Tom Brady named Super Bowl MVP for a record-tying 3rd time
Tom Brady was named Super Bowl XLIX MVP after leading the New England Patriots to a 28-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
Brady completed a Super Bowl-record 37 passes on 50 attempts, for 328 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions.
The Patriots' superstar quarterback engineered the team's game-winning drive, throwing the go-ahead touchdown to Julian Edelman with 2:02 remaining.
It's the third time in his career that Brady has captured Super Bowl MVP honors. Brady has now led the Patriots to each of the franchises four Super Bowl victories.
Brady ties Joe Montana as the only player to win three Super Bowl MVPs, while also tying Terry Bradshaw and Montana for most Super Bowl victories as a quarterback, and most career touchdowns in the Super Bowl.
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