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These 5 Exciting Super Bowl Moments Stole the Show Forever

The Super Bowl is arguably the biggest annual event in American sports. Millions of Americans eye the “Super Sunday,” eagerly waiting for the top two teams to battle for the trophy. It's not a surprise that the day is an unofficial holiday in the country, and it's the most-watched program in the United States.

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While it's entertaining to watch, sometimes we witness moments that completely change the course of the match. From the greatest catches to the biggest upsets, this celebrated event turns into a high-voltage action spectacle that refuses to leave people's minds. Here we list five such thrilling Super Bowl moments that fans still can't stop replaying.

1. David Tyree's Helmet Catch in Super Bowl XLII

There couldn't have been a perfect last match for New York Giant's wide receiver David Tyree. Called the “Helmet Catch,” this Super Bowl game was considered the "Play of the Decade" for the 2000s.

Freeing himself from the clutches of three defensive players from the New England Patriots, the Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw a forward pass, which Tyree caught by pressing the ball to his helmet. The wide receiver kept holding on to the ball, not letting it touch the ground even when the Patriots' safety Rodney Harrison tried dragging him after a 32-yard gain. This helped Manning and Plaxico Burress to score the match-winning touchdown, resulting in one of the NFL's biggest upsets.

2. James Harrison’s 100-Yard Touchdown in Super Bowl XLIII

As only 18 seconds remained in the first half of the game, Steelers’ James Harrison turned the 10-7 lead over the Cardinals to 17-7 with his 100 yards interception.

Even though the Cardinals were trailing the Steelers, they had a first-and-goal from the 2-yard line. With the Steelers blitzing, Kurt Warner launched a pass to receiver Anquan Boldin. It was, however, caught by Harrison, who sped through the sideline with Steelers blocking for him and escaping five Cardinal tacklers right before the midfield. Cardinals’ receiver Steve Breaston brought him down as he crossed the opposite goal line and did a touchdown with the clock hitting zero. Steelers later won the match with a game-winning touchdown between Ben Roethlisberger and Santonio Holmes, but Harrison made the history of the longest Super Bowl play then.

3. Julian Edelman’s Circus Catch in Super Bow LI

Given that the 51st edition was the first game in Super Bowl history to have overtime, one can guess how thrilling the match was. Trailing Atlanta Falcons by 25-3, New England Patriots posted one of the greatest comebacks by clinching the title 34-28.

With the Patriots still having an 8-point deficit, and less than three minutes of regulation, Tom Brady attempted a pass at Julian Edelman, which Falcons cornerback Robert Alford and defenders Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen intercepted. Edelman had to dive forward to catch the ball, and in the tangled mess, he almost lost it, managing to save it on the second attempt. The game tied at 28-28 with 57 seconds left to go, and the Patriots finished it off with a 2-yard touchdown from James White after winning the overtime toss.

4. Malcolm Butler’s Interception in Super Bowl XLIX

Super Bowl XLIX simultaneously holds the record for having one of the greatest plays as well as the worst call in the NFL’s history.

While the Seattle Seahawks were looking for a second consecutive title, the New England Patriots wanted an end to their decade-old drought. At the last minute, head coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell called for a pass from the one-yard line instead of letting Marshawn Lynch handle the ball. With just 20 seconds remaining, Patriot’s Malcolm Butler intercepted Wilson, preventing Seattle Seahawks from getting a game-winning touchdown and sealing their victory 28-24.

5. Eli Manning’s Amazing Pass in Super Bowl XLVI

With his impressive clutch pass in the Super Bowl XLVI, Eli Manning has made it to the greatest moments in NFL’s history for the second time.

The New England Patriots were looking forward to their fourth Super Bowl win, scoring 17 unanswered points against the New York Giants’ 9. In the last 4 minutes of regulation, the Giants, who had caught up to 14 points, attempted three deep passes from Manning to Mario Manningham. This tipped the game in the Giants’ favor, leading to a 21-17 victory after Ahmad Bradshaw’s game-winning touchdown.

We hope this list has refreshed your memories and you are already on your way to re-watching the matches, to experiencing these unforgettable minutes once again.