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New York Giants Super Bowl moments: No. 5 -- Plax scores, Giants win!

The New York Giants made history in Super Bowl XLII when they defeated the previously 18-0 New England Patriots for their third Super Bowl title. The winning play from that game has to be on our list of the top 10 Giants Super Bowl moments.

No. 5 -- Plaxico's game-winning touchdown

Super Bowl XLII, Feb. 3, 2008 -- Had the Giants not defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII the David Tyree helmet catch wouldn't be considered the greatest play in Super Bowl history. It would be a mere footnote to another Patriots' championship, to David getting close to slaying Goliath but coming up short.