Overview
- Brady said Wednesday on the New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce that the Patriots’ 28-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX is his favorite Super Bowl victory.
- He explained the pick by noting a roughly 10-year gap between early championships and the game’s “most incredible last 20 minutes,” which made that title feel different to him.
- Brady singled out the Patriots’ defense for praise, highlighting Dont’a Hightower’s goal-line tackle and rookie Malcolm Butler’s interception of Russell Wilson that sealed the game.
- His comment contrasts with the common fan focus on the 2016 28-3 comeback over the Atlanta Falcons, with Brady saying each ring tells a different story but XLIX stands out to him.
- Sports outlets quickly amplified the remark, showing how long-form interviews and podcasts now shape how retired players publicly frame career legacies and historic plays.