The Patriots managed simply 52 yards within the first half of Tremendous Bowl LX. Dangerous Bunny lined extra floor throughout his halftime efficiency.
Seattle dominated the primary two quarters, outgaining New England 183-52 whereas constructing a 9-0 lead. Drake Maye, the second-year quarterback who led the league in completion share throughout the common season, threw for under 18 passing yards earlier than intermission. The Seahawks sacked him 3 times.
The social media account NFL Memes posted what turned the sport’s defining joke on social media. The account famous that Dangerous Bunny picked up extra yards throughout the halftime present than the Patriots did within the first half.
NBC Sports activities echoed the sentiment, writing that the Puerto Rican artist “eschewed conventional stage setups to spend his complete present on the run (and possibly gained extra yards than the Patriots within the first half mixed).”
New England’s struggles went past quarterback stress. After their opening drive netted 28 yards, they failed to succeed in 10 yards on any subsequent possession earlier than halftime. The offense managed simply 2.1 yards per play.
CBS Sports identified that the league-worst Browns averaged 4.3 yards per play this season, making the Patriots practically twice as ineffective.
Patriots offense delivers one among worst Tremendous Bowl first halves
The 52 yards ranked as one of many extra dismal offensive outputs in franchise Tremendous Bowl historical past. Only Super Bowl XX in opposition to the Bears in 1986, when New England managed minus-19 yards within the first half, was worse.
Seattle’s protection compelled 5 consecutive punts after that preliminary Patriots drive. Kenneth Walker III carried the ball 14 instances for 94 yards, accounting for many of Seattle’s offense.
The Seahawks transformed three area targets from Jason Myers, however could not attain the tip zone. Christian Gonzalez is breaking apart two potential landing passes.
Mike Vrabel’s workforce entered halftime trailing however nonetheless inside hanging distance. No workforce has ever been shut out within the first half and gained a Tremendous Bowl.
Dangerous Bunny makes historical past whereas Patriots make memes
Dangerous Bunny took the stage in an all-white jersey with “Ocasio” on the again, beginning with “Tití Me Preguntó.”
Girl Gaga and Ricky Martin joined him, together with appearances from Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, Cardi B and Karol G.
The Grammy winner turned the primary native Spanish speaker to headline a Tremendous Bowl halftime present. His efficiency got here one week after profitable Album of the 12 months on the Grammys.
