According to ratings released by Nielsen, 114.4 million Americans tuned in to watch the Patriots beat the Seahawks. It surpassed the 2014 Super Bowl by 2 million viewers.
Defending champs Seattle were edged out by the East Coast rivals. The two closely matched teams were tied at halftime, but New England pulled ahead late in the fourth quarter.
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The play came from New England cornerback Malcolm Butler, who intercepted a Russell Wilson pass at the goal line with 20 seconds left. The result: Patriots over Seahawks, 28-24.
In the final seconds of the game, Patriots safety Malcolm Butler intercepted the ball at the goal line, ending Seattle's hopes for a second consecutive Super Bowl win.
The Seahawks had pulled off amazing come-from-behind victories this year, and so many expected the team to score and win in the final two minutes of play just a yard away from the end zone.
The New England Patriots have won their fourth Super Bowl, beating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24. A Patriots interception at the goal line crushed the Seahawks' chances of repeating as champions.