Super Bowl XLII

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/super-bowl-xlii

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the game date?February 3, 2008
2. What is the venue?University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
3. Why were the New York Giants the underdog in Super Bowl XLII?They had a 10-6 regular season record and entered as a wild card team, while the Patriots were 16-0 and 12-point favorites.
4. What was the 'Helmet Catch'?David Tyree leapt and caught the ball on the crown of his helmet for a 32‑yard gain, a key play that helped the Giants stay in the game.

AFC Champion: The champion team from the American Football Conference.
NFC Champion: The champion team from the National Football Conference.
Wild Card Team: A playoff team that did not win its division but qualified based on its record.
Cinderella Story: A narrative about an underdog achieving unexpected success against formidable odds.