New York Giants Win Super Bowl XLVI
- Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:11pm by
Christopher Santarelli
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(The Blaze/AP) The New York Giants have defeated the New England Patriots 21-17, to win Super Bowl XLVI.
Eli Manning and the Giants have done it again, going 2-0 against Tom Brady and the Patriots in the big game, beating New England once again as they did four years ago in Super Bowl XLII.
This was the first Super Bowl with two starting quarterbacks who previously won the big game’s MVP award – and they took turns being brilliant. Manning became the first QB to open a Super Bowl with nine consecutive completions. Later, Brady put together a run of 16 completions in a row, breaking another Super Bowl mark.
But in the end, it was Manning – who was selected as the MVP – who directed the nine-play, 88-yard drive that put New York ahead.
Ahmad Bradshaw capped the winning drive with a 6-yard run up the middle. He wanted to stop at the 1-yard line but fell backward into the end zone.
Less than a minute later it came down to one last play, when Brady’s long heave into the end zone fell incomplete among a maze of players.
New England had the ball for all of one play in the first 11 1-2 minutes, and that play was an utter failure, a rare poor decision by Brady. After Steve Weatherford’s punt was downed at the New England 6, Brady dropped to pass in the end zone and had time. With everyone covered and Giants defensive end Justin Tuck finally coming free to provide pressure, Brady heaved the ball downfield while still in the pocket.
Only problem: No Patriots receivers were anywhere near the pass. The Giants were awarded a safety for Brady’s grounding in the end zone.
Manning, meanwhile, couldn’t have been more on target early, hitting six receivers in the first period, completing his first nine throws, a Super Bowl record. He also was aided by Ahmad Bradshaw, who hardly looked like a running back with a bad foot. Bradshaw broke a 24-yard run, and New England made another critical mistake by having 12 men on the field on a third-and-3 on which the Giants fumbled.
Instead, New York got a first down at the 6, and two plays later Victor Cruz beat James Ihedigbo on a slant to make it 9-0, prompting Cruz to break into his signature salsa move.
Manning‘s first incompletion didn’t come until 1:19 into the second quarter.
At that point, it was 9-3 after Stephen Gostkowski’s 29-yard field goal. The Patriots got to the Giants’ 11, but All-Pro DE Jason Pierre-Paul blocked a third-down pass.
Soon after, when the Patriots had a three-and-out and Pierre-Paul blocked another throw, Belichick and offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien had a quick discussion. Then O’Brien, soon to take over as Penn State coach, went over to the struggling Brady.
The talk must have helped. On the final series of the opening half, Brady was masterful. Starting at his 4, and ignoring the last time the Patriots began a series in the shadow of the end zone, he was vintage Brady.
With New York’s vaunted pass rush disappearing, Brady went 10-for-10 for 98 yards, capping the drive that included two Patriots penalties with Woodhead’s 4-yard TD reception with 8 seconds to go in the half. Hernandez and Woodhead each had four catches on the drive that, stunningly, put New England ahead despite being outplayed for so much of the first 30 minutes.
Brady kept firing – and hitting – in the third quarter, with five more completions. The Giants didn’t come within shouting distance of the record-setting quarterback. He capped a 79-yard drive to open the second half with a 12-yard TD to Hernandez, but then the game turned. Again.
Consecutive field goals by Lawrence Tynes of 38 and 33 yards brought New York within 17-15. Brady then threw deep for his tight end after weaving away from two pass rushers. His throw was short, and Chase Blackburn picked it off early in the fourth quarter.
Although the Giants moved into New England territory again, as they did on every drive to that point, they bogged down and punted.
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Comments (68)
TyrannyNoMore
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 12:43amAs a New England fan, I am humbled. Congrats all you NY fans. You deserved the win. My guys chocked, big time, especially the dropped pass by Welker. Yes sir, that would have been the game if he caught that ball. Like they said at the time, he usually catches 99 out of 100 like that. (Heavy sigh!!)
Report Post »But really guys, that whole cheating business is really overdone, don’t ya think? Give it a rest.
Talmid of Yeshua
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 12:24amNice to see that arrogant pretty boy Tom Brady knocked off his high horse. He may break Montana‘s and Young’s records, but the passing game is a lot easier now with the current rules than it was 20 years ago. He’ll never be as good as Montana, Young, or Bradshaw.
Report Post »barnsy
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 1:09amI like Brady but its nice to see Eli surpass his big brother Peyton. Archie Manning must be a proud daddy.
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 1:29amYou believe that propaganda? 300 lb mark was broke 20 years ago, todays players are much bigger, much stronger and much faster then your good ole days. Teams now have receivers and running backs at the 300 lb mark. Funny when I watched players lake Bradshaw and Montana, the old washed up players said they couldn’t have played in their day. I don’t believe that crap for a second.Todays’ game is much faster and hard hitting and i am kind of glad bitting has been outlawed.
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 1:53amI don’t know any WR or RBs that are anywhere near 300 lbs. What game are you watching?
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 2:41amGronkowski, lines up half the time as a wr and he weighs 280
Report Post »johnnylingo
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 7:44amThe only reason I rooted for the giants was the complete arrogance of the Patriots quarterback.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 9:54amNice to see that arrogant pretty boy Tom Brady knocked off his high horse. Yest it is. Go Giants. Brady tries to look so smooth and calm. Unfortunately when it was time to compete, he wasn’t there.
Report Post »black9897
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 10:32amYou’re exaclty right about TB! STupid people think he’s all good. He’s overrated. Glad to see him lose! Giants are my 2nd fav team for beating TB twcie!!
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 12:14amIn the interest of fairness and equality we must share this victory with all teams equally, Including those of other sports..
Report Post »Congratulation Peewee leagues of America on a great victory!
lwnmwrmn
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 12:46amparticipation awards are important…
Report Post »Chet Hempstead
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 3:01amThat’s not how you spell Gandhi.
Report Post »ShyMan
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 12:09amGood game. Congrats New York.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 12:05amI missed the first few minutes of the 1st quarter so I did not time the actual play time of the 1st.
Report Post »2nd quarter was 4 minutes 15 seconds.
3rd quarter was 3 minutes 41 seconds.
4th quarter was 4 minutes 31 seconds.
This means that the entire play time of the Super Bowl game only lasted about 16 minutes. As it is for every Super Bowl game I’ve timed for the last 25 years. I guess I just don’t get the drama of football.
LIBS-ARE-DINGLEHEADS
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 4:50amYou are the smartest person in the room on this one. No one figures this stat, which is dead on.
The clock runs between plays, which NO one seems to get.
This is why we choose stupid leaders. No one pays attention to the details, and these elected leaders know this.
Report Post »edmundburk
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 11:55pmThere is joy in Indy tonite for for the snotty Patriots have struck out! good job g-men! you know the debate used to be who‘s the better QB Peyton or Brady now it’s going to be Peyton or Eli! LOL!!
Report Post »Fredhead
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 11:29pmat least a Manning pulled off a win in Indy this season
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 11:40pmCongratulations to giants fans. After 2nd to last play giants called for 12 men on field with 17 seconds left. Patriots penalized for giants penalty. Not that it would have changed game, but would like to have had patriots another 2 hail mary passes.
Report Post »Mickeyd
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 11:19pmWas rooting for the Giants! Well done, guys. We celebrate with you!
Report Post »JJBlazeReader
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 11:00pm..
Report Post »Alright somebody has to say it. That’s what the Patriots deserve for ungraciously beating Tebow.
Lol
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encinom
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 12:59amTebow is a joke.
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:55pmNeither are my team but my money was on NY yeaaaaaaaaa
Report Post »Greybeard1
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:52pmWOO HOO GIANTS BEAT THE PANSIES!!! Great game. Now back to my own team for next season :D
Report Post »momsense
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 6:09amThe fix was in before the first ball was thrown confirmed by the idiotic call in the beginning of the game. I HATE NY !
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 12:24pmI have never seen intentional grounding like that
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:48pmGive Tom Coughlin the game ball.
Report Post »USAMEDIC3008
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:46pmJust a little distraction from the real world.
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:45pmTom Coughlin is the best coach in football, He deserves the MVP
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 6:44amNow thats funny…Are you serious?
Report Post »Impenitent
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:43pmthat last touchdown was odd…
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 11:05pmhe was supposed to be tackled/fall down on the one yard line to run out the clock. this went against every fiber of the runner…………..
Report Post »dissent
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 1:23amThat was probably the most laugh out loud funny moment in the history of the super bowl. You had a defensive line actively helping their opponents score (including a patriot apparently running to push him in when he attempted to down it on the one), and an offensive line trying it’s hardest to do anything but go in the endzone with a minute left. The result was a hilarious bottom first backward fall into the endzone, and the first time anyone accidentally won the superbowl. Sadly, the play was funnier than any of the commercials this year.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:40pm.
Report Post »That was a boring game. Fell asleep……………
seeker9
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:57pmWas hoping the Saints would make another Super Bowl appearance. Oh well.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:33pmYaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn….
Report Post »4Stars
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:31pmBelicheat refused NBC post game interview. What a punk sore loser. Not an NYG or even an NFC fan, but what sweet justice…. See kids, cheaters never win.
Report Post »black9897
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:32pmThey‘re off crying because they’re morons. They can’t take a lose, they’re cocky cheaters who I hate.
Report Post »BillyPenn
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:31pmWondering if Bloomie will OK a parade for the Giants, after he said no to the returning Vets from Iraq and Afghanistan ? Yeah I know, priorities, politics, etc, etc.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:53pmHave they started rioting, oops celebrating, yet? How many illegal weapons will be shot off by criminals?
Report Post »Chet Hempstead
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 3:51pmWhat are you a communist? In a capitalist country you don’t get rewarded according to how hard and necessary your work is, you get rewarded according to how many other people could do what you do. It’s called supply and demand, baby.
Report Post »NHABE64
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:30pmI have been a Giants fan for many years, love my New York team. Joe Namath aka Hollywood big mouth Joe, eat your heart out with your prediction the Giants would lose. Time and time again the Giants have made so many sports caster eat cow dung. Also glad to see the Patriots lose, some good player on that team but just never have liked them espeically Brady and Bellachick I have always despised. Don’t wish the Patriots anyting bad, just happy to see my Giants whup ass on them boys. God bless the Giants!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »KingCanon
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:28pm:o
Report Post »seeker9
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:22pmGood game. Suppose to be a positive indicator for stocks.
Report Post »black9897
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:25pmWhat a great game! SSOOOOOO glad to see tom overrated Brady lose!! Hahah. Yeah!
Report Post »SychinLegacy
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:19pmServes Bellichick right that dirty cheater
Report Post »AnAppealToGod
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:18pmwould have been awesome to see someone tebowing it
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:18pmOh goody, the nephilim won instead of the Patriots. Is this an omen?
Report Post »AnAppealToGod
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 10:21pmif you wear tin foil hats, maybe
Report Post »maccow
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 11:58pmThe Nephilim. Thats funny. Jesus did say as it was in the day’s of Noah : }
About what percent do you think get that reference?
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