Super Bowl XLII
The Giants shock victory of the 17-0 New England Patriots is arguably a bigger upset than even their cross-town rivals Jets' victory over the Baltimore Colts.
The contest was a slow-burning affair, which stood at 7-3 in the New England Patriots' favor at halftime. Many had expected the undefeated Patriots to score in excess of thirty points at the very least such was the sheer power of their offense.
However, it was the Giants who went out in front 10-7 early in the final period, causing the first sense of concern to creep along the Patriots' sideline. Tom Brady would drive his team down the field though, and from 6 yards out fired a pass to Randy Moss in the end zone. With time running out, it was now 14-10 in the Patriots favor.
What followed was a drive that contained one of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history. Stepping back to pass with the Patriots pass rush closing in on him, quarterback Eli Manning escaped a sure sack, spun out of another potential hit, and fired the ball seemingly randomly down the field. Wide receiver, David Tyree reached up to grab the ball, and with a Patriots' defender hanging off his frame, stuck the ball to his helmet with his hand, allowing him to hit the ground and control it for the reception.
Shortly after, Eli Manning, on his way to an MVP award, lobbed a pass to receiver, Plaxico Burress, who came down in the corner of the end zone to give the Giants the lead 17-14 with only seconds remaining.
The Patriots would launch several last ditch pass attempts towards the end zone, but the New York Giants had achieved the unthinkable, stopping the Patriots "Perfect Season" and winning Super Bowl XLII in the process.
The contest was a slow-burning affair, which stood at 7-3 in the New England Patriots' favor at halftime. Many had expected the undefeated Patriots to score in excess of thirty points at the very least such was the sheer power of their offense.
However, it was the Giants who went out in front 10-7 early in the final period, causing the first sense of concern to creep along the Patriots' sideline. Tom Brady would drive his team down the field though, and from 6 yards out fired a pass to Randy Moss in the end zone. With time running out, it was now 14-10 in the Patriots favor.
What followed was a drive that contained one of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history. Stepping back to pass with the Patriots pass rush closing in on him, quarterback Eli Manning escaped a sure sack, spun out of another potential hit, and fired the ball seemingly randomly down the field. Wide receiver, David Tyree reached up to grab the ball, and with a Patriots' defender hanging off his frame, stuck the ball to his helmet with his hand, allowing him to hit the ground and control it for the reception.
Shortly after, Eli Manning, on his way to an MVP award, lobbed a pass to receiver, Plaxico Burress, who came down in the corner of the end zone to give the Giants the lead 17-14 with only seconds remaining.
The Patriots would launch several last ditch pass attempts towards the end zone, but the New York Giants had achieved the unthinkable, stopping the Patriots "Perfect Season" and winning Super Bowl XLII in the process.
First |
Second |
Third |
Fourth |
Total |
|
Giants |
3 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
17 |
Patriots |
0 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
Scoring Record
First Quarter
Giants 3, Patriots 0
FG: Lawrence Tynes 32-yard kick
Second Quarter
Giants 3, Patriots 7
TD: Laurence Maroney 1-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski extra point)
Fourth Quarter
Giants 10, Patriots 7
TD: David Tyree 5-yard pass from Eli Manning (Lawrence Tynes extra point)
Giants 10, Patriots 14
TD: Randy Moss 6-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostowski extra point)
Giants 17, Patriots 14
TD: Plaxico Burress 13-yard pass from Eli Manning (Lawrence Tynes extra point)
First Quarter
Giants 3, Patriots 0
FG: Lawrence Tynes 32-yard kick
Second Quarter
Giants 3, Patriots 7
TD: Laurence Maroney 1-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski extra point)
Fourth Quarter
Giants 10, Patriots 7
TD: David Tyree 5-yard pass from Eli Manning (Lawrence Tynes extra point)
Giants 10, Patriots 14
TD: Randy Moss 6-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostowski extra point)
Giants 17, Patriots 14
TD: Plaxico Burress 13-yard pass from Eli Manning (Lawrence Tynes extra point)
Game Facts and Stats
Date: Sunday 3rd February 2008
Stadium: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Attendance: 71,101
MVP: Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants
TV Broadcast: FOX (Joe Buck and Troy Aikman)
Referee: Mike Carey
National Anthem: Jordin Sparks
Halftime Show: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Stadium: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Attendance: 71,101
MVP: Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants
TV Broadcast: FOX (Joe Buck and Troy Aikman)
Referee: Mike Carey
National Anthem: Jordin Sparks
Halftime Show: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Other Notable Game Notes
Super Bowl XLII was the only defeat the New England Patriots suffered throughout the entire 2007 campaign. Needless to say, they were heavy favorites entering the contest.
Super Bowl XLII was the only defeat the New England Patriots suffered throughout the entire 2007 campaign. Needless to say, they were heavy favorites entering the contest.
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