Eli Manning Explains How The Late Jared Lorenzen Was Responsible For David Tyree Helmet Catch (VIDEO)

David Tyree’s famous helmet catch helped the New York Giants win Super Bowl XLII. It is a play that will never be forgotten as Eli Manning escaped being sacked and tossed up a prayer for his wide receiver to catch as Rodney Harrison did all he could to smack the ball away.

As it turns out, that play may have never went down if not for Jared Lorenzen, AKA the “Hefty Lefty.”

During NFL Network series “The Timeline” back in 2018, Manning discusses one of the main reasons he was prepared for that wild sequence of events was because of the back-up quarterback and that very drill being practiced everyday in practice.

Thank you to the real hero of #SB42 @JaredLorenzen22
The referee ALMOST called the play dead.
Eli Manning ALMOST threw the ball to his offensive lineman.
The @nygiants ALMOST lost the game.#TheTimeline: #helmetcatch
Rp @NFLFilms #nflfilms @NFL pic.twitter.com/7EliKODF2q

— LPG – NYG (@LicensePlateGuy) February 1, 2018

On July 3rd, 2019, Lorenzen tragically lost his death less than a week after he was admitted to the ICU with kidney and heart problems.

Here is a statement from the family of Jared Lorenzen pic.twitter.com/vTJn2gdNU5

— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) July 3, 2019

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Statement from #NYGiants:
Jared was a special person, and a beloved Giant. He was an important member of our 2007 team, one that created its own destiny. Our thoughts are with Jared’s family and friends who loved and appreciated him so much, just as our organization and fans did. pic.twitter.com/z6TLw8WeO2

— New York Giants (@Giants) July 3, 2019

We lost a great one too soon today. Our hearts are with the Lorenzen family.

We love you, 22. pic.twitter.com/btPrpk8knO

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) July 3, 2019

During his collegiate seasons, Lorenzen held the Wildcats record for most career passing yards with 10,354.

Jared was just 38-years-old.