IN - FEBRUARY 05: Stephen Gostkowski #3 of the New England Patriots kicks off to the New York Giants to start Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was nearly a year ago that the NFL announced kickoffs...

He wasn’t ready for them to just step aside. “But we wanted the touchdown, no doubt about that. Why rely on someone handling a snap and kicking a field goal?” Besides, with the touchdown, the Patriots had to score one of their own. The Giants couldn’t...

The Patriots answered with a field goal by Stephen Gostkowski in the second quarter then grabbed a 10-9 halftime lead when Danny Woodhead scored a touchdown to cap a 96-yard drive from New England quarterback Tom Brady. Brady threw a Super Bowl record...

Beckum has been a key part of the Giants offense, particularly in two-tight end sets with Jake Ballard. Tough break for Beckum, and possibly for New Yorks offense, which has been solid so far against the Patriots. The Patriots are on the board, but they...

And they committed more penalties in the first 26 minutes Sunday than they did in the first 120 minutes of their postseason. His team having gifted the Giants a 9-0 lead, it appeared at that point Brady had furnished an answer. First he led a drive...

The Giants ran 19 of the game's first 20 plays from scrimmage as New England had trouble getting out of its own way early. But the Patriots started a 60-yard drive that spanned the first and second quarters and ended in Stephen Gostkowski's 29-yard...

(Sports Network) - The stage may be different and new, but there will be a very familiar feel to Super Bowl XLVI. Just like they did four years ago, the New York Giants and New England Patriots will battle for the coveted crown of NFL champion when the...

The Giants were helped to a touchdown after the Patriots had 12 men on defense, nullifying a fumble by Victor Cruz inside their five on third down. Two plays later, Cruz caught a 2-yard touchdown from Eli Manning for a 9-0 New York lead. New England...

The Patriots answered with a field goal Stephen Gostkowski in the second quarter then grabbed a 10-9 halftime lead when Danny Woodhead scored a touchdown to cap a 96-yard drive from New England quarterback Tom Brady. New York Giants head coach Tom...

New York got a first down at the 6, and two plays later Victor Cruz beat James Ihedigbo on a slant to make it 9-0, prompting Cruz to break into his signature salsa move celebration. Manning's first incompletion didn't come until 1:19 into the second...

Instead, New York got a first down at the 6, and two plays later Victor Cruz beat James Ihedigbo on a slant to make it 9-0, prompting Cruz to break into his signature salsa move. Manning's first incompletion didn't come until 1:19 into the second quarter.

Instead, New York got a first down at the 6, and two plays later Victor Cruz beat James Ihedigbo on a slant to make it 9-0, prompting Cruz to break into his signature salsa move. Manning's first incompletion didn't come until 1:19 into the second quarter.

New York got a first down at the 6, and two plays later Victor Cruz beat James Ihedigbo on a slant to make it 9-0, prompting Cruz to break into his signature salsa move. Manning's first incompletion didn't come until 1:19 into the second quarter. ...

The Patriots fought back hard in the second quarter, with a field goal from Stephen Gostkowski and a very late touchdown from Danny Woodhead giving them a one point advantage just in time for the half-time break. The start of the third quarter saw...

Bryan Flynn Feb. 3, 2012 Before replacing kicking legend Adam Vinatieri, New England Patriots placekicker Stephen Gostkowski was a three-sport star for the Madison Cenral Jaguars in high-school. He was all-state in football, baseball and soccer. ...

The Pats finally put something together at the end of the first quarter, when they started on their 29-yard line. They took their opening drive of the second quarter an impressive 60 yards on 10 plays, resulting with a Stephen Gostkowski 29-yard field...

Instead, New York got a first down at the 6, and two plays later Victor Cruz beat James Ihedigbo on a slant to make it 9-0, prompting Cruz to break into his signature salsa move. Manning's first incompletion didn't come until 1:19 into the second quarter.

Calls of “Cruz” echoed through the stadium as the wide receiver, who led the Giants with 1,536 receiving yards this season, popped to his feet and did a short celebratory salsa dance. The Patriots pulled within 9-3 on a 29-yard field goal by Stephen...

The Patriots answered with a field goal Stephen Gostkowski in the second quarter then grabbed a 10-9 halftime lead when Danny Woodhead scored a touchdown to cap a 96-yard drive from New England quarterback Tom Brady. Brady threw a Super Bowl record 16...