Game summary of the patriots vs Seahawks Superbowl

As the clock ticks under 30 seconds, Seattle is 1 yard away from reclaiming

the lead and hoisting the Lombardi trophy. But how could one drive be so

important to the Patriots' legacy and what led to the greatest Super Bowl of all

time?

We have to go back to the start of the season for Seattle. Despite starting the

season at 500 after six games, riddled with close late losses to the Cowboys

and Rams, Seattle found their rhythm. They lost just one of their final 10

games, clinching the top seed in the NFC once again. Their stellar defense

was already the league's best but. the offensive side of the ball was making

waves as well. Marshawn Lynch ran for over 1200 yards, leading the league

in both rushing touchdowns and end zone celebrations. Russell Wilson had

the best season of his young career, becoming an even bigger threat on the

ground. Seattle secured the top spot in the NFC.

The Patriot's season was a lot different this year. Brady had to prove he still

had it. After a complete beatdown by Kansas City, New England found

themselves at 2-2, sparking discussions about Brady being "washed up". His

new understudy's success didn't help. However, Brady and Bill Belichick,

fueled by the loss, knew what they had to do. They would be ready for

Cincinnati; it was just what New England needed. It was the first of seven

straight wins, propelling the Patriots from media underdogs to AFC's top seed

by the final week of the regular season. Then, during their bye week, the

"Deflated Balls" scandal erupted, with people once again calling for Brady's

head. Despite the distractions, the Patriots offense didn't falter.

Brady shook off a first-quarter interception, staying true to form. Brandon

LaFell, the newest "no-name" receiver, opened the scoring. After the

Seahawks matched that, Gronk barreled into the end zone for a touchdown

right before the half.



The start of the second half was just as disastrous for the Patriots as the start

of the first. Brady threw a terrible interception to start the half, putting the

Patriots in a tough spot. They trailed 24-14, but didn't give up. Brady drove

down the field and hit Amendola on a slant route in the endzone to make it

21-24. With 8 minutes left in the game. On the ensuing series, the Patriots

forced a three-and-out. Brady went 7-for-7 on the next drive, finding Julian

Edelman in the endzone to put the Patriots up 28-24.

The next drive would be forever etched in my brain. Wearing my lucky socks,

I sat glued to the TV in my cousin's living room, about to witness history.

Russell Wilson, scrambling out of the pocket, launched a pass downfield. The

ball, seemingly suspended in slow motion, was tipped up in the air. Jermaine

Kearse would make one of the most remarkable catches in Super Bowl

history. The air was sucked out of the room. New England fans were reliving

the horror of the past two Super Bowls, the "helmet catch" and all the pain

coming flooding back. The Seahawks, with a minute left and the most

unstoppable running back in the last 10 years, had a first and goal.

Coming out of the huddle the Patriots lined up in a goal line defense, with

seven defenders on the line and one linebacker in the box, essentially daring

Seatle to throw. Against six blockers, every receiver had a one-on-one

matchup. Wilson threw a ball right into the hands of Malcolm Butler. The room

exploded! I've never felt such energy in my life watching the greatest play in

Superbowl history. Malcom Butler was quoted after the game saying "I just

had a vision that I was going to make a big play and it came true,".

In my opinion Super Bowl 49 will be remembered as the greatest Super Bowl

game of all time. It cemented both the Patriots and Tom Brady as the best to

ever play the game. This game, showcasing some of the best football ever

played, will be talked about for years to come.