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USA Today
04-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Giants' two Super Bowl teams ranked as the worst of the 21st century
Where do the New York Giants' Super Bowl XLII and XLVI teams rank among the 25 teams that have won the big game since 2000? 24th and 25th, that's where. In a recent listing from Bleacher Report, the Giants' two upset victories over Tom Brady and Bill Belichick's New England Patriots don't measure up to the rest of this centuries' other NFL championships. 25. 2011 New York Giants Pros: Behind a legendary pass rush, they dethroned the Patriots for the second time in a four-year span. Cons: They are the only team on this list with just nine regular-season wins and a negative scoring margin (minus-6). Despite that pass rush, only the 2018 Patriots gave up more yards per play (5.62), and Jason Pierre-Paul was their only first-team All-Pro. 24. 2007 New York Giants Pros: They slayed the then-18-0 Patriots in one of the biggest upsets in NFL history. Cons: They were only one win better than the 2011 team at 10-6, and their plus-22 regular-season scoring margin ranks second-last among the 25 teams on this list. They were also a horrendous 1-5 against teams with winning records, and they outscored their four playoff opponents by just 20 total points. They had just one Pro Bowler (Osi Umenyiora) and no first-team All-Pros. It's hard to argue with some of the cons here. The Giants were not dominant in the regular season in either year, making the Super Bowl behind two incredible postseason runs. played just one of those eight postseason games at home, which was omitted from these rankings. Among the victories were wins in Dallas, Green Bay and San Francisco. No cred for any of those?
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Giants bringing fire and ice duo back to their backfield in 2025
For two years in a row now, the New York Giants have found value on Day 3 of the NFL Draft with a running back selection. They stole Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the fifth round in 2024 and followed that up this weekend by selecting Cam Skattebo in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Skattebo and Tracy will join together to form a fire and ice duo in the Giants' backfield, reminiscent of the dynamic duo that helped the Giants win Super Bowls XLII and XLVI. Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Cam Skattebo bring two dynamic skill sets to the backfield Despite being a rookie, Tracy emerged quickly last season as the team's starting running back. He started in 12 games, totaling 839 yards and five touchdowns rushing with 284 yards and one touchdown receiving. Tracy plays with a solid blend of speed and power, making quick cuts and exploding for big-time gains. He had 18 runs of 10 or more yards. Credit: Julian Leshay Guadalupe/ / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Skattebo might not be an elite athlete, but what he lacks in speed, he makes up for in power and determination. The 5-foot-9-inch bruiser forced 103 missed tackles in 2024 per PFF, the second most in the nation. Skattebo racked up a ridiculous 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns rushing with 605 yards and three touchdowns receiving in 2024. Advertisement A dynamic receiver, Skattebo will be a crucial component of the Giants' offense as early as his rookie season. Meanwhile, Tracy will continue to lead as the team's workhorse back. The Giants' new duo could emulate one from the past This fire and ice duo could become reminiscent of the Brandon Jacobs-Ahmad Bradshaw pairing that helped fuel the Giants' two Super Bowl runs in the Eli Manning era. Jacobs, like Skattebo, lacked long speed but beat opponents with sheer force and willpower. Bradshaw, meanwhile, was a more shifty one-cut back, like Tracy. Credit: TYSON TRISH, Tyson Trish/The Record via Imagn Content Services, LLC The running back by committee approach worked for the Giants during those two Super Bowl runs, and it is still working for several teams around the league, such as the Detroit Lions. Skattebo and Tracy have the potential to be a dangerous duo that gives the Giants a dynamic rushing attack.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fans go wild over Tom Brady's throwback roast of Eli Manning only for the edit to roast him right back
Image credit: David Butler || USA Today Sports Tom Brady 's rivalry with Eli Manning is as legendary as it is playful, and the latest twist comes courtesy of a throwback video that's gone viral. Brady, always known for his competitive spirit, humorously declared that he'd never follow a script where he loses to Manning, referencing their infamous Super Bowl matchups. But fans, particularly those loyal to the Giants, weren't about to let Brady off the hook so easily. They quickly turned the tables on the GOAT with a savage video edit that reminded Brady and everyone else that Eli's victories over him are still a point of pride. Tom Brady jokes about 'never losing' to Eli Manning but this edit throw it back with his savage montage In a throwback clip, Brady cracks a playful joke, declaring that he would "never follow a script" where he loses to Eli Manning. The joke references their iconic Super Bowl matchups, where Manning and the New York Giants bested Brady's Patriots not once, but twice. Fans swiftly responded to this viral video edit , pulling together Manning's game-winning moments from both Super Bowls XLII and XLVI, bringing the Giants' victories front and center. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo As the video got some momentum X, fans flocked to comment sections, enjoying the back-and-forth between Brady and Eli. 'What a time to be a Giants fan,' one user tweeted, taking a moment to revel in the ongoing playful rivalry. Other fans chimed in with their own banter, bringing up the iconic Tyree helmet catch, which has become a part of football folklore. Some also humorously responded by comparing Manning to Nick Foles, adding to the long-running jokes about the Super Bowl underdog victories . Despite Brady's apparent casualness about his past Super Bowl losses, the viral video edit shows how Manning's victories have stood the test of time at least in the eyes of Giants fans. The two Super Bowl wins are forever ingrained in NFL history, and no amount of playful jokes will ever erase that fact. Even as Brady maintains his "GOAT" status, fans keep the rivalry alive, celebrating Eli's role in denying Brady that perfect Super Bowl record. While the two quarterbacks have long moved past their Super Bowl matchups, the fans continue to stoke the fire of their friendly and legendary rivalry. Fans of both teams are clearly still enjoying the friendly banter. Whether it's a humorous joke or an expertly edited video, the competition between Brady and Manning will remain a fan favorite for years to come. Also read - What is love according to Tom Brady? The seven-time Super Bowl winner speaks from the heart about love as Gisele Bundchen busy with her newly born baby Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
