What team won Super Bowl XLII in February of 2008?

The team that won Super Bowl XLII in February 2008 was the New York Giants. They defeated the previously undefeated New England Patriots 17–14 on February 3, 2008, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

The Giants entered the game as underdogs, while New England was chasing the NFL’s first perfect season since the 1972 Miami Dolphins. The Patriots had won all 18 games leading up to the Super Bowl, including the playoffs.

New York’s decisive score came late in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Eli Manning escaped pressure and threw a famous 32-yard completion to David Tyree, who pinned the ball against his helmet. Manning then connected with Plaxico Burress for the winning touchdown with 35 seconds left.

A common mix-up is confusing the 2008 Super Bowl with the 2007 season: Super Bowl XLII was played in 2008 but crowned the champion of the 2007 NFL season. The Giants’ victory remains one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history.