... in recent memory, the Giants' 2009 campaign has been a roller-coaster ride for the ages.

Starting the season 5-0 with impressive wins over Washington, Dallas, Oakland, Kansas City, and Tampa Bay, the Giants seemed to be destined for their second Super Bowl appearance in three years. 

New York's upcoming Week 6 matchup at the Superdome in New Orleans was viewed by many as a preview to the NFC Championship game, and widely considered a game-of-the-year candidate. Surely the two powerhouses, with potent offenses and stifling defenses, would provide a down-to-the-wire matchup that fans would remember for years to come.

It didn't quite turn out that way.

Feeding off of the energy of the hometown fans, New Orleans rode the ...

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