Super Bowl X is underway, and if the first half is any judgement, it’s not going to be a high-scoring game.
The Seattle Seahawks lead the New England Patriots 9-0 as Bad Bunny puts on a halftime show at Levi’s Stadium. The defense prevailed in the first two quarters, with the Seahawks swarming New England’s offensive line and Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez turning in a pair of heroic plays.
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It was a particularly tough day for the Patriots. Their 51-yard total was the second-lowest first half in Super Bowl history, trailing only the Kansas City Chiefs’ 23 against the Philadelphia Eagles last year. That’s also less than Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker Jr.’s rushing yards after contact.
So which Super Bowls have the lowest overall scores?
3. Super Bowl IX
Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Minnesota Vikings 6
This was Steel Curtain’s first championship, and it was also their most terrifying performance in the competition. The Steelers defense outscored the Vikings offense 2-0 in the first three quarters thanks to their safeties.
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The Vikings, anchored by Fran Tarkenton, totaled 119 yards rushing, while the Steelers offense was held to 158 yards by Super Bowl MVP Franco Harris.
2. Super Bowl VII
Miami Dolphins 14, Washington Redskins 7
In 1972, the Miami Dolphins ended their only perfect season in NFL history as they struggled with Washington’s defense. Both quarterbacks had a combined five turnovers on tough days, Miami’s Bob Griese and Washington’s Billy Kilmer.
The game’s MVP was Dolphins safety Jake Scott, who returned two interceptions 63 yards, becoming one of 10 defensive players in history to win the honor.
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1.Super Bowl 53
New England Patriots 13, Los Angeles Rams 3
The Patriots’ latest title coming into Sunday is against the Rams, who look dominant under young head coach Sean McVay and have an offense that scored 30 points in the divisional round and 26 in the NFC Championship Game.
Non-Hall of Famer Bill Belichick took away their game plan and then some, while Tom Brady and company took away their game plan. Have their own problems. Entering the fourth quarter, the two sides were tied at 3-3 when Sony Michel’s touchdown broke the tie.
