Nothing strikes a deeper chord with a Patriots fan than the mention of Super Bowl XLII.
It’s so bad it seems like it happened only yesterday. Eli Manning seemingly had the strength from the gods to avoid a sack on a critical third down in the waning moments of the fourth quarter, and he lofted a prayer ball that somehow clung to David Tyree’s helmet.
The Giants punted the ball into the end zone and made a defensive stand en route to a 17–14 victory.
15 years ago today, Eli Manning and the Giants swept the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
18 wins and 1 huge loss.pic.twitter.com/VhJgFIkQqd
– Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) February 3, 2023
Losing a game in an entire season isn’t nearly as bad as Brady laughing at the mention of the Giants holding the Patriots’ offense to 17 points.
Tom Brady’s classic response @plaxicoburress’ predicted that the Giants would win Super Bowl XLII, 23–17.
13 years ago today, Brady wasn’t laughing anymore.
pic.twitter.com/6kvtSia9XC— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) February 3, 2021
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