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Super Bowl 49: New England Patriots Take On Seattle Seahawks
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is hit after throwing an interception during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Chris Matthews (13) celebrates his touchdown catch against the New England Patriots during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Chris Matthews (13) during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Chris Matthews (13) celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Doug Baldwin #89 of the Seattle Seahawks catches a three yard touchdown pass against the New England Patriots in the third quater during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) intercepts a pass intended for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Kevin Williams #94 of the Seattle Seahawks tackles LeGarrette Blount #29 of the New England Patriots in the third quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks carries the ball against the New England Patriots in the third quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots walks off the field after throwing an interception against the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Doug Baldwin #89 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates as he scores a 3 yard touchdown in the third quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 1: Seahawks Chris Matthews catches against Patriots Kyle Arrington in the second quarter. The New England Patriots plays against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Doug Baldwin #89 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after catching a three yard touchdown pass against the New England Patriots in the third quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 1: Seahawks Chris Matthews catches for a touchdown in the second quarter. The New England Patriots plays against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Recording artist Katy Perry performs onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Recording artist Katy Perry performs onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Singer Katy Perry performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Recording artist Katy Perry performs onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Musician Lenny Kravitz (L) performs onstage with recording artist Katy Perry during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: The Seattle Seahawks cheerleaders perform in the second half during Super Bowl XLIX against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks to team mates in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)