The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are facing off in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. This matchup is a rematch of a classic encounter that took place nearly a decade ago, with one team coming just a yard shy of an almost certain victory.
On February 1, 2015, coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson led the defending champion Seahawks into Super Bowl XLIX. Their opponents were coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady alongside the New England Patriots, a team that had appeared in five Super Bowls and won three during the previous 13 seasons.
The game was a thrilling back-and-forth battle. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime, then the Seahawks took a 10-point lead in the third quarter. However, the Patriots responded with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, taking a 28-24 advantage just before the two-minute warning.
With 80 yards to go for a potential winning touchdown, Wilson led the Seahawks on a remarkable drive. Key moments included a 31-yard completion to Marshawn Lynch and a 33-yard completion to Jermaine Kearse. A four-yard run by Lynch gave Seattle first and goal from the Patriots’ one-yard line with just 26 seconds remaining.
Marshawn Lynch was a Pro Bowl running back that season, having rushed for 1,306 yards and 13 touchdowns. In the Super Bowl, he recorded 102 yards on 24 carries with one touchdown. Despite his strong performance, Lynch did not receive the ball on Seattle’s final offensive play.
Instead, Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell opted for a passing play. Wilson threw the ball toward receiver Ricardo Lockette near the goal line, but it was intercepted by Patriots rookie Malcolm Butler. This crucial interception sealed the victory for New England.
Tom Brady earned his third Super Bowl MVP award after completing 37 of 50 passes for 328 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions. Russell Wilson completed 12 of 21 passes for 247 yards, two touchdowns, and one very costly interception.
This memorable game remains one of the most dramatic finishes in Super Bowl history and sets the stage for another exciting showdown between these two storied franchises.
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