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The Nine Plays That Determined Super Bowl LIII … That Didn’t Involve MVP Julian Edelman

Unheralded heroes and big stars all contributed to the Pats winning the Super Bowl 13-3.

By Evan Bleier @itishowitis
February 4, 2019 11:08 am
Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots catches a 29-yard reception in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots catches a 29-yard reception in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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In each Super Bowl in recent memory, there’s usually one play that stands out above all the rest.

Like Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler’s interception off Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson..

Or New York Giant backup David Tyree’s helmet catch against the Patriots ….

Or Eagles quarterback Nick Foles catching the “Philly Special” for the Eagles?

Now it’s MVP Julian Edelman getting open across the middle seemingly at will in Super Bowl LIII, those are the plays that all of us will remember for years to come.

But they aren’t the only ones that should be appreciated and remembered.

While they are still fresh following 13-3 win over LA Rams, here’s a look at nine plays not involving Edelman hat helped determine the outcome of Super Bowl LIII.

Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski to set up the game’s only touchdown.

Jason McCourty breaking up a would-be TD pass.

Tom Brady getting picked on his first pass of the game.

Patriots kicker Stephen Gostowski missing the game’s first scoring chance.

Stephon Gilmore with a late interception that almost sealed the game.

Sony Michel scoring the game’s only aforementioned TD.

LA kicker Johnny Hekker with the longest punt in Super Bowl history.

New England’s defense stuffing the Rams at midfield on an easy 3rd and 2.

Brady fumbling but New England coming up with the ball.

And, just as a bonus, here’s a tenth. All of Edleman’s 10 catches.

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Evan is a senior editor with InsideHook who earned a master's degree in journalism from NYU and has called Brooklyn home since 2006. A fan of Boston sports, Nashville hot chicken and Kentucky bourbon, Evan has had his work published in publications including "Maxim," Bleacher Report and "The Daily Mail."

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