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This year's Super Bowl was highly anticipated. Marking number 60 for years played, the Super Bowl has become a long-standing tradition for many Americans. Even those who do not consider themselves football fans enjoy the entertainment it provides, showcasing fun commercials and a star-studded halftime show. The Super Bowl also serves as a great opportunity to host parties and see friends or family.
For the first time in years, the Kansas City Chiefs did not make the playoffs, meaning there would finally be a new rotation of teams to watch and root for. Once the playoffs concluded, the two teams left standing were the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Going into the game, the Seahawks were the odds-on favorites. However, both teams had strong seasons, so it would truly come down to their performance that night. Many viewers chose to root for Seattle, as the team only has one Super Bowl Championship to their name. The Patriots, on the other hand, had a slew of successes with former quarterback Tom Brady. Nonetheless, the current roster looked much different, now led by rookie QB Drake Maye.
After punk-rock band Green Day opened the show and pop singer Charlie Puth performed the national anthem, it was time for kickoff. For the average football fan, many would consider the first half of the game very underwhelming. In the first and second quarters no touchdowns were scored by either team. Entering halftime, the Seahawks led the Patriots 9-0, scoring a total of three field goals.
As the teams took their break, the field was prepared for this year’s halftime performance. The Super Bowl halftime show has been a tradition for many decades, every performance getting arguably more extravagant than the last. This year, the performer was Grammy-winning rapper Bad Bunny. His performance was the first to be done entirely in Spanish, turning the football field into a scene reminiscent of the neighborhood he grew up in, in Puerto Rico. There were also a few surprise guests he threw into the mix. Viewers got to see Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin perform one of their songs during his set. The performance proved to be impactful and unifying, bringing people from all cultures and backgrounds together.
Following the halftime show, it was time for the second half of the game to begin. Although viewers were met with another slow quarter, the fourth quarter of the game finally turned things around. The Patriots were finally able to get on the board and make up some of the space that separated them from Seattle. However, with Seattle's already sizable lead and two additional touchdowns in the final quarter, they were unable to make up the deficit. Ultimately, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots with a score of 29-13. Although arguably one of the slower moving games in Super Bowl history, it still gave viewers the traditional experience they look forward to each year.