Super Bowl 60 match-up confirmed as Seahawks beat Rams in thriller to join Patriots in iconic rematch
Super Bowl 60 will feature the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks in a highly anticipated rematch of their dramatic 2015 encounter.
The showdown is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the home ground of the San Francisco 49ers.
This marks the second occasion these franchises have met on American football’s grandest stage, 11 years after their previous clash in Arizona.
New England secured their record-extending 12 Super Bowl berth, while Seattle reached the championship game for the fourth time in their history and first in over a decade.
The Patriots claimed their place in the championship decider through a gruelling defensive battle against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
Swirling snow created treacherous conditions as New England edged to a 10-7 triumph.
Courtland Sutton’s touchdown gave Denver an early advantage, but quarterback Drake Maye responded by running in from six yards to level the scores.
Kicker Andy Borregales converted a 23-yard field goal in the third quarter to put the Patriots ahead.
The showdown is scheduled for Sunday, February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
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The decisive moment arrived when defensive tackle Leonard Taylor tipped Will Lutz’s late field goal attempt, ending Denver’s hopes.
Seattle’s path to the championship game proved far more entertaining.
The Seahawks overcame the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in a high-scoring NFC Championship contest at Lumen Field.
Quarterback Sam Darnold delivered an impressive performance, throwing three touchdown passes to guide his side to victory.
This marks the second occasion these franchises have met on American football’s grandest stage
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New England secured their record-extending 12 Super Bowl berth
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Rams signal-caller Matthew Stafford matched Darnold’s three scoring throws while accumulating 374 passing yards, but it proved insufficient.
The Seahawks established a 31-21 cushion late in the third period before Los Angeles mounted a comeback.
Puka Nacua hauled in a 34-yard touchdown to narrow the deficit, yet the Rams ultimately ran out of time as the clock expired with them unable to complete their final play.
The original Super Bowl encounter between these sides remains etched in NFL folklore.
The Seahawks overcame the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in a high-scoring NFC Championship contest at Lumen Field
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Malcolm Butler’s stunning interception at the goal line in the dying moments denied Seattle a second consecutive championship, with New England prevailing 28-24.
The Patriots enter this contest having won six of their 11 previous Super Bowl appearances, tying Pittsburgh for the most titles in league history.
Victory would give them sole possession of that record.
Head coach Mike Vrabel could make history himself, potentially becoming the first individual to claim Super Bowl glory as both player and head coach with the same franchise.
