25: The Helmet Catch

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In the last minute of Super Bowl 42, Eli Manning, down by 3, hurled a desperation ball to wide receiver David Tyree. He caught the ball against his own helmet, maintained control, and sparked the drive that would lead to the Giants victory over the previously undefeated Patriots. This pass set Eli up for the rest of his stellar career as a Giant. But what if Tyree dropped that pass?