Super Bowl XLII was one of the best games in NFL history.
There was drama (a last-minute TD drive), storylines (the Pats bid for an undefeated season), and a signature play (Helmet Catch!).
But there are a bunch of things about that classic game that we've long since forgotten.
Like Asante Samuel's dropped INT in the final minutes, Eli Manning's perceived ineptitude, and that awesome new commercial for Apple's next generation computer.
The Pats were heavy favorites, but no one thought they were invincible
The Patriots came in to the game as massive 14 point favorites. But there were actually signs of chinks in the New England armor.
In Week 17, the Giants nearly beat the Pats and ruined their undefeated record, only to lose 38-35 in the Meadowlands.
In the AFC title game, the prolific Pats offense was held to just 21 points against the Chargers.
There was a whole thing about political ads being aired
Super Tuesday in an election year with no incumbent came just two days after the game.
So the Super Bowl was the perfect event to air a political ad, right?
Not so fast, Fox declined to sell ad time to political campaigns, citing equal-time rules by the FCC.
Source: TV Week
Everyone thought Eli was terrible going into the game
Manning had 20 regular season interceptions going into the game.
He was unproven on the big stage, and always in his brother's shadow.
It's a fair cry from the praise he's being showered with today.
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