Super Bowl LIII reactions: Patriots and ‘GOAT’ Tom Brady win sixth NFL title
The New England Patriots have won Super Bowl LIII after beating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Atlanta this morning.
It was a milestone match for the Patriots as they and quarterback Tom Brady secured a sixth NFL title, equalling the record set by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
At 66-years-old Bill Belichick, New England’s legendary head coach, is the oldest and most successful coach in Super Bowl history with six wins. Philly.com called the win over the Rams “Belichick’s greatest achievement”.
For Brady, 41, he also became the first NFL player to win a sixth Super Bowl. His latest victory puts no doubts of the claim that he is the greatest of all time (GOAT).
“It was an unbelievable year, we fought through it more than anything,” said Brady. “They [the Rams] played so well, their defence was great, they made it tough on every play.
“We finally got a touchdown and our defence had a game of the year. We have been this far and lost and it’s really tough. I wish we had played better on offence but we won, I can’t believe it.”
Low scoring
During the match at the impressive Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Patriots head coach Belichick put on a “defensive masterclass”, the BBC reports, as his side stifled the Rams’ attack.
In what was the lowest-scoring Super Bowl of all time, the Patriots struck first in the second quarter to lead 3-0 thanks to Stephen Gostkowski’s 42-yard field goal.
LA levelled the scores through Greg Zuerlein’s 53-yard field goal, but with seven minutes remaining the Patriots struck with Sony Michel’s touchdown. Gostkowski added a late field goal to seal the 13-3 win for the Patriots.
Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, 32, was named the Super Bowl’s most-valuable player (MVP).
“How did I end up with this? I’m sleeping with this thing tonight!”
Tom Brady exits Mercedes-Benz Stadium with Lombardi No. 6. pic.twitter.com/Q9NbebuGC8
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) February 4, 2019
%uD83D%uDC10 Goat emojis have nothing to do with animals. Just ask a Patriots fan. %uD83D%uDC10https://t.co/XM6f8ZKpv3
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) February 4, 2019
GOAT will play on
Despite a record sixth Super Bowl ring and talk of retirement Brady insists that he will play on for the Patriots. He has previously expressed a desire to play until he’s 45, Yahoo reports.
Joined by his children in the post-match interviews, Brady was asked what would motivate him to come back next year. He pointed to the Patriots fans who packed the stadium to support their team, and said: “Look at this. How can this not motivate you? This is what it’s all about.”
Brady’s on-field achievements were celebrated by fans, fellow sports stars, media and celebrities alike.
Brady the goat %uD83D%uDC10#SuperBowl2019
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) February 4, 2019
Brady the %uD83D%uDC10!! %uD83D%uDC8D%uD83D%uDC8D%uD83D%uDC8D%uD83D%uDC8D%uD83D%uDC8D%uD83D%uDC8D.
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 4, 2019
In 2000, Tom Brady told Robert Kraft he would be “the best decision this organization has ever made.”
He was right. %uD83D%uDC10 pic.twitter.com/DwZxQsLYVY
— ESPN (@espn) February 4, 2019
Tom Brady.
Living legend.
GOAT. pic.twitter.com/LbvBR2gv2E
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 4, 2019
The phrase %u201CThe Goat %u201C gets thrown around a lot but Tom Brady is actually the Greatest of all Time in his field . 41 years old and still winning championships of that level
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) February 4, 2019
Tom Brady just keeps winning %uD83D%uDC10 pic.twitter.com/k4dNdlyVnD
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 4, 2019
Patriots party in Boston
While their team celebrated in Atlanta, for Patriots fans the party was taking place in Boston.
Welcome to Boston %uD83C%uDFC6%uD83D%uDE02 pic.twitter.com/WO4sWbsPaO
— Vinny (@CousinVinny_) February 4, 2019
Ending that 3-month Boston championship drought.
Congrats, @Patriots! %uD83C%uDFC6 pic.twitter.com/xyRmrT1AO9
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) February 4, 2019
Just a friendly reminder that Boston is the greatest sports city of all time pic.twitter.com/BSvhzw7YFU
— Bostons Diehards (@WTP_BDiehards) February 4, 2019
The drought is over! After 98 days a Boston team finally wins a title. %uD83D%uDE0F pic.twitter.com/eMtu1CnNQH
— MLB (@MLB) February 4, 2019