What Super Bowl had the Helmet Catch?

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What Super Bowl had the Helmet Catch?

Super Bowl XLII
When discussing the Giants’ Super Bowl wins, it is impossible not to mention David Tyree’s ‘Helmet Catch’ against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, a play which was ranked as the No. 1 play in Super Bowl history by NFL Films.

How many catches did David Tyree?

David Mikel Tyree (born January 3, 1980) is a former American football wide receiver and executive who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons, primarily with the New York Giants….David Tyree.

Receptions: 54
Receiving touchdowns: 4

What down was the Helmet Catch on?

David Tyree helmet catch vs. Patriots in Super Bowl 42 – Sports Illustrated. Down 14-10 in Super Bowl XLII against the undefeated New England Patriots, Eli Manning escaped several New England defenders and threw up a desperation heave to David Tyree.

Who made the catch in Super Bowl 42?

Although not quite as iconic, Mario Manningham made a catch that was just as clutch as Tyree’s catch. Manningham’s catch ranked No. 10 on the list giving the Giants two plays in the top 10 on NFL Films’ list. Tyree’s catch is one of the first things people think about when they remember Super Bowl XLII.

When did New York Giants win Super Bowl?

New York Giants, American professional gridiron football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants have won four National Football League (NFL) championships (1927, 1934, 1938, and 1956) and four Super Bowls (1987, 1991, 2008, and 2012).

Has a football ever got stuck in a helmet?

The Helmet Catch was an American football play involving New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and wide receiver David Tyree in the final two minutes of Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008. It was also the final catch of Tyree’s NFL career.

Does Mario Manningham still play football?

Mario Cashmere Manningham (born May 25, 1986) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Manningham later signed with the San Francisco 49ers and played two seasons with the team. He re-signed with the Giants on March 18, 2014.

Was there holding on the helmet catch?

Richard Seymour: I was held during David Tyree helmet catch play in Super Bowl XLII. The defensive tackle then added that Brady would’ve had already won another Super Bowl if he wasn’t held on the famous Super Bowl XLII play where New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree made the miraculous helmet catch.

What did David Tyree do in the Super Bowl?

Tyree is best known for the Helmet Catch, a late-game reception in Super Bowl XLII that helped New York secure one of the greatest sports upsets of all time. Tyree earned Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro honors in 2005 as a special teams player, but saw little playing time during much of his career.

Who was held during David Tyree helmet catch?

Seymour replied to Brady’s tweet and thanked his former teammate, in addition to urging Brady to win his seventh Super Bowl. The defensive tackle then added that Brady would’ve had already won another Super Bowl if he wasn’t held on the famous Super Bowl XLII play where New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree made the miraculous helmet catch.

Where was David Tyree’s catch in the fourth quarter?

To add to the shade, Seymour also tagged former Giants quarterback Eli Manning, who put that throw in the perfect spot for Tyree in what is one of the most impressive catches in NFL history. Tyree’s catch was on a key 3rd-and-5 in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter.

What was the last catch Tyree made in the NFL?

The play was also named by NFL Films as “The Play of the Decade (2000s)”. It was also the final catch of Tyree’s NFL career. Tyree had been used primarily on special teams and had only 4 receptions for 35 yards and no touchdowns during the 2007 regular season.

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