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Super Bowl XLIX — Patriots and Seahawks

By Ron Griffitts

Contributing columnist

On February 1, 2015 in the University of Phoenix Stadium, the New England Patriots (14-3) coached by Bill Belichek and with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniel met the defending champion Seattle Seahawks (14-4) coached by Pete Carroll.

New England was led by quarterback Tom Brady who passed for 4109 yards and 33 touchdowns and had a 97.4 passer rating. They were led in rushing by Shane Vereen (391 Yards, 2 TDs) and Jonas Gray (412 yards, 5 TDs).

Brady’s favorite receivers were Rob Gronkowski (1124 yards, 12 TDs), Julian Edelman (972 yards, 4 TDs) and Brandon LaFell (953 yards, 7 TDs).