David Tyree's Helmet Catch: The Untold Story Behind the Play That Broke 18-0

David Tyree's Helmet Catch: The Untold Story Behind the Play That Broke 18-0 Two days before Super Bowl XLII, David Tyree had the worst practice of his life. Eli Manning called it the worst practice in the history of practices. On Sunday, the backup receiver who caught four passes all season pinned a football to his helmet and ended the 18-0 New England Patriots' perfect season. This is the story behind the Helmet Catch: a sixth-round pick who nearly lost everything after a 2004 arrest, a mother who died weeks before the biggest game of his life, and the last catch of his NFL career. Disclaimer: This video is a documentary-style retelling based on published interviews and news reports. All images are illustrative recreations, not actual photographs of the people involved. NFL Hidden Legends is not affiliated with the NFL or any team. #HelmetCatch #SuperBowlXLII #NFLHistory