They did. One object of the play, from the Giants' point of view was to NOT score. That's strange in its own right, but that was the strategy (and it was a good one). I can't recall any other game where the team in possession was "going" for a TD, but didn't want it - then made it (accidently), even though it was not what they wanted.
Very memorable play.
My wife didn’t understand that play and I explained it was a gamble. Do you kick a FG with 20 seconds on the clock for Brady to get to the other side FG range, or take the TD and give Brady 57 seconds to make a TD? I don’t know how I would have called it. Brady is dangerous either way.
Broncos first Superbowl win over the Packers. I don’t think it was ever admitted, but a lot of people thought the Packers let TD score the final touchdown so they’d have time left for one more drive.
Didn’t work for them, either.