Seahawks’ 2015 Super Bowl Trends Analyzed
The Seattle Seahawks are set to return to the Super Bowl, following a thrilling 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. This marks a significant moment for the franchise as they prepare to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, reviving the rivalry from Super Bowl XLIX.
Seahawks’ Remarkable Journey to Super Bowl LX
In a standout performance, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford also shined, putting up 374 yards with three touchdowns. Remarkably, both players surpassed 300 passing yards and recorded three touchdown passes in the same Conference Championship game, making this matchup a rare historical feat.
Historical Context
The Seahawks last advanced to the Super Bowl on January 18, 2015, when they triumphed over the Green Bay Packers in an unforgettable overtime clash. During that game, quarterback Russell Wilson threw for 209 yards and one touchdown, despite having four interceptions. In contrast, Aaron Rodgers managed 178 yards with one touchdown.
2015: A Look Back at Significant Events
When the Seahawks clinched their trip to Super Bowl XLIX, many notable events unfolded in sports and entertainment.
- Ohio State’s Victory: Just six days prior, Ohio State won the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship by defeating Oregon 42-20.
- NBA All-Star Game: Shortly after the Seahawks’ victory, the NBA announced the starters for the 2015 All-Star Game. Golden State’s Stephen Curry led the voting, edging out LeBron James.
- Release of ‘Creed’: The boxing film “Creed,” featuring Michael B. Jordan, hit theaters, grossing over $174 million globally.
- Billboard Chart Dominance: Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” ascended to the top of the Billboard charts, holding the position for 14 weeks.
- Launch of the Apple Watch: The innovative Apple Watch became available for purchase, introducing a new era of wearable technology.
These highlights from 2015 give context to the Seahawks’ remarkable achievement and their journey back to the Super Bowl.
