2012 NFC Championship: Vic Fangio Should Use Zone Blitz to Stop Eli Manning

Finding a way to combat the New York Giants' awesome aerial attack has to be the priority for the San Francisco 49ers defense. It's a tough challenge for coordinator Vic Fangio, but turning to the zone blitz might give the 49ers an edge.

The Giants may have begun to run the ball better in recent weeks, but their success is still determined by the connection between Eli Manning and wideouts Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz. It's difficult to identify the best way to try and corral the prolific trio.

Few defenses can afford to sit back and tak...

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