Giants Super Bowl Champions After Beating Patriots 21-17 (VIDEO)

INDIANAPOLIS — Take that, Brady. You too, Peyton.

Eli Manning is the big man in the NFL after one-upping Tom Brady and leading the New York Giants to a 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots in Sunday's Super Bowl – in older brother Peyton's house, at that.

Just as Manning did four years ago when the Giants ruined New England's perfect season, he guided them 88 yards to the decisive touchdown, which the Patriots didn't contest as Ahmad Bradshaw ran 6 yards with 57 seconds left.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick reasoned the Giants would run the clock down and kick a short field goal, so he gambled by allowing the six points.

The gamble failed.

And now Manning not only has stamped himself as the elite quarterback he claimed to be when the season began – in the same class as Brady – he's beaten the Patriots in two thrilling Super Bowls. The Giants (13-7), who stood 7-7 in mid-December, now own the football world, and Manning owns two Super Bowl MVP awards, the same number as Brady.

It was a classic I-can-top-that showdown with the outcome in doubt until the very last pass fell to the turf. Manning finished 30 for 40 for 296 yards and one touchdown, while Brady was 27 for 41 for 276 yards with two TDs and one interception.

"It's been a wild game, a wild season," Manning said. "This isn't about one person. It's about one team, a team coming together."

Manning led six comeback victories during the season and set an NFL record with 15 fourth-quarter touchdown passes. He showed that brilliance in the clutch on the winning drive. He completed five passes, including a sensational 38-yard sideline catch by Mario Manningham to open the drive.

On second down at the Patriots 6 and with only one timeout remaining, Belichick had his defense stand up as Bradshaw took the handoff. Bradshaw thought about stopping short of the end zone, then tumbled in untouched.

"I was yelling to him, `Don't score, don't score,'" Manning said. "He tried to stop, but he fell into the end zone."

Brady couldn't answer in the final 57 seconds, although his desperation pass into the end zone on the final play fell just beyond the grasp of All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski. New England (15-4), winner of 10 straight since a loss to the Giants in November, was done.

Brady headed off with his head bowed, holding his helmet.

"Certainly it wasn't one play that was the reason we lost," Brady said. "Everybody feels they could do a little more. I'd rather come to this game and lose then not get here."

All around him was the wild celebration by the Giants, NFL champions for the eighth – and perhaps most unlikely – time.

"Great toughness, great faith, and great plays by a number of guys today," Manning said, deflecting some of the attention. Still, he one-upped Brady. And Peyton, the Indianapolis Colts quarterback who has one ring of his own but didn't play this season as he recovered from neck surgery.

"It just feels good to win a Super Bowl. It doesn't matter where you are," Manning said.

Brady was impressed.

"Certainly Eli has had a great season. He made some great throws in the fourth quarter, and they deserved to win," Brady said.

It was the fifth trip to a Super Bowl for Brady and Belichick, tying the record. And it looked like a successful one when they stormed back from a 9-0 deficit and led 17-9 in the third quarter. But the Giants, who reached New England territory on every possession except a kneeldown at the end of the first half, got field goals of 38 and 33 yards from Lawrence Tynes. And it looked like Tynes, who kicked them into the Super Bowl four years ago at Green Bay and again this year at San Francisco, both in overtime, would get called on again.

Then Belichick, known to try just about anything in a game, took a risk that didn't pay off.

The Giants are the first Super Bowl winner that was outscored during the regular season. They were 6-2 after that 24-20 victory at New England, then lost four straight and five of six.

Coach Tom Coughlin insisted "the prize" was still within reach. Now the Giants are holding tight to that Vince Lombardi Trophy.

"What I was concerned with was these guys making their own history," Coughlin said. "This is such a wonderful thing, these guys carving their own history."

It was the Giants' fourth Super Bowl championship and eighth NFL title overall. They became the first team to finish the regular season 9-7 and win the Super Bowl.

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.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots walks across the field before the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch waits on the field during warmups before the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Fans watches warmups on the field before the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Fans of the New England Patriots are seen prior to the game against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Head coach Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants is seen on the field during warmups before the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants warms up prior to playing the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Head coach Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants shakes hands with team owner Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots runs on the field before the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants works out on the field with his teammates during warmups before the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots (L) greets his head coach Bill Belichick on the field before the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Actor Donnie Wahlbergl is seen on the field during warmups before the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots works with his receivers on the field before the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  A fan takes a picture of the field prior to Super Bowl XLVI between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots (R) greets head coach Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants (L) on the field before the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Members of the New York Giants are seen on the field during warmups before the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  New York Giants fans celebrate before the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Members of the New York Giants take the field during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Country singers Miranda Lambert and husband Blake Shelton perform "America the Beautiful" before the start of Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants looks to hand off the ball against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants reacts to a first down during the first quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back to pass during the first quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Tight end Bear Pascoe #86 of the New York Giants runs with the ball after a catch Eli Manning #10 in the first quarter against Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back to pass during the first quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is pressured in the endzone by Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants in the first quarter resulting in a safety during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back to pass during the first quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Katy Perry attends the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Pregame Show at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is pressured in the endzone by Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants in the first quarter resulting in a safety during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back to pass as he is pressured by Gerard Warren #98 of the New England Patriots during the first quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants celebrates after Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants caught a two yard touchdown pass in first quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants runs past Patrick Chung #25 of the New England Patriots in the first quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Referee John Parry signals a safety after an intentional grounding call against Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants is sacked for a loss on third down by Mark Anderson #95 and Rob Ninkovich #50 of the New England Patriots in the first quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants celebrates with his teammates after catching a two yard touchdown pass from Eli Manning #10 in the first quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Receiver Hakeem Nicks #88 of the New York Giants fights off two New England Patriots defenders during the first quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants hauls in a two-yard touchdown against James Ihedigbo #44 of the New England Patriots in the first quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Hakeem Nicks #88 celebrates with Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants after a two yard touchdown pass in first quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Sterling Moore #29 of the New England Patriots celebrates a play against the New York Giants in the first half during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Ahmad Bradshaw (L) of the New York Giants is stopped in his tracks by Brandon Spikes (R) of the New England Patriots in the first quarter during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Sterling Moore #29 of the New England Patriots celebrates a play against the New York Giants in the first half during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Tight end Aaron Hernandez #81 of the New England Patriots of the New England Patriots fights off the tackle of Deon Grant #34 of the New York Giants in the first half during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots catches a three yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady #12 in the second quarter against Michael Boley #59 and Kenny Phillips #21 of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots catches a three yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady #12 in the second quarter against Kenny Phillips #21 of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Hakeem Nicks (C) of the New York Giants is brought down during Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots on February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Runningback Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots celebrates with quarterback Tom Brady #12 after catching a three yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady #12 in the second quarter against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Singer Madonna performs during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Singer Madonna performs during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Singer Madonna performs during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Singer Madonna performs during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Singer Madonna performs with Redfoo of LMFAO during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Singer Madonna performs alongside LMFAO during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots gets sacked by Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants in the third quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Aaron Hernandez (L) of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown before Deon Grant (C) of the New York Giants early in the second half of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots gets sacked by Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants in the third quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is sacked by Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants in the second half during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Head coach Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants argues with field judge Gary Cavaletto #60 on the field after a call against the New England Patriots in the third quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Aaron Hernandez (L) of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown before Deon Grant (C) of the New York Giants early in the second half of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Osi Umenyiora #72 of the New York Giants tackles Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots during the second half of Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Defensive end Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants celebrates after sacking Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots in the third quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Tight end Travis Beckum #47 of the New York Giants gets assisted off the field after a play against the New England Patriots in the second quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Running back Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots celebrates his four-yard touchdown in the second quarter against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Ahmad Bradshaw (L) of the New York Giant

  Ahmad Bradshaw (L) of the New York Giants scores a touchown late in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYChasev (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants reacts to a sack in the fourth quarter during the game against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is helped off the ground after being tackled by the New York Giants in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Hakeem Nicks #88 of the New York Giants celebrates after a first down against the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Ahmad Bradshaw (L) of the New York Giant

  Ahmad Bradshaw (L) of the New York Giants scores the game-winning touchown late in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bradshaw ran six yards for the deciding touchdown with 57 seconds remaining to give the Giants a 21-17 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl 46. It was the fourth Super Bowl triumph for the Giants, who also defeated the Patriots in the 2008 NFL championship spectacle and captured the crown in 1987 and 1991.

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  Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants celebrates with Justin Tuck #91 after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17.

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  Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants celebrates after Runningback Ahmad Bradshaw #44 ran the ball for a 6 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots walks offsides the field after losing to the New York Giants 21-17 during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants watches from the sidelines late in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots walks off the field after losing to the New York Giants by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Head coach Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Osi Umenyiora #72 and Steve Weatherford #5 of the New York Giants celebrate after defeating the New England Patriots 21-17 during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and his head coach Tom Coughlin after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Co-Owners of the New York Giants John Mara, Steve Tisch and Ann Mara pose with the Vince Lombardi trophy after defeating the New England Patriots 21-17 during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Head coach Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Members of the New York Giants celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Members of the New York Giants celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Hakeem Nicks #88 and Lawrence Tynes #9 of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  David Diehl #66 of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Will Blackmon #36 of the New York Giants celebrates after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Hakeem Nicks #88 of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants smiles after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants celebrates with Justin Tuck #91 after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Singer Seal takes a picture on the field after the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Steve Weatherford #5 of the New York Giants celebrates after the Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 to win Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  MVP Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants speaks to the media after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants celebrates after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots walks on the sidelines during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Wes Welker #83, Rob Gronkowski #87 and Aaron Hernandez #81 of the New England Patriots wait in the end zone after losing to the New York Giants 21-17 during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Super Bowl XLVI

  Devin Thomas #15 of the New York Giants hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17.

Comments

[giantsblue1968]

08:07 AM on 02/26/2012

IM GIANTS FAN, !! GUARANTEE, THE EAGLES WILL WIN NEXT YEAR! I BET MONEY TO ANYONE

[Ganji]

10:52 PM on 02/07/2012

Giants were mediocre..

[bertin]

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[jhf60]

04:00 AM on 02/07/2012

I thought it was a good game. Both sides made mistakes and had missed opportunities. I don't usually watch Super Bowls to their conclusion, but I did for this one. And, as a long-time Giants fan, I was quite obviously pleased with the outcome. I'm sure the Patriots will be in the thick off the playoffs next year. And, who knows, maybe Tom Brady will indeed finally get that coveted 4th Super Bowl ring/championship.

[d1957]

12:13 AM on 02/07/2012

The Steelers weren't in it so, who cares who won?

[bar1ed]

11:25 PM on 02/06/2012

They really should play 4-out-of-7 like other sports!

[RJKERB08]

09:38 AM on 02/07/2012

That is possibly the worst idea I have ever heard on this site.

[bar1ed]

12:44 AM on 02/08/2012

Could you explain further, Why?

[Karma2U]

11:09 PM on 02/06/2012

You cannot spell elite - without ELI!

[Blackspeare]

09:35 PM on 02/06/2012

Belichick's decision to allow the TD to save time will be argued for a long time. The TD could have been easily stopped because the Giants didn't want it, but it would have made the Giants go for a FG where anything might happen; bad snap, blocked kick, or even a miss! Anyway, it would have given the ball back to the Patriots with about 20 seconds to go with the potential for a run back for a TD and the game. In any event they would have one time out and needed only a FG to win-----Belichick may have outsmarted himself!!!

[Winthorpe]

10:20 PM on 02/06/2012

They could have run the clock all the way down and kicked the FG to end it.

[cptbfhrt]

07:02 AM on 02/07/2012

The point is, no field goal is a sure thing, just ask the Ravens. When the other team lets you score, that is a sure thing

[whitebeach]

08:36 PM on 02/06/2012

What impressed me more than anything else was that Bradshaw, in the space of about two strides and maybe half a second, realized what was happening and tried to keep from scoring the TD. True, he couldn't stop his momentum, but how many running backs, or how many people reading this, would have caught on at all?

[Justice4rAll]

08:40 PM on 02/06/2012

Eli, the "Newly annointed HOF'er" was whispering sweet nothing in his ear, so the story goes

[ResistanceisFutile]

09:08 PM on 02/06/2012

Those at my house were asking the Pats to let them score when there was a minute and 57 seconds on the clock.

[Justice4rAll]

09:14 PM on 02/06/2012

They had to score. Losing 17-15 with 1 time out left and little clock time. Risking a field goal and missing would all but guarantee a loss.

[MyTake]

08:30 PM on 02/06/2012

Both were "Tier Two" teams that should not have been in the Super Bowl.

I hope Brady remembers running up the score against Denver, earlier in the playoffs, because he sure could have used those unneeded Denver touchdowns in this game.

Manning lost two time outs in the last quarter because he couldn't get the play off on time and they end up giving him a car and send him to a theme park.

The NY receivers should have gotten 3 cars from Government Motors for it was they who were the MVP's of the game!

And to top it off, two penalties were called for TOO MANY PLAYERS ON THE FIELD in the Super Bowl with no less with two weeks preparation for the game!

How good is that for Tier Two Teams!

[Justice4rAll]

08:37 PM on 02/06/2012

and what nwould have been the dream matchup that you fantasize about? Rams vs.Colts...lol

[whitebeach]

08:40 PM on 02/06/2012

Golly, you're so right, it just makes one wonder how those "Tier One" teams failed to beat the "Tier Two" teams that ended up in the big game.

[Troutguy]

08:27 PM on 02/06/2012

And in a related story, the nation's unemployment rate jumped unexpectedly the day after the Super Bowl when it was learned that ESPN would be laying off the thousands of pro football / Tim Tebow analysts it used during the regular season. That's right. No more over-analysis. No more watching 5 talking heads screaming over each other, telling stupid jokes. No more of the dreaded post game, vomit inducing press-conference. "How'd ya win coach?" "Well, we played better D, scored more points, and wanted it more. We really stepped it up." And just think, only 6 more months 'til pre-season..........

[Justice4rAll]

08:25 PM on 02/06/2012

Last I checked, NY doesn't even have a team in the NFL......The Giants are in Jersey and the Bills and Jets have no Superbowl record to brag about...(Sorry Jersey Joe, even you were called Jersey, lol)....

[whitebeach]

08:44 PM on 02/06/2012

And the Patriots claim a whole region whereas they are based in a suburb in Massachusetts. Did you actually imagine you had some sort of point?

[Justice4rAll]

08:54 PM on 02/06/2012

Yes, we aren't the Massachusets Patriots. Just like the Giants aren't New York. Why don't you petition for a name change which would include your fan base then? have a regional name....if not...no sense in discussing facts that actually have no credence...

[amorosotom]

07:55 PM on 02/06/2012

Fact is the Philadelphia Eagles could have beaten both teams handily.

[Justice4rAll]

08:15 PM on 02/06/2012

hahaha, your're joking right? oops, maybe next century...

[FirstGame72]

08:24 PM on 02/06/2012

Simultaneously? I'd love to see that!
By-the-way, when's the last time the mighty Eagles were crowned champions of the NFL?

[Roommate]

07:53 PM on 02/06/2012

Football is boring to watch

[FirstGame72]

08:22 PM on 02/06/2012

Then I suggest you do not watch it.

[whitebeach]

08:48 PM on 02/06/2012

It's a dangerous ski run, a parachute jump, a thousand-pound marlin on the line, a four-star dinner, and hot s.e.x. compared with the other football---you know, the soccer thing.

[JoeDoorman]

07:51 PM on 02/06/2012

Hakeem Nicks 3rd year, Mario Manningham 4th year, Victor Cruz 2nd year.
Eli took these receivers and turned them into stars.
This is why Eli is the best... he does more with less.

[mizzaboom]

07:53 PM on 02/06/2012

What? Manningham and Nicks were standouts in college. Cruz, i'll give you.

[mizzaboom]

07:57 PM on 02/06/2012

Plus, if you want to take it there. Look what Brady has done with Welker and Gronkowski. Gronk didn't even play his senior year of college due to injury.

[FirstGame72]

08:26 PM on 02/06/2012

Are you kidding, over the course of his career Mr Brady has won more games and championships with less offensive skilled position talent than perhaps any QB in NFL history.