League Championship—Super Bowl XLII
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff 
(Feb. 3, 2008, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale Ariz. Attendance: 71,101. Time: 3:35)
Scoring
| 1st Q | 2nd Q | 3rd Q | 4th Q | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 17 |
| New England | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
2nd: NE—TD: 1-yd run by Maroney (Gostkowski kick), 14:57.
MVP: Eli Manning, New York quarterback.
Individual Statistics
- Passing: NY—Manning 8 for 85 yds. NE—Brady 8 for 82 yds.
- Rushing: NY—Jacobs 11 for 35 yds, Bradshaw 4 for 26 yds, Manning 1 for 0 yds. NE—Maroney 8 for 11 yds, Faulk 1 for 7 yds, Evans 1 for 2 yds.
- Receiving: NY—Smith 3 for 21 yds, Toomer 1 for 38 yds, Burress 1 for 14 yds, Tyree 1 for 6 yds, Bradshaw 1 for 3 yds, Hedgecock 1 for 3 yds. NE—Stallworth 2 for 25 yds, Welker 2 for 17 yds, Faulk 2 for 14 yds, Moss 1 for 18 yds, Maroney 1 for 8 yds.
- Interceptions: NE—Hobbs 1 for 23 yds.
- Field goals: NY—Tynes 1 for 32 yds.
- Punting: NY—Feagles 4. NE—Hanson 4.
- Punt Returns: NY—R. McQuarters 3. NE—Welker 1.
- Kickoff Returns: NY—Hixon 2. NE—Maroney 4.
Statistics of the Game
| Giants | Patriots | |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 17 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8–16 | 7–14 |
| Total offense (net yards) | 338 | 274 |
| Plays | 63 | 69 |
| Average gain | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| Rushing yards (net) | 91 | 45 |
| Rushes | 26 | 16 |
| Average per rush | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Passing yards (net) | 247 | 229 |
| Completions–attempts | 3–8 | 5–37 |
| Yards per pass | 7.3 | 4.8 |
| Had intercepted | 1 | 0 |
| Punts–number and average | 4–39.0 | 4–43.8 |
| Return–yardage | 25 | 38 |
| Penalties–number and yards | 4–36 | 5–35 |
| Fumbles–number and lost | 2–0 | 1–1 |
| Time of possession | 30:27 | 29:33 |
