2011 NFL Superbowl

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Tom Hauck for ESPN.com Tom Coughlin

Driving Force

By urging his players to complete the job, Tom Coughlin coaxed the Giants to another title. Fox »

GIANTS DEFEAT PATRIOTS, 21-17

MUST SEE

  • Turning point: Patriots WR Wes Welker drops the ball in the fourth.

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  • Our (still breathless) best and worst from one Super Sunday.

    Greg Garber »

  • The Patriots' defense failed when it mattered the most.

    James Walker »

  • With Eli Manning in his prime, can the Giants become a dynasty?

    Outsiders Insider

BLOGS

NFC East

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AFC East

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Patriots

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ESPN NEW YORK SUPER BOWL COVERAGE

Mario Manningham's 38-yard catch in the fourth quarter was the longest -- and most memorable -- play of Super Bowl XLVI. Rich Cimini

COLUMNISTS

Ashley Fox
Newton's Encore

After a sensational rookie year, Cam Newton is doing everything he can to avoid the sophomore slump.

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Jeffri Chadiha
Look Who's Back

Analyzing the 10 best players who had their seasons shortened due to injury last year.

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John Clayton
Plenty Of Backup

Thanks to the relatively flat salary cap, finding a veteran backup QB has become a lot easier.

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Andrew Brandt
Collusion Case

If the union can prove that recent revelations changed the legal dynamic, its lawsuit could have legs.

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MEDIA

Podcasts
DeMaurice Smith, NFL

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith dishes on the decision to file a collusion lawsuit against the NFL, the punishment of the Saints for illegal bounties and more.

Football Today

Matt Williamson talks to Andrew Brandt about the collusion lawsuit, KC Joyner on possible breakout QBs. Plus, he interviews rookies Doug Martin and Rueben Randle.

Chris Mortensen, NFL

ESPN NFL Insider Chris Mortensen gives his take on the reaction to the NFLPA's collusion lawsuit around the league and more.

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ESPN BOSTON SUPER BOWL COVERAGE

Tom Brady and the Patriots made mistakes whereas Eli Manning and the Giants made big plays -- once again. Jackie MacMullan

REGULAR SEASON OFFENSIVE STATS

    • TOTAL YDS
    • 385.1
    • 428.0
    • PASS YDS
    • 295.9
    • 317.8
    • RUSH YDS
    • 89.2
    • 110.3

REGULAR SEASON DEFENSIVE STATS

    • TOTAL YDS
    • 376.4
    • 411.1
    • PASS YDS
    • 255.1
    • 293.9
    • RUSH YDS
    • 121.3
    • 117.1

INDIVIDUAL GAME LEADERS

New York Passing
NAMECMP%YDSTDINT
E. Manning75.029610
New York Rushing
NAMECARYDSAVGTD
A. Bradshaw17724.21
B. Jacobs9374.10
New York Receiving
NAMERECYDSAVGTD
H. Nicks1010910.90
M. Manningham57314.60
New England Passing
NAMECMP%YDSTDINT
T. Brady65.927621
New England Rushing
NAMECARYDSAVGTD
B. Green-Ellis10444.40
W. Welker22110.50
New England Receiving
NAMERECYDSAVGTD
A. Hernandez8678.41
W. Welker7608.60

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HEAD-TO-HEAD MATCHUPS (SINCE 2001)

Giants lead 3-2
Feb 5, 2012NYG 21 - NE 17
Nov 6, 2011NYG 24 - NE 20
Feb 3, 2008NYG 17 - NE 14
Dec 29, 2007NE 38 - NYG 35
Oct 12, 2003NYG 6 - NE 17

MATCHUP

 W-LPFPAHOMEROADDIVCONF
NYG9-73944004-45-33-35-7
NE13-35133427-16-25-110-2

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ACCUSCORE PROJECTIONS

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