Here is the most-watched NFL game of all-time
The most watched NFL game ever was Super Bowl XLIX (49) played on February 1st, 2015, between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. According to Nielsen, the game was watched by an estimated 114.4 million viewers in the United States. This broke the record for the most-watched program in American television history, surpassing the previous record set by the Super Bowl XLVIII (48) the year before. The game was played at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and was won by the New England Patriots with a score of 28-24.
Super Bowl XLIX was an exciting and closely contested game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The game was played at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and was the 49th edition of the Super Bowl. The Seattle Seahawks were the defending champions and were seeking to become the first team since the 2004 New England Patriots to win back-to-back Super Bowls.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams exchanging leads several times throughout the game. The Patriots led 14-7 at halftime, but the Seahawks came back to take a 24-14 lead in the 4th quarter. The Patriots, however, were able to score 10 points in the final quarter to take the lead.
The game was decided in the final minutes of the game, with the Patriots leading by four points. The Seattle Seahawks had the ball on the 1-yard line, with less than a minute remaining in the game. On the second down, Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson threw a pass from the 1-yard line that was intercepted by Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler, to secure the win for the Patriots.
The game was notable for its dramatic finish, as well as the performances of several key players. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was named Super Bowl MVP, after throwing for 328 yards and four touchdowns. The game was also notable for the controversy surrounding the decision by the Seattle coaching staff to pass the ball instead of giving it to their running back Marshawn Lynch on the 1-yard line.
Overall, Super Bowl XLIX was one of the most watched and memorable games in NFL history, with the Patriots winning their fourth Super Bowl championship and Tom Brady's third Super Bowl MVP award.
