The New England Patriots were defeated by the New York Giants, 21 to 17, in Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012.

The New England Patriots were defeated by the New York Giants, 21 to 17, in Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012.
1st quarter
NYG
NE
Safety by Justin Tuck
2
0
Victor Cruz 2-yard pass from Eli Manning (Lawrence Tynes kick)
9
0
2nd quarter
NYG
NE
Stephen Gostkowski 29-yard field goal
9
3
Danny Woodhead 4-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick)
9
10
3rd quarter
NYG
NE
Aaron Hernandez 12-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick)
9
17
Lawrence Tynes 38-yard field goal
12
17
Lawrence Tynes 33-yard field goal
15
17
4th quarter
NYG
NE
Ahmad Bradshaw 6-yard run (two-point conversion failed)
21
17