Just as Manning did four years ago when the Giants ruined New England's perfect season, he guided them 88 yards to the decisive touchdown, which the Patriots didn't contest as Ahmad Bradshaw ran 6 yards with 57 seconds left. Patriots coach Bill Belichick reasoned the Giants would run the clock down and kick a short field goal, so he gambled by allowing the six points.

The gamble failed.

It was a classic I-can-top-that showdown with the outcome in doubt until the very last pass fell to the turf. Manning finished 30 for 40 for 296 yards and one touchdown, while Brady was 27 for 41 for 276 yards with two TDs and one interception. "It's been a wild game, a wild season," Manning said. "This isn't about one person. It's about one team, a team coming together." Manning led six comeback victories during the season and set an NFL record with 15 fourth-quarter touchdown passes.

He showed that brilliance in the clutch on the winning drive. He completed five passes, including a sensational 38-yard sideline catch by Mario Manningham to open the drive.

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