Super Bowl XXV (1991) New York Giants vs. Buffalo Bills – Decided by Scott Norwood’s missed 47-yard field goal as time expired (“Wide Right”), this 20–19 Giants victory is remembered for its strategic brilliance and emotional weight. Played amid the Gulf War, Whitney Houston’s stirring national anthem set a patriotic tone. The Giants controlled the clock with a ball-control offense, holding the ball for over 40 minutes to neutralize Buffalo’s high-powered “K-Gun” attack led by Jim Kelly. Defensive coordinator Bill Belichick’s game plan stifled the Bills just enough. The narrow margin and heartbreaking ending for Buffalo marked the start of their four consecutive Super Bowl losses. This game exemplified coaching mastery over raw talent and remains a benchmark for tactical football. Its blend of historical context, suspense, and human drama makes it eternally compelling.
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