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The [Seahawks](https://edit.si.com/nfl/team/seattle-seahawks) appeared poised to take the lead late in the fourth quarter after quarterback [Russell Wilson](https://edit.si.com/nfl/player/russell-wilson) completed a long pass to [Jermaine Kearse](https://edit.si.com/nfl/player/jermaine-kearse). Seattle turned the ball over two plays later when Wilson was intercepted by [Malcolm Butler](https://edit.si.com/nfl/player/malcolm-butler) on the one yard line. The win marks the fourth Super Bowl victory for quarterback [Tom Brady](https://edit.si.com/nfl/player/tom-brady), who was [named](https://twitter.com/MikeReiss/status/562085759008931840) the game’s Most Valuable Player after completing 37 of his 50 pass attempts for 328 yards and four touchdowns. Wide receiver [Julian Edelman](https://edit.si.com/nfl/player/julian-edelman) recorded a game-high nine receptions for 109 yards. He scored the go-ahead touchdown with just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. [_This article originally appeared on SI.com_](http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/02/01/super-bowl-2015-patriots-beat-seahawks) ### See the Best Moments From the Super Bowl 2015 Halftime Show  Katy Perry performs onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show at University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb. 1, 2015 in Glendale, Ariz. Christopher Polk—Getty Images  Katy Perry performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show at University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb. 1, 2015 in Glendale, Ariz. Christian Petersen—Getty Images  Katy Perry performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show at University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb. 1, 2015 in Glendale, Ariz. Christian Petersen—Getty Images  Katy Perry performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show at University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb. 1, 2015 in Glendale, Ariz. Tom Pennington—Getty Images  Katy Perry performs during halftime of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots on Feb. 1, 2015 in Glendale, Ariz. Charlie Riedel—AP  Katy Perry performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show at University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb. 1, 2015 in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Carr—Getty Images  Katy Perry, right, and Lenny Kravitz perform during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots on Feb. 1, 2015 in Glendale, Ariz. Matt Slocum—AP  Katy Perry performs onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show at University of Phoenix Stadiumon Feb. 1, 2015 in Glendale, Ariz. Jeff Kravitz—FilmMagic/Getty Images  Katy Perry, left, and Missy Elliott perform during halftime of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots on Feb. 1, 2015 in Glendale, Ariz. David J. 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