Five Biggest Plays

5. Antonio Pierce’s first quarter pass interference on Ben Watson – In a first half defined by near misses and great stops by both defenses, this play set up the half’s only score.

4. Kevin Boss’ rumble – Who needs Jeremy Shockey? After being stymied all second half, the Giants offense finally got uncorked a big play by finding their backup tight end for a 45-yard gain. Boss beat Rodney Harrison in single coverage and showed surprising speed, setting up their first touchdown.

3. Randy’s juke – He faked Corey Webster out of his shoes before scoring the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter. When I watched that play completed to my side of the field, I got chills because I thought I was watching history. Turns out it was just a prelude to it ...

2. Eli’s Escape – When they say football is a game of inches, this is what they mean. The Patriots had their hands on Eli, but he escaped and found David Tyree who stole the ball in midair for one of the most improbable catches imaginable.

Tyree had four catches all season! Now he scores a touchdown in the Super Bowl and is part of an all-time classic play.

1. Plaxico beats Hobbs - Plaxico Burress was far from 100% Sunday, appearing to miss some explosion on most of his routes. But he took advantage of single coverage from Ellis Hobbs with the game on the line, even if it was an anticlimax after the Eli-to-Tyree connection. That’s a catch you can live off for the next fifty years.

Good night from Phoenix. Thanks for stopping by all week. See you in the "offseason", starting tomorrow.