New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

The New York Giants are Super Bowl XLVI champs. What follows after the jump is a photo essay of the game. By the way, click the images and they open to larger ones you can download for yourself. Enjoy!

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) falls into the endzone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium. Michael Hickey-US PRESSWIRE

New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) catches a pass along the sideline against the New England Patriots during the second half of Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium. Michael Hickey-US PRESSWIRE

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the second half of Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium. Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE

New York Giants middle linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) intercepts a pass intended for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during the second half of Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds the Vince Lombardi trophy as he talks with television personality Dan Patrick after the Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

New York Giants defensive back Tyler Sash (39) and wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) celebrate after Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium. Tim Farrell/THE STAR-LEDGER via US PRESSWIRE

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning during the Super Bowl most valuable player and winning head coach press conference at the Super Bowl XLVI media center at the J.W. Marriott. Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE