Greatest play in Giants history?

Changed the course of the franchise.

escape and helmet catch in 2007 Super Bowl.

this one is kind of obvious given the stakes.
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The Helmet Catch

It's hard to ignore Joe Judge's two consecutive QB sneaks, though. Bounced him and Dave right out of here, and ushered in a new era of Giants football with Schoen and Daboll at the helm.

by Tyree.

...Grinded those 49ers under their heels after being such a pain in the ass the previous 3 years.

That one slipped my mind, but I still think it's arguable. I'm trying to remember all the circumstances surrounding Ingram's catch and run. Wasn't it just as necessary to the victory? It was 3rd and 13 and you can argue that the degree of difficulty exceeded that of Eli's or Tyree's (individually speaking, but maybe not when you combine Eli's and Tyree's).

p.s.--Okay, after typing all that, I just looked up the circumstances and it was the 3rd quarter with the Giants behind 12-10, so not nearly as dramatic in terms of deciding the game, but I would say that Ingram's degree of difficulty is unmatched by Eli's or Tyree's (just maybe not when you combine the two).

Hostetler hanging on to the ball on the safety in SB25.

The Helmet Catch. Without ?.

Others that come to my drunk mind…

Ingram 3rd and 13.
Reasons fake punt vs. SF 90 title game.
Steve Smith 3rd & 11.
Mario catch on sidelines vs. Pats XLII.
Rutledge getting 1st on 4th & I on opening drive of second half in XXI.

Missing a bunch for sure.

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Hostetler hanging on to the ball on the safety in SB25.

It was amazing. Truly hard to believe he had the hand strength for that.

In comment 16191082 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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The Helmet Catch. Without ?. Others that come to my drunk mind… Ingram 3rd and 13. Reasons fake punt vs. SF 90 title game. Steve Smith 3rd & 11. Mario catch on sidelines vs. Pats XLII. Rutledge getting 1st on 4th & I on opening drive of second half in XXI. Missing a bunch for sure.

Bavaro vs SF might have been the one play that transformed the team from a bunch of sad sack losers to a championship franchise.

But maybe because of my age at the time - Ingram’s play probably

Antonio Pierce tackle vs GB is up there

On 4th and 17. Underrated play. Knew they would win it all after that conversion.

In comment 16191082 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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The Helmet Catch. Without ?. Others that come to my drunk mind… Ingram 3rd and 13. Reasons fake punt vs. SF 90 title game. Steve Smith 3rd & 11. Mario catch on sidelines vs. Pats XLII. Rutledge getting 1st on 4th & I on opening drive of second half in XXI. Missing a bunch for sure.

Mario was XLVI drunky.

49-yard FG in the snow to beat the Browns in 1958.

For me personally, I’d also go with Mark Ingram’s incredible RAC in SB XXV. His determination was off the charts.

Erik Howard's strip (and LT's recover) of Roger Craig in the 1990 NFCC game.

Incredible play in the clutch...

I vote the Helmet Catch. A favorite of mine, not highly important but with a high degree of difficulty is OBJ’s one handed catch for a touchdown.

https://youtu.be/zxbz3DDQzHU?si=_pIIgdhDYHGxFygv

3rd and 13 or Helmet catch were great but required some degree of luck. Stuff broke down and they stepped up.

Manning to Manningham was just execution perfection on the biggest stage. Maybe the biggest well executed play.

-Manning lobs it, Burress alone. TD, New York! - The play that put the stake in the heart of the undefeated season.

-I also think 4th and 17 should be in the conversation. Prior years we lose games like that. But making that play, pulling out that win? Huge.

-I’d say the Craig fumble and LT recovery was ginormous, too.

-A bad play that changed Giants history: The Fumble.

Obviously Mario was XLVI. Been drinking.

was the prettiest pass I've ever seen.

JPP's block of the GW FG attempt in 2011 against the Cowboys was arguably the play that saved that season. Giants lose that game, they probably don't even make the playoffs.

one that goes overlooked is the NFC championship game in San Francisco. They were running out the clock and if not for this single play, we would not win the game and we also would not have one our next Superbowl.


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In comment 16191082 SFGFNCGiantsFan said: Quote: The Helmet Catch. Without ?. Others that come to my drunk mind… Ingram 3rd and 13. Reasons fake punt vs. SF 90 title game. Steve Smith 3rd & 11. Mario catch on sidelines vs. Pats XLII. Rutledge getting 1st on 4th & I on opening drive of second half in XXI. Missing a bunch for sure. Mario was XLVI drunky.

Whatever. I like drinking . God forbid Roman numerals are off.

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On 4th and 17. Underrated play. Knew they would win it all after that conversion.

THIS !!!! first play I thought of...

The helmet catch is the greatest play in the history of football.

The stakes, the degree of difficulty, and the opponent were all 10/10. It's not my favorite play as Giants fan. That's the Marshall sack.

But there's no question in my mind the helmet catch is the greatest play of all time.

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The helmet catch is the greatest play in the history of football. The stakes, the degree of difficulty, and the opponent were all 10/10. It's not my favorite play as Giants fan. That's the Marshall sack. But there's no question in my mind the helmet catch is the greatest play of all time.

I don't know. The Malcom Butler play was insane.

I will never forget this play. Burt with the hit and LT with the pick




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how unique the Tyree catch was. Nonetheless, I'm going with Eli to Manningham on the deep sideline.

In comment 16191139 bw in dc said:

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In comment 16191137 christian said: Quote: The helmet catch is the greatest play in the history of football. The stakes, the degree of difficulty, and the opponent were all 10/10. It's not my favorite play as Giants fan. That's the Marshall sack. But there's no question in my mind the helmet catch is the greatest play of all time. I don't know. The Malcom Butler play was insane.

I heard an interview just this morning with Pete Carrol and he talked about that play.

Fans were screaming that he had beastmode in the backfield so why the fuck would you throw it?

Here is what he said..
They wanted to be able to use all four downs if needed to score. However, based upon how much time was on the clock, they figured they would have to pass at least ONCE.

Then, the reason they called a pass on THAT play was based upon the personnel they had on the field at that moment.

The problem I had was not passing, but passing over the middle with everyone so close to the line of scrimmage.

In comment 16191139 bw in dc said:

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In comment 16191137 christian said: Quote: The helmet catch is the greatest play in the history of football. The stakes, the degree of difficulty, and the opponent were all 10/10. It's not my favorite play as Giants fan. That's the Marshall sack. But there's no question in my mind the helmet catch is the greatest play of all time. I don't know. The Malcom Butler play was insane.

The stakes were as high as they get, but that wasn't a particularly difficult play. Wilson threw it to him.

great throw and catch -- for all the money.
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interception in the playoffs against the Eagles.

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In comment 16191139 bw in dc said: Quote: In comment 16191137 christian said: Quote: The helmet catch is the greatest play in the history of football. The stakes, the degree of difficulty, and the opponent were all 10/10. It's not my favorite play as Giants fan. That's the Marshall sack. But there's no question in my mind the helmet catch is the greatest play of all time. I don't know. The Malcom Butler play was insane. The stakes were as high as they get, but that wasn't a particularly difficult play. Wilson threw it to him.

I don't think that's an easy play at all. Butler somehow avoided the rub, beat Lockette to the spot, and somehow hung onto the ball after colliding with Lockette.

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Antonio Pierce tackle vs GB is up there

That's definitely a play that may not receive all the recognition it deserves. Pierce had his right hand on the ball for virtually the entire time he was engaged with Ryan Grant. That prevented Grant from reversing field to get away in fear that Pierce might strip the ball. Not only did he diagnose the screen, he made it almost impossible for Grant to improvise on the play.

Just a brilliant, heads-up play by Antonio Pierce...

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one that goes overlooked is the NFC championship game in San Francisco. They were running out the clock and if not for this single play, we would not win the game and we also would not have one our next Superbowl. see play - ( New Window )

Oh jeez, forced me to watch the last few minutes of the 1991 Championship game again.

In all seriousness, it never gets old and the best part is that Bahr makes that kick, every time...

We've debated the best sports call on TV and it has to go to "do you believe in miracles" but "there will be no three-peat" sounds awfully sweet to these ears, even 30 years later.

Correction: it wasn't Ryan Grant, it was Brandon Jackson, one of GB's other RBs that season

For me, it was Bavaro carrying the entire 49er defense on his back to set the tone of that '86 game and establish that the Giants were for real.

In comment 16191158 bw in dc said:

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The stakes were as high as they get, but that wasn't a particularly difficult play. Wilson threw it to him. I don't think that's an easy play at all. Butler somehow avoided the rub, beat Lockette to the spot, and somehow hung onto the ball after colliding with Lockette.

Yeah I probably underrate the difficulty, but there are plays that difficult every Sunday.

The helmet catch was just improbably difficult on the escape and catch end.

I think Butler makes that catch 50% of the time, and Tyree 10%.

Changed everything!!!!

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Yeah I probably underrate the difficulty, but there are plays that difficult every Sunday. The helmet catch was just improbably difficult on the escape and catch end. I think Butler makes that catch 50% of the time, and Tyree 10%.

Where do you put the Santonio Holmes catch?

Still can't believe he made it
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How could it not? It’s one of the most iconic plays in the history of the NFL. It has a name. It will be remembered like the immaculate reception or the holy roller etc. There is no denying it. In the SB against an undefeated team. It has no equal for the NY Giants.

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In comment 16191168 christian said: Quote: Yeah I probably underrate the difficulty, but there are plays that difficult every Sunday. The helmet catch was just improbably difficult on the escape and catch end. I think Butler makes that catch 50% of the time, and Tyree 10%. Where do you put the Santonio Holmes catch?

It's hard for me to get excited about plays that are admittedly great, but that we see every Sunday. Also Holmes had plenty of room, so that toe tap was a little dramatic: )

Right! Thanks Mr. Norwood!

and I didn't notice it mentioned was Otis Anderson round house upper cut, in the super bowl.

But I think Manning ham pass is the one.

In a game that is universally seen as one of the all time great upsets in modern sports.

Silver Medal: Erik Howard knocking hall away from Roger Craig, and LT recovering the fumble. If that was a MLB game the Niners Win Probability was like 99% at that point. Insane play.

Bronze Medal: Antonio Pierce beating three Green Bay O-Lineman to blow up what should have been an easy Packers TD in Ice Bowl II. Just an Incredible individual effort.

This team, man….

This one came to mind first for me.

in the 1990 NFC Championship. That game was all but over, and the 9ers dynasty was rollin on until .....

Even though we’ve had some of arguably the worst upset losses in NFL history, our amazing wins/runs/plays are probably the best of any other franchise. Sure they never seem to dominate start to finish very often, but when they win big games they are in epic fashion.

Everything evens out for us usually. 2010 Desean Jackson pun return embarrassment. 2011 Victor Cruz 99 yarder against the Jets leading to a magic Super Bowl run.

I’ll take our scenario any day of the week because the teams that usually upset us never go on to do Jack shit. Usually