Biggest play of the game

[holderoftruth]

In my opinion, Kurt Coleman's interception before halftime was the biggest play of the game, see Along the Sidelines for the pictures. 

The score was 24-7, the offense was going in for the dagger before halftime. In addition, the offense was getting the ball to start the 3rd quarter. Cam overthrew Dickson, in what seemed like his only mistake of the game, and was intercepted by PP and returned to the 20 yard line. Ginn saved a touchdown by tracking PP down, which was also crucial.

Now instead of potentially going up 31-7 at halftime, Arizona had a golden opportunity to cut the lead to 24-14 going into the half. The most concerning part, was them gaining any momentum going into halftime. However, the first play of the drive, Palmer was intercepted by Coleman and a collective "roar/relief” fell over the stadium. Tremendous play, and really set the tone that Arizona had no chance at coming back in this game.

There were many plays to choose from last night. In your opinion, what was the biggest play of the NFC Championship game?

[Jmac]

That and Ginn turning on the after burners on the interception for that td saving tackle. Dude came out of nowhere and just ate up ground.

[shaqattaq]

7 minutes ago, holderoftruth said:

Cam overthrew Dickson, in what seemed like his only mistake of the game, and was intercepted by PP and returned to the 20 yard line.

Ginn appeared wide open in the end zone behind the defender, I wondered if Cam tried to change his throw at the last minute?? But to your point, way to fuggin go Ginn!

[Gregg S]

The most amazing thing about Ginn running down Peterson was that, had Cam seem him, Ginn was at the goal line by himself.  Should have been an easy TD.  So with his momentum taking him away from the INT, he was probably at least 10 yards behind PP by the time he changed direction.   For him to make the tackle was absolutely astounding, especially the way he came streaking in from seemingly nowhere. 

[Chaos]

Dude's speed is off the charts

[KSpan]

Yep, Ginn's tackle was the biggest individual play and Coleman's interception was critical as well. 

[tondi]

I think you could literally see the Cards start to melt down after the long Philly TD.   I mean they had Olsen covered and Cam in the pocket and everything yet we still scored.

[holderoftruth]

In hindsight, the Ginn tackle setup the interception. Perfect example of not giving up on a play, and giving the defense a chance. 

[CarolinaXblue]

I don't know if it's the biggest, but Olsen's catch early in the game on third down. From where I was sitting, it looked like a near impossible catch. It moved the chains to set up the field goal or the first actual touchdown. I can't remember, but it was a big catch.

[holderoftruth]

15 minutes ago, CarolinaXblue said:

I don't know if it's the biggest, but Olsen's catch early in the game on third down. From where I was sitting, it looked like a near impossible catch. It moved the chains to set up the field goal or the first actual touchdown. I can't remember, but it was a big catch.

I believe that catch was after the offense had to call a timeout. If I recall, Olsen initiated the TO and pointed to the defensive back. It was funny, a lot of the folks sitting in my section were pissed we had to use a timeout, however, looking back it became clear that Olsen didn't like what he saw. 

[gmonjimbo]

I think the two plays that really sealed the game for the Cardinals psyche were the Cam Newton back to back designed runs. The first run he outran Powers and then dragged the defender Clemons for 4 yards to reach the first down. Then they run the exact same play and Cam runs it in for a TD. Those two plays told the Cardinals that they could not  stop Cam running or passing and most importantly when you needed to. 

[The_Cannon]

Two plays stick out to me as Cardinals momentum and morale killers.  The Coleman interception on the 1 yard line right after the Cam pick and then Peterson's muffed punt was crucial.  If he would have gotten some yards and allowed the Cards offense to score right when they were getting in a rhythm it might have made the game a little closer. 

 

[Datawire]

I would like to mention the incomplete pass by Fitzgerald. Obviously not the biggest play, but I enjoyed it regardless. It made me guffaw.

[bigdog10]

The throw to Olsen up the seam is the play that I thought sealed it. I believe it was on 3rd down in the 3rd quarter. 

 

When he completed that pass everyone knew the Super Bowl was imminent.