Giants beat Patriots to clinch Super Bowl victory

New York Giants safety Deon Grant (34) tackles New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39). (AP)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady audibles at the line of scrimmage during the second half. (AP)

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a pass in front of New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32). (AP)

New York Giants defensive back Derrick Martin (22) celebrates as New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field. (AP)

Feb. 5, 2012: New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, and Aaron Ross celebrate their team's 21-17 win. (AP)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy as head coach Tom Coughlin, right, looks on. (AP)

Feb. 5, 2012: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after Super Bowl loss. (AP)

New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) celebrates after his team's 21-17 win. (AP)

New York Giants fans celebrate a touchdown. (AP)