New York Giants win Super Bowl 21-17 in gripping game
Posted Feb 5, 2012 8:33 pm.
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A late touchdown pushed the Giants ahead by four and with little time left on the clock, Tom Brady and the Pats were unable to recover.
The game was a rematch of the 2008 Super Bowl when Manning led the Giants over the Patriots, ruining New England’s bid for a perfect season and giving quarterback Eli Manning his first title.
After the game, Manning was declared Super Bowl MVP for the second time, an impressive feat for a quarterback no longer hidden under the shadow of his older brother Peyton.
Ahmad Bradshaw scored the winning touchdown by rushing from deep within the redzone, where the Giants had been grinding away at the Patriots trying to cut time off the clock.
The Patriots attempted to respond, but with under two minutes left on the clock, they were unable to convert the touchdown they so desperately needed.
A few deep throws from Brady came up short and on the final play, the ball reached the endzone but was swatted away by the Giants.
Manning threw 30 completions for a total of 296 yards and one touchdown.
Brady completed 27 passes for a total of 276 yards and two touchdowns.
Hakeem Nicks led the Giants with 109 receiving yards in only 10 receptions, while Bradshaw ran for 72 yards in 17 carries, including the game-winning TD.
