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The Helmet Catch was an American football play involving New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and wide receiver David Tyree in the final two minutes of Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008. It featured Manning escaping from the grasp of three New England Patriots defensive players and throwing a forward pass , followed by Tyree making a ...
In the fourth quarter, down 14–10, the Giants started their game-winning drive on their own 17-yard line with 2:39 left. [17] [18] In the drive's most memorable play, David Tyree made the "Helmet Catch" on 3rd down, a leaping one-handed catch pinning the football with his right hand to the crown of his helmet for a 32-yard first down conversion.
With the Patriots leading 14–10 late in the fourth quarter, Manning generated a key go-ahead scoring drive, highlighted by the now-famous Helmet Catch to David Tyree. The winning points were scored on a touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress, and the Giants defense forced the Patriots into a turnover on downs on their final possession. [14] [18] [19]
Feb 3, 2008; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress (17) celebrates a game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Through his reception, the Giants were able to take the lead during the game's final minutes and defeat a New England Patriots team that was the first to win all 16 regular season games. The catch would also be his last and he retired in 2009 after one season with the Baltimore Ravens. Following the conclusion of his playing career, Tyree ...
Play made in the final two minutes of Super Bowl XLII where Giants QB Eli Manning escaped from three New England Patriots defensive players and throwing a forward pass, followed by David Tyree making a leaping catch by pressing the ball against his helmet, leading to a game-winning touchdown, and upset victory over the Patriots, who were on the ...
Nabers, 21, was the Giants' first-round pick (No. 6 overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU.As a junior, he tallied 89 catches for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns with the Tigers.
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