PHOTOS: Super Bowl XLIX, Patriots vs Seahawks
Tom Brady, Malcolm Butler, and much more from the New England Patriots’ classic clash with the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX.
Malcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots intercepts a pass by Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks intended for Ricardo Lockette #83 late in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesSuper Bowl XLIX will be remembered as arguably the greatest in the history of the event, and one of the greatest NFL games ever played. In New England, it's remembered fondly as a suspenseful back-and-forth battle between the Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, culminating with a classic Tom Brady comeback and Malcolm Butler's late interception at the goal line to seal the victory.
Brady and Bill Belichick's Patriots entered the game with three Super Bowl championships together. But they hadn't won the big one in a decade, and they're off the heels of two heartbreaking Super Bowl losses to the New York Giants in 2007 and 2011.
Brady finished 37-of-50 for 328 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions through the air, and famously went 13-for-15 with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to put the Patriots back in the lead. The Seahawks seemed as though they had made enough plays to score the final go-ahead touchdown, but in arguably the most important single play in sports history, Malcolm Butler picked off Russell Wilson at the goal line with just 20 seconds left in the game.
The win marked the Patriots' fourth of six Super Bowl championships under Brady and Belichick. It was the first of three championships for team mainstays Patrick Chung, Julian Edelman, Stephen Gostkowski, Rob Gronkowski, Dont'a Hightower, Devin McCourty, Matthew Slater, and James White. Nose tackle Vince Wilfork, who won a championship with the Patriots as a rookie in 2004, earned his second.
Keep scrolling for dozens of classic photos from Super Bowl XLIX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesA general view as players warm up before Super Bowl XLIX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesTom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to playin in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesHead coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on prior to Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesTom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes the ball in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Harry How/Getty ImagesBrandon LaFell #19 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown over Earl Thomas #29 and Tharold Simon #27 of the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesMarshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks is tackled by Chandler Jones #95 of the New England Patriots in the second quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesChandler Jones #95 of the New England Patriots celebrates a stop against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesRussell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesChris Matthews #13 of the Seattle Seahawks catches an 11 yard touchdown late in the second quarter against Logan Ryan #26 of the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Stephen Dunn/Getty ImagesMarshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks scores a three yard touchdown in the second quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesMarshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball in the first quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Rob Carr/Getty ImagesRob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots catches a 22 yard touchdown pass bagainst K.J. Wright #50 of the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesHead coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts during Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Mike Ehrmann/Getty ImagesTom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots in discussion in the second half against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesTom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots calls a play against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesJulian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots reacts during Super Bowl XLIX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesJulian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesJulian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots celebrates as he scores a 3 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesJermaine Kearse #15 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a catch over Malcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Rob Carr/Getty ImagesJermaine Kearse #15 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a catch in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesMalcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots intercepts a pass by Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks intended for Ricardo Lockette #83 late in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesMalcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots intercepts a pass by Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks intended for Ricardo Lockette #83 late in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesBrandon Browner #39 of the New England Patriots celebrates an interception by Malcolm Butler #21 in the fourth quarter on the two yard line against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesRichard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks and Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots speak late in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesMembers of the New England Patriots celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesTom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesTom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with team owner Robert Kraft after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesTom Brady #12 and Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots celebrate after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesTom Brady #12 and Vince Wilfork #75 of the New England Patriots celebrate after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Rob Carr/Getty ImagesTom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Patriots defeated the Seahawks 28-24. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesTom Brady #12, team owner Robert Kraft, and head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
