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.

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  • 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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Giants

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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

John Clayton
Mailbag: Wild Offseason

Unlike 2011, when labor news dominated, this year's offseason will have plenty of real action.

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Ross Tucker
Mailbag: Praising Goodell

Roger Goodell has presided over growth for the league and faced controversy head-on.

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Ashley Fox
Finishing Touch

With another big Super Bowl finish, Giants coach Tom Coughlin completed his Super Bowl resume.

Story » Archive »

Jeffri Chadiha
Get To Know Eli

Think you know Eli Manning? Here are 10 things about him you may not know.

Story » Archive »

Adam Schefter
The 10 Spot: One Play

One play can change everything -- just ask Super Bowl XLII hero David Tyree. Or Asante Samuel.

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MEDIA

Podcasts
First Draft: 2/8

Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. kick off another season as they prepare for the NFL draft in April.

Chris Mortensen

ESPN NFL Insider Chris Mortensen discusses the latest in the Peyton Manning saga, NFL free agency, Mario Williams, Matt Flynn and more.

Ricky Williams, NFL

Former All-Pro RB Ricky Williams weighs in on his retirement, how Bill Parcells impacted his decision, whether he has any regrets about his career 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

AccuScore has powered more than 10,000 simulations for every NFL game for ESPN.com, each simulated one play at a time and minimum of 10,000 times. View all projections.

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