Super Bowl moment No. 44: Jermaine Lewis crushes Giants' hopes
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 28: Baltimore Ravens' wide receiver Jermaine Lewis (L) avoids an open field tackle by Dave Thomas of the New York Giant defender during first half action in Super Bowl XXXV 28 January, 2001, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens are playing for the Vince Lombardi Trophy and the NFL championship. (Photo credit should read PETER MUHLY/AFP/Getty Images)
As we count down to Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, Calif., it's time to look back on the magical and memorable moments in the 49 previous Super Bowls. FOX Sports senior NFL writer Alex Marvez has ranked the 50 greatest moments in the big game's big history, and every weekday from now until Feb. 7 we'll unveil the latest addition to our countdown. Today, we look back at moment No. 44 when Jermaine Lewis ensured the Ravens would win Super Bowl XXXV.
Three touchdowns scored in a 36-second flurry during the third quarter provided the pivotal moments in this Baltimore Ravens blowout.
After cornerback Duane Starks returned a Kerry Collins interception 49 yards for a touchdown, New York Giants wide receiver Ron Dixon immediately answered with a 97-yard kickoff return for a score.
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Baltimore's Lewis proceeded to take New York's subsequent kickoff 84 yards for a score that put the Ravens ahead by a 24-7 margin in a game that ended up never really being close.
Here are highlights from Super Bowl XXXV.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Final score: Baltimore 34, New York Giants 7