Super Bowl 2015 Live Blog

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

3rd & 7 37yd

Maybe a few more pieces on D for Dallas....could go a long way

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:30:18 AM
Cowboys in 2015,shlda been this year but we'll take the next one

by Them boys via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:30:18 AM
I tend to agree Jon and I doubt Revis and McC leave town...SEA is certainly a major contender too of course

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:30:42 AM
2015 Contenders: Steelers, Ravens, Patriots, Cowboys, Packers, Seahawks

by Tombo via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:31:02 AM
Does winning the superbowl increase the odds that Revis will take a little less money to resign with the Pats than he could make elsewhere?

by Daniel via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:31:10 AM
I am with you on that too Tombo...I doubt Denver falls apart though either

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:31:38 AM
The pats one more time in 2015

by Sam via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:31:51 AM
Matt what do you think SEA needs to do on offensive side to be more competitive

by Ao via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:31:58 AM
No clue on that with Revis, but history has shown us that he certainly knows how to financially maximize his value!

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:32:02 AM
Steelers for sure, LeVeon and Big Ben and Brown. Just need the defense to improve.

by Chris via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:32:06 AM
Can't think of a Super Bowl play call that was more controversial than this one. Not even close.

by KC Joyner via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:32:06 AM
To me, SEA's #1 need is WR....I really like Paul Richardson, but they need to be aggressive to find another WR

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:32:36 AM
I agree with Tombo plus Denver and Carolina

by JayMS via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:33:07 AM
I am with you too Chris on Pittsburgh and I do think the D should be better....Ravens and Steelers are close to getting back to where they usually are

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:33:11 AM
What do the patriots need to do to maximize their chance to repeat Matt?

by Wesley via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:34:07 AM
I don't see anyone mentioning the Colts??? I really think next year is Andrew Luck's chance to win, and he is still improving.

by Moojoo via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:34:19 AM
Oh I love Luck Moojoo, but I don't like his supporting cast, esp on D and was utterly shocked that they made it as far as they did

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:35:03 AM
Speaking as a Colts fan: until they have a defense that can stop the run, they have no chance. Once they do, they have a very good chance.

by Blood and Turf via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:35:31 AM
No one will take the Colts seriously until they can show some toughness and not get pushed around by good teams.

by D-IIIII via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:35:59 AM
To me, the Pats' biggest offseason need....assuming they can keep Revis and McC....is adding a high end guard. I know they have gotten great success from OLinemen as late picks/undrafted guys, but what if that OL had a guy like Mankins when he entered the league?

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:35:59 AM
Agreed Blood...plus, the Colts have zero running game on O as well

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:36:23 AM
Patriots have to add another vertical threat as well.

by KC Joyner via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:36:39 AM
Agreed KC...one pure speed guy on perimeter would be great

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:36:59 AM
Also Arizona Cardinals and Detroit if they can keep suh

by Ao via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:37:35 AM
The Pats allowed opponents to score 81% of the time in power situations (runs on 3rd/4th & <2, or w/i 2 yds of goalline). Dead last in NFL.

by Harvard_Sports via twitter retweeted by skepticalsports 2/2/2015 3:37:58 AM
I dont think we can leave out the Dolphins when we talk terms of improvement. Tannehill moved into the top 10 QB's of the league nearing the 3/4 of the season. Unfortunately they fell out in the end but im looking forward to see what they improve on next year. Granted Knowshon doesnt get hurt again.

by Josh via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:38:03 AM
Ao, not sure either has a Super Bowl caliber QB and I don't trust Zona's running game at all...I do think both are improving though and going the right direction. Will be tough to keep Suh

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:38:27 AM
Pete Carroll said the INT was just a play to waste time on the clock. Said they didn't have the matchup they wanted to run on that play.

by Terry Blount via twitter 2/2/2015 3:38:28 AM
Grading the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX
ESPN.comHow the Patriots graded out in Super Bowl XLIX.

by Jon Hudec, ESPN.com via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:38:31 AM
I like the pick of AZ. Arrow is up on the Cardinals. I see the 49ers falling apart in 2015.

by Tombo via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:39:23 AM
I could also see Miami as an improved team that might contend

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:39:43 AM
Photo: Brandon Bolden, Tim Wright and Jonathan Casillas with Lombardi Trophy. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8z0oN4CIAENmSb.jpg

by Mike Reiss via twitter 2/2/2015 3:39:59 AM
They were dreadful this year, but maybe the Saints?

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:40:04 AM
NEW ENGLAND PATS SUPERBOWL 50 CHAMPS!

by Jon via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:40:48 AM
Pete Carroll: I will always blame you for robbing me of the inevitable 65 yard Gostkowski FGA we would have seen if you ran Beast Mode.

by Benjamin Morris via twitter 2/2/2015 3:41:44 AM
The saints just did not play like their usual selves this year. Unless they make some drastic changes, I dont see them performing next year either

by Josh via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:41:56 AM
Can't even get to celebrate this one for an hour!

by KC Joyner via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:42:00 AM
Has it been talked about at all that Belichick didn't call timeout to preserve clock? Pretty gutsy decision and forced Seahawks into a faster decision on the last play. If they had more time to think about it, they might have gone Lynch.

by Dave via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:42:24 AM
And Josh, their cap is a nightmare...prob will lose more than they add

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:42:28 AM
As Malcolm Butler arrives, backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo says, "There is the man of the hour."

by Mike Reiss via twitter 2/2/2015 3:42:55 AM
Maybe Dave...I bet BB was thinking about letting SEA score even....that late clock management was nail biting

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:43:04 AM
Photo: Malcolm Butler settles in. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8z1WF0CMAEXMwc.jpg

by Mike Reiss via twitter 2/2/2015 3:43:08 AM
Twitter reaction to Seattle Seahawks' fourth-quarter interception
ESPN.comCurrent and former players posted their reaction to the Seahawks' call to throw the ball in the fourth quarter and the ensuing Patriots' interception.

by Jon Hudec, ESPN.com via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:44:20 AM
I bet Lynch gets that one yard somehow someway....just sayin'

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:45:28 AM
Rams and Bills have all the pieces but the one that counts most.

by Red via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:46:00 AM
Malcolm Butler says there was only one team that gave him an opportunity as an undrafted free agent -- the Patriots.

by Mike Reiss via twitter 2/2/2015 3:46:25 AM
And really no way of getting that huge piece Red...Houston is in that situation somewhat as well

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:46:29 AM
Fantastic read by Butler. Immediately recognized they were going to run the slant and jumped it.

by KC Joyner via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:47:00 AM
No doubt at all that Butler made simply a great play....that is undeniable

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:47:29 AM
OK folks, we're going to wrap this up in a few minutes. Any final questions or thoughts?

by Jon Hudec, ESPN.com via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:48:37 AM
Malcolm Butler: "I'm pretty sure he was going to try (to attack me). Who wouldn't to a rookie?"

by Mike Reiss via twitter 2/2/2015 3:49:00 AM
Undrafted rookie FA makes a play to win one of the best Super Bowls ever. Can't ask for much more out of a game.

by KC Joyner via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:49:13 AM
This was a blast....thanks so much and congrats to Pats!

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:49:17 AM
Malcolm Butler points out this was his first INT in the NFL.

by Mike Reiss via twitter 2/2/2015 3:49:22 AM
The Bills have a great defense and poor offense. With Rex, the defense will improve, but the offense won't which will keep them from moving to the next level.

by Shane via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:49:41 AM
The last play hurts and will go down in infamy, but the game really turned in the 4th quarter on those three 3&outs that got New England back in the game.

by Tombo via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:50:09 AM
Photo: Brandon LaFell makes it a dad moment in post-game. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8z3EtVCMAIdUCa.jpg

by Mike Reiss via twitter 2/2/2015 3:50:41 AM
Game turned a few times

by Matt Williamson via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:50:49 AM
Thanks so much for joining us tonight. Be sure to check out our NFL Nation blog for all the latest news from all 32 teams.

by Jon Hudec, ESPN.com via ESPN 2/2/2015 3:51:17 AM

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