Super Bowl 2015 Live Blog

The Seattle Seahawks are looking to defend their Super Bowl title against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

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by Meredith Ahern via Instagram 2/1/2015 10:44:58 PM
It certainly made a difference in their favor last year Joe

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:45:02 PM
Who would have thought this this kid would be Pats QB & go to more Super Bowls than Montana? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8yxQrrCMAEPHmS.png

by darren rovell via twitter 2/1/2015 10:45:57 PM
It looks like Sherman will have to make Odell Beckham Jr.-like one-handed catches to make a pick in this game.

by KC Joyner via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:46:15 PM
Its Game Day!!!! #Superbowl #SB49 #Seahawks #patriots #phoenix

by Carlo Hernandez via Instagram 2/1/2015 10:46:24 PM
Seahawks mascot #SBLIX #Seahawks

by Sandra🎀Taylor via Instagram 2/1/2015 10:46:42 PM
A little blurry from the upper deck, but that's Marshawn Lynch with gold cleats. He'll need to change before kickoff. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8yxgpDCIAAhuXx.jpg

by Kevin Seifert via twitter 2/1/2015 10:46:50 PM
If the Patriots win the coin toss and defer, or Seattle wins, do you think the Seahawks put their defense on the field first to try and set the tone?

by Dan via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:47:04 PM
Fist off, I think this is a very even game and SEA has a GREAT chance to win even though I am taking NEng, but what worries me with my Pats' pick is SEA's pass rush consistently getting to Brady...although I will say, one huge difference between this SEA D and last year's is their pass rush isn't nearly as strong

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:47:12 PM
With a loud crowd in their favor Dan, I like that strategy...I would think Belichick wants to open the 2nd half with the ball too

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:47:57 PM
For me Marshawn is the X-Factor. If he gets his, Seattle can keep it close. If the Pats stop Beastmode it's a blowout.

by Tombo via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:48:05 PM
Did an Insider article this week taking a look at Seattle's multiple defensive weaknesses -
Joyner: How Pats can exploit Seattle D
ESPN.comThe Seattle Seahawks' soft spots on defense could lead to the end of the group's reign, writes KC Joyner.

by KC Joyner via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:48:14 PM
Vic 20 RT @JaronC_: @SeifertESPN Did you take that with the webcam from your Commodore 64?

by Kevin Seifert via twitter 2/1/2015 10:48:24 PM
Lynch wore his gold shoes in warm-ups. No doubt he'll be changing those (not legal) before the kickoff.

by Terry Blount via twitter 2/1/2015 10:48:37 PM
Jon, do we have a Stats and Info person with us today?

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:48:49 PM
Seahawks have struggled against power rushing teams in the past.

by KC Joyner via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:48:53 PM
Marshawn Lynch wearing GOLD CLEATS during warmups #BeastSwag http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8yx8QXCQAAJusV.jpg

by NFL on ESPN via twitter 2/1/2015 10:49:20 PM
No question KC and I think the worst part right now for this D is their DTs...little depth there and little beef

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:49:25 PM
And they have a 56.1 Total QBR when adding an extra defender to the box (ranked 19th).

by KC Joyner via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:49:25 PM
Patriots have completed their pre-game warmup. Bill Belichick right in the middle of it, with hands-on coaching with defensive linemen.

by Mike Reiss via twitter 2/1/2015 10:49:28 PM
Now 41 minutes showing on the scoreboard clock, so a longer-than-normal wait until game-time. Patriots went through these things at practice

by Mike Reiss via twitter 2/1/2015 10:49:52 PM
Seattle DB injuries, needed miracle vs GB, healthy Gronk, Brady/Belichick desperate to end 10-yr drought=Pats 24, Seattle 17

by Ian O'Connor via twitter 2/1/2015 10:49:57 PM
So look for NE to test the Seahawks via the ground game and dink/dunk them like crazy if/when Seattle adds the box defender.

by KC Joyner via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:50:02 PM
You have to run downhill at SEA's D...not horizontally...too fast...expect a lot of FB ISO runs, which is a true leadblocking FB Isolated on a LB in the hole with RB following FB

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:50:14 PM
Totally agree, MW. And, unlike the NFC title game, Belichick won't let up on power rushing the ball. He'll keep doing it until Seattle stops it.

by KC Joyner via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:51:07 PM
Let the adventure begin!

by NolanH74 via twitter 2/1/2015 10:51:31 PM
A slightly better look RT @SportsCenter: Marshawn Lynch is wearing gold cleats for Super Bowl XLIX. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8yygXSCMAAganw.jpg

by Kevin Seifert via twitter 2/1/2015 10:51:35 PM
Both teams have left the field. 39:40 showing on clock. Let the last pregame festivities begin before we kick off Super Bowl XLIX.

by Kevin Seifert via twitter 2/1/2015 10:51:41 PM
Excited to watch Collins & Hightower. I expect both to spy Wilson a high % of the time, but also, one will blitz a fair amount too I bet to mix things up. When the center slides one way or the other, those LBs then decided post-snap which is coming...opposite the side the OC slides

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:51:43 PM
Seahawks Sushi (H/T @NewcastleNewsWA) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8yypNRIcAAqQzC.png

by darren rovell via twitter 2/1/2015 10:51:45 PM
The view from auxiliary press box. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8yyqOdCIAAKFfI.jpg

by John Banks via twitter 2/1/2015 10:51:54 PM
If you let players like Marshawn Lynch pick their own shoes, next thing you know you're letting teams control their own game balls.

by anamariecox via twitter retweeted by janesports 2/1/2015 10:52:00 PM
In warm-ups Seahawks safety Earl Thomas wore shoulder brace, safety Kam Chancellor with knee brace. Both did all drills, etc.

by Jeff Legwold via twitter 2/1/2015 10:53:19 PM
Fans love cameras! #SB49

by AZSuperBowl via twitter 2/1/2015 10:53:42 PM
Lane could be a CB that Brady targets quite a bit today...KC, how were his metrics this season? Should see plenty of Edelman and Amendola

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:53:58 PM
Jonathan Kraft, on 98.5 The Sports Hub interview, says QB Tom Brady was "blindsided" by media firestorm regarding NFL's investigation.

by Mike Reiss via twitter 2/1/2015 10:54:17 PM
I'm guessing Marshawn Lynch barefoot is better than 95% of NFL running backs.

by Jane McManus via twitter 2/1/2015 10:54:19 PM
Groundscrew filling divots after warmups. Field a bit beat up in between hashmarks near Patriots’ (logo) end zone.

by Kevin Seifert via twitter 2/1/2015 10:54:20 PM
It's about to get ugly #superbowl #vip #tailgateparty #turndownforwhat #seattleseahawks #seattle #likeaboss #arizona #phoenix #football #boss #photooftheday #photoshoot #ballin #scarf #party

by Cleaner via Instagram 2/1/2015 10:54:31 PM
Also very intrigued with who Pats line up their CBs against in man coverage. I bet we see Browner on Willson

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:54:43 PM
Fine craftsmanship by barber @RobTheOriginal http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8yzSdkCEAEGxJ4.png

by darren rovell via twitter 2/1/2015 10:54:49 PM
More Ickey Woods commercials - always a good thing!

by KC Joyner via ESPN 2/1/2015 10:55:03 PM
RT if you have the @Seahawks winning the SUPER BOWL!! Take your pick with @VerizonWireless #WhosGonnaWin http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8yzfC8CMAAQVK5.jpg

by NFL on ESPN via twitter 2/1/2015 10:55:38 PM
by Brian Reynolds via Instagram 2/1/2015 10:56:06 PM
And the pregame show starts off with an instrumental of “Shake it Off.” Awaiting “Uptown Funk."

by Kevin Seifert via twitter 2/1/2015 10:56:35 PM

Super Bowl 2015 Live Blog

The Seattle Seahawks are looking to defend their Super Bowl title against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

Joyner: How Pats can exploit Seattle D