We’re tracking everything you need to know about Super Bowl LIII, from the memorable plays on the field to the scene at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to the best commercials and tweets as the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams battle for the NFL’s ultimate prize.
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Pregame
LET’S. GO. 🐐
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/5BEBhQz8wB
— ESPN (@espn) February 3, 2019
The scene at one of the primary areas of the FanDuel Sportsbook at The Meadowlands just over an hour out from kickoff of Super Bow LIII. Multiple lines are available throughout the building, with no significant wait times for bettors. In the lead-up to the game, the action is leaning towards the Patriots and the over on the point total.
A familiar walk for a legendary coach.
Bill Belichick takes the field for #SBLIII
(via @thecheckdown)pic.twitter.com/mmamLpE23m
— ESPN (@espn) February 3, 2019
Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein, who has been nursing a left foot (plant foot) injury since the NFC Championship game, connected on field goals from 61 and 59 yards during Super Bowl warmups.
I got Rams 30-27 over the Pats!
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) February 3, 2019
Meanwhile, in New Orleans …
Saints fans are lining the streets of New Orleans to protest the Super Bowl.
(via @MichaelDeMocker) pic.twitter.com/CB2IHNA2uQ
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 3, 2019
Should be an incredible strength vs. strength battle in the trenches when Tom Brady drops back to pass tonight. In particular because Aaron Donald is basically the entire reason the Rams excel at pass rushing and the best part of New England’s offensive line is its interior.
“I’m not Jared Goff” – @JHekker 😂 #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/zf5Fnb9Cjz
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) February 3, 2019
Patriots inactives: TE Stephen Anderson, C/G James Ferentz, S Obi Melifonwu, DE Ufomba Kamalu, DE Keionta Davis, DE Derek Rivers, CB Duke Dawson. With stopping the run a top priority, DT Danny Shelton and DE Deatrich Wise Jr. are back in the lineup after being inactive for the AFC Championship Game (replacing Rivers and Melifonwu).
No surprises on Rams inactives in the Super Bowl: DB Darious Williams, RB Justin Davis, OLB Ogbo Okoronkwo and Trevon Young, OL Jamil Demby, DT Sebastian Joseph-Day and DT Tanzel Smart.
Check out @VonMiller on the sideline at #SBLlll with the keys to beating the #Patriots, courtesy of our intrepid host Sal Pal.#SuperBowl #GoPats #LARams @gregcosell @MattBowen41 pic.twitter.com/2VPyPmz3VS
— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) February 3, 2019
All 8 of the Brady/Belichick Super Bowls have been decided by 8 or fewer points.
The average margin of victory in those games was 4.3 points. The average margin of victory in every other Super Bowl is 15.8 points. pic.twitter.com/kcd4zyhj7J
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 3, 2019
Super Bowl LIII will be played exactly 17 years to the day, when the Patriots and Rams faced off in Super Bowl XXXVI, in which the Patriots won 20-17.
So who do you have winning the rematch?
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 3, 2019
Wade Phillips enters the stadium with a tribute to his father, Bum Phillips. pic.twitter.com/hdfyT4OFde
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) February 3, 2019
4:22
Aaron Donald gives credit to the basement gym in his house growing up for helping him become the player he is today.
Just found the Super Bowl after party pic.twitter.com/NlfOXGxSeu
— Chris Gronkowski (@Chrisgronkowski) February 3, 2019
Rams equipment managers test the quarterback helmet communication pregame. In the NFC Championship, Jared Goff’s helmet speaker failed just before he took the field for his opening series. He was forced to use backup quarterback Sean Mannion’s temporarily.
A bettor at a CG Technology sportsbook in Las Vegas is risking $65,000 to win $2,000 on the Super Bowl opening kickoff not resulting in a touchdown. The bettor bet $35,000 at -3,500, and $30,000 at -3,000, per CG Technology vice president of risk Jason Simbal.
“GOOD LUCK DADDY!” 💙💛#SBLIII | #LARams pic.twitter.com/FRaCxN1jJD
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) February 3, 2019
#SBLIII views.
(via @NFLGameDay) pic.twitter.com/FzUeNZGHp9
— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2019
.@Edelman11 is the first one out on the field 👋 #SBLIII #EverythingWeGot pic.twitter.com/Ul0euyLTJw
— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2019
Saints fan still a little salty after New Orleans’ loss to Rams in NFC championship.
QB at the SB.#EverythingWeGot | #SBLIII pic.twitter.com/gqwB85iVS4
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 3, 2019
This Tom Brady-autographed helmet can be had for a cool $1,500.
Coach arrives for #SBLIII. #LARams pic.twitter.com/7B37sBZ5Zx
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) February 3, 2019
Patriots coach Bill Belichick arrives for Super Bowl LIII with his girlfriend Linda Holiday.
Super Bowl T-shirt? Only $40.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady arrives at the stadium for his ninth Super Bowl as a starter.
With under four hours to go before kickoff, the consensus Super Bowl LIII line in Las Vegas is Patriots -2.5 with a total of 56.
Thanks bro🙏🏾🐏 https://t.co/3GHbGS4kT6
— Todd Gurley II (@TG3II) February 3, 2019
Behind the scenes at the #SuperBowl, follow along on my IG: LindseyThiry pic.twitter.com/ymDShFtiu4
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) February 3, 2019
This Super Bowl is youth vs experience. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Patriots have 36 players with a total of 82 games of Super Bowl experience while the Rams have 4 players with a total of 5 games of Super Bowl experience.
— trey wingo (@wingoz) February 3, 2019
Something to keep an eye on early in the game: The Patriots and Rams have been opposites in the first quarter this postseason. The Patriots have outscored their opponents by 14 points and the Rams have been outscored by 17 points, the worst differential for any of the 12 playoff teams.
Is it 6:30 yet??
Inside the #Patriots locker room on #SuperBowl Sunday.#EverythingWeGot | #SBLIII pic.twitter.com/V75C7JOY3k
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 3, 2019
Good luck today, @RamsNFL! Bring the Lombardi back to LA!#LakeShow x #LARams pic.twitter.com/8ei9DJj9GF
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 3, 2019
If anybody can knock off Tom Brady , it’s Aqib Talib my dawg showing up today .
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) February 3, 2019
3:00
Doug Kezirian breaks down the prop bets for the Super Bowl, including the longest TD and whether Johnny Hekker will throw a pass.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium roof will be closed during on-field warmups and then open for pre-game festivities, per league official. It will close after the flyover during the National Anthem and remain closed during game, when temperatures outside are forecasted to be in low 50s.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 3, 2019
Today’s inspiration for the Rams and Patriots as they get ready to battle in Super Bowl LIII.
Six hours from the Patriots will run between these as they enter the field to take on the Rams in Super Bowl LIII.
1:10
Louis Riddick explains why he was initially skeptical of the Rams’ offseason moves and breaks down how impressive their season has been.
The Rams’ Jared Goff will become the second quarterback to start in a Super Bowl after losing each of his first seven NFL starts. The other is Troy Aikman, who reached three Super Bowls and won them all.
Here’s your 50-yard line view for Super Bowl LIII.
The main attraction at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the roof, which could open later today for when players are on the field warming up.
Pretty cool suite here to watch Super Bowl LIII. You’ve got your iPad to check stats and mini TV to watch replays. Just few thousand dollars for this spot facing the Rams end zone.
Source : ESPN
