The New York Giants this afternoon open up what they hope will be another championship run, hosting the Atlanta Falcons in the Meadowlands.

It looks to be a heavy lift, but we wish them the best.

And who knows: Just four years ago, didn’t the sometimes shaky Giants end up knocking off the previously undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII?

Frankly, this team looks a lot like that ’07 model — squeezing into the playoffs on the final day of an up-and-down regular season.

So, don’t let that 9-7 record fool you: Two decisive end-of-season wins have shown that Big Blue is already in playoff mode — especially with a now-healthy defensive unit.

A Super Bowl XLVI trophy?

Believe it, New York. (And New Jersey.)

Go, Giants!