Tom Brady Recalls Super Bowl Victory Against Seattle Seahawks

July 8, 2026 - 20:51

When the New England Patriots, led by Tom Brady, defeated the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX, the outcome shaped the future of two franchises. The Seahawks, fresh off a dominant win the year before, looked ready to become the next team to win back-to-back Super Bowls. On the other side, the Patriots were fighting to reclaim their place at the top of the NFL after a decade of near misses.

In a recent conversation, Brady revisited that game, which ended with a goal-line interception by rookie cornerback Malcolm Butler. Brady admitted that the moment still feels surreal. He recalled the tension on the sideline during Seattle's final drive, when Russell Wilson marched the Seahawks down the field and set up a second-and-goal from the one-yard line. Brady said he was already thinking about how he would handle the loss, knowing the narrative would shift against him.

Instead, Butler jumped the route on a slant pass intended for Ricardo Lockette, and the Patriots held on for a 28-24 victory. For Brady, that win was not just another ring. It was validation after years of playoff heartbreak and the start of a second dynasty in New England. The Seahawks, meanwhile, never returned to the Super Bowl with that core group, and the play call that led to the interception remains one of the most debated decisions in NFL history.