Question: when did the new york giants beat the new england patriots in the super bowl
Answer: Super Bowl XLII New York Giants ( NFC ) New England Patriots ( AFC ) 17 14 Total NYG 0 0 14 17 NE 0 7 0 7 14 Date February 3 , 2008 ( 2008 - 02 - 03 ) Stadium University of Phoenix Stadium , Glendale , Arizona MVP Eli Manning , Quarterback Favorite Patriots by 12 Referee Mike Carey Attendance 71,101 Future Hall of Famers Giants : Michael Strahan Patriots : Randy Moss , Junior Seau Ceremonies National anthem Jordin Sparks Coin toss Ronnie Lott , Jerry Rice , Steve Young , along with Bill Walsh 's children , Craig and Elizabeth Halftime show Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers TV in the United States Network Fox Announcers Joe Buck , Troy Aik