It might still be hard to believe 10 years later, but an undrafted rookie really made the play that saved the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX against the Seahawks.
Saturday marked the 10-year anniversary of Malcolm Butler’s interception at the goal line with 20 seconds remaining that secured the Patriots’ 28-24 victory over the Seahawks. The play highlighted arguably the biggest win in franchise history, giving them their fourth Super Bowl title as part of the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era.
It was also New England’s first Super Bowl win in 10 years. As questions loomed on whether Patriots’ dynasty was still alive earlier that season, the Seahawks were the reigning Super Bowl champs and one yard away from going back-to-back.