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Super Bowl XXXIX
NameSuper Bowl XXXIX
DateFebruary 6, 2005
StadiumAlltel Stadium
CityJacksonville, Florida
TeamsNew England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Super Bowl XXXIX was the 39th edition of the Super Bowl, the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), played between the American Football Conference (AFC) champion New England Patriots and the National Football Conference (NFC) champion Philadelphia Eagles. The game was held on February 6, 2005, at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, and was attended by Terrell Owens, Donovan McNabb, and other notable players from the NFL Players Association. The New England Patriots were led by Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and Deion Branch, while the Philadelphia Eagles were led by Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb, and Terrell Owens, with support from Jeff Lurie and the Eagles' front office.

Game Summary

The New England Patriots won the game by a score of 24-21, with Tom Brady throwing for 236 yards and 2 touchdowns, and Deion Branch catching 11 passes for 143 yards, earning him the Super Bowl MVP award, as voted by Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and other media outlets. The Philadelphia Eagles were led by Donovan McNabb, who threw for 357 yards and 3 touchdowns, but also had 3 interceptions, with Terrell Owens catching 9 passes for 122 yards, despite playing with an injury, and receiving support from Lito Sheppard and the Eagles' secondary. The game was a close and competitive matchup, with both teams making key plays, including a touchdown catch by Greg Lewis and a field goal by David Akers, with Paul Tagliabue and the NFL overseeing the game.

Background

The New England Patriots entered the game as the defending Super Bowl champions, having won Super Bowl XXXVIII the previous year, with Bill Belichick and Tom Brady leading the team to a AFC East division title, and Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts providing a strong challenge in the AFC. The Philadelphia Eagles were seeking their first Super Bowl title in franchise history, with Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb leading the team to a NFC East division title, and Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons providing a strong challenge in the NFC. The game was also notable for the presence of several high-profile players, including Terrell Owens, Randy Moss, and LaDainian Tomlinson, with Deion Sanders and Joe Montana providing commentary and analysis.

Broadcasting

The game was broadcast on FOX, with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman providing play-by-play commentary, and Cris Collinsworth and Pam Oliver providing analysis and sideline reporting, with support from Howie Long and the FOX NFL Sunday crew. The game was also broadcast on Westwood One, with Marv Albert and Boomer Esiason providing play-by-play commentary, and John Riggins providing analysis, with Jim Gray and the Westwood One crew providing additional coverage. The game was watched by an estimated 86 million viewers, making it one of the most-watched television events in United States history, with Nielsen Media Research and Arbitron providing ratings and analysis.

Entertainment

The game's halftime show was performed by Paul McCartney, who sang several of his hit songs, including Hey Jude and Let It Be, with support from Eric Clapton and the Miami Sound Machine. The game's national anthem was performed by Alicia Keys, who also performed at the Grammy Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards, with Billy Joel and Elton John providing additional entertainment. The game's coin toss was performed by Augusta National Golf Club chairman Hootie Johnson, with support from Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour, and the US Army and US Navy providing a pre-game show.

Statistics

The game's statistics were notable for the strong performances by both teams, with Tom Brady throwing for 236 yards and 2 touchdowns, and Deion Branch catching 11 passes for 143 yards, earning him the Super Bowl MVP award, as voted by Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and other media outlets. The Philadelphia Eagles were led by Donovan McNabb, who threw for 357 yards and 3 touchdowns, but also had 3 interceptions, with Terrell Owens catching 9 passes for 122 yards, despite playing with an injury, and receiving support from Lito Sheppard and the Eagles' secondary. The game's total offense was 703 yards, with the New England Patriots gaining 346 yards and the Philadelphia Eagles gaining 357 yards, with Bill Belichick and Andy Reid providing coaching and strategy. Category:Super Bowl

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