US EditionHow the Most Infamous Play Call in Super Bowl History Set the Seahawks and Patriots on Course for a Rematch 11 Years Later
Pete Carroll chose a pass play over a run against eight defenders in the 2015 Super Bowl, leading to an interception that sealed the Patriots' 28-24 win, analysts said.
- With a rematch set for Sunday, the 2015 snap returns to the spotlight as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots meet in Super Bowl LX.
- Bill Belichick sent in a three-cornerback look, prompting Pete Carroll to judge eight defenders made running Marshawn Lynch a poor matchup on second-and-goal from the 1 with 26 seconds remaining.
- A tipped, juggled catch turned into Malcolm Butler's goal line interception, beating Ricardo Lockette to Russell Wilson's pass, securing the Patriots' Super Bowl win.
- New England survived 28-24 before 70,288 spectators to win its fourth Lombardi Trophy, giving Tom Brady his fourth Super Bowl and tying him with Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw.
- Commentators and players have continued to revisit the play, with Pete Carroll accepting responsibility and Russell Wilson saying `Put the blame on me,` last week.
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How the most infamous play call in Super Bowl history set the Seahawks and Patriots on course for a rematch 11 years later
It’s one of the most memorable plays in Super Bowl history. It remains one of the most baffling decisions in the history of professional football. And its ramifications are still being felt 11 years later as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots face off in Super Bowl LX.
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