Giants K Tynes Active for Playoffs Against Eagles
Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 | Updated 1:01 PM EST
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Kicker Lawrence Tynes #9 of the New York Giants celebrates after kicking the game winning 47-yard field goal to win the NFC championship game in 2008 against the Green Bay Packers.
Lawrence Tynes, who kicked the game-winning field goal in the NFC championship a year ago, was active for the Giants' divisional playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, giving them two kickers for the grudge match between the longtime rivals.
Tynes, who has a much stronger leg than 44-year-old John Carney, is expected to handle the kickoffs and the long field goal attempts. Carney will handle the normal field goal attempts and extra points.
The only surprising inactive for New York was backup defensive end Dave Tollefson, whose 3.5 sacks was fourth best on the team.
Offensive tackle Jon Runyan, who was questionable with a knee injury, and fullback Dan Klecko, who was doubtful with a shoulder problem, were both active for the Eagles. The notable inactives were receiver Greg Lewis and tight end Matt Schobel, who caught a pass in Philadelphia's win over Minnesota last weekend.
