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5 Reasons Why Super Bowl XLIX Was the Best in NFL History

5 Reasons Why Super Bowl XLIX Was the Best in NFL History

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There have been plenty of great Super Bowls over the years, but the best of them all may just be Super Bowl XLIX. While it may be early to rate this Super Bowl among the greatest ever, there are plenty of reasons why it's the greatest. Here are the top five reasons why Super Bowl XLIX was the greatest in NFL history.

5. Dynasty vs. Legacy

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5. Dynasty vs. Legacy

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In a matchup between the league's two best teams, the Seattle Seahawks were looking to cement their status as a dynasty, while the New England Patriots were looking to cement their legacy. All we want in a Super Bowl is a great game between the two best teams, and we got just that.

4. Unpredictability

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4. Unpredictability

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The second half of Super Bowl XLIX was the most unpredictable in history. New England trailed by 10 points in the fourth quarter, and took a late lead. Jermaine Kearse pulled off a miracle catch, and a game was decided by a rookie defensive back. In between a massive brawl and an offside call that ultimately decided the game, it was one crazy way to end a game.

3. Unsung Heroes

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3. Unsung Heroes

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This Super Bowl was filled with unsung heroes on both teams. For the Seahawks, Chris Matthews had over 100 yards receiving and a touchdown. For the Patriots, Malcolm Butler sealed the Super Bowl with a game-winning interception. Each team used all of their players to gain an advantage.

2. Jermaine Kearse's Catch

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2. Jermaine Kearse's Catch

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After being victimized by David Tyree and Mario Manningham in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI, Jermaine Kearse had another miracle catch that put Seattle within striking distance to win. After several deflections, Kearse caught the deep ball while on his backside and got within the Patriots' 10-yard line, setting up a fantastic finish.

1. The Game Was Decided In The Final Minute

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1. The Game Was Decided In The Final Minute

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With Seattle driving and attempting to cement their place as the NFL's next dynasty, Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson with seconds to go and the Patriots won another close Super Bowl.

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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