four different Super Bowls, joining Roger Staubach, Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw. He also became the sixth quarterback to start at least four Super Bowls, joining Montana, Bradshaw, Staubach, Jim Kelly and John Elway. The Giants opening drive consumed 9 minutes and 59 seconds, making it the longest drive in Super Bowl history. The drive was 27 seconds longer than the previous record, which the Giants had set in winning Super Bowl XXV against the Buffalo Bills. Due to the length of the Giants' opening drive (which itself contained a record 4 third-down conversions), the first quarter featured only two possessions, a record for an opening quarter. The three lead changes in the fourth quarter were also a Super Bowl record. Although not a record, the 17 points scored by the Giants was the fewest points for a Super Bowl victor since Super Bowl IX. Final statistics Sources: NFL.com Super Bowl XLII, Super Bowl XLII Play Finder NYG, Super Bowl XLII Play Finder NE Statistical comparison Individual leaders 1Completions/attempts 2Carries 3Long gain 4Receptions 5Times targeted Starting lineups Source: Officials Mike Carey was chosen to be the head referee for this game, marking the first time that an African American has been chosen to be the head official in a Super Bowl. Carey also officiated the last game between the Giants and Patriots. The full officiating crew was: Referee: Mike Carey #94 Umpire: Tony Michalek #115 Head Linesman: Gary Slaughter #30 Line Judge: Carl Johnson #101 Field Judge: Boris Cheek #41 Side Judge: Larry Rose #128 Back Judge: Scott Helverson #93 Replay Official: Ken Baker Video Operator: Jim Grant Alternate Referee – Walt Coleman Alternate Umpire – Dan Ferrell Alternate Flank – Ed Camp Alternate Deep – Carl Cheffers Alternate Back Judge – Greg Steed See also Super Bowl XLVI – rematch of Super Bowl XLII Super Bowl XLIX – the next Super Bowl to be held in that stadium (Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks) References External links Official Super Bowl web site Official site of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee 2007 National Football League season 2008 in American football 2008 in American television 2008 in sports in Arizona New England Patriots postseason New York Giants postseason Sports in Glendale, Arizona Super Bowl 042 Tom Petty Sports competitions in Maricopa County, Arizona American football in Arizona February 2008 sports events in the United States Tom Brady Events in Glendale, Arizona