Super Bowl XLVIII
For the first time in Super Bowl history, the big game came to a cold weather city to be played in an outdoor stadium in the elements.
While the venue and location coped well with the Super Bowl, the Denver Broncos didn't, and in reality, there was n o doubt as to the final outcome.
An errant snap on the first play of the game ended up as a safety and a 2-0 instant lead for the Seahawks. From there, they simply piled it on, going ahead 36-0 by the third quarter, before Denver scored their first (and only) points.
Seattle's linebacker, Malcolm Smith won the MVP award, in part due to his 69-yard return of a Peyton Manning interception for a touchdown, as well as nine tackles and a fumble recovery.
The final score of 43-8 was one of the most lopsided Super Bowls for several years.
While the venue and location coped well with the Super Bowl, the Denver Broncos didn't, and in reality, there was n o doubt as to the final outcome.
An errant snap on the first play of the game ended up as a safety and a 2-0 instant lead for the Seahawks. From there, they simply piled it on, going ahead 36-0 by the third quarter, before Denver scored their first (and only) points.
Seattle's linebacker, Malcolm Smith won the MVP award, in part due to his 69-yard return of a Peyton Manning interception for a touchdown, as well as nine tackles and a fumble recovery.
The final score of 43-8 was one of the most lopsided Super Bowls for several years.
First |
Second |
Third |
Fourth |
Total |
|
Seahawks |
8 |
14 |
14 |
7 |
43 |
Broncos |
0 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
8 |
Scoring Record
First Quarter
Seahawks 2, Broncos 0
S: Cliff Avril tackled Knowshon Moreno in end zone
Seahawks 5, Broncos 0
FG: Steven Hauschka 31-yard kick
Seahawks 8, Broncos 0
FG: Steven Hauschka 33-yard kick
Second Quarter
Seahawks 15, Broncos 0
TD: Marshawn Lynch 1-yard run (Steven Hauschka extra point)
Seahawks 22, Broncos 0
TD: Malcolm Smith 69-yard interception return (Steven Hauschka extra point)
Third Quarter
Seahawks 29, Broncos 0
TD: Percy Harvin 87-yard kickoff return (Steven Hauschka extra point)
Seahawks 36, Broncos 0
TD: Jermaine Kearse 23-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Steven Hauschka extra point)
Seahawks 36, Broncos 8
TD: Demaryius Thomas 14-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Peyton Manning pass to Wes Welker 2-point conversion)
Fourth Quarter
Seahawks 43, Broncos 8
TD: Doug Baldwin 10-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Steven Hauschka extra point)
First Quarter
Seahawks 2, Broncos 0
S: Cliff Avril tackled Knowshon Moreno in end zone
Seahawks 5, Broncos 0
FG: Steven Hauschka 31-yard kick
Seahawks 8, Broncos 0
FG: Steven Hauschka 33-yard kick
Second Quarter
Seahawks 15, Broncos 0
TD: Marshawn Lynch 1-yard run (Steven Hauschka extra point)
Seahawks 22, Broncos 0
TD: Malcolm Smith 69-yard interception return (Steven Hauschka extra point)
Third Quarter
Seahawks 29, Broncos 0
TD: Percy Harvin 87-yard kickoff return (Steven Hauschka extra point)
Seahawks 36, Broncos 0
TD: Jermaine Kearse 23-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Steven Hauschka extra point)
Seahawks 36, Broncos 8
TD: Demaryius Thomas 14-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Peyton Manning pass to Wes Welker 2-point conversion)
Fourth Quarter
Seahawks 43, Broncos 8
TD: Doug Baldwin 10-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Steven Hauschka extra point)
Game Facts and Stats
Date: Sunday 2nd February 2014
Stadium: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Attendance: 82,529
MVP: Malcolm Smith, LB, Seattle Seahawks
TV Broadcast: FOX (Joe Buck and Troy Aikman)
Referee: Terry McAulay
National Anthem: Renee Fleming
Halftime Show: Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili Peppers
Stadium: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Attendance: 82,529
MVP: Malcolm Smith, LB, Seattle Seahawks
TV Broadcast: FOX (Joe Buck and Troy Aikman)
Referee: Terry McAulay
National Anthem: Renee Fleming
Halftime Show: Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili Peppers
Other Notable Game Notes
The contest was, for a time, the most watched program on US television (it was surpassed the following year by Super Bowl XXXIX).
The contest was, for a time, the most watched program on US television (it was surpassed the following year by Super Bowl XXXIX).
SUPER BOWL XLIX
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