Patriots overwhelm Colts, Seahawks stun Packers to set up Super Bowl XLIX

Jan 18, 2015

Patriots overwhelm Colts, Seahawks stun Packers to set up Super Bowl XLIX

Jerry Jackson 0 Comment Sports Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks

In rain-plagued games on either end of the country, the match-up for Super Bowl XLIX has been set. The Seattle Seahawks came from behind at home in the 4th quarter to beat the Green Bay Packers in overtime 28-22. In New England, the Patriots dominated the Indianapolis Colts 45-7. The AFC champion Patriots will meet the NFC champion Seahawks in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, February 1 for Super Bowl XLIX.

: New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) scores on a 13-yard touchdown run during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots holds up the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in the 2015 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Colts 45-7. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

: New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell (19) dives over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Greg Toler (28), but he had stepped out of bounds before reaching the end zone during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

: New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the ball after catching a five-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts on the sideline in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts of the 2015 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

: Donte Moncrief #10 of the Indianapolis Colts goes up for a catch against Darrelle Revis #24 of the New England Patriots in the second half of the 2015 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts’ Cory Redding (90) during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

: Rob Gronkowski #87 and Timothy Wright #81 of the New England Patriots celebrate Gronkowski’s third quarter touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts of the 2015 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. ( Elsa/Getty Images)

: New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola cannot catch a pass while being defended by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Darius Butler (20) during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

: Nate Solder #77 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts of the 2015 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. ( Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

: Brandon Bolden #38 of the New England Patriots reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts of the 2015 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. ( Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

: Michael Hill #23 and Andy Studebaker #58 of the Indianapolis Colts look on in the third quarter against the New England Patriots of the 2015 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. ( Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

: Nate Solder #77 of the New England Patriots crosses the goalline for a touchdown in the third quarter against D’Qwell Jackson #52 of the Indianapolis Colts of the 2015 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. ( Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

: Indianapolis Colts strong safety Mike Adams, rear, trips up New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

: New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) leaps over Indianapolis Colts players during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a touchdown pass to Rob Gronkowski #87 (not pictured) in the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts of the 2015 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. ( Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

: New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick signals to his team during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

: Nate Solder #77 of the New England Patriots celebrates his third quarter touchdown with Sebastian Vollmer #76 and Dan Connolly #63 against the Indianapolis Colts of the 2015 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. ( Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady cheers as he comes on the field for warm up’s before the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Patriots and Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck sits on the sidelines during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne sits on the sidelines during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots spikes the ball after his third quarter touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts of the 2015 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. ( Elsa/Getty Images)

: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse celebrates after bringing in a 35-yard pass from Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson to win the NFC Championship over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/Seattle Times/TNS)

: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks passes the ball during second half of the 2015 NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at CenturyLink Field on January 18, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

: Seattle Seahawks fans celebrate with the players after the Seahawks won the 2015 NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at CenturyLink Field on January 18, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers puts on his helmet before the start of overtime against the Seattle Seahawks during the 2015 NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field on January 18, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks on from the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during the 2015 NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field on January 18, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson cries after overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, left, hugs Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll after overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Chris Matthews recovers an on side kick during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots makes a catch against LaRon Landry #30 of the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter of the 2015 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. ( Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

: Green Bay Packers’ James Starks (44) can’t catch a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks’ K.J. Wright (50) during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Green Bay Packers’ Sam Shields (37) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Richard Sherman (25) intercepts a pass in front of Green Bay Packers’ Davante Adams (17) during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Jermaine Kearse catches the game-winning touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers’ Tramon Williams during overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Jermaine Kearse catches the game-winning touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers’ Tramon Williams during overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Jermaine Kearse catches the game-winning touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers’ Tramon Williams during overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Jermaine Kearse catches the game-winning touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers’ Tramon Williams during overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Jermaine Kearse catches the game-winning touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers’ Tramon Williams during overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Jermaine Kearse catches the game-winning touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers’ Tramon Williams during overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Jermaine Kearse catches the game-winning touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers’ Tramon Williams during overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Michael Bennett borrows a police officers bike after overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson hefts the George Halas Trophy after defeating the Green Bay Packers 28-22 in overtime to win the NFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/Seattle Times/TNS)

: Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson scores a two-point conversion during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/Seattle Times/TNS)

: After Seattle Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka kicked an onside kick, Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick had his hands on the ball but couldn’t keep it and Seahawks wide receiver Chris Matthews recovered the ball during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/Seattle Times/TNS)

: Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Wilson celebrates after scoring a two-point conversion during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/Seattle Times/TNS)

: Green Bay Packers’ Tramon Williams (38) breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks’ Jermaine Kearse during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

: Green Bay Packers’ Sam Shields intercepts a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks’ Jermaine Kearse during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Jermaine Kearse celebrates after catching the game-winning touchdown during overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Cliff Avril (56) sacks Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

: Green Bay Packers’ Sam Shields (37) intercepts a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks’ Jermaine Kearse (15) during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) 80

: Green Bay Packers’ Randall Cobb (18) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammate Jordy Nelson during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

: Julius Peppers #56 of the Green Bay Packers stands on the sidelines after losing the 2015 NFC Championship game to the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on January 18, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. ( Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette (83) celebrates after winning the NFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Mike Siegel/Seattle Times/TNS)

: Confetti rains down on the Seattle Seahawks after they defeated the Green Bay Packers in the 2015 NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field on January 18, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. ( Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

: A Seattle Seahawks flag waves during the 2015 NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at CenturyLink Field on January 18, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. ( Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Byron Maxwell (41) celebrates his interception during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates after an NFL football NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse pulls in the game-winning touchdown with Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams on his back during overtime on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Bettina Hansen/Seattle Times/TNS)

: Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson and New England Patriots’ Tom Brady will meet at Super Bowl XLIX. (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) (Charles Krupa/AP Photo)

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