The New England Patriots lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota Sunday night.
Boston 25 News covered the game from all angles, with a team of reporters in Minnesota and around the Boston area.
In the final minutes New England had a chance to win, but was unable to drive the length of the field. Below you will find a live blog of the game. To go back to the start of the game, scroll to the bottom of this post.
Not the outcome we wanted, but proud to play for you #PatriotsNation.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 5, 2018
Thanks for your support all season long. pic.twitter.com/7KMBvdhl8A
11:00 p.m.:
During a post game interview, tight end Rob Gronkwoski was asked about a report from earlier in the day that claimed he would retire.
>>WATCH: Gronk says he'll be reflecting on his future in a few weeks
“I’m going to look at my future for sure. I’ll sit down in the next couple weeks and see where I’m at,” Gronk said. “I’m not ready for these type of questions right now. I’m just going to sit down and reflect on the season and probably talk to my roommates. We fought all year long, all the receivers, running backs, linemen, we put all the work in together. I'm just going to reflect on the season, I'm proud of the boys, and we'll see what happens from there."
Gronk said he’ll weigh his future in the coming weeks. Wouldn’t fully commit to returning. #Patriots #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/WdUhLJUeNf
— Chad Amaral (@Chad_Amaral) February 5, 2018
10:45 p.m.:
Quarterback Tom Brady was dejected in a news conference. "It's tough to lose these games, but you can't lose the game if you're not in the game," he said. "You play to win the game, but sometimes you lose."
>>WATCH: Brady says the team didn't make enough plays
Coach Bill Belichick also spoke to reporters: "We put best players out there and the game plan out there that we thought would be the best tonight."
>>WATCH: Belichick reflects on Super Bowl loss
Belichick on Butler "We put the players and gameplan out there we thought would be best like we always do." #Patriots pic.twitter.com/ofSewVy9ii
— Chad Amaral (@Chad_Amaral) February 5, 2018
Final score. pic.twitter.com/cLP2AZKOOi
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 5, 2018
10:18 p.m.:
The Patriots had about one minute to go when they got the ball, but they were unable to get to the end zone. Final score 41-33.
The final play of the game was a Hail Mary to Gronk in the end zone but the tight end was not able to come up with the ball.
Congrats, Philly. Goodnight, and good luck
— Jessica Reyes (@jessicamreyes) February 5, 2018
Just wasn't our night, but we still LOVE our @patriots.
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) February 5, 2018
RETWEET to show your appreciation for one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. pic.twitter.com/6WZtRAaCZA
Thanks #NewEnglandPatriots for great season. Wish it went other way tonight. @boston25
— Bob Ward Boston 25 (@Bward3) February 5, 2018
The reign is over for the defending Super Bowl champs as they fall to Philly 41-33. We’re live on the field with reaction! #Boston25 #SuperBowl52
— Mark Ockerbloom (@ocktalks) February 5, 2018
Ugh
— Kerry Kavanaugh (@KerryKavanaugh) February 5, 2018
10:10 p.m.:
The Patriots held the Eagles to a field goal after Brady's fumble. Eagles lead by eight, 41-33.
10:04 p.m.:
With 2:15 left in the quarter and down by 5 points, Tom Brady was sacked and fumbled the ball.
Boston just stopped breathing.
— Jacob Long (@JacobLongSTL) February 5, 2018
10:00 p.m.:
The Eagles retook the lead with 2:21 left to go in the game. The touchdown pass was reviewed because after crossing the plane of the end zone, running back Corey Clement lost control of the ball. The review upheld the ruling on the field. After a failed 2-point conversion the eagles lead 38-33.
11-yard pass from Foles to Ertz; two-point attempt is no good.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 5, 2018
Eagles lead 38-33 with 2:21 remaining.
9:35 p.m.:
Patriots take the lead! A 6-yard pass to Gronk in the end zone and a MADE extra point from Gostkowski puts the Patriots up for the first time this game 33-32.
>>WATCH: Look inside the ultimate Patriots fan cave
Hey #patriots fans. #tombrady making it much easier on us this year. Last year they didn't lead until overtime. This year #superbowl52 Pats take first lead of game with 9:22 to go. #blitzforsix @boston25 @Bos25Sports
— Butch Stearns (@ButchStearns) February 5, 2018
“This is the Super Bowl so I gotta be super crazy” #NotDone #LetsGo @boston25 pic.twitter.com/t0VN0ITtUP
— Elysia Rodriguez (@ElysiaBoston25) February 5, 2018
Another game. Another record for @RobGronkowski. pic.twitter.com/M8Upv1XIHs
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 5, 2018
9:25 p.m.:
Patriots get a third down stop and hold the Eagles to a field goal for the first score of the 4th quarter. Score 32-26, Patriots remain within one touchdown.
Finall, a third down stop. GREAT read by Marquis Flowers
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) February 5, 2018
9:10 p.m.:
The Patriots quickly answered the Eagles touchdown with one of their own to Chris Hogan. Extra point is good, Pats back within one score 29-23.
No sacks in this game so far. Surprise stat of game #PatriotsvsEagles #superbowl52 @boston25 @Bos25Sports #blitzforsix
— Butch Stearns (@ButchStearns) February 5, 2018
SCORE: 29-26 pic.twitter.com/Hs8K1Nc1zF
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) February 5, 2018
9:03 p.m.:
On official review, the touchdown call was confirmed. The extra point was good, giving the Eagles a 29-19 lead.
Let's try that again....
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) February 5, 2018
Eagles march 85 yards in 11 plays over 4:57. It's now Eagles 29, Patriots 19 with 7:18 left 3Q. Still plenty of time, but Patriots' D needs to step up.
8:58 p.m.:
The Eagles appear to have scored on another Nick Foles pass. The play is being reviewed.
Cornerback Malcolm Butler still has not entered the game. Earlier this week he told Tom Leyden he had been dealing with an illness.
Malcolm Butler told @TomLeyden on Wednesday the #Patriots sent a private plane to pick him up, because he had been dealing with an illness. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/osH4aXvbN4
— Chad Amaral (@Chad_Amaral) February 5, 2018
8:45 p.m.:
On the opening drive of the second half, Tom Brady hit Rob Gronkowski for several passes including a touchdown! Kicker Stephen Gostkowski also hit his extra point, Patriots trail by three, 22-19.
GRONK! pic.twitter.com/iIzOZIfSak
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) February 5, 2018
Get it to the Gronk. pic.twitter.com/Td1PIlRlmH
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 5, 2018
Hanging out with the Tornberg family in #Weymouth! #LetsGo #NotDone #Touchdown @boston25 pic.twitter.com/bvpO9V2MBl
— Elysia Rodriguez (@ElysiaBoston25) February 5, 2018
8:33 p.m.:
Justin Timberlake opened his halftime show with the song Rock Your Body, the song he was singing during Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction.
He sang several of his biggest hits, as well as "I Would Die 4 U" as a tribute to Minneapolis superstar musician Prince.
.@jtimberlake #HalftimeShow pic.twitter.com/PVl2RwXukE
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) February 5, 2018
Purple piano for Prince. What did you think of the tribute? #HalftimeShow pic.twitter.com/mGU2I2fDHg
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) February 5, 2018
That Prince tribute 😭💜💜💜💜💜
— Hannah Lilly (@hannah_lilly) February 5, 2018
8:02 p.m.:
The Eagles scored with an impressive play that ended with Nick Foles receiving the touchdown pass. The kick is good and Eagles lead Patriots 22-12 at halftime.
Wow. What a first half for #superbowl52 #malcolmButler does not play. #BrandinCooks knocked out of game. 44 points, 673 yards of total offense and, oh yeah, #patriots have #eagles right where they want them, down 10 points. @boston25 @Bos25Sports #blitzforsix
— Butch Stearns (@ButchStearns) February 5, 2018
Wow. What a call by #eagles That's how you beat the #patriots With tdowns not field goals. And what a call w pass to #nickfoles #superbowl52 @boston25 @Bos25Sports
— Butch Stearns (@ButchStearns) February 5, 2018
#Foles 1 reception, #brady 1 drop #SuperBowl
— Ken Donnelly (@fairwayhit) February 5, 2018
7:52 p.m.:
Running Back James White takes it to the house after breaking a few tackles. The extra point from Gostkowski was, however, no good. Patriots trail 12-15 with 2 minutes left in the half.
>>PHOTOS: Patriots vs. Eagles in Super Bowl LII
TOUCHDOWN!!!! #PatsvsEagles #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/CLr4a91sDn
— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) February 5, 2018
Gostkowski has missed 4 field goals, and 4 extra points in 25 career playoff games. All of his misses have come since 2015.
— Chad Amaral (@Chad_Amaral) February 5, 2018
7:44 p.m.
The New England Patriots get the first turnover of the game with 5 minutes left in the first quarter. After an interception by Duron Harmon the Patriots have the ball on the 10 yard line to start their drive.
Way to do your job, @dharm32 ... BIG INT!!! #NotDone https://t.co/9YI04Qa292 pic.twitter.com/qvYg1MWwKv
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) February 5, 2018
INTERCEPTED!
— Jacob Long (@JacobLongSTL) February 5, 2018
STOP. HARMON TIME. @dharm32 with the pick! pic.twitter.com/luueAzv37A
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 5, 2018
7:20 p.m.:
Patriots receiver Brandin Cooks took a hard helmet-to-helmet hit after making a completion in the second quarter. He was able to walk off the field and immediately went back to the locker room.
Clean hit by Jenkins on Cooks who was knocked into Monday. Luckily he walked off on his own power, but taken to the locker room. #Patriots #SuperBowl
— Mark Ockerbloom (@ocktalks) February 5, 2018
Several minutes later the Patriots announced that he would not return.
#Patriots injury update: Brandin Cooks (head) has been ruled out for the game.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 5, 2018
7:12 p.m.:
The Patriots second drive ended with a missed field goal. The place holder struggled to field the snap, and Gostkowski's kick went off the left upright.
On third and two, the Patriots ran a jet sweep with WR Brandin Cooks. Cooks attempted to hurdle a defender but got caught up and was tackled.
I hate that call on 3rd and 1 for #patriots. I hate the missed field goal even more @boston25 @Bos25Sports
— Butch Stearns (@ButchStearns) February 5, 2018
6:58 p.m.:
Nick Foles aired out a 43-yard pass for the end zone, connecting with Alshon Jeffery for a touchdown, however Jake Elliot missed the extra point. With 2:34 remaining in the quarter Eagles lead 9-3.
Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler has yet to take the field in the game. He did miss practice earlier this week with the flu.
Wow, great throw by Foles to Jeffrey who makes a terrific catch for a 34-yard touchdown! Eric Rowe beaten in coverage. Elliott misses PAT wide right. 9-3 Eagles. #SuperBowl #Patriots
— Mark Ockerbloom (@ocktalks) February 5, 2018
6:53 p.m.:
The Patriots first drive of the game also ended in a field goal... tie game at 3 with 4:35 left in the first quarter.
While it wasn’t a TD, this is the first time Pats have scored in the first quarter of the Brady-Belichick era. #gopats
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) February 4, 2018
Pretty amazing that field goal are the first points #patriots have ever scored in a #superbowl @boston25 @Bos25Sports #BlitzForSix
— Butch Stearns (@ButchStearns) February 4, 2018
6:41 p.m.:
he Eagles opening drive of the game took more than seven minutes off the clock but ended with a field goal. With 7:35 to play in the first quarter the Eagles lead 3-0.
Great drive #eagles but Field goal is a win for #patriots Great play by #EricRowe defelcting pass. #superbowl52 #patriots @boston25 @Bos25Sports #MalcolmButler does not play on entire first drive. Sick earlier in week with illness.
— Butch Stearns (@ButchStearns) February 4, 2018
The first commercial break started with a Toyota ad for those following prop bets, it also featured a teaser for the upcoming "Solo: A Star Wars Story" movie.
Solo: A Star Wars Story. Trailer Tomorrow. #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/y6l5P0K53n
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 4, 2018
6:30 p.m.:
The Patriots have won the coin flip and decided to defer. The Eagles will therefore receive the opening kickoff. The Patriots will start receiving the ball after halftime. According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, the Patriots are 8-1 this season when they won the toss.
The Patriots win the toss and will defer. #SuperBowl
— Mark Ockerbloom (@ocktalks) February 4, 2018
The Patriots win the toss and will defer. #SuperBowl
— Mark Ockerbloom (@ocktalks) February 4, 2018
6:00 p.m.:
With 30 minutes to halftime the pregame ceremonies are beginning. The coin flip and National Anthem are expected shortly!
Patriots flag flying in South Pole.Near and far - even as far as the South Pole - there are Patriots fans. Huge shoutout to Master Sargeant Maurice Huard for showing his Patriots pride in Antarctica. Thank you for your service!
Posted by Boston 25 News on Sunday, February 4, 2018
Boys have taken the field!!! #PatsNation pic.twitter.com/78D6PRAQWm
— Courtney Spinelli (@CourtSpinelliTV) February 4, 2018
5:30 p.m.:
With one hour until kickoff, Patriots players are on the field warming up. Boston 25 crews at the game said Tom Brady was booed as he walked into the turf.
Tom Brady just took the field with backup Brian Hoyer to a loud ovation and some boos too. #Patriots #Eagles #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/reyKJYo011
— Mark Ockerbloom (@ocktalks) February 4, 2018
ONE HOUR until kickoff, Patriots Nation!! #NotDone #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/djm0sd0XcO
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) February 4, 2018
4:30 p.m.:
The New England Patriots have released their list of inactive players. Most notably are running back Mike Gillislee, defensive tackle Alan Branch, and line backer David Harris.
#Patriots inactives. pic.twitter.com/sjF475tP0H
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 4, 2018
The Eagles have also released their inactive players list, which includes running back Wendell Wmallwood and tackle Destiny Vaeao.
#Eagles Inactives for #SBLII: T Beatty, WR Johnson, CB Jones, DE Means, DT Qualls, RB Smallwood, DT Vaeao
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 4, 2018
4 p.m.:
Who else is getting excited? Kickoff is only 2.5 hours a way and WE ARE PUMPED. How are you planning to watch the game? Send us your party pics to share@boston25.com or tag @boston25 on Twitter.
The @Patriots are in the building. Spotted Coach and Gronk pic.twitter.com/uNZBpfKX8e
— Kerry Kavanaugh (@KerryKavanaugh) February 4, 2018
US bank stadium
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) February 4, 2018
6:35 pm#gameday #letgoooooo pic.twitter.com/HOV5TI6fdW
We’re all smiles! We’ve got our @Patriots gear on, homemade clam chowder is cooking- life is good! #GoPats pic.twitter.com/EatSdD4H1Q
— Stephanie Coueignoux (@StephanieCNews) February 4, 2018
A peak inside @usbankstadium for #SBLII. #Patriots #Eagles #NotDone #BlitzForSix #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/ncaRsymXks
— Adam Liberatore (@bostonTVguy) February 4, 2018
#Eagles are here and look what @LG_Blount is wearing today. pic.twitter.com/0gNCrqZXT5
— Tom Leyden (@TomLeyden) February 4, 2018
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