The entire organization deserves praise for making it this far; The coaching staff for fostering a team attitude; GM Floyd Reese for his draft class; Eli Manning for his poise; The offensive line for great run blocking. But more than any team in recent memory, the Giants have made it all the way to a Conference Championship on the strength of one exceptional unit - their defensive line.

By the fourth quarter Sunday, Osi Umenyiora was throwing All Pro tackle Flozell Adams around. Justin Tuck was giving Pro Bowler Andre Gurode fits. Michael Strahan was putting the finishing touches on yet another resurgent season.

Sure, the Giants were helped enormously by some Patrick Crayton gaffes. But the Giants defensive line took over against one of the best offensive lines in football when they absolutely had to. New York's patchwork secondary was ready to fall apart, but Tony Romo didn't have enough time to exploit the matchups.

They may have to be even better next week, because Green Bay's receiver depth will be difficult to contain. I'm done counting the Giants out, though. It all starts up front.