The Tom Brady tell Osi Umenyiora found on film that helped Giants stun Patriots in Super Bowl

Osi Umenyiora says he uncovered a pre-snap signal in Tom Brady’s cadence while studying film before Super Bowl XLII, helping the Giants’ defence anticipate when the ball would be snapped. He believes the insight gave the defensive line a mental advantage in their upset of the previously unbeaten Patriots.

Umenyiora said Brady pointed towards an opposing player before saying “Hut” when the snap was imminent; without the point, the ball would not be snapped then. The Giants’ defensive line, including Justin Tuck, Fred Robbins and Michael Strahan, used the observation to record five sacks and 20 quarterback hurries in a 17-14 win, ending New England’s 18-0 season. The Giants also beat Brady in Super Bowl XLVI four years later.