Super Bowl XLIX
New England 28, Seattle 24
Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score to Julian Edelman with 2:02 remaining, and Malcolm Butler intercepted a pass in the end zone with 20 seconds left to preserve the Patriots' fourth Super Bowl win. Brady's third TD throw was his 12th in the Super Bowl, breaking Joe Montana's record. Still, Seattle nearly pulled off an improbable victory, moving deep into New England territory on Jermaine Kearse's acrobatic 33-yard catch, but Butler came up big two plays later, stepping in front of a pass at the goal line.
February 1, 2015
University of Pheonix Stadium
Attendance 70,288
Malcolm Butler intercepted a pass at the goal line with 20 seconds remaining to help the Patriots clinch the franchise's fourth Super Bowl title. Bill Belichick tied Chuck Noll for the most Super Bowl titles (4) by a head coach. The Patriots had the first scoring opportunity, but Jeremy Lane intercepted Brady's pass in the end zone. Lane returned the interception to the Seattle 14-yard line and was injured during the return. Brady completed five passes on the next possession, including a pair of third-down conversions, and capped by an 11-yard scoring pass to Brandon LaFell. Seattle scored on a 3-yard run by Marshawn Lynch with 2:16 left in the half, set up by a 44-yard pass deep down the right sideline from Russell Wilson to Chris Matthews—his first career NFL catch—to tie the game. On the next drive Brady connected twice with Shane Vereen for first downs before finding Rob Gronkowski down the right side for a 22-yard touch-down for a 14-7 lead with 31 seconds left in the half. Robert Turbin gained 19 yards on the first play following the kickoff, and Wilson scrambled for 17 on the next. With 11 seconds left in the half Wilson fired a 23-yard pass to Ricardo Lockette, plus a 15-yard face mask penalty, placed the ball at the Patriots' 6-yard line with six seconds remaining. The Seahawks eschewed a field-goal attempt, and Wilson completed an 11-yard touchdown pass to Matthews, his first NFL touchdown, with two seconds left to tie the game. A 45-yard pass to Matthews on the opening drive of the second half helped the Seahawks drive into the red zone, but New England's defense stopped Lynch on third-and-1 and Seattle settled for Steven Hauschka's 27-yard field goal. Bobby Wagner intercepted Brady on the next possession and Wilson capitalized with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Doug Baldwin for a 24-14 lead with 4:54 left in the third quarter. The Seahawks forced a punt and then drove into Patriots' territory, but on third-and-2 Jermaine Kearse could not hold onto Wilson's pass. After an exchange of punts, the Patriots had the ball but were faced with third-and-14 with 10:58 to play. Badly in need of a first down, Brady found Julian Edelman over the middle for 21 yards. Four plays later, on third-and-8, another 21-yard pass from Brady to Edelman set up Danny Amendola's 4-yard touchdown catch with 7:55 to play to pull the Patriots to within three points. The Patriots' defense forced a three-and-out and Brady engineered a 10-play, 64-yard drive, completing all 8 of his pass attempts, and capped by Edelman's 3-yard catch with 2:02 to play for a 28-24 lead. A 33-yard juggling, deflection catch by Kearse, while on his back, put the ball at the Patriots' 5 with 1:06 to play. Lynch gained 4 yards on the next play. The Patriots had two timeouts but let the clock run down to 26 seconds before the ball was snapped. Wilson attempted a quick pass to the right side. Brandon Browner slowed Kearse at the line and Butler jumped the route and intercepted Wilson's pass to clinch the victory. Brady was 37 of 50 for 328 yards with 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Vereen had 11 receptions for 64 yards, and Edelman had 9 catches for 109 yards. Wilson was 12 of 21 for 247 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Lynch carried 24 times for 102 yards, and Matthews had 4 receptions for 109 yards.
Game Notes
Head coach Bill Belichick tied NFL records by matching Don Shula with his 6th Super Bowl appearance and tying Chuck Noll with his 4th Super Bowl win.
Tom Brady joined Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana as the only quarterbacks with 4 Super Bowl victories, while matching Joe Montana's NFL-record 3 Super Bowl MVP Awards.
Brady extended his Super Bowl records for passing yards (1,605) and completions (164), while passing Joe Montana for most touchdown passes (13) in Super Bowl history.
Brady set Super Bowl records with 20 first half completions and 37 total completions.
Shane Vereen's 11 receptions were a Super Bowl record for a running back, and Ryan Allen set a Super Bowl record with a 64-yard punt.
The New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015 at University of Phoenix Stadium.
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) jumps into the arms of linebacker Rob Ninkovich (50) after a late interception that sealed the victory over the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Patriots won 28-24. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, celebrates with Rob Gronkowski after the Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) reacts during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) makes a catch as he falls against New England Patriots strong safety Malcolm Butler (21) during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia hug as they are given a Gatorade shower during Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Az. The Patriots won the game, 28-24. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New England Patriots tight end Michael Hoomanawanui (47) celebrates after the Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks to win the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Katy Perry, right, and Lenny Kravitz perform during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) after the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Patriots won 28-24. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and defensive back Nate Ebner (43) run onto the field before the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) catches a 4-yard touchdown pass in front of Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski catches a 22-yard touchdown pass in front of Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds fly in formation over the University of Phoenix Stadium prior to the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game with the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 in Glendale, Ariz. The Patriots won the game 28-24. (AP Photo / Jim Mahoney)
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 1: Dont'a Hightower stops Marshawn Lynch at the goal line just before the Butler interception, late fourth quarter. The New England Patriots plays against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Patriots won 28-24. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Grondkowski makes a 22-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX football game in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Feb. 01, 2015. The Patriots won the game, 28-24. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette (83) during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
The New England Patriots and media stand on the field after the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The New England Patriots won 28-24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New England Patriots Julian Edelman #11 catches the game winning touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the Super Bowl on Sunday, January 31, 2015 in Glendale, AZ. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
The New England Patriots celebrate after the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The New England Patriots won 28-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones (95) celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Patriots won the game 28-24. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
