On the 16th anniversary of Super Bowl XLII, the New York Giants' historic victory over the New England Patriots is being celebrated and remembered for its iconic moments. Eli Manning led the Giants to a 17-14 victory, with pivotal plays like David Tyree's 'Helmet Catch' and the winning touchdown connection between Manning and Plaxico Burress with 35 seconds remaining being highlighted. The Giants, who were underdogs with a +435 moneyline, managed to spoil the Patriots' perfect season. This victory is ranked among the top New York Giants' Super Bowl wins and remains a significant event in NFL history.
Sean Taylor's hit from the 2007 Pro Bowl 😤 Arguably the greatest Pro Bowl highlight of all time. https://t.co/01FSAk9gcg
17 years ago today, Super Bowl XLI Devin Hester returned the opening kickoff all the way back for a touchdown 😮💨🔥 https://t.co/G8NCkT4YVV
Devin Hester’s opening kickoff return for a touchdown in the Super Bowl in Miami was 17 years ago today. https://t.co/v9gYEVFblh
17 years ago today, Devin Hester started Super Bowl XLI with a BANG. 😤 https://t.co/STGjcVZ3mh
On this date 17 years ago... Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts won Super Bowl XLI. 🏆 https://t.co/UNGkUdcrNo
On this day in 2007… Devin Hester returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLI 🔥 Hester was +2500 to score the first TD at the MGM Mirage (via @BrianCoz) 🤑https://t.co/PwNDBitNeK
Spags still has that swag that made the Giants champs, and it's paying off in KC #superbowllviii ⤵️ https://t.co/Sb07TMaFD3
Exactly 16 years ago today the Giants upset the unbeaten Patriots in an epic Super Bowl. Nearly every key participant in that game for both sides - player to coach to executive - has moved on to other pursuits. But not Spags. He's still doing his thing. https://t.co/hPxsW7R5T0
Today's Iconic Moment in NY Sports History: The #Giants beat the Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII @DHenryTV recaps a moment in history #Sponsored #Cadillac https://t.co/5TZfpkRzqM
16 years ago today, Eli Manning spoiled the #Patriots’ undefeated season in dramatic fashion (via: @NFLLegacy) https://t.co/ve8FIU3uYQ
16 years ago today, Super Bowl XLII. Eli Manning and the Giants took down Tom Brady and the 18-0 Patriots, spoiling their perfect season. Playoff Eli 😤 https://t.co/rXIrmEBMAO
Happy 16th anniversary to @Giants for SB 42 victory over 18-0 Patriots. How I rank NYG's SB victories. You agree? 1. SB 21: Giants 39, Broncos 20 (nothing like 1st) 2. SB 42: Giants 17, Pats 14 3. SB 25: Giants 20, Bills 19 4. SB 46: Giants 21, Pats 17 https://t.co/bAYF1SRgCA
Today's Iconic Moment in NY Sports History: The #Giants beat the Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII @DHenryTV recaps a moment in history: https://t.co/Vp7RbMHMvn
OTD in 2008... The Giants stopped the Patriots almost perfect season by upsetting them and winning Super Bowl XLII. 😰 (🎥: @TDISportsClips) https://t.co/kplEgn1Dcx
The 2007 Patriots were almost perfect...almost. #OTD in 2008 @EliManning and @plaxicoburress connected for a TD with 35 seconds remaining in Super Bowl XLII, spoiling New England's perfect season and lifting the @Giants to a stunning 17-14 win over the Patriots. 📹: @NFL https://t.co/y5oJwVgXwM
On this day in 2008, David Tyree's 'Helmet Catch' was forever etched in Super Bowl history 🤯 Is this the greatest catch ever made? https://t.co/S4114N0rpT
.@Chiefs @ALLCITY_NFL @AnthonyLGargano It was a pleasure to have the legendary Steve Spagnuolo join us on the pod. In Spags we trust! Watch the episode: https://t.co/7BmWGO4Zpq #ChiefsKingdom #SuperBowl #BaldysBreakdowns https://t.co/XtH8e8wNsm
16 years ago today… David Tyree gives us one of the greatest moments in Super Bowl history with the “Helmet Catch” 😱 The Giants (+435 ML) would go on to upset the undefeated Patriots ✅ https://t.co/IFiswEGvDY
Where does the David Tyree catch rank in your all-time Super Bowl plays? 👀 📺: #SBLVIII – Feb. 11 6:30pm ET on CBS 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/yDEBYJ8VoP
16 years ago today, Eli Manning and the Giants took down the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. 18 wins and 1 Giant loss. https://t.co/VhJgFIkQqd