Patriots' Perfect Season Ends on Iconic Helmet Catch

For the NFL, it's March 17th, and here's what's going on.

The New England Patriots entered Super Bowl 42 with an perfect 18-0 record

facing the New York Giants as 12-point favorites.

Their offense had shattered records that season, averaging nearly 39 points per game.

Everyone expected them to cap off history with a championship win.

The Giants, though, came in with a fierce front-4 that pressure Tom Brady all night,

sacking him five times.

New York's defense kept the high-scoring Patriots in check,

turning what looked like a blowout into a tight battle.

Fans and experts were stunned as the game's day closed,

with the Patriots grabbing a four-point lead late in the fourth quarter after driving the.

Blank of the field, it felt like Brady's magic would pull them through once more

for the undefeated season.

But on 3rd and 5, from their own 44-yard line,

Giants quarterback Eli Manning escaped to sack and lofted a perfect pass to David Tiree.

In one of the most iconic plays ever, Tiree pinned the ball against his helmet while

covered tightly, securing it at the Patriots 24-yard line.

Four plays later, Manning connected with Plexicle Burris for the go-ahead touchdown,

sealing a 17-14-upset victory.

That helmet catch ended New England's perfect dreams and ranks among the greatest Super Bowl moments.

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