leavy's explanation was an illegal blow the the head. There wasn't a reply which showed a hit to the head at all yet the refs saw it that way. The Green Bay Packers now have a new set of downs and 15 extra yards and end up scoring a touchdown.

New York Giants Overcome, Overwhelm and Prevail

New York only committed 3 penalties during the game, obviously Big Blue fans and players would argue only 2 were committed if you take into account the phantom Osi Umenyiora penalty. This was a very clean game played by the Giants.

Despite the bad calls, an Eli Manning interception, a blocked field goal and a missed field goal by Tynes New York players never seemed frustrated. The Giants just kept coming on both offense and defense. At the end it was too much for Green Bay to deal with. Add to that their own mistakes with dropped passes and fumbles and it led to a clear and concise victory for the boys in Blue.

Eli Manning was phenomenal, especially on 3rd downs where he made clutch throw after clutch throw to keep drives alive. He ended his day 21 of 33 for 330 yards, 3 TD's and 1 INT.

Hakeem Nicks had an AWESOME afternoon catching 7 passes for 165 yards and scoring two unbelievable touchdowns. Here are the videos in case you would like to see them:

Hakeem Nicks 66 Yard TD Reception
Hakeem Nicks Hail Mary TD Catch

Victor Cruz caught 5 receptions for 74 yards, a couple of those catches were huge 3rd down receptions. Mario Manningham once again comes through with a TD catch along with 3 receptions for 31 yards.

The defense was excellent, Osi Umenyiora and Micahel Boley both recorded 2 sacks on QB Aaron Rodgers. The GMEN applied the pressure needed to move Rodgers out of his comfort zone. The Packers did drop a lot of balls and it seemed as if Rodgers also made a few bad throws but that can be attributed to the defense. Rodgers was constantly on the move, so much so that he ended the game as the leading rusher with 66 yards. Green Bay receivers were hearing footsteps every time they made an attempt at a ball, Big Blue defenders were hitting hard and often. The defense forced 3 fumbles (really 4) and were very aggressive. Cheeseheads can cry all they want about all the mistakes and lost opportunities but the truth is the Giants were responsible for many of them!

In my previous article 5 Reasons Why The New York Giants Will Beat The Green Bay Packers, I explained why I thought this game would go New York's way. It was simple to see, the Giants lost by 3 points versus this same Packers team in week 13 when they were playing horrible football and had a ton of injuries. This current New York Giants team is healthier and playing much better football.

Next in line the San Francisco 49ers who barely beat the Giants week 10. Some 49ers players stated they would prefer to play the Giants, guess what? Wish granted!

Awesome score Hakeem Nicks Hail Mary TD catch vs the Green Bay Packers to end the 1st half during the NFC Divisional Playoffs. The touchdown reception gives the New York Giants a 20-10 lead.

Just a few minutes ago Hakeem had a 66 yard TD reception against the Pack.

Here is the video of this awesome 37 yard Hail Mary TD reception (thrown by Eli Manning) which gave the GMEN the lead.

Video Hakeem Nicks 37 Yard Hail Mary Touchdown Catch vs Green Bay Packers

Number 88 at it again, video of Hakeem Nicks 66 yard TD score against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.

Last week the New York Giants receiver had a 72 yard touchdown vs the Atlanta Falcons.

Nicks and the rest of the Giants wide outs are a handful for any team to defend. A short pass can go a long way. Here is the video of the Hakeem Nicks 66 yard touchdown vs the Green Bay Packers.

Hakeem Nicks 66 Yard Touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in Playoffs

Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz and Mario Manningham all possess the ability to catch a short pass and turn it into a touchdown in the blink of an eye.

So opposing NFL teams pick your poison when it comes to covering New York Giants wide receivers.

On Sunday during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game the Atlanta Falcons learned just how difficult it is to defend these young and extremely talented group of receivers. Most of the talk this week centered around Victor Cruz of course after his last two performances. Atlanta defenders made it clear they were not going to allow the salsa dancing wide out to beat them for a big play but they failed to take into account New York's other dangerous pass catchers.

Giants WR's Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz, Mario Manningham Are Unstoppable

One of the reasons the talented trio has become an unstoppable force is due to QB Eli Manning who had the best season of his career. In the regular season Eli Manning threw for 4,933 yards with a 61% completion rate. He also had 29 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, several of those INT's were actually tipped balls or miscues with this set of young receivers.

Hakeem Nicks Number 88 was considered the number 1 WR for the Giants coming into the season. In 2011 he caught 76 passes for 1,192 yards, that included 7 touchdowns and 17 plays over 20 yards. His stats could have been much better but he missed a couple of games and played injured. Nicks was the main receiver targeted for double coverage as well making it harder for the young wide out to get open more frequently.

Victor Cruz Number 80 was the surprise of the 2011 NFL season. A virtual unknown who really took advantage of his opportunity when Domenik Hixon was placed on IR. Cruz ended his regular season with 82 receptions for 1,536 yards, 9 touchdowns and 25 plays over 20 yards. His total yards were a franchise record for a single season surpassing Amani Toomer. Victor Cruz has definitely benefited from  double teams on Hakeem Nicks. This young man is talented, fast and extremely explosive plus he is a pretty good salsa dancer.

Mario Manningham #82 had what many would consider a disappointing season but that still does not diminish his talent nor his potential. Manningham was plagued with injuries this season which also made it hard for him to get into a rhythm with Eli Manning and the offense. His regular season totals were 39 receptions for 523 yards and 4 touchdowns. In 2010 he had 60 catches for 944 yards with 9 touchdowns.  From this core of three wide outs Mario probably has the biggest issues with dropped passes even though all three young WR's have had their dropsy's here and there his have been more frequent. Much like Cruz and Nicks, Manningham has the ability score a touchdown on any reception whether or be a short pass or a bomb.

Opposing Team's Dilemma When Facing the NY Giants and Their Wide Receivers

The New York Giants as a team have gotten healthy at just the right time not only on offense but also on defense. Opposing teams trying to defend the GMEN are faced with a huge  dilemma. Who do you double cover? You can't play these guys man to man for a whole game.

Especially the last 3 weeks where the Giants running game has come back in full force with a healthy Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs. Take the running game and the three aforementioned wide receivers and add another wrinkle into the mix with TE Jake Ballard who had himself a pretty productive season.

I have been a fan for roughly 30 years and have never seen a New York Giants team with so many weapons on offense, especially at wide receiver. The Atlanta Falcons thought they had a game plan by concentrating on Victor Cruz and diminishing his chances for a big play. They were successful but in the process they completely neglected Mario Manningham and Hakeem Nicks who both combined for 3 touchdowns and 183 receiving yards. This team is full of weapons, healthy and hungry to prove naysayers wrong. Now the weak Green Bay Packers defense has to pick their poison cause the New York Giants are coming to town!

Video New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks 72 yard TD catch against the Atlanta Falcons during Sunday's NFC Wild Card game.

An awesome run after the catch in this score giving New York a 17-2 lead. It's the second touchdown for Hakeem in the game, previously catching a 4 yard TD pass from Eli Manning.

Atlanta was so obsessed with covering Victor Cruz they completely forgot about number 82 who is torching them. Here is the awesome video.

Hakeem Nicks 72 Yard Touchdown Video vs Atlanta Falcons

No other way to put it but inexplicable, the New York Giants failed to show up against the Washington Redskins week 15. The final score 23-10.

If you didn't know the records or positioning of each team you would have thought the Redskins were fighting to get into the playoffs. In fact it is the Giants who are fortunate enough to even be in a position where they control their own destiny. Unfortunately they still found a way to play uninspired in this crucial game.

Week 15 was another embarrassing performance reminiscent of week 12 when they played the New Orleans Saints. Pathetic would also accurately describe the performance by Big Blue. The only New York Giants player who can hold his head up high is Jason Pierre-Paul. JPP had 11 tackles and he recorded the only sack of Washington QB Rex Grossman.

What Went Wrong with the New York Giants vs Redskins

Besides the aforementioned play of Jason Pierre-Paul everything else went wrong for new York. It was a let down which fans did not expect after such an inspiring win week 14 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Coaching in this game was horrible, both coordinators once again left a lot to be desired from their play calling and schemes. Kevin Gilbride has become pass happy even when Jacobs and Bradshaw have been running with much better results. Taking shots down field on 3rd and shorts consistently and absolutely no imagination in the red zone.

Perry Fewell once again had a confused and disoriented group out there. They seemed under coached and just not very prepared for Washington's offense. New York cannot stop teams in crucial 3rd down plays even in 3rd and long situations. New York's secondary is deficient in so many areas and no one is stepping up as a leader on the defensive side of the field. Antrel Rolle is a joke, constantly talking to the media and spewing out garbage which never translates to good play on the field. He missed several tackles ad one which changed the game.

The offense which has been a plus for the Giants was horrendous today. Eli Manning threw 3 interceptions and went 23 of 40 for 257 yards with no TD's. His receivers really let him down, one of those INT's was clearly a bad route ran by Mario Manningham in the end zone.

Hakeem Nicks who I boasted about last week as our best wide receiver dropped 3 passes 2 of them clear touchdowns. One in the first drive which would have put the Giants ahead, he was wide open with defenders about 7 yards behind him. He would have just jogged in for the score. The second TD drop happened late in the game when there was still hope for the Giants to make a comeback. The ball went right through his hands, he jumped up for some reason on a ball which was thrown perfectly by Manning and he just missed it. The other drop occurred  on a crucial 3rd down in the first half. Another perfect pass by Eli which Nicks could not hang onto.

Jake Ballard also had a couple of drops, Victor Cruz as well. Cruz really needs to learn how to catch the ball before he starts running. I know the kid wants to make a big play every catch but he is not doing a great job of securing the catch so he drops one or two a game.

Giants Hopes for the Playoffs?

The GMEN's playoffs chances are fading away but they still control their own destiny. Incredibly enough if they win the next two games they win the division, this includes a week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys. They would first have to get by the New York Jets next week. The problem is that you just do not know what team is going to show up on a weekly basis for New York.

Their Jekyll & Hyde routine is wearing thin on fans and it must be wearing thin on players and their confidence. They play extremely well against teams like the 49ers and Green Bay Packers but then they can turn around and allow a team like Seattle and Washington to beat them

Unlike other games, this game wasn't even close! The Redskins wanted it more and played with passion, the Giants truly looked uninspired and it really is inexcusable when you take into account their playoffs lives are on the line. Disappointing and embarrassing performance by the New York Giants against the Washington Redskins week 15.

Literally, the New York Giants leap over the Dallas Cowboys week 14 and win 37-34 in an NFC East showdown. The win places the GMEN in first place.

This was a crazy game, there is just no other way to describe it. A seesaw battle full of lead changes and dramatic moments which ultimately defined the game.

Early in the game Giants RB Brandon Jacobs leaps over Cowboys Safety Gerald Sensabaugh in a spectacular run. Late in the game New York's Jason Pierre-Paul leaps and blocks a Dan Bailey FG attempt which preserves the 3 point lead and gives Big Blue a needed victory over their arch rivals. A positive and exciting win for sure but Giants fans need to be cautious as the defense continues to be extremely porous and is a serious concern going forward.

New York Giants Who Played Big vs Dallas Cowboys

Despite bad defense by New York and some miscues on offense by a few players there were some standout performances.

Jason Pierre-Paul (JPP) is a BEAST! He ranks 5th overall in sacks with 12.5 among NFL players. More impressive than that stat is how valuable he has become for New York, he may be the best defensive player on the Giants. Week 14 against the Cowboys Jason Pierre-Paul recorded 2 sacks, 6 tackles and forced a fumble and blocked what would have been the game tying field goal. He gives the Giants 100% effort week in and week out. As I have written in previous articles, I am very impressed with this young man who sometimes finds himself making tackles 20 yards down field.

Brandon Jacobs had himself a game reminiscent of his glory years when he would punish defenders who tried tackling him. He rushed 19 times for 101 yards and 2 TD's. I have not been very kind to the big bruiser because he has not committed to running the ball the way he should. Jacobs is effective when he runs north and south straight into a hole. In previous weeks he has straddled the line looking for holes, that doesn't work for him. Brandon is way to big to start, stop and start again, he needs to be a locomotive and week 14 he was just that!

Hakeem Nicks had 7 receptions for 154 yards, he did not score a TD but helped set up a couple of scores. He caught a 64 yard bomb early in the game which led to a field goal. WR Victor Cruz gets most of the hype every week because he has also performed at a high level but Nicks is the best wide receiver the Giants have. He is big, strong and reliable. Hakeem also does a great job blocking down field for other players.

Eli Manning has to be the coolest customer in the NFL. I have argued many times that his demeanor is a plus for New York. He is never to high and never too low, nothing seems to faze him. His calm demeanor may be seen as a negative to some such as Tiki Barber but the truth is that Eli is one of the most competitive players in the NFL. If anyone questions that just look at all the comebacks he has orchestrated this season. Manning went 27 of 47 for 400 yards, 2 TD's and 1 INT in week 14 versus the Cowboys. He never gave up and had two GREAT late drives to put the Giants in a position to win once again.

Week 14 Negatives for New York

Unfortunately it isn't all good for New York. A win is a win no matter what but this could have easily been another close loss. The Giants defense as mentioned above is extremely porous. Tony Romo torched the secondary week 14, he threw for 321 yards and 4 TD's. Wide receivers such as Dez Bryant, Laurent Robinson and Miles Austin found themselves wide opened on several occasions leaving the Giants secondary looking at eachother perplexed trying to figure out who blew the coverage.

Granted the GMEN have a lot of key injuries, this does not go unnoticed. I mention this fact every week but that still is no excuse for the team to be so unprepared defensively. I'm not an NFL player and I know it's hard to get out on that field to compete especially for rookies but on certain plays New York looks completely lost. This isn't a rare occurrence either, seems to happen on a weekly basis. Perry Fewell needs to tighten up the defense if the Giants have any hope of making the playoffs and/or making an impact once they get there.

Kevin Gilbride is not my favorite offensive coordinator, as I have written before he is predictable and too conservative and in love with the draw play. Maybe it's time to consider running a fast pace offense, I'm no expert but Eli Manning excels in the 2 minute offense. Running a version of a hurry up offense would help Eli who seems to like the flow and would also put a lot of pressure of opposing defenses.

Many people compare this team and season to the 2007 championship run. There are some similarities but a glaring difference with this team as compared to the 2007 squad is DEFENSE. The 2011 version of the Giants currently does not play good enough defense to duplicate such a run.