Championship Defenses Collide! (Giants vs. Steelers 2008, Week 8)

[@sydpratt775]

An underrated game. People gotta remember, defensive games are fun too

[@yengvang8737]

People nowadays care more about the refs more than defensive games.

[@sydpratt775]

@ 100%, its such bs

[@packersauburneric3625]

​@@yengvang87372008 am I wrong the only season ever where Eli Manning Met expectations?

[@LiamDeege]

People also just like seeing offensive games more

[@vesubioromo9425]

Man, I can watch highlights of old games like this all weekend. Two heavyweights slugging it out, giving up the pain everywhere. Football is a Man's sport.

[@chrisuncleahmad666]

Forget the Bumblebees. THIS is Pittsburgh’s best throwback uniform

[@LiamDeege]

Bro the bumblebees sucked lol

[@Dabluetrafficcone]

I dislike the Bumblebees but these unis are HEAT

[@seansullivan5965]

They gotta bring back the batman unis

[@darkshinethakid4463]

Thank you

[@darkshinethakid4463]

​@@LiamDeege they did not suck

[@terrancebryant8579]

Remember watching this game back in 10th grade miss that era of football

[@trey1738]

Miss not only this Giants team, but this era of football. When it was really the gridiron.

[@sports3117]

The throw from Eli Manning to Amani Toomer late was absolutely clutch

[@jwilliwonka]

Ah yes. The game where James Harrison was the emergency long snapper and snapped the ball out of the endzone😂

[@BuschLatte]

I'm at that age now where I say'Back in the good old days'

[@earl_james]

Ah yes, the legend of Steve "not that one" Smith 😂

[@pantherteen1997]

There ya go

[@chrisuncleahmad666]

USC legend

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

If Plax left his gun at home, *THIS* could have easily been the Super Bowl 43 matchup.

[@packersauburneric3625]

Yup the year he cheddar bobd the season away giants could of used him the only season ever where Eli Manning performing up to expectations without being heavy underdogs lmao

[@ezekwu]

facts...

[@jamma6175]

Which team Burress play for in 2008 ?

[@ezekwu]

@@jamma6175 giants...

[@EGS1944]

Hey, Steelers? Please bring back these uniforms. Those are 🔥.

[@matthewjohnson9199]

In my heart of hearts, I believe if Plaxico did not have his gun incident and missed the rest of the season, the Giants would've gone back-to-back and won the SB that year. With Plaxico, the Giants beat each participant in the Conference Championship Games (Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Philly, Arizona). Once Plaxico was gone, the offense just wasn't the same.

[@semionjohnson1351]

Nah they would have still lost to the eagles the eagles just had there number

[@blakebrown84]

The New York Giants defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-14. I remembered James Harrison went for a safety at the end zone. Brandon Jacobs was a big, powerful back pounding the ball with his 6-4 frame and somewhere like 264 pounds. He ran for 47 yards on 18 carries. Then, Ben Roethilsberger had a very horrible game when he threw for 4 interceptions in this game. The Giants managed to score 12 points in the fourth quarter to secure the win. It was a close game, but the Giants were able to come out on top. The Steelers had the best throwback uniforms by far.

[@terucks]

What a game! Taking it back to freshman year in college. That '08 Giants team was legit and a force to be reckoned with; their defense was NASTY! Then, when Plaxico went to the nightclub and got involved with that felony, the Giants season was over; they came back to earth! Plaxico was a great mix match and that running game with Jacobs, Ward, and Bradshaw was crazy (aka Earth Wind & Fire) The Steelers and Giants at the Superbowl would've been a match for the ages; I think it still would've been dramatic like the Cardinals and Steelers SuperBowl match up.

[@darkshinethakid4463]

They were better than. Their 07 team

[@packersauburneric3625]

​@@darkshinethakid4463I can't imagine tackling Brandon Jacobs in 2007 NFC championship game in minus 20 degrees like when Charles woodson tried tackling him I can barely smoke a cigarette in that weather lmfao smh time flies wow

[@packersauburneric3625]

And ur right 2008 was better than 2007 except plaxico burress cheddar Bobbing himself and Michael Strahan retiring

[@zachdamenti4387]

It’s ridiculously weird that 2008 was the last time the Giants beat the Steelers! It’s also somewhat odd that New York scored four field goals, one safety, and one touchdown to win 21-14, despite Pittsburgh dominating this game with all the yardage! Furthermore, Ben Roethlisberger has an all-time record of 3-1 in head-to-head matchups against Eli Manning in the regular season, as both quarterbacks were part of the draft class of 2004!

[@CometVS]

Steelers defense didn't deserve to lose this game. They shut down the #1 rush offense that year. The Steelers ultimately lost because their offense continuously made mistakes. Giants outgained them, has more first downs and better on 3rd down. Steelers offense fell apart in the 2nd half.

[@chrisuncleahmad666]

Throwback game ideas this week: Lions/Packers: 1993 NFC Wild Card Game Washington/Giants: 1986 NFC Championship Game Dolphins/Bills: 1991 Week 1 (35-31, nearly 1000 yards of offense) Cowboys/Falcons: 1991 Week 17 (31-27, playoff seeding at stake) Also: first

[@diehardnygiantsfan6569]

If we didn’t have the Plaxico incident, and the divisional round meltdown 🥴 this would’ve been a fun Super Bowl matchup

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

New York Giants Was Member NFC East Division From 1970 To 1993 And Pittsburgh Steelers Was Member AFC Central Division From 1970 To 1993 Thanks For Uploading

[@daoudak196]

The New York giants are still part of nfc east and the Pittsburgh Steelers are part of the afc north

[@RayceBaker96]

@jefferyrobertson7520 Do your research!

[@2003champ]

actually, the steelers used to be part of a division called the afc central, where the afc north was merged with the tennessee titans and jacksonville jaguars, up until the 2002 division realignment@@daoudak196

[@packersauburneric3625]

​@@daoudak1962008 nostalgic year damn time flies smh

[@RayceBaker96]

Do your research! Giants are still in NFC East and Steelers still in AFC North

[@packersauburneric3625]

Back when giants had 3 headed monsters that year nicknamed earth wind and 🔥

[@JohnathanLewis-k3m]

I miss this Giants team

[@LiamDeege]

They were good, until the end

[@damonsonnier34]

You can blame Plaxico Buress for the underwhelming ending.

[@fortynights1513]

One year after successfully completing one of the best upsets in Super Bowl history they had a really good regular season in 2008, but one that unfortunately only resulted in a one and done playoff appearance Also Brandon Jacobs could’ve been a pro bowler this year.

[@packersauburneric3625]

The one time Eli Manning Mets expectations in his career he played his best when doubted and this Steelers duo of Lamar Woodley and James Harrison was best since Greg lyyoyd and Kevin Greene

[@damonsonnier34]

@@packersauburneric3625 Better than James Harrison and Joey Porter?

[@damonsonnier34]

2008 Steelers have the most underrated defense of all time. Casey Hampton, Brett Keisel, James Farrior, James Harrison, Lamar Woodley, Larry Foote, Troy Polamalu, Ryan Clark, Lawrence Timmons, Bryant McFadden, and Ike Taylor.

[@darkshinethakid4463]

It was NOT underrated. It's widely considered a top 10 unit all time

[@mariosnum1fan]

I think he means in terms from the best of all time. They don’t get talked about as much as 2013 hawks, 2015 broncos, 2000/2012 ravens, 1985 bears, etc

[@murtazakhan5778]

The 2008 Giants team could've won the Super Bowl that year

[@JD-86-Eight_Zero]

Jeff Reed gives his LS Mitch Berger a pat on the ass and the Knee caves after he already sustained his injury @ 10:57.

[@jrad410]

At the time, I thought this would be the Super Bowl matchup

[@Chiefs_fan1595]

We already know the game tonight will not be nearly as good as this one. The NFL schedule makers are sick in the head. I can MAYBE understand all the Jets primetime games what with Rodgers (a massive gamble that failed to pay off last year and yet they forced it on us again this year) but to put THE DANIEL JONES Giants in MULTIPLE primetime spots is absolutely sickening. I don’t care about their “media market” they’re terrible and boring and it sucks that they get so many primetime games over other much better, much more entertaining teams.

[@PinholesGraham]

17:00 I know it didn't make the "Saddest Punt in the World" video, but that one sure is close.

[@matthewshortle5274]

From Super Bowl 42 champions to Super Bowl 43 champions

[@tyreepowell8367]

Keep Up The Good Work NFL Throwback

[@gatienlaurol5793]

12:10 RC does not care about your well being or his.

[@ericblove1990]

The steelers need to bring these back as throwback jerseys. The block number ones they wore last week ain't it. Can't even tell it's a throwback unless instant replay on the players 😅

[@MsFLYBOY05]

jezz le weez. An incredible / outstanding defensive performance on both sides. We will never see this ever again in our sport. ☹ Damn... i miss the 2000's....

[@MsFLYBOY05]

Mind you. Legendary players on both sides. Let that sink in.

[@tyreepowell8367]

Great Game

[@tobiojo6469]

Awesome video

[@savagegamer81013]

Giants would’ve won it all this year if it wasn’t for some “self-inflicted wounds” 😒

[@LiamDeege]

I don't think Pittsburgh would've lost to them again in the Super Bowl personally but yeah

[@austin_madore9417]

Steelers would’ve beaten them

[@packersauburneric3625]

​@@LiamDeegeI can't Imagine tackling Brandon Jacobs in minus 20 degrees in 2007 NFC championship game I can barley smoke a cigarette in that weather lmfao

[@LiamDeege]

​@@packersauburneric3625 That's true, although if the Giants don't make it to the Super Bowl that year in 2007 then the Patriots likely win since nothing was gonna stop them that year.

[@TheStrategos392]

I remember watching this game. Ben stunk it up bad.

[@Kingdizzleltdinc615]

Derrick Henry is what Brandon Jacobs should’ve been

[@packersauburneric3625]

@@Kingdizzleltdinc615 na not as much speed

[@charlesconner9044]

This should have been the matchup for Super Bowl 43

[@packersauburneric3625]

@@charlesconner9044 fr

[@jamtop1105]

Was Joe Buck doing the World Series at this time?

[@chrisuncleahmad666]

Yes

[@therealtroys]

What a team this was! The Giants beat both teams that went to the Superbowl that year in their own home. Although he was flagged, KP absolutely demolished a Steelers WR in this game. What could’ve been

[@EvanRothfeld-f6u]

Lmao James Harrison long snapping costed them the game

[@dontaviansmallwood7889]

Crazy that all these teams in 2024 have alternate helmet and Pittsburgh still haven’t got a yellow shell yet what’s going on ?

[@grantward8218]

Second worst game of Ben's career. Only worse one was the 5 interception game against Jacksonville in 2017.

[@darkshinethakid4463]

Dude. He had WAYY worse games

[@grantward8218]

@darkshinethakid4463 I'm talking about from an interceptions standpoint, he threw 4 in this game 5 in the Jax game. Those were his highest totals. I'm also not sure which games you'd consider worse than those two

[@packersauburneric3625]

​@@darkshinethakid4463fr Lamar Woodley and James Harrison were the best duo since Greg lyyoyd and Kevin Greene may he rest in peace from Auburn University

[@gbrow1604]

@@grantward8218 2 of the INT this game were on 4th down and beyond the LOS so really it was 2.

[@YusukeKnight]

Good defensive game

[@eric3298]

Before NFL became more finesse lol

[@YusukeKnight]

@ yup

[@1986-r2c]

Had Brady never tore his acl in week 1, the Patriots go back and win it that year.

[@EFL32]

No

[@packersauburneric3625]

@@EFL32 🔥

[@EFL32]

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[@1986-r2c]

Yes! You saw how dominate the Patriots were in 2007, well they were coming right back with that same exact team in 2008 and had Brady never went down the Patriots cake walk to another superbowl W. The entire league was lucky Brady went down in week 1, especially the steelers since Brady OWNS the Steelers. 😆 🤣 😂

[@wiltongeorge8524]

Back when the Giants had a real team!!

[@LiamDeege]

The last time so far that the Giants have beaten my team

[@Leeedy_1]

Yeah we’ve had the Giants number whenever we play them since 2004.

[@LiamDeege]

@@Leeedy_1 FR

[@ICLight412]

Crazy game. Ben was an Int machine 😂 Giants D was making him nervous as Steelers D couldn’t get to Eli. Seeing our long snappers knee buckle made me cringe. Just seeing a person go through that hurts.

[@thebambino4728]

This was when the Steelers had A REAL DEFENSE and not a PRETENDER TO THE THRONE DEFENSE like they have NOW !!

[@Lucario690]

Remember when the Giants used to be good?

[@chrislinder7558]

I hope the steelers dont play this bad tonight 😂😂

[@LiamDeege]

For real, can't underestimate the Giants defense

[@packersauburneric3625]

​@@LiamDeegetime flies both solid Blueblood franchises

[@LiamDeege]

@@packersauburneric3625 FR, although the Giants have been more cursed as of late despite the playoff win a few years back, Daniel Jones should not have gotten that contract

[@travismiller5581]

Great game but unfortunately my Steelers couldn't come away with the victory!

[@christophertifre2018]

Last time Giants won in Pittsburgh?

[@alexcharles2716]

Boy did the Steelers get unlucky in this one. Imagine losing the game because your long snapper gets hurt.

[@cbod14]

The day we learned who James Harrison was for all the wrong reasons.

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Proverbs 27:9 “Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.” King James Version (KJV)

[@carymatthews3199]

And tonight their on Monday Night and the stage is set for a huge upset The Giants come to Pit and like so often medicore mikey and his boys sadly get tooled in their own back yard , the whole thing has UPSET written all over it Pit's on a role and they may let this one bit them BIG TIME seen so often under mighty 500 mikey so often

[@SteelersNationAustralia]

Guess you were wrong ay chuck!