Super Stars of Super Bowl XLII
February 4, 2008 by admin
Filed under NFL Player Analysis, Super Bowl
QB Eli Manning, New York Giants
Six weeks ago, there were questions whether Eli Manning was a good enough quarterback to be considered the New York Giants’ quarterback of the future. Now Manning sits as the Super Bowl MVP and the guy who single-handedly beat the unbeatable New England Patriots. His numbers don’t blow you away but his poise and big play ability were off the charts. Amazing game and amazing playoff run for Manning.
RB Ahmad Bradshaw, New York Giants
Ahmad Bradshaw came off the bench and again provided a spark for the Giants. On nine carries, Bradshaw led the Giants with 45 yards rushing. With starter Brandon Jacobs being held to only three yards per carry, Bradshaw’s production was vital for the Giants. He won’t get much recognition but Bradshaw was one of the many heroes for New York.
WR David Tyree, New York Giants
Who? That’s the question you would have likely asked before the start of the Super Bowl. But David Tyree came up with one of the greatest catches in NFL history when the Giants needed it most in the fourth quarter. After Manning scrambled to buy time, Tyree jumped and made a one-handed catch that will be replayed millions of times between now and however long the NFL is in existence.
Simply amazing pass from Eli Manning to David Tyree …
TE Kevin Boss, New York Giants
I’ve praised him a lot since he took over for Jeremy Shockey and Kevin Boss didn’t disappoint. Although he only had one catch, the catch was a 45 yard completion that helped the Giants move the ball down the field when they desperately needed to do so. Boss also provided solid blocking all night. Throughout the playoffs, Boss showed enough that the Giants may opt to trade or even release Shockey.
New York Giants Defense
Amazing, amazing performance by the defense. The Giants flustered Tom Brady all night long and the pounding was enough to wear out Brady and end his magical season. After playing horribly in the first two weeks of the season, the Giants picked it up and became dominant throughout the rest of the year. Against the Patriots, the Giants defense shined bright.
