Super Bowl XLII
The New York Giants upset the undefeated New England Patriots 17-14, on February 3rd, 2008, in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants were trailing 14-10 with 2:42 remaining in the game when QB Eli Manning orchestrated a dramatic game-winning drive. Manning was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady attempts a pass under pressure from Giants defenders.
Musician Alicia Keys performs during the pregame concert.
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady and teammates during the National Anthem.
Giants QB Eli Manning adjusts his mask.
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady gives a secret signal.
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady fumbles under pressure from Giants defenders.
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady is sacked by Giants defender Michael Strahan.
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady tosses the ball after getting sacked by Giants defender Michael Strahan.
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady looks dejected near end of the game.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks the sidelines
Giants QB Eli Manning attempts a short pass to Brandon Jacobs
Giants linebacker Aaron Pierce makes a tackle
Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss
Giants defensive coaches flash signals from the sidelines
Giants QB Eli Manning attempts a pass under pressure for Patriots defenders
Giants WR David Tyree celebrate a touchdown catch.
Giants linebacker Aaron Pierce can't make a tackle on Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker.
A nervous Patriot fan stands with his arms crossed in the back of the stands with a giant poster, showing Giantshelmets
Nervous Giants fans
Iconic Giants fan Joe Ruback, commonly known as License Plate Guy, cheers on his team.
Giants head coach Tom Coughlin and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnola pictured on the sidelines late in the game
Giants defensive player Michael Strahan, late in the game
The Giants offensive lineman come to the line of scrimmage late in the game
With his team trailing 14-10 with 2:42 remaining QB Eli Manning escapes Patriot defenders to complete an improbable past to wide receiver, David Tyree.
With his team trailing 14-10 with 2:42 remaining QB Eli Manning escapes Patriot defenders to complete an improbable past to wide receiver, David Tyree.
Giants WR David Tyree celebrates a big catch for a TD
Giants offensive line players celebrate as the final second countdown, after the Giants take a 17-14 lead
Giants offensive line players nervously wait for the game to end, after the Giants take a 17-14 lead late in the game.
Giants offensive line players celebrate as the final second countdown, after the Giants take a 17-14 lead
Giants head coach Tom Coughlin runs onto the field with his fist in the air as the game ends.
Giants head coach Tom Coughlin shakes hands with the dejected Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick.
QB Eli Manning is mobbed after the game. Manning was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.
Giants defensive coordinator, Steve Spagnola hugs one of his players.
Giants player Amani Toomer celebrates victory.
Giants player Michael Strahan celebrates victory.
QB Eli Manning is named the game’s Most Valuable Player and raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy, alongside head coach Tom Coughlin and broadcaster Terry Bradshaw.
After the game, fans cheer on QB Eli Manning who was named the game’s Most Valuable Player and teammate Osi Umenyiora.
New York City held a parade for the Super Bowl champions. Michael Tuck gestures to the fans as MVP Eli Manning holds the Vince Lombardi trophy.
A television screenshot of photojournalist Thomas Franklin shows him holding his camera while David Tyree makes his iconic catch, which turned out to be the most important play in the game. Franklin was trying to quickly switch lenses as the play unfolded, and ended up missing the photo
Photojournalist teammates Thomas Franklin and Tyson Trish celebrate hours after the game with confetti.
Photojournalist Thomas Franklin scrambles out in front of Giants head coach Tom Coughlin for a photo as the game comes to an end.