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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'The Helmet Catch' named best NFL moment of past 25 years
The first quarter of the 21st Century has not been a good one for the New York Giants, especially the last 12 years. But that doesn't mean there haven't been some memorable moments. Big Blue does have two Super Bowl wins and several other moments that are etched in both franchise and NFL history. Advertisement In CBS Sports' list of Top 25 Moments of the First 25 Years of the 2000s, the Giants were involved in three of them. The first one mentioned, which came in at No. 20, was the Miracle at the Meadowlands, which took place late in the 2010 season. The New York Giants were in between Super Bowl titles during the 2010 season, but the rival Philadelphia Eagles enjoyed an early Christmas miracle in December, when Giants punter Matt Dodge infamously booted the ball to DeSean Jackson(against Coughlin's wishes), only to watch the shifty wideout streak 65 yards for a game-ending score, completing a 21-point fourth-quarter comeback with flair. The second moment came in at No. 11: Odell Beckham Jr.'s one-handed grab against Dallas on national television in 2014. Odell Beckham Jr. was absent to open his career with the Giants, missing most of his first offseason, plus New York's first four games, due to injury. By the end of the year, he was literally in the Hall of Fame, his No. 13 jersey displayed on account of his unbelievable one-handed grip on a deep shot from Eli Manning against the rival Dallas Cowboys. This thing was so acrobatic it became something of a movement. The final moment involving the Giants landed No. 1 on the list: David Tyree's "helmet catch" against the undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII in 2008. Everything about this was legendary. The Giants weren't just in the Super Bowl against the Patriots. They were looking to halt history, trying as underdogs to spoil New England's bid for the first perfect NFL season in more than 30 years. They were trailing in the final two minutes. And then Eli Manning escaped the tugs of a Patriots pass rush and sent the ball to the skies in desperation, only for David Tyree to go up and come down with the pigskin pinned to his blue helmet in what some might've perceived as proof of divine intervention. The miracle propelled the Giants to finish the drive and hoist the trophy, ensuring forever the Patriots would be remembered as 18-1. Tyree's catch has also been named the greatest play in Super Bowl history a time or two. Advertisement This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: 'The Helmet Catch' named best NFL moment of past 25 years
USA Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
'The Helmet Catch' named best NFL moment of past 25 years
The first quarter of the 21st Century has not been a good one for the New York Giants, especially the last 12 years. But that doesn't mean there haven't been some memorable moments. Big Blue does have two Super Bowl wins and several other moments that are etched in both franchise and NFL history. In CBS Sports' list of Top 25 Moments of the First 25 Years of the 2000s, the Giants were involved in three of them. The first one mentioned, which came in at No. 20, was the Miracle at the Meadowlands, which took place late in the 2010 season. The New York Giants were in between Super Bowl titles during the 2010 season, but the rival Philadelphia Eagles enjoyed an early Christmas miracle in December, when Giants punter Matt Dodge infamously booted the ball to DeSean Jackson(against Coughlin's wishes), only to watch the shifty wideout streak 65 yards for a game-ending score, completing a 21-point fourth-quarter comeback with flair. The second moment came in at No. 11: Odell Beckham Jr.'s one-handed grab against Dallas on national television in 2014. Odell Beckham Jr. was absent to open his career with the Giants, missing most of his first offseason, plus New York's first four games, due to injury. By the end of the year, he was literally in the Hall of Fame, his No. 13 jersey displayed on account of his unbelievable one-handed grip on a deep shot from Eli Manning against the rival Dallas Cowboys. This thing was so acrobatic it became something of a movement. The final moment involving the Giants landed No. 1 on the list: David Tyree's "helmet catch" against the undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII in 2008. Everything about this was legendary. The Giants weren't just in the Super Bowl against the Patriots. They were looking to halt history, trying as underdogs to spoil New England's bid for the first perfect NFL season in more than 30 years. They were trailing in the final two minutes. And then Eli Manning escaped the tugs of a Patriots pass rush and sent the ball to the skies in desperation, only for David Tyree to go up and come down with the pigskin pinned to his blue helmet in what some might've perceived as proof of divine intervention. The miracle propelled the Giants to finish the drive and hoist the trophy, ensuring forever the Patriots would be remembered as 18-1. Tyree's catch has also been named the greatest play in Super Bowl history a time or two.
Newsweek
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
NY Giants Insider Shuts Down Odell Beckham Reunion Rumors
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. When a New York Giants fan shouted at Odell Beckham Jr. at 'Fanatics Fest' recently, he encouraged the former Pro Bowl wideout to return to the team. Beckham, currently a free agent, entertained the idea. "I got you," the smiling Beckham fired back. Although it was a big comment that probably didn't come with much thought, as he found an answer so quickly, Beckham's reaction sparked speculation about a potential return to the team that drafted him out of LSU. The veteran wide receiver added more fuel to the speculation when he posted a picture that included MetLife Stadium in the background. Beckham captioned the photo with a message to his son. The star receiver was thinking back to his fond memories of playing the game in Giants blue. Read More: Analyst Opens up on 'Established' NY Giants Rookie Jaxson Dart "Mannn yo daddy did some Krazy [expletive] here," Beckham wrote on Instagram. "We changed the game [and] inspired a generation who came behind us. We still got more to do... I'm loving every second I get [with you and] I can't wait to see what [you] do in this world.... [Your] turn twin." Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants reacts against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants reacts against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7 in Charlotte, North the growing narrative of a potential Beckham-Giants reunion, one New York-based insider claims that there is no fire from where the smoke is coming out. Beckham might have an interest in that scenario, but the feelings do not seem to be mutual at the moment. "Odell Beckham Jr. made some comments at Fanatics Fest about maybe coming back to the Giants. I talked to people, and there is nothing brewing there," ESPN's Jordan Raanan stated. Odell Beckham Jr. is "unlikely" to return to the Giants this season, per @JordanRaanan — SleeperGiants (@SleeperGiants) July 1, 2025 "It's unlikely to happen. I would not expect Odell Beckham Jr. to be a Giant again. Maybe somewhere along the line, signing a one-day contract, retires a Giant, that's a thing, and some players have done that, fine. That could happen. I don't see, based on talking to people, Odell Beckham coming back to the Giants this year, is something that's realistic and makes a ton of sense." Read More: NFL Insider Uses Josh Allen Blueprint as Example for NY Giants Beckham spent the first five years of his NFL career playing for the Giants. Ahead of the 2019 NFL season, he was traded to the Cleveland Browns, alongside Olivier Vernon. The Giants acquired Jabrill Pepper, Kevin Zeitler, a first-round pick, and a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. At the time, Beckham was leaving the Giants on a low note. The type of situation that would suggest a reunion might be unlikely to happen in the future. While it seems like the team could heal all, the Giants aren't currently planning to pair up Beckham and the recently signed Russell Wilson for the 2025 NFL season. Beckham will remain a free agent for the time being. Last season, he played in nine games for the Miami Dolphins. He caught just nine passes for 55 yards and zero touchdowns. Beckham hasn't called it a career, as he's waiting for his next opportunity in the NFL to pop up. For more New York Giants and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Report: Odell Beckham Jr. returning to New York Giants 'unlikely to happen'
Former New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. sparked speculation about a potential reunion during Fanatics Fest NYC in June following an intriguing reply to a fan. After being told to return to the Giants, Beckham responded simply, "I got you." That exchange came not long after Beckham reflected on his time with the Giants, acknowledging he never wanted to leave the organization and lamenting that he never won a Super Bowl title in East Rutherford. "I never, ever wanted to leave the New York Giants," Beckham Jr. said in May. "The reason you heard me talking about what was going on was because I was pissed because, where I come from in college, if we lost one game, our season was over. "This was the organization I got drafted to. They believed in me. So if the Giants went and won a Super Bowl, I would be happy. But deep down inside, I wanted to be the one. No question. So it's definitely you'll always hold that. But then someone like me, I went to the LA Rams, won a Super Bowl. But still, you just want that." Beckham later shared a series of photos with his son, Zydn, outside of MetLife Stadium with a caption that stirred even further speculation. "Man, (your) daddy did some (c)razy (expletive) here," he wrote. "We changed the game (and) inspired a generation who came behind us. We still got more to do." The Instagram post caught the attention of several current Giants players, including Malik Nabers and Brian Burns. But it's all much ado about nothing, says ESPN insider Jordan Raanan. "Odell Beckham Jr. made comments at Fanatics Fest about maybe coming back to the Giants. I've talked to people (and) there's nothing brewing. It's unlikely to happen," Raanan said on the Breaking Big Blue podcast. "I would not expect Odell Beckham Jr. to be a Giant again. "Maybe somewhere along the line, he signs a one-day contract and retires as a Giant, if that's a thing. Some players have done that. Fine, that could happen. I don't see, based on talking to people, that Odell Beckham coming back to the Giants this year is something that's realistic and makes a ton of sense." Raanan says the situation is similar to two seasons ago when the Giants had Beckham in for a workout but were never seriously involved in signing him.
Newsweek
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Odell Beckham's Latest Post Stirs NY Giants Reunion Talk
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Odell Beckham Jr. sat on stage at Fanatics Fest in New York and entertained a fan's demand, which encouraged the veteran wide receiver to re-sign with the New York Giants. With a smile, Beckham responded: "I got you." Of course, that didn't lead to the Giants rushing to get a contract in front of the NFL wideout to sign, but it showed that Beckham would be open to reuniting with the franchise that helped him find early success in the NFL, following his successful run at LSU. When Beckham posted to Instagram a couple of days later, he added fuel to the reunion hype. Odell Beckham Jr. scores on a fourth quarter touchdown reception against the Los Angeles Chargers last year. The New York Giants' WR is reportedly holding out for a contract extension. Odell Beckham Jr. scores on a fourth quarter touchdown reception against the Los Angeles Chargers last year. The New York Giants' WR is reportedly holding out for a contract extension. Getty Images "Mannn yo daddy did some Krazy [expletive] here," Beckham said via Instagram. "We changed the game [and] inspired a generation who came behind us. We still got more to do... I'm loving every second I get [with you and] can't wait to see what [you] do in this world.... [your] turn twin." Beckham's post was a dedicated message to the 32-year-old's son, but the fact that they are sitting on the ground staring at MetLife Stadium caused a stir amongst NFL fans. A lot of time has passed since Beckham's playing days with the Giants. In 2014, Beckham played in 12 games as a rookie, exceeding 1,300 yards and scoring 12 touchdowns. Over the next two seasons, he crossed the 1,300-yard threshold and totaled 23 touchdowns. The 2017 season was a quiet one for Beckham, who battled injuries. As a result, he appeared in just four games. When Beckham returned for 12 games the following year, he racked up another 1,052 yards and scored six touchdowns. His run with the Giants ended via trade. In 2019, Beckham joined the Cleveland Browns. After a stellar first season in Cleveland, Beckham's physical setbacks started to pile up. As a result, his production took a hit. In 2020, he played in just seven games for the Browns. In 2021, he played in six games for Cleveland before they traded Beckham to the Los Angeles Rams. Right as the Rams were reaching the finish line as NFL Champions, Beckham suffered a knee injury, which forced him to miss the entire 2022 season. Single runs in Baltimore and Miami were quiet campaigns for the three-time Pro Bowler. At this point, Beckham is a free agent and potentially willing to get back out on the field sometime soon. Will it be with Russell Wilson's Giants? Only time will tell. For more New York Giants and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
