The New York Giants pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history by beating the New England Patriots 17-14. The game ended the Patriots "perfect" season and any talk of them being the greatest football team ever. It was one of the best Super Bowls ever and it featured what has to be considered the greatest single play in the Super Bowl.
Facing a third and five with a 1:15 left in the game, Giants quarterback Eli Manning went back to pass and was immediately pressured. Manning looked like he was going to be sacked but somehow managed to escape and throw up a prayer in the direction of David Tyree. Tyree, who had 4 catches for 35 yards the entire season, jumped high for the ball, and with Rodney Harrison all over him, was able to secure the ball against his helmet and keep it from hitting the ground as he was tackled. The play went for 32 yards down to the Patriots 24 and the Giants went on to score the winning touchdown with 35 seconds to go.
Dwight Clark had "the catch," Mike Jones made "the tackle," and Manning to Tyree? I'm sure someone will come up with a great name but for me it will be remembered as "the cheater beater."
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