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JORGENSEN >FIRST=JACK TITLE=SUPER BOWL 48: OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE ANNOUNCED AS 82, 529 URL-STATUS=LIVE ARCHIVE-DATE=APRIL 10, 2021 MAGAZINE=SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, DATE=JANUARY 21, 2014 URL=HTTP://NFL.SI.COM/2014/01/20/SUPER-BOWL-XLVIII-ODDS-DENVER-BRONCOS-SEATTLE-SEAHAWKS/ ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20140203023556/HTTP://NFL.SI.COM/2014/01/20/SUPER-BOWL-XLVIII-ODDS-DENVER-BRONCOS-SEATTLE-SEAHAWKS/ ACCESS-DATE=JANUARY 30, 2014, Sports Illustrated, Malcolm Smith (American football)>Malcolm Smith, linebackerPATRA >FIRST=KEVIN TITLE=SEAHAWKS’ MALCOLM SMITH WINS SUPER BOWL XLVIII MVP URL-STATUS=LIVE ARCHIVE-DATE=JANUARY 9, 2017 PUBLISHER=NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE, Renée FlemingJANUARY 21, 2014 URL=HTTP://WWW.NFL.COM/NEWS/STORY/0AP2000000316164/ARTICLE/RENEE-FLEMING-TO-SING-NATIONAL-ANTHEM-AT-SUPER-BOWL-XLVIII ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20200423105324/HTTP://WWW.NFL.COM/NEWS/STORY/0AP2000000316164/ARTICLE/RENEE-FLEMING-TO-SING-NATIONAL-ANTHEM-AT-SUPER-BOWL-XLVIII ACCESS-DATE=JANUARY 21, 2014, National Football League, | coin_toss = Joe Namath and Phil SimmsTerry McAulayBRINSON DATE=JANUARY 15, 2014 URL=HTTP://WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM/NFL/EYE-ON-FOOTBALL/24410127/NFL-NAMES-TERRY-MCAULAY-REFEREE-FOR-SUPER-BOWL-XLVIII ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20151219054204/HTTP://WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM/NFL/EYE-ON-FOOTBALL/24410127/NFL-NAMES-TERRY-MCAULAY-REFEREE-FOR-SUPER-BOWL-XLVIII ACCESS-DATE=JANUARY 19, 2014, CBS Sports, | HOFers = Seahawks: None Broncos: Pat Bowlen (owner), Champ Bailey, Peyton Manning| halftime = Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili PeppersNFL on Fox>Fox| announcers = Joe Buck (play-by-play) Troy Aikman (analyst) Pam Oliver and Erin Andrews (sideline reporters)Mike Pereira (rules analyst)URL=HTTP://WWW.SPORTSMEDIAWATCH.COM/2014/02/SUPER-BOWL-48-LOCAL-RATINGS-SEATTLE-UP-DENVER-DOWN-K-C-LEADS/ ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20210410062428/HTTPS://WWW.SPORTSMEDIAWATCH.COM/2014/02/SUPER-BOWL-48-LOCAL-RATINGS-SEATTLE-UP-DENVER-DOWN-K-C-LEADS/ ACCESS-DATE=FEBRUARY 4, 2014 URL=HTTP://WWW.NFL.COM/SUPERBOWL/STORY/0AP2000000323430/ARTICLE/SUPER-BOWL-XLVIII-MOSTWATCHED-TV-PROGRAM-IN-US-HISTORY ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20181116104735/HTTP://WWW.NFL.COM/SUPERBOWL/STORY/0AP2000000323430/ARTICLE/SUPER-BOWL-XLVIII-MOSTWATCHED-TV-PROGRAM-IN-US-HISTORY ACCESS-DATE=FEBRUARY 3, 2014, National Football League, 56.7 (Seattle) 50.5 (New York) 51.4 (Denver)US viewership: 111.5 million est. avg., 167 million est. total| share = 69 (national)DATE=SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 URL=HTTPS://WWW.USATODAY.COM/STORY/MONEY/BUSINESS/2013/09/03/SUPER-BOWL-ADVERTISERS-DANNON-OIKOS-GENERAL-MOTORS-INTUIT-ANHEUSER-BUSCH/2757533/ ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20130903202605/HTTP://WWW.USATODAY.COM/STORY/MONEY/BUSINESS/2013/09/03/SUPER-BOWL-ADVERTISERS-DANNON-OIKOS-GENERAL-MOTORS-INTUIT-ANHEUSER-BUSCH/2757533/ ACCESS-DATE=SEPTEMBER 4, 2013, USA Today, NFL on Westwood One Sports>Westwood One| radioannouncers = Kevin Harlan (play-by-play)Boomer Esiason (analyst)James Lofton and Mark Malone (sideline reporters)| last = XLVII| next = XLIX}}Super Bowl XLVIII was an American football game between the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Denver Broncos and National Football Conference (NFC) champion Seattle Seahawks to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 2013 season. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 43–8, the largest margin of victory for an underdog and tied with Super Bowl XXVII (1993) for the third largest point differential overall (35) in Super Bowl history.NEWS, Young, Kenley, February 2, 2014, So just how bad was this Super Bowl rout, historically?,msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/so-just-how-bad-was-this-rout-historically-020214, live,msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/so-just-how-bad-was-this-rout-historically-020214," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203171009msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/so-just-how-bad-was-this-rout-historically-020214,">web.archive.org/web/20140203171009msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/so-just-how-bad-was-this-rout-historically-020214, February 3, 2014, Fox Sports, WEB, mcubed.net : NFL : Super bowl scores sorted by margin of victory,mcubed.net/nfl/sbptmar.shtml, live,mcubed.net/nfl/sbptmar.shtml," title="web.archive.org/web/20160204071234mcubed.net/nfl/sbptmar.shtml,">web.archive.org/web/20160204071234mcubed.net/nfl/sbptmar.shtml, February 4, 2016, February 3, 2016, mcubed.net, It was the first time the winning team scored over 40 points while holding their opponent to under 10. This became the first Super Bowl victory for the Seahawks and the fifth Super Bowl loss for the Broncos, at the time a league record (it would later be tied by the New England Patriots following their Super Bowl LII loss) for the most of any team. The game was played on February 2, 2014, at MetLife Stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey,WEB, Super Bowl XLVIII – Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos – 2013 NFL Playoffs,espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/matchup/_/teams/seahawks-broncos, live,espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/matchup/_/teams/seahawks-broncos," title="web.archive.org/web/20160328185513espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/matchup/_/teams/seahawks-broncos,">web.archive.org/web/20160328185513espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/matchup/_/teams/seahawks-broncos, March 28, 2016, January 30, 2014, ESPN, the first Super Bowl played outdoors in a cold-weather city and the first Super Bowl to be played on February 2.NEWS, May 26, 2010, Owners warm up to New York/New Jersey as Super Bowl XLVIII host,www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8184fc83, May 27, 2010, National Football League, It’s the first time the league has gone to a cold-weather site that doesn’t have a dome ... the NFL will wait and see how this foray into the great outdoors in winter goes. Then the league might OK another bid, Associated Press, The Seahawks posted a 13–3 record and were making their second Super Bowl appearance in nine years. The Broncos were making their seventh Super Bowl appearance after also posting a 13–3 record.NEWS, January 19, 2014, Top stats to know: Super Bowl matchup,espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/83264/top-stats-to-know-super-bowl-matchup, live,espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/83264/top-stats-to-know-super-bowl-matchup," title="web.archive.org/web/20140328192312espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/83264/top-stats-to-know-super-bowl-matchup,">web.archive.org/web/20140328192312espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/83264/top-stats-to-know-super-bowl-matchup, March 28, 2014, January 20, 2014, ESPN, This marked one of the few times that two former divisional rivals met in a Super Bowl, as the Seahawks and Broncos were in the same division (the AFC West) from 1977 to 2001.Seattle led 22–0 at halftime and ultimately went up 36–0 before allowing Denver’s first and only score on the final play of the third quarter. The 36–0 lead was by far the largest shutout lead in Super Bowl history; the previous record was 24–0, shared by the Miami Dolphins over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII and the Washington Redskins over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI. Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril scored a safety on the first play from scrimmage. They became the first team in a Super Bowl to score on a safety (12 seconds into the start of the game which set the record for the quickest score), a kickoff return for a touchdown (12 seconds into the second half), and an interception return for a touchdown. The Broncos were held to almost 30 points below their scoring average.NEWS, Acee, Kevin, February 2, 2014, Manning no match for swarming Seahawks,www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/feb/02/seattle-seahawks-defense-super-bowl-manning/, live,www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/feb/02/seattle-seahawks-defense-super-bowl-manning/all/?print," title="web.archive.org/web/20140221115902www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/feb/02/seattle-seahawks-defense-super-bowl-manning/all/?print,">web.archive.org/web/20140221115902www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/feb/02/seattle-seahawks-defense-super-bowl-manning/all/?print, February 21, 2014, U-T San Diego, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, a five-time NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award winner, threw two interceptions in the first half. Seahawks linebacker Malcolm Smith, who returned one of those interceptions 69 yards for a touchdown, recovered a fumble and made nine tackles, was named Super Bowl MVP. This is the fifth Super Bowl where the winning team outscored the losing team in every quarter.In the United States, the game was televised by Fox; with an average audience of 111.5 million viewers that peaked at 115.3 million during the halftime show featuring Bruno Mars.NEWS, Soshnick, Scott, February 3, 2014, Despite rout, Super Bowl sets TV ratings record -Fox,www.reuters.com/article/nfl-superbowl-ratings-idUSL3N0L83IM20140203, live,www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/03/nfl-superbowl-ratings-idUSL3N0L83IM20140203," title="web.archive.org/web/20151020095041www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/03/nfl-superbowl-ratings-idUSL3N0L83IM20140203,">web.archive.org/web/20151020095041www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/03/nfl-superbowl-ratings-idUSL3N0L83IM20140203, October 20, 2015, February 3, 2014, Reuters, The game was briefly the most-watched U.S. television broadcast of all time, until it was surpassed by Super Bowl XLIX the following year.WEB, Patra, Kevin, February 2, 2015, Super Bowl XLIX is most-watched show in U.S. history,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000467823/article/super-bowl-xlix-is-mostwatched-show-in-us-history, live,web.archive.org/web/20201007203249/https://www.nfl.com/news/super-bowl-xlix-is-most-watched-show-in-u-s-history-0ap3000000467823, October 7, 2020, February 2, 2015, National Football League, The game’s inaugural Spanish-language telecast on Fox Deportes was also the highest-rated Spanish-language cable telecast outside of soccer. Seattle also tied the 1992 Dallas Cowboys for the third-largest blowout in Super Bowl history, behind Super Bowl XXIV in 1990, a 55–10 San Francisco 49ers victory over the Denver Broncos, and Super Bowl XX in 1986, a 46–10 Chicago Bears victory over the New England Patriots. This was also the first time since 1991 that the #1 scoring offense (Broncos) went up against the #1 scoring defense (Seahawks).WEB, Vergara, Andre, February 2, 2017, The history of the Super Bowl’s seven No. 1 defense-vs.-No. 1 offense matchups,www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/super-bowl-51-new-england-patriots-atlanta-falcons-number-1-defense-vs-offense-matchups-49ers-seahawks-packers-steelers-chiefs-giants-020117, live,web.archive.org/web/20210227132405/https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/super-bowl-51-new-england-patriots-atlanta-falcons-number-1-defense-vs-offense-matchups-49ers-seahawks-packers-steelers-chiefs-giants-020117, February 27, 2021, October 1, 2021, Fox Sports, Because the game was one-sided from start to finish, Super Bowl XLVIII is widely regarded as one of the most disappointing Super Bowl games of all time,WEB, February 9, 2022, 5 Worst Super Bowl Games of All Time, Ranked,www.sportscasting.com/5-worst-super-bowl-games-of-all-time-ranked/, live,web.archive.org/web/20230705221919/https://www.sportscasting.com/5-worst-super-bowl-games-of-all-time-ranked/, July 5, 2023, July 5, 2023, WEB, February 8, 2023, 10 Worst Super Bowls Ever, Ranked,clutchpoints.com/10-worst-super-bowls-ever-ranked, live,web.archive.org/web/20230705221917/https://clutchpoints.com/10-worst-super-bowls-ever-ranked, July 5, 2023, July 5, 2023, WEB, February 4, 2023, Ranking all 56 Super Bowls from best to worst: Where do Chiefs, Eagles games rate on dramatic scale?, USA Today,www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2023/02/04/super-bowl-ranking-every-game-best-worst-eagles-chiefs/11180537002/, live,web.archive.org/web/20230705221916/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2023/02/04/super-bowl-ranking-every-game-best-worst-eagles-chiefs/11180537002/, July 5, 2023, July 5, 2023, WEB, February 11, 2023, Ranking every Super Bowl 56-1: Tom Brady-led Patriots played in best games; here’s where Rams-Bengals fits,www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-every-super-bowl-56-1-tom-brady-led-patriots-played-in-best-games-heres-where-rams-bengals-fits/, live,web.archive.org/web/20230705221916/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-every-super-bowl-56-1-tom-brady-led-patriots-played-in-best-games-heres-where-rams-bengals-fits/, July 5, 2023, July 5, 2023, although it is also viewed as a crowning achievement of the Seahawks’ 2013 defense.WEB, Thursday Round-Up: 2013 Seahawks Ranked Among Top 5 Defenses of All-Time,www.seahawks.com/news/thursday-round-up-2013-seahawks-ranked-among-top-5-defenses-of-all-time-151206, live,web.archive.org/web/20231016031115/https://www.seahawks.com/news/thursday-round-up-2013-seahawks-ranked-among-top-5-defenses-of-all-time-151206, October 16, 2023, October 14, 2023, www.seahawks.com, en-US, WEB, Lee, Nick, June 11, 2020, Revisiting the Dominance of the 2013 Seahawks’ Defense,www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/revisiting-the-dominance-of-the-2013-seahawks-defense, live,web.archive.org/web/20231016031115/https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/revisiting-the-dominance-of-the-2013-seahawks-defense, October 16, 2023, October 14, 2023, Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More, en, WEB, Alexander, Mookie, June 17, 2020, Football Outsiders ranks 2013 Seahawks as NFL’s best team of the decade,www.fieldgulls.com/2020/6/17/21294679/football-outsiders-ranks-2013-seattle-seahawks-nfl-best-team-decade-advanced-stats, live,web.archive.org/web/20231016031115/https://www.fieldgulls.com/2020/6/17/21294679/football-outsiders-ranks-2013-seattle-seahawks-nfl-best-team-decade-advanced-stats, October 16, 2023, October 14, 2023, Field Gulls, en,

Background

Previous plans for a Super Bowl in the New York City area

Efforts to see the New York City area host a Super Bowl predate MetLife Stadium’s planning.File:FEMA - 3927 - Photograph by Andrea Booher taken on 09-15-2001 in New York.jpg|thumb|The left In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., those metro areas’ business communities separately discussed seeking to host a future Super Bowl.WEB, Pierson, Don, January 26, 2003, Even with a new Soldier Field, our odds of hosting the NFL’s premier event are about MCCLX to I,www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-01-26-0301260241-story.html, live,web.archive.org/web/20220622004942/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-01-26-0301260241-story.html, June 22, 2022, June 22, 2022, Chicago Tribune, The general thought was that either of these cities being the location of a Super Bowl would symbolize national recovery in the aftermath of the attacks.NEWS, Loverro, Thom, D.C.’s so unSuper in winter,washingtontimes.com/sports/20040131-120320-9611r.htm,washingtontimes.com/sports/20040131-120320-9611r.htm," title="web.archive.org/web/20050415175629washingtontimes.com/sports/20040131-120320-9611r.htm,">web.archive.org/web/20050415175629washingtontimes.com/sports/20040131-120320-9611r.htm, April 15, 2005, September 10, 2005, Washington Times, There was belief that if New York were awarded a Super Bowl (either building a new stadium or renovated the existing Giants Stadium to be the host venue), it might assist the city’s bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics in the same vein that awarding Super Bowl XXVIII to the city of Atlanta may have assisted the prospects of Atlanta’s ultimately successful bid for the 1996 Summer Olympics.Both New York City and Washington, D.C. were, at one point, seen as likely to bid in 2003 for either 2008’s Super Bowl XLII or 2009’s Super Bowl XLIII.WEB, Shappell, Lee, January 25, 2003, Valley Prepares Super Bowl bid,www.newspapers.com/image/125840194, subscription, live,www.newspapers.com/image/125840194/," title="web.archive.org/web/20220622012144www.newspapers.com/image/125840194/,">web.archive.org/web/20220622012144www.newspapers.com/image/125840194/, June 22, 2022, June 22, 2022, Newspapers.com, Arizona Republic, However, the prospect of the New York City region hosting a Super Bowl proved challenging due not only to the non-ideal cold weather climate, but also due to the difficulty in delivering an appropriate host venue. The city of New York and the New York Jets failed to secure a deal to build a new West Side Stadium in Manhattan (which, according to the initial plans, would have been built with a roof). Proposed renovations to the aging Giants Stadium were still subject to dispute between stakeholders. Giants Stadium lacked a roof, as did the city’s two Major League Baseball stadiums. The lack of a venue with a roof was also seen as an obstacle due to the NFL having never played an outdoor Super Bowl in a cold weather climate.NEWS, Pedulla, Tom, September 22, 2003, N.Y./N.J. Super Bowl in 2008 may not come to pass,www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2003-09-22-ny-nj-superbowl_x.htm, live,www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2003-09-22-ny-nj-superbowl_x.htm," title="web.archive.org/web/20080130034850www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2003-09-22-ny-nj-superbowl_x.htm,">web.archive.org/web/20080130034850www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2003-09-22-ny-nj-superbowl_x.htm, January 30, 2008, September 10, 2005, USA Today, File:PennStation.jpg|thumb|The proposed site of the canceled West Side Stadium in New York City, which had initially been selected as the host of 2010’s Super Bowl XLIVSuper Bowl XLIVNew York City ultimately bid in 2005 for a Super Bowl. The NFL voted on March 23, 2005, to award New York City the rights to host 2010’s Super Bowl XLIV, contingent on the proposed West Side Stadium (the planned site of the game) being completed by 2008.NEWS, Brown, Clifton, March 24, 2005, N.F.L. Owners Vote to Give the Jets a Super Bowl,www.nytimes.com/2005/03/24/sports/football/24nfl.html, live,www.nytimes.com/2005/03/24/sports/football/24nfl.html?_r=1," title="archive.today/20120912213818www.nytimes.com/2005/03/24/sports/football/24nfl.html?_r=1,">archive.today/20120912213818www.nytimes.com/2005/03/24/sports/football/24nfl.html?_r=1, September 12, 2012, February 12, 2010, New York Times, In August 2005, after New York state government officials declined to approve $400 million for the stadium, the NFL decided to revoke New York City’s hosting rights, and reopen the bidding for the game’s site.WEB, August 11, 2005, NFL owners work on testy NFLPA contract extension,sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2131447, live,sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2131447," title="web.archive.org/web/20081211210436sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2131447,">web.archive.org/web/20081211210436sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2131447, December 11, 2008, February 8, 2009,

Host selection process

File:MetLife Stadium Exterior.jpg|thumb|MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (part of the New York metropolitan areaNew York metropolitan areaFile:MetLife Stadium exterior Super Bowl XLVIII.jpg|thumb|Exterior of MetLife StadiumMetLife StadiumThree stadiums were part of the bidding to host the game:

1. MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New JerseyWEB, December 17, 2009, SUPER: New Stadium Can Bid for 2014 Game,www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/SUPER-New-Stadium-Can-Bid-for-2014-Game/481a2c99-79f7-11df-ba56-acc8e62813e9,www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/SUPER-New-Stadium-Can-Bid-for-2014-Game/481a2c99-79f7-11df-ba56-acc8e62813e9," title="web.archive.org/web/20131101014134www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/SUPER-New-Stadium-Can-Bid-for-2014-Game/481a2c99-79f7-11df-ba56-acc8e62813e9,">web.archive.org/web/20131101014134www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/SUPER-New-Stadium-Can-Bid-for-2014-Game/481a2c99-79f7-11df-ba56-acc8e62813e9, November 1, 2013, January 15, 2011, newyorkjets.com,
2. Raymond James Stadium – Tampa, FloridaNEWS, Holder, Stephen F., March 23, 2010, Tampa has inside track to land 2014 Super Bowl,www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-has-inside-track-to-land-2014-super-bowl/1082028, live,www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-has-inside-track-to-land-2014-super-bowl/1082028," title="web.archive.org/web/20100524211641www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-has-inside-track-to-land-2014-super-bowl/1082028,">web.archive.org/web/20100524211641www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-has-inside-track-to-land-2014-super-bowl/1082028, May 24, 2010, May 27, 2010, St. Petersburg Times,
3. Sun Life Stadium – Miami Gardens, FloridaNEWS, Biggame, Brian, March 22, 2010, Miami Dolphins will bid for 2014 Super Bowl, but chances are slim without stadium improvements,www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/dolphins/miami-dolphins-will-bid-for-2014-super-bowl-424998.html, live,www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/dolphins/miami-dolphins-will-bid-for-2014-super-bowl-424998.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20100324164026www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/dolphins/miami-dolphins-will-bid-for-2014-super-bowl-424998.html,">web.archive.org/web/20100324164026www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/dolphins/miami-dolphins-will-bid-for-2014-super-bowl-424998.html, March 24, 2010, May 27, 2010, The Palm Beach Post, NEWS, March 24, 2010, First Take Debates NY Super Bowl,espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5024621, live,espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5024621," title="web.archive.org/web/20110226055408espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5024621,">web.archive.org/web/20110226055408espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5024621, February 26, 2011, May 27, 2010, ESPN,

Tampa had hosted four Super Bowls (XVIII, XXV, XXXV and XLIII), while South Florida / Miami had hosted ten Super Bowls (II, III, V, X, XIII, XXIII, XXIX, XXXIII, XLI and XLIV).During the voting process by the league owners, the South Florida/Miami bid was eliminated in the second round of voting, but it eventually took the fourth round of voting for New Jersey’s bid to beat Tampa’s. The game was awarded on May 26, 2010, at the NFL owners meetings in Irving, Texas.Super Bowl XLVIII was the first Super Bowl held at an open-air stadium in a “cold-weather” city; previous Super Bowls in cold-weather cities were held at indoor stadiums. However, the temperature at kickoff was a mild {{convert|49|F}}, making this only the third-coldest Super Bowl.WEB, Stirling, Stephen, February 2, 2014, Super Bowl 2014 weather: With 49 degree kickoff temperature, only the third coldest ever played,www.nj.com/weather-guy/index.ssf/2014/02/super_bowl_2014_weather_at_49_degrees_at_kickoff_only_the_third_coldest_ever_played.html, live,www.nj.com/weather-guy/index.ssf/2014/02/super_bowl_2014_weather_at_49_degrees_at_kickoff_only_the_third_coldest_ever_played.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20141026121946www.nj.com/weather-guy/index.ssf/2014/02/super_bowl_2014_weather_at_49_degrees_at_kickoff_only_the_third_coldest_ever_played.html,">web.archive.org/web/20141026121946www.nj.com/weather-guy/index.ssf/2014/02/super_bowl_2014_weather_at_49_degrees_at_kickoff_only_the_third_coldest_ever_played.html, October 26, 2014, October 13, 2014, The Star-Ledger, A major snow storm hit the area the very next day.WEB, Melisurgo, Len, February 3, 2014, Snow totals across New Jersey: Feb. 3 storm,www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2014/02/snow_totals_across_new_jersey_feb_3_storm.html, live,www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2014/02/snow_totals_across_new_jersey_feb_3_storm.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20160304093732www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2014/02/snow_totals_across_new_jersey_feb_3_storm.html,">web.archive.org/web/20160304093732www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2014/02/snow_totals_across_new_jersey_feb_3_storm.html, March 4, 2016, August 24, 2015, NJ.com, According to Weather.com, the average high and low temperatures for East Rutherford on February 2 were {{convert|39|F}} and {{convert|20|F}}, respectively.WEB, February Daily Averages for East Rutherford, New Jersey,www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/daily/USNJ0128, live,www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/daily/USNJ0128," title="web.archive.org/web/20140220172730www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/daily/USNJ0128,">web.archive.org/web/20140220172730www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/daily/USNJ0128, February 20, 2014, February 2, 2014, The Weather Channel, The coldest outdoor Super Bowl of the first 47 games was Super Bowl VI, held at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans on January 16, 1972, with a kickoff temperature of {{convert|39|F|C}} (Tulane Stadium also hosted the second coldest outdoor Super Bowl, Super Bowl IX, with a kickoff temperature of {{convert|46|F|C}}).WEB, Super Bowl Game-Time Temperatures,www.profootballhof.com/history/release.aspx?release_id=587, live,www.profootballhof.com/history/release.aspx?release_id=587," title="web.archive.org/web/20150926070843www.profootballhof.com/history/release.aspx?release_id=587,">web.archive.org/web/20150926070843www.profootballhof.com/history/release.aspx?release_id=587, September 26, 2015, February 12, 2013, Pro Football Hall of Fame, However, New Orleans usually has a humid subtropical climate, with January morning lows averaging around {{convert|46|°F|°C}} and daily highs around {{convert|63|F|C}};WEB, NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data,www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=lix, live,www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=lix," title="web.archive.org/web/20120921013400www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=lix,">web.archive.org/web/20120921013400www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=lix, September 21, 2012, February 11, 2013, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also, all New Orleans Super Bowls since XII have been played at the indoor Superdome. Since Super Bowl X in 1976, all but one outdoor Super Bowl has been played in either California or Florida, the exception being Super Bowl XXX in Tempe, Arizona. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell indicated that if Super Bowl XLVIII was successful, additional “cold-weather” Super Bowls would be considered.NEWS, May 29, 2010, 2014 Super Bowl will be testing ground,sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5232001, live,sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5232001," title="web.archive.org/web/20100601093556sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5232001,">web.archive.org/web/20100601093556sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5232001, June 1, 2010, March 29, 2011, ESPN, Super Bowl XLVIII was the first NFL championship game to be held in the New York metropolitan area since December 30, 1962, when the Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants in the original Yankee Stadium, 16–7. Since then, two other major pro football leagues have held title games in the area:

• 1968 AFL Championship Game at Shea Stadium, December 29, 1968: New York Jets 27, Oakland Raiders 23. The Jets went on to Super Bowl III, where they upset the Baltimore Colts, 16–7.
• 1985 USFL Championship Game at Giants Stadium, July 14, 1985: Baltimore Stars 28, Oakland Invaders 24. This game turned out to be the final contest in the league’s three-year history.

MetLife Stadium was the first Super Bowl venue that was simultaneously home to two NFL teams: the New York Giants and the New York Jets, and thus was the first championship game to have two host teams. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (which hosted Super Bowls I and VII) served as the home of the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Raiders, but not at the same time.This was also the first Super Bowl played outdoors on artificial turf (FieldTurf) since Super Bowl X (1976) at the Miami Orange Bowl. It was also the first in which two U.S. states, New York and New Jersey, shared hosting duties.NEWS, Soshnick, Scott, February 4, 2013, New York-New Jersey Super Bowl Sharing Brings Political Griping,www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-04/new-york-new-jersey-super-bowl-sharing-brings-political-griping.html, live,www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-04/new-york-new-jersey-super-bowl-sharing-brings-political-griping.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20130207035557www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-04/new-york-new-jersey-super-bowl-sharing-brings-political-griping.html,">web.archive.org/web/20130207035557www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-04/new-york-new-jersey-super-bowl-sharing-brings-political-griping.html, February 7, 2013, February 4, 2013, Bloomberg, This was also the first Super Bowl to be played outdoors since Super Bowl XLIV was played in Miami Gardens.

Winter outlook and contingency plans

The choice of holding the Super Bowl outdoors in a cold weather environment generated some controversy. When it was released in August 2013, the “Winter Outlook” section in the 2014 Farmers’ Almanac predicted that a winter storm would hit just about the time Super Bowl XLVIII kicked off;WEB, Weatherbee, Caleb, The ‘Days of Shivery’ are Back! Read Our 2014 Forecast!,www.farmersalmanac.com/weather/2013/08/25/2014-us-winter-forecast/, live,www.farmersalmanac.com/weather/2013/08/25/2014-us-winter-forecast/," title="web.archive.org/web/20131207183232www.farmersalmanac.com/weather/2013/08/25/2014-us-winter-forecast/,">web.archive.org/web/20131207183232www.farmersalmanac.com/weather/2013/08/25/2014-us-winter-forecast/, December 7, 2013, December 2, 2013, Farmers’ Almanac, Almanac Publishing Company, NEWS, Belson, Ken, November 23, 2013, Almanacs Foresee a Super Bowl to Test Fans’ Resolve, and Snow Gear,www.nytimes.com/2013/11/24/sports/football/almanacs-foresee-a-super-bowl-to-test-fans-resolve-and-snow-gear.html, live,www.nytimes.co" title="web.archive.org/web/20131201062939www.nytimes.co">web.archive.org/web/20131201062939www.nytimes.co2013/11/24/sports/football/almanacs-foresee-a-super-bowl-to-test-fans-resolve-and-snow-gear.html, December 1, 2013, December 2, 2013, The New York Times, this generated the attention of several media sources, including ESPN’s Rick Reilly in a piece that aired on ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown on October 21, 2013.WEB, Reilly, Rick, A New Jersey Snow Bowl, http:espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9859918, live,espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9859918," title="web.archive.org/web/20131203042643espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9859918,">web.archive.org/web/20131203042643espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9859918, December 3, 2013, December 2, 2013, ESPN, In a radio interview broadcast on WFAN, Fox studio analyst Terry Bradshaw stated that he opposes the idea of a cold Super Bowl, stating “I don’t want it to be bad ... What if we get two passing teams?“WEB, December 11, 2013, Bradshaw blasts New Jersey Super Bowl,profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/11/bradshaw-blasts-new-jersey-super-bowl/, live,profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/11/bradshaw-blasts-new-jersey-super-bowl/," title="web.archive.org/web/20131216070157profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/11/bradshaw-blasts-new-jersey-super-bowl/,">web.archive.org/web/20131216070157profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/11/bradshaw-blasts-new-jersey-super-bowl/, December 16, 2013, December 21, 2013, ProFootballTalk.com, In a piece published on Sports Illustrated’s “Monday Morning Quarterback” site, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman also opposed holding the game at MetLife Stadium, stating that “it’s the league’s responsibility to show its audience the best possible product, and this can’t happen in the snow.“MAGAZINE, Richard Sherman: The Cold Truth,mmqb.si.com/2013/12/18/richard-sherman-seattle-seahawks-super-bowl-48-metlife-stadium-nfl/, live,mmqb.si.com/2013/12/18/richard-sherman-seattle-seahawks-super-bowl-48-metlife-stadium-nfl/," title="web.archive.org/web/20131220053713mmqb.si.com/2013/12/18/richard-sherman-seattle-seahawks-super-bowl-48-metlife-stadium-nfl/,">web.archive.org/web/20131220053713mmqb.si.com/2013/12/18/richard-sherman-seattle-seahawks-super-bowl-48-metlife-stadium-nfl/, December 20, 2013, December 21, 2013, Sports Illustrated, The decision to play the game in New Jersey was made even more controversial by the fact that the NFL informed the Miami Dolphins that Sun Life Stadium would never host another Super Bowl until they put a roof over the stadium for fear of rain.WEB, Francilus, Joey, November 27, 2012, Commissioner: Sun Life ‘Absolutely’ Needs New Roof,www.huffpost.com/entry/pepe-diaz-fund-sun-life-renovations-roof_n_2198205, live,web.archive.org/web/20200919135802/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pepe-diaz-fund-sun-life-renovations-roof_n_2198205, September 19, 2020, August 10, 2020, HuffPost, The NFL announced on December 18, 2013, that in the event of a forecast of heavy snow, the game would be rescheduled for the Saturday before, or for the Monday or Tuesday after.WEB, Dopp, Terrence, December 18, 2013, NFL Makes Contingency Plans for Super Bowl 2014 Blizzard,www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-18/nfl-makes-contingency-plans-for-super-bowl-2014-blizzard.html/, live,www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-18/nfl-makes-contingency-plans-for-super-bowl-2014-blizzard.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20131219220942www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-18/nfl-makes-contingency-plans-for-super-bowl-2014-blizzard.html,">web.archive.org/web/20131219220942www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-18/nfl-makes-contingency-plans-for-super-bowl-2014-blizzard.html, December 19, 2013, December 19, 2013, USA Today, One day before the Super Bowl, weather conditions for the game were forecast to be mostly cloudy with temperatures in the low to mid-40s Fahrenheit.WEB, February 1, 2014, Less than frigid Super Bowl means hot ticket market,www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2014/02/01/super-bowl-tickets-nfl/5120379/, live,www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2014/02/01/super-bowl-tickets-nfl/5120379/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140202115545www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2014/02/01/super-bowl-tickets-nfl/5120379/,">web.archive.org/web/20140202115545www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2014/02/01/super-bowl-tickets-nfl/5120379/, February 2, 2014, February 2, 2014, USA Today, A winter storm arrived 6 hours after the game ended, dropping {{convert|8|inches|cm}} of snow on the region.WEB, February 3, 2014, Winter storm hits NYC area hours after Super Bowl,www.nydailynews.com/new-york/winter-storm-hits-nyc-area-hours-super-bowl-article-1.1600260, live,www.nydailynews.com/new-york/winter-storm-hits-nyc-area-hours-super-bowl-article-1.1600260," title="web.archive.org/web/20160815012356www.nydailynews.com/new-york/winter-storm-hits-nyc-area-hours-super-bowl-article-1.1600260,">web.archive.org/web/20160815012356www.nydailynews.com/new-york/winter-storm-hits-nyc-area-hours-super-bowl-article-1.1600260, August 15, 2016, August 11, 2016, New York Daily News, The inclement weather canceled a quarter of the flights available at the area’s three major airports, stranding thousands.WEB, February 3, 2014, Winter-Weary Tri-State Endures More Snow,www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/stories/Weather-Forecast-Snow-Monday-Super-Bowl-Mild-Storm-243208871.html, live,www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/stories/Weather-Forecast-Snow-Monday-Super-Bowl-Mild-Storm-243208871.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20160820123555www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/stories/Weather-Forecast-Snow-Monday-Super-Bowl-Mild-Storm-243208871.html,">web.archive.org/web/20160820123555www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/stories/Weather-Forecast-Snow-Monday-Super-Bowl-Mild-Storm-243208871.html, August 20, 2016, August 11, 2016, Storm Team 4, NBC New York,

Nicknames

Super Bowl XLVIII earned a few unofficial nicknames, with the “Weed Bowl”,WEB, January 21, 2014, Super Bowl Marijuana Recipes For The Weed Bowl: Denver vs. Seattle,www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/21/super-bowl-weed-recipes_n_4637987.html, live,www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/21/super-bowl-weed-recipes_n_4637987.html?," title="web.archive.org/web/20140125125640www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/21/super-bowl-weed-recipes_n_4637987.html?,">web.archive.org/web/20140125125640www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/21/super-bowl-weed-recipes_n_4637987.html?, January 25, 2014, January 30, 2014, Huffington Post, “Bong Bowl”,First Bong Bowl? Matchup highlights NFL’s pot stance {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170223084713www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2014/01/20/super-bowl-bong-bowl-marijuana/4656033/ |date=February 23, 2017 }} USA Today (January 20, 2014) and “Marijuana Bowl“WEB, Creegan, Mike, January 17, 2014, Denver, Seattle rooting for Marijuana Bowl?,msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/denver-seattle-rooting-for-a-marijuana-bowl-011714, live,msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/denver-seattle-rooting-for-a-marijuana-bowl-011714," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203080552msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/denver-seattle-rooting-for-a-marijuana-bowl-011714,">web.archive.org/web/20140203080552msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/denver-seattle-rooting-for-a-marijuana-bowl-011714, February 3, 2014, February 3, 2014, Fox Sports, being among the most prominent, from users of social networking websites and various news outlets as the home states of the Seahawks and Broncos (Washington and Colorado, respectively) were the first two states to legalize marijuana for recreational use, during the fall 2012 elections.48 reasons we can’t wait for Super Bowl XLVIII {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140121205115www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-20/nfl-2014-super-bowl-48-xlviii-broncos-seahawks-story-lines-manning-russell-wilson |date=January 21, 2014 }} Sporting News (January 20, 2014)

Teams

The Broncos and Seahawks were divisional AFC West rivals from 1977 until 2001, when the Seahawks moved to the NFC West. Their matchup in Super Bowl XLVIII marked the first time former in-division rivals met in the Super Bowl since Super Bowl XLIII.WEB, January 31, 2014, 48 Notes about Super Bowl XLVIII,www.giants.com/news/48-notes-about-super-bowl-xlviii-12553019, live,web.archive.org/web/20220522005821/https://www.giants.com/news/48-notes-about-super-bowl-xlviii-12553019, May 22, 2022, March 9, 2022, Giants.com, New York Giants, The Broncos lead the regular-season series with Seattle, 34-18. The Seahawks won the only postseason game between the teams, a 31-7 AFC Wild Card Game victory in 1983. From 1977 to 2001, Denver and Seattle were rivals in the AFC West. The Seahawks moved to the NFC in 2002. This is the first Super Bowl meeting between former division rivals since the Steelers defeated the Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. The teams were both in the NFL’s Century Division from 1967-69.,

Seattle Seahawks

File:Doug Baldwin Super Bowl XLVIII pregame.jpg|thumb|right|Doug BaldwinDoug BaldwinFile:Richard Sherman and Pete Carroll in embrace Super Bowl XLVIII.jpg|thumb|right|Richard Sherman and Pete CarrollPete CarrollSeattle finished the season 13–3, winning the NFC West division and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The team scored 417 points during the season, while giving up 231.WEB, 2013 Seattle Seahawks Statistics,www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/2013.htm, live,web.archive.org/web/20180104095158/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/2013.htm, January 4, 2018, January 20, 2014, Pro Football Reference, The offense was led by second-year quarterback Russell Wilson, a third-round draft pick who won the starting role after a three-way quarterback competition in training camp and went on to win a playoff game in his rookie season with the Seahawks. In his second season, he completed 63.1 percent of his passes for 3,357 yards and 26 touchdowns, with only nine interceptions, while also rushing for 539 yards and another score. His 101.2 passer rating ranked him seventh in the NFL, and made him the first quarterback in history with a triple-digit passer rating in his first two seasons. His top target was Pro Bowl receiver Golden Tate, who caught 64 passes for 898 yards and five touchdowns. Tate was also a major asset on special teams, returning 51 punts for 585 yards (second in the NFL). Other key targets included Doug Baldwin (50 receptions, 775 yards, five touchdowns) and tight end Zach Miller (33 receptions, 387 yards, five touchdowns). Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch was the team’s leading rusher with 1,257 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was also a reliable receiver, hauling in 36 passes for 316 yards and two more scores. The Seahawks’ offensive line was led by Pro Bowl center Max Unger. Kicker Steven Hauschka ranked fourth in the NFL in scoring (143 points) and second in field goal percentage (.943, 33/35).Seattle had the NFL’s top defense, with the fewest yards allowed per game (273.6), fewest points allowed (231) and most takeaways (39). They were the first team since the 1985 Chicago Bears to lead the league in all three categories.NEWS, Fox, Ashley, February 3, 2014, Super Bowl blowout a pity for Peyton,espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10393471/super-bowl-xlviii-loss-pity-denver-broncos-quarterback-peyton-manning, live,espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10393471/super-bowl-xlviii-loss-pity-denver-broncos-quarterback-peyton-manning," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203212115espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10393471/super-bowl-xlviii-loss-pity-denver-broncos-quarterback-peyton-manning,">web.archive.org/web/20140203212115espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10393471/super-bowl-xlviii-loss-pity-denver-broncos-quarterback-peyton-manning, February 3, 2014, ESPN, The Seahawks were also the fourth team to lead the NFL in interceptions and fewest passing yards allowed; all four teams reached the Super Bowl. Seattle’s defensive line featured defensive ends Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett, both of whom recorded eight sacks. Avril also forced five fumbles, while Bennett recovered three, returning them for 39 yards and a touchdown. Defensive tackle Clinton McDonald also made a big impact with 5.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and an interception. Linebacker Bobby Wagner led the team in combined tackles (120), while also racking up five sacks and two interceptions. But the best aspect of the defense was their secondary – collectively known as the Legion of Boom – which sent three of their four starters to the Pro Bowl: cornerback Richard Sherman, who led the NFL in interceptions (eight, with 125 return yards), along with free safety Earl Thomas (five interceptions, 105 tackles, two forced fumbles) and strong safety Kam Chancellor (99 tackles, three interceptions, 78 return yards).

Denver Broncos

File:Peyton Manning Broncos 2012.JPG|thumb|upright|Broncos quarterback Peyton ManningPeyton ManningDenver finished the season 13–3 for the second straight year, winning the AFC West division and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Broncos had the best offense in the NFL, leading the league in points scored (606, the highest total in NFL history) and yards gained (7,313).WEB, 2014, Statistics,www.nfl.com/stats/team?seasonId=2013&seasonType=REG&Submit=Go, live,www.nfl.com/stats/team?seasonId=2013&seasonType=REG&Submit=Go," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203015056www.nfl.com/stats/team?seasonId=2013&seasonType=REG&Submit=Go,">web.archive.org/web/20140203015056www.nfl.com/stats/team?seasonId=2013&seasonType=REG&Submit=Go, February 3, 2014, February 3, 2014, National Football League, The offense was so explosive that they scored points on their opening possession at least eight straight games leading into the playoffs and a ninth time against the San Diego Chargers during the Divisional Playoffs game. During the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots, they broke that streak, only to score on the opening possession of the second half.WEB, 2013 Denver Broncos Statistics,www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2013.htm, live,web.archive.org/web/20180118011102/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2013.htm, January 18, 2018, January 20, 2014, Pro Football Reference, In only five out of 18 games (including playoffs) did they score fewer than 30 points, the fewest being 20 points.In command of the offense was 16-year veteran quarterback Peyton Manning. Now in his second year as the team’s starter, Manning posted one of the best seasons of any quarterback in NFL history (and the best season of his entire career), leading the league in completions, attempts, yards and touchdown passes. His 5,477 passing yards and 55 touchdown completions both set new NFL records. His total of 450 completions was the second-highest in NFL history, and his 115.1 passer rating ranked second in the league that season. Denver’s leading pass-catcher was Pro Bowl receiver Demaryius Thomas, who caught 92 passes for 1,430 yards and 14 touchdowns, but Manning had plenty of other reliable options, including Eric Decker (97 receptions, 1,288 yards, 11 touchdowns), Wes Welker (73 receptions, 778 yards, 10 touchdowns) and Pro Bowl tight end Julius Thomas (65 receptions, 788 yards, 12 touchdowns). Overall, they made Denver the first team in NFL history ever to have four players with at least 10 touchdown receptions in a season. Running back Knowshon Moreno was the team’s leading rusher with 1,038 yards and 10 touchdowns, while also catching 60 passes for 548 yards and another three scores. Rookie running back Montee Ball was also a big contributor with 554 rushing yards, four touchdowns and 20 receptions. The team’s offensive line featured Pro Bowl guard Louis Vasquez. On special teams, Pro Bowl kicker Matt Prater ranked second in the NFL in scoring (150 points) and first in field goal percentage (.962, 25/26). His only miss of the year was from 52 yards and his successful attempt from 64 yards against Tennessee in Week 14 broke an NFL record that had stood for 44 years.Defensive end Shaun Phillips anchored the Broncos’ line with 10 sacks, while linebacker Danny Trevathan racked up 129 combined tackles, three forced fumbles and three interceptions. Defensive end Malik Jackson was also a key component of the defense with 42 tackles and six sacks, helping compensate for the loss of Von Miller, who had five sacks in nine games before suffering a season-ending injury. Cornerbacks Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Chris Harris Jr. led the secondary with three interceptions each.

Playoffs

Both the Seahawks and Broncos entered the postseason as the number one seed in their respective conferences, which meant they received byes through the first round of the playoffs.The Seahawks’ first playoff game was in the NFC divisional round, a rematch of Monday Night Football from Week 13, playing the New Orleans Saints at home. The Seahawks had a 16-point lead at halftime, but although the Saints were able to halve the deficit in the fourth quarter, they could not close the gap further before a botched play in the final seconds ended the game, with the Seahawks winning 23–15.The Seahawks then played in the NFC Championship Game at home against the rival San Francisco 49ers; the two teams had each won once against the other during the regular season. Despite entering halftime with a seven-point deficit, the Seahawks took the lead in the fourth quarter thanks largely to Colin Kaepernick losing one fumble and throwing two interceptions. The second interception came in the final seconds of the game when Richard Sherman batted the ball into the arms of Malcolm Smith to seal the 23–17 win and send the Seahawks to their second Super Bowl in franchise history.The Broncos faced the San Diego Chargers in the AFC divisional round. Although their record-breaking offense was held to an unusually low 24 points, the Broncos still emerged victorious, 24–17, having shut out the Chargers until the fourth quarter.The AFC Championship Game once again pitted Peyton Manning and his Broncos against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, the 15th matchup between the two veteran quarterbacks. The Broncos won 26–16 on the back of a 400-yard passing performance by Manning, which included two touchdown drives that lasted over seven minutes each, earning the Broncos their first Super Bowl berth since 1998.

Pre-game notes

As the Broncos were the designated home team in the annual rotation between AFC and NFC teams, they elected to wear their home uniform (orange jerseys with white pants) while the Seahawks wore a mixed uniform (white jerseys with navy blue pants, representing away and home, respectively).NEWS, Drovetto, Tony, January 21, 2014, Seahawks to wear white jerseys, blue pants in Super Bowl XLVIII,www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/seahawks-will-wear-white-jerseys-blue-pants-in-super-bowl-xlviii/, September 17, 2015, CBS Sports, NEWS, Zaas, Stuart, January 20, 2014, Broncos Choose Super Bowl Jersey Color,www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-choose-super-bowl-jersey-color-12479955, live,web.archive.org/web/20200807021130/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-choose-super-bowl-jersey-color-12479955, August 7, 2020, June 1, 2020, DenverBroncos.com, NFL Enterprises, With the loss, the Broncos fell to 0–4 (outscored 167–38) in Super Bowls in which they wore orange jerseys, while with the Seahawks’ win, the team wearing white had then won nine of the previous ten Super Bowls.

Team facilities

The Hyatt Regency in Jersey City served as the home for the Broncos during their stay. The team took up 150 of the 351 rooms until the night of January 29 before taking up the entire hotel. The team hosted the press conferences during the week on a cruise ship docked at the pier of the hotel. Meanwhile, the Seahawks took up 120 to 150 of 429-room Westin Hotel, also in Jersey City. The team retrofitted some rooms into training and massage rooms and occupied the pool. The City of Jersey City renamed its main boulevard, Columbus Drive, to Super Bowl Drive to welcome the teams.WEB, Vorkunov, Mike, January 26, 2014, Super Bowl 2014: Jersey City welcomes Super Bowl week after months of preparation and with eyes upon it,www.nj.com/super-bowl/2014/01/super_bowl_2014_jersey_city_welcomes_super_bowl_week_after_months_of_preparation_and_with_eyes_upon.html, February 20, 2024, nj, en, WEB, Mihoces, Gary, Broncos’ Wednesday interview session literally rocking,www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/01/29/denver-interviews-julius-thomas-jacob-tamme-super-bowl-48/5017493/, February 20, 2024, USA TODAY, en-US, The Broncos utilized the New York Jets headquarters, Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, while the Seahawks utilized the New York Giants headquarters, Quest Diagnostics Training Center adjacent to MetLife Stadium.

Super Bowl week

File:The Big Slide on Super Bowl Boulevard (28775280755).jpg|thumb|right|Toboggan run at Super Bowl Boulevard in Times SquareTimes SquareSince New York and New Jersey co-hosted the Super Bowl, pregame events took place in both states.NEWS, Barrojan, James, January 23, 2014, Much Transformed, Jersey City Is Ready to House Super Bowl Teams,www.nytimes.com/2014/01/24/nyregion/in-gentrifying-jersey-city-super-bowl-teams-find-temporary-home.html, live,www.nytimes.com/2014/01/24/nyregion/in-gentrifying-jersey-city-super-bowl-teams-find-temporary-home.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140125113556www.nytimes.com/2014/01/24/nyregion/in-gentrifying-jersey-city-super-bowl-teams-find-temporary-home.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140125113556www.nytimes.com/2014/01/24/nyregion/in-gentrifying-jersey-city-super-bowl-teams-find-temporary-home.html, January 25, 2014, January 25, 2014, The New York Times, NEWS, Smith, Molly, January 24, 2014, Jersey City to give Broncos, Seahawks a champion’s welcome Sunday,www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/01/jersey_city_to_give_broncos_seahawks_a_champions_welcome_sunday.html, live,www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/01/jersey_city_to_give_broncos_seahawks_a_champions_welcome_sunday.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203230447www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/01/jersey_city_to_give_broncos_seahawks_a_champions_welcome_sunday.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140203230447www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/01/jersey_city_to_give_broncos_seahawks_a_champions_welcome_sunday.html, February 3, 2014, January 25, 2014, The Jersey Journal, The “Super Bowl Kickoff Spectacular” concert was held on January 27 at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, headlined by Daughtry and featuring a fireworks show.NEWS, January 16, 2014, Super Bowl Week To Kick Off With Daughtry Concert, Macy’s Fireworks Show,newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/01/16/super-bowl-week-to-kick-off-with-daughtry-concert-macys-fireworks-show/, live,newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/01/16/super-bowl-week-to-kick-off-with-daughtry-concert-macys-fireworks-show/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140130095129newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/01/16/super-bowl-week-to-kick-off-with-daughtry-concert-macys-fireworks-show/,">web.archive.org/web/20140130095129newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/01/16/super-bowl-week-to-kick-off-with-daughtry-concert-macys-fireworks-show/, January 30, 2014, January 27, 2014, CBS New York, NEWS, Kuperinsky, Amy, January 16, 2014, Super Bowl Kickoff Spectacular lands at Liberty State Park,www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/01/super_bowl_kickoff_spectacular_liberty_state_park.html, live,www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/01/super_bowl_kickoff_spectacular_liberty_state_park.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203232038www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/01/super_bowl_kickoff_spectacular_liberty_state_park.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140203232038www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/01/super_bowl_kickoff_spectacular_liberty_state_park.html, February 3, 2014, January 30, 2014, The Star-Ledger, Media Day took place on January 28 at the Prudential Center in Newark.WEB, Media Day Fueled by Gatorade,www.nfl.com/superbowl/48/events/media-day, live,www.nfl.com/superbowl/48/events/media-day," title="web.archive.org/web/20140116221340www.nfl.com/superbowl/48/events/media-day,">web.archive.org/web/20140116221340www.nfl.com/superbowl/48/events/media-day, January 16, 2014, January 20, 2014, National Football League, The NFL replaced its indoor NFL Experience fan attraction with an outdoor festival known as Super Bowl Boulevard, which was held along Broadway and Times Square in Manhattan from January 29 to February 1. The event featured various fan-oriented events and attractions, including an artificial toboggan hill.NEWS, New Jersey takes backseat in Super Bowl XLVIII billing,www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2014/01/23/super-bowl-xlviii-seattle-seahawks-denver-broncos-new-jersey-new-york/4806375/, live,web.archive.org/web/20171201080637/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2014/01/23/super-bowl-xlviii-seattle-seahawks-denver-broncos-new-jersey-new-york/4806375/, December 1, 2017, November 30, 2017, USA Today, NEWS, Super Bowl 2014 fan guide: NFL ‘Boulevard’ on Broadway,www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/01/super_bowl_2014_super_bowl_boulevard.html, live,www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/01/super_bowl_2014_super_bowl_boulevard.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20171201044546www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/01/super_bowl_2014_super_bowl_boulevard.html,">web.archive.org/web/20171201044546www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/01/super_bowl_2014_super_bowl_boulevard.html, December 1, 2017, November 30, 2017, NJ.com, WEB, Jeff Briggs, February 13, 2013, 2014 Super Bowl will not have NFL Experience in New York,www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/2/12/3980680/2014-super-bowl-new-york-nfl-experience-nixed, live,web.archive.org/web/20171107015720/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/2/12/3980680/2014-super-bowl-new-york-nfl-experience-nixed, November 7, 2017, November 1, 2017, SB Nation, As the area was expected to see around 400,000 people, security was increased in the area.NEWS, Celona, Larry, NYPD plans high security on Super Bowl Boulevard,nypost.com/2014/01/27/nypd-plans-high-security-on-super-bowl-boulevard/, live,nypost.com/2014/01/27/nypd-plans-high-security-on-super-bowl-boulevard/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140127132813nypost.com/2014/01/27/nypd-plans-high-security-on-super-bowl-boulevard/,">web.archive.org/web/20140127132813nypost.com/2014/01/27/nypd-plans-high-security-on-super-bowl-boulevard/, January 27, 2014, January 28, 2014, New York Post, NFL On Location and an NFL Tailgate Party was held at the Meadowlands Sports Complex prior to the game.NEWS, Sherman, Ted, January 5, 2014, Super Bowl 2014 preparations: Big makeover, tight security for MetLife Stadium,www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/01/super_bowl_2014_means_big_makeover_tight_security_for_metlife_stadium.html, live,www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/01/super_bowl_2014_means_big_makeover_tight_security_for_metlife_stadium.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140108052925www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/01/super_bowl_2014_means_big_makeover_tight_security_for_metlife_stadium.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140108052925www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/01/super_bowl_2014_means_big_makeover_tight_security_for_metlife_stadium.html, January 8, 2014, January 6, 2014, The Star-Ledger,

Broadcasting

Television

United States

Super Bowl XLVIII was televised by Fox in the United States, with Joe Buck calling play-by-play, Troy Aikman as color analyst, and Pam Oliver and Erin Andrews as sideline reporters.NEWS, May 27, 2010, NFL on FOX to broadcast ‘14 Super Bowl,msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-on-FOX-New-York-Jersey-Super-Bowl-television, live,msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-on-FOX-New-York-Jersey-Super-Bowl-television," title="web.archive.org/web/20100702190412msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-on-FOX-New-York-Jersey-Super-Bowl-television,">web.archive.org/web/20100702190412msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-on-FOX-New-York-Jersey-Super-Bowl-television, July 2, 2010, October 8, 2010, Fox Sports, WEB, SBJ: New York Super Bowl won’t catch NFL out in the cold,www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-02-12/sbj-new-york-super-bowl-playing-in-cold-weather-logistics-marketing, live,www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-02-12/sbj-new-york-super-bowl-playing-in-cold-weather-logistics-marketing," title="web.archive.org/web/20131019183304www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-02-12/sbj-new-york-super-bowl-playing-in-cold-weather-logistics-marketing,">web.archive.org/web/20131019183304www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-02-12/sbj-new-york-super-bowl-playing-in-cold-weather-logistics-marketing, October 19, 2013, August 4, 2013, Sporting News, FOX Sports, which holds the rights to [Super Bowl XLVIII] ... has identified the New York Super Bowl as a big opportunity to build the Fox Sports 1 brand and is planning to carry several New York-based events in the run-up to the game, WEB, NFL on FOX releases 2013 schedule,msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/2013-nfl-on-fox-schedule-041813, live,msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/2013-nfl-on-fox-schedule-041813," title="web.archive.org/web/20130720123509msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/2013-nfl-on-fox-schedule-041813,">web.archive.org/web/20130720123509msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/2013-nfl-on-fox-schedule-041813, July 20, 2013, August 4, 2013, Fox Sports, Fox planned to use multiple 4K resolution cameras to provide the ability to zoom closer into certain camera angles, and due to the expected possibility of cold weather, graphics developed by Autodesk would display simulations of wind patterns inside the stadium. Fox constructed an enclosed studio in Times Square for use as part of studio programming on Fox and Fox Sports 1 during the week of the game.WEB, Winslow, George, January 31, 2014, The Tech Behind Super Bowl XLVIII,www.broadcastingcable.com/news/tech-behind-super-bowl-xlviii-128871, live,web.archive.org/web/20190127094318/https://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/tech-behind-super-bowl-xlviii-128871, January 27, 2019, January 26, 2019, Broadcasting & Cable, WEB, Smith, Mark R., January 28, 2014, Fox Sports Preps for Super Bowl XLVIII,www.tvtechnology.com/news/fox-sports-preps-for-super-bowl-xlviii, live,web.archive.org/web/20190127094457/https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/fox-sports-preps-for-super-bowl-xlviii, January 27, 2019, January 26, 2019, TV Technology, The broadcast attracted 111.5 million viewers, becoming the most-watched event in U.S. television history and surpassing the previous record of 111.3 million viewers who watched Super Bowl XLVI in 2012.“Super Bowl draws 111.5M viewers,” {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203233440espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10398603/super-bowl-xlviii-telecast-most-watched-tv-event-us-history |date=February 3, 2014 }} from AP/ESPN, March 2, 2014 Episodes of New GirlWEB, Porter, Rick, May 13, 2013, ‘New Girl’ will air after the Super Bowl in 2014,blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/05/new-girl-will-air-after-the-super-bowl-in-2014.html, live,blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/05/new-girl-will-air-after-the-super-bowl-in-2014.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20130609095948blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/05/new-girl-will-air-after-the-super-bowl-in-2014.html,">web.archive.org/web/20130609095948blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/05/new-girl-will-air-after-the-super-bowl-in-2014.html, June 9, 2013, May 22, 2013, zap2it, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine were the lead-out programs.WEB, Levin, Gary, October 18, 2013, Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ gets post-Super Bowl slot,www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2013/10/18/fox-brooklyn-nine-nine-andy-samberg-andre-braugher/3010333/, live,www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2013/10/18/fox-brooklyn-nine-nine-andy-samberg-andre-braugher/3010333/," title="web.archive.org/web/20131024063324www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2013/10/18/fox-brooklyn-nine-nine-andy-samberg-andre-braugher/3010333/,">web.archive.org/web/20131024063324www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2013/10/18/fox-brooklyn-nine-nine-andy-samberg-andre-braugher/3010333/, October 24, 2013, October 18, 2013, USA Today, For the first time in Super Bowl history, a dedicated Spanish language telecast of the game was broadcast in the United States. The broadcast was carried by sister cable network Fox Deportes as part of a larger package of marquee games simulcast by Fox, and featured commentary and surrounding coverage in that language. As with all NFL games, the Spanish play-by-play was also carried via Fox’s SAP feed.NEWS, November 27, 2013, NFL, FOX Deportes announce historic broadcast partnership,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000288947/article/nfl-fox-deportes-announce-historic-broadcast-partnership, live,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000288947/article/nfl-fox-deportes-announce-historic-broadcast-partnership," title="web.archive.org/web/20190330020625www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000288947/article/nfl-fox-deportes-announce-historic-broadcast-partnership,">web.archive.org/web/20190330020625www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000288947/article/nfl-fox-deportes-announce-historic-broadcast-partnership, March 30, 2019, February 1, 2014, National Football League, John Laguna was the play-by-play announcer and Brady Poppinga was the color analyst.Super Bowl 2014: Fox Deportes’ John Laguna and Brady Poppinga Prepare to Make Super Bowl History {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129073508www.latinone.com/articles/3715/20140201/super-bowl-super-bowl-2014-fox-deportes-john-laguna-brady-poppinga-super-bowl-xlviii.htm |date=January 29, 2024 }} - Ed Molina, Latin One, February 1, 2014 With 561,000 viewers, the Fox Deportes broadcast was the highest-rated U.S. Spanish-language cable telecast outside of soccer.NEWS, Super Bowl Blowout Draws Record TV Audience to Fox,www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-02-03/super-bowl-blowout-yields-its-fifth-highest-big-market-tv-rating, live,web.archive.org/web/20190415202148/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-02-03/super-bowl-blowout-yields-its-fifth-highest-big-market-tv-rating, April 15, 2019, February 25, 2016, Bloomberg,

Advertising

Fox set the sales rate for a 30-second advertisement at US$4 million, matching the price set by CBS for Super Bowl XLVII. Fox began selling advertising for the game in May 2013 and announced it had sold out on December 4.Smith, Aaron (December 4, 2013). Fox Sports sells out Super Bowl ads {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424200458money.cnn.com/2013/12/04/news/companies/super-bowl-ads/ |date=April 24, 2021 }}. CNNMoney. Retrieved January 29, 2014.USA Today{{’}}s Super Bowl Ad Meter named Budweiser’s ad “Puppy Love” as the best of the game. Meanwhile, a Coca-Cola spot with people of diverse cultures singing “America the Beautiful” in various languages ignited controversy, with political commentators such as Glenn Beck, Todd Starnes and Allen West condemning the ad for discouraging assimilation, while others considered it a tribute to the idea of the United States as a multicultural society.NEWS, Sacks, Ethan, February 3, 2014, Coca-Cola’s ‘America the Beautiful’ Super Bowl commercial angers conservative pundits,www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/coca-cola-super-bowl-ad-angers-conservatives-article-1.1600849, live,www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/coca-cola-super-bowl-ad-angers-conservatives-article-1.1600849," title="web.archive.org/web/20160516091411www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/coca-cola-super-bowl-ad-angers-conservatives-article-1.1600849,">web.archive.org/web/20160516091411www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/coca-cola-super-bowl-ad-angers-conservatives-article-1.1600849, May 16, 2016, February 3, 2014, Daily News, New York, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Warner Bros., Universal Studios and Walt Disney Studios paid for movie trailers to be aired during the Super Bowl. Following Monsters vs. Aliens’ footsteps, Paramount paid for the debut trailers for (Transformers: Age of Extinction)WEB, Hutchison, David, January 28, 2014, Transformers 4, Captain America trailers confirmed for Super Bowl,www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a547174/transformers-4-captain-america-trailers-confirmed-for-super-bowl.html, live,www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a547174/transformers-4-captain-america-trailers-confirmed-for-super-bowl.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140201150009www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a547174/transformers-4-captain-america-trailers-confirmed-for-super-bowl.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140201150009www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a547174/transformers-4-captain-america-trailers-confirmed-for-super-bowl.html, February 1, 2014, February 3, 2014, Digital Spy, and Noah,WEB, Sacks, Ethan, January 30, 2014, ‘Noah’ Super Bowl trailer featuring Russell Crowe as the Biblical hero creates deluge of interest ahead of telecast,www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/noah-super-bowl-ad-creates-deluge-interest-article-1.1596627, live,www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/noah-super-bowl-ad-creates-deluge-interest-article-1.1596627," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203025530www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/noah-super-bowl-ad-creates-deluge-interest-article-1.1596627,">web.archive.org/web/20140203025530www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/noah-super-bowl-ad-creates-deluge-interest-article-1.1596627, February 3, 2014, February 3, 2014, New York Daily News, Sony paid for The Amazing Spider-Man 2,WEB, Wigler, Josh, January 31, 2014, ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Super Bowl Spot: Here’s An Early Look,www.mtv.com/news/articles/1721560/amazing-spider-man-2-super-bowl-spot.jhtml, live,www.mtv.com/news/articles/1721560/amazing-spider-man-2-super-bowl-spot.jhtml," title="web.archive.org/web/20140201090515www.mtv.com/news/articles/1721560/amazing-spider-man-2-super-bowl-spot.jhtml,">web.archive.org/web/20140201090515www.mtv.com/news/articles/1721560/amazing-spider-man-2-super-bowl-spot.jhtml, February 1, 2014, February 3, 2014, MTV, RoboCop, The Monuments Men, and Pompeii, Lionsgate paid for Draft Day, Warner Bros. paid for The Lego Movie, Universal paid for Neighbors, and Disney paid for (Captain America: The Winter Soldier), Need for Speed, and Muppets Most Wanted.

International

NFL Network produced an international television feed of the game, with alternate English-language commentary provided by Bob Papa (play-by-play) and Charles Davis (color analyst).WEB, January 31, 2014, Bob Papa and Charles Davis to Call Super Bowl XLVIII World Feed,fangsbites.com/2014/01/bob-papa-and-charles-davis-to-call-super-bowl-xlviii-world-feed/, live,fangsbites.com/2014/01/bob-papa-and-charles-davis-to-call-super-bowl-xlviii-world-feed/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140201090004fangsbites.com/2014/01/bob-papa-and-charles-davis-to-call-super-bowl-xlviii-world-feed/,">web.archive.org/web/20140201090004fangsbites.com/2014/01/bob-papa-and-charles-davis-to-call-super-bowl-xlviii-world-feed/, February 1, 2014, February 3, 2014, Fang’s Bites, NEWS, Sandomir, Richard, February 3, 2014, ‘The Big Picture,’ in Any Language,www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/sports/football/the-super-bowl-in-any-language.html, live,www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/sports/football/the-super-bowl-in-any-language.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203111345www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/sports/football/the-super-bowl-in-any-language.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140203111345www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/sports/football/the-super-bowl-in-any-language.html, February 3, 2014, February 3, 2014, The New York Times, {| class=“wikitable”!Country/territory!Rights holder(s)Arab}} Arab worldOSN>OSN SportsAustralia}}One (Australian TV channel)>One (Live), Network Ten (replay) and ESPN AustraliaBODEY DATE=FEBRUARY 3, 2014 URL=HTTP://WWW.THEAUSTRALIAN.COM.AU/MEDIA/BROADCAST/NFL-EYEING-AUSTRALIAN-TOUCHDOWN-IN-GLOBAL-EXPANSION/STORY-FNA045GD-1226816120656 ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20140327145417/HTTP://WWW.THEAUSTRALIAN.COM.AU/MEDIA/BROADCAST/NFL-EYEING-AUSTRALIAN-TOUCHDOWN-IN-GLOBAL-EXPANSION/STORY-FNA045GD-1226816120656 ACCESS-DATE=FEBRUARY 3, 2014, The Australian, Austria}}Puls 4DIE MEISTGESTELLTEN NFL FRAGEN – PULS 4 SPORT URL-STATUS=LIVE ARCHIVE-DATE=JANUARY 22, 2014 PUBLISHER=SPORT.PULS4.COM, Belgium}}Telenet (Belgium)>TelenetBrazil}}|ESPN Brasil, Esporte InterativoBulgaria}}ESPN America, Fox International Channels>Fox InternationalCanada}}CTV Television Network>CTV simulcast Fox’s coverage, RDSCroatia}}Arena Sport>ArenasportCzech Republic}}{{flagMoldova}}{{flagSlovakia}}Sport 1 (Europe)>Sport 1Denmark}}TV3+ (Denmark)>TV3+Finland}}Nelonen Pro 1, Nelonen Pro 1 HD with Finnish commentary and Nelonen Pro 2, Nelonen Pro 2 HD with English commentary.NFL URL-STATUS=LIVE ARCHIVE-DATE=FEBRUARY 15, 2014 PUBLISHER=NELONENPRO.FI, fi, France|1974}}W9 (TV channel)>W9,Le Super Bowl encore 3 ans sur W9 {{Webarchiveenpleinelucarne.net/2012/08/le-super-bowl-encore-3-ans-sur-w9-963 >date=October 29, 2013 }} En pleine lucarne, August 7, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2013 BeIN SportLa NFL jusqu’en 2015 sur beIN SPORT ! {{Webarchivewww.sport-tv.org/article-droits-tv-la-nfl-jusqu-en-2015-sur-bein-sport-109294206.html >date=December 30, 2013 }} Sport TV, April 24, 2006. Retrieved December 29, 2013Germany}}|SAT.1Greece}}Fox (Greek TV channel)>FoxFOX GREECE >URL=HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PHOTO.PHP?V=418746014895716 ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20240129073622/HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PHOTO.PHP?V=418746014895716 ACCESS-DATE=JANUARY 26, 2014, Facebook, Hong Kong}}Now TV (China)>Now TVIceland}}|Stöð 2 SportItaly}}Sky Italia>Fox Sports 2 HD, Italia 1 HDIsrael}}Fox Sports International>Fox Sports,FOX SPORTS >URL=HTTP://WWW.FOXINTERNATIONALCHANNELS.COM/DISTRIBUTION/EUROPE ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20140327020058/HTTP://WWW.FOXINTERNATIONALCHANNELS.COM/DISTRIBUTION/EUROPE ACCESS-DATE=FEBRUARY 3, 2014, Sport 5Japan}}|NHK BS-1|Latin America|ESPN, Fox SportsMexico}}Televisa, Fox Sports (Mexican TV network)>Fox Sports, TV Azteca, ESPNNetherlands}}|Fox Sports (Netherlands)New Zealand}}Sky Television (New Zealand)>Sky Television, Sommet SportsNorway}}Viasat 4,SUPER BOWL 2014 URL-STATUS=LIVE ARCHIVE-DATE=FEBRUARY 1, 2014 PUBLISHER=VIASAT 4 Viasat SportTV-GUIDE FOR DIREKTESENDINGER PÃ¥ VIASAT SPORTSKANALER URL-STATUS=LIVE ARCHIVE-DATE=FEBRUARY 4, 2014 PUBLISHER=VIASAT.NO, nb, Philippines}}TV5 (Philippines)>TV5, AksyonTVPoland}}|Polsat SportPortugal}}|Sport TVRussia}}NTV (Russia)>NTV+Serbia}}|Arena SportSpain}}Canal+ Spain>Canal+Sweden}}TV10 (Sweden)>TV10HäR äR SPELARNA SOM KAN TA SITT LAG TILL SUPER BOWL >URL=HTTP://WWW.TV10.SE/NFL ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20140105024210/HTTP://WWW.TV10.SE/NFL ACCESS-DATE=JANUARY 19, 2014 LANGUAGE=SV, Switzerland}}|RTS DeuxTurkey}}|FOX SportsUK}}{{flag|Ireland}}Channel 4,SUPER BOWL HEAD-TO-HEADS – THE FIVE KEY BATTLES URL-STATUS=LIVE ARCHIVE-DATE=FEBRUARY 2, 2014 PUBLISHER=CHANNEL 4, Sky SportsFIXTURES & RESULTS – 2013 – POST SEASON >URL=HTTP://WWW1.SKYSPORTS.COM/NFL/FIXTURES-RESULTS/2013/OTHER ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20140201202120/HTTP://WWW1.SKYSPORTS.COM/NFL/FIXTURES-RESULTS/2013/OTHER ACCESS-DATE=JANUARY 25, 2014 SKY SPORTS>SKYSPORTS.COM, BSkyB,

Streaming

For the third consecutive year, a webcast was provided for viewers. Fox streamed its coverage of the game online on PCs and tablets through its new TV Everywhere service Fox Sports Go. Although normally requiring a television subscription to use, Fox made the service available as a free preview for the Super Bowl. Due to contractual restrictions imposed by the NFL’s exclusive digital and mobile content deals with Microsoft and Verizon Communications, Fox was unable to offer any additional camera angles or offer streaming on smartphones. Mobile streaming of the game was exclusive to the Verizon Wireless NFL Mobile service.WEB, No alternate camera angles for Fox Sports’ Super Bowl live stream,www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2014/01/27/Media/Fox-stream.aspx, live,www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2014/01/27/Media/Fox-stream.aspx," title="web.archive.org/web/20140129215811www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2014/01/27/Media/Fox-stream.aspx,">web.archive.org/web/20140129215811www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2014/01/27/Media/Fox-stream.aspx, January 29, 2014, January 28, 2014, Sports Business Journal, January 27, 2014,

Social media

The social network Twitter estimated that Super Bowl XLVIII generated 24.9 million posts (“tweets“) on the service (surpassing last year’s total of 24.1), peaking at 381,605 tweets per-minute following Percy Harvin’s kickoff return at the start of the second half (surpassing the 231,500 per-minute peak the previous year during the blackout). 57% of the ads broadcast during the game promoted an associated hashtag, up from 50% in 2013.WEB, February 3, 2014, Super Bowl sets Twitter records,www.cnn.com/2014/02/03/tech/social-media/super-bowl-social-twitter/, live,www.cnn.com/2014/02/03/tech/social-media/super-bowl-social-twitter/," title="web.archive.org/web/20150805131754www.cnn.com/2014/02/03/tech/social-media/super-bowl-social-twitter/,">web.archive.org/web/20150805131754www.cnn.com/2014/02/03/tech/social-media/super-bowl-social-twitter/, August 5, 2015, July 7, 2015, CNN.com,

Radio

National coverage

The game was nationally broadcast on Westwood One radio, with Kevin Harlan as play-by-play announcer, Boomer Esiason as color analyst, and James Lofton and Mark Malone as sideline reporters.PRESS RELEASE, Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl XLVIII (@NY/NJ), Westwood One,westwoodonesports.com/broadcast/super-bowl-xlviii-nynj/, January 23, 2014, live,westwoodonesports.com/broadcast/super-bowl-xlviii-nynj/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140128130025westwoodonesports.com/broadcast/super-bowl-xlviii-nynj/,">web.archive.org/web/20140128130025westwoodonesports.com/broadcast/super-bowl-xlviii-nynj/, January 28, 2014, Jim Gray hosted the network’s pregame, halftime and post-game coverage. Scott Graham, who hosted additional pregame coverage for Westwood One, also served as MetLife Stadium’s public address system announcer for the game.

Local market coverage

The flagship stations of each station in the markets of each team carried their local play-by-play calls. In Seattle, KIRO-FM (97.3) and KIRO (710 AM) carried the “Seahawks Bing Radio Network” call with Steve Raible on play-by-play and Warren Moon with color commentary, while in Denver, the Broncos play-by-play from the “Denver Broncos Radio Network” aired on KOA (850 AM) and KRFX (103.5) with the play-by-play of Dave Logan and the color commentary of Ed McCaffrey. The Spanish-language partner of the Broncos, KJMN (92.1)/KMXA (1090) carried the game in that language for the Denver market. Sirius XM Radio carried the Westwood One and local team feeds over satellite radio, along with the call in eight other languages. Outside of those stations, all the other stations in the Seahawks and Broncos radio networks carried the Westwood One call per NFL rules.WEB, January 30, 2014, Catch Super Bowl XLVIII on the radio this Sunday,www.radiosurvivor.com/2014/01/30/catch-super-bowl-xlviii-on-the-radio-this-sunday/, live,www.radiosurvivor.com/2014/01/30/catch-super-bowl-xlviii-on-the-radio-this-sunday/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140202175806www.radiosurvivor.com/2014/01/30/catch-super-bowl-xlviii-on-the-radio-this-sunday/,">web.archive.org/web/20140202175806www.radiosurvivor.com/2014/01/30/catch-super-bowl-xlviii-on-the-radio-this-sunday/, February 2, 2014, January 31, 2014, Radio Survivor, KOA and KIRO are both clear-channel stations, which allowed listeners throughout most of the western US to hear the portion of the contest which continued past sunset local time.

International radio coverage

Westwood One’s coverage was simulcast on TSN Radio in Canada.In the United Kingdom, Absolute Radio 90s carried the game for the first time, taking over rights from the BBC, who carried the contest for several years prior. The in-house Absolute Radio broadcast featured Darren Fletcher on color commentary (the same capacity in which he served with the BBC), Rocky Boiman with additional contributions and Will Gavin on play-by-play.WEB, NFL on Absolute Radio 90s,www.absoluteradio.co.uk/onair/nfl/, live,www.absoluteradio.co.uk/onair/nfl/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140327143605www.absoluteradio.co.uk/onair/nfl/,">web.archive.org/web/20140327143605www.absoluteradio.co.uk/onair/nfl/, March 27, 2014, January 25, 2014, Absolute Radio,

Entertainment

File:Syracuse University marching band Super Bowl XLVIII.jpg|thumb|The Syracuse University Marching BandSyracuse University Marching Band(File:Bruno Mars, Las Vegas 2010.jpg|thumb|Bruno Mars headlined the halftime show.)

Pregame

The pregame show began with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Marching Band and Syracuse University Marching Band.NEWS, Heyboer, Kelly, February 1, 2013, Super Bowl 2014: Rutgers marching band rehearses NJ-themed pregame show,www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/02/super_bowl_2014_rutgers_marching_band_rehearses_nj-themed_pre-game_show.html, live,www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/02/super_bowl_2014_rutgers_marching_band_rehearses_nj-themed_pre-game_show.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140219013139www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/02/super_bowl_2014_rutgers_marching_band_rehearses_nj-themed_pre-game_show.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140219013139www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/02/super_bowl_2014_rutgers_marching_band_rehearses_nj-themed_pre-game_show.html, February 19, 2014, February 1, 2014, The Star-Ledger, Queen Latifah, joined by the New Jersey Youth Chorus, sang “America the Beautiful”.NEWS, January 30, 2014, Choir members to sing at Super Bowl,www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-jersey-choir-to-perform-at-super-bowl-xlviii/, January 30, 2014, CBS News, NEWS, Rybolt, Barabara, January 30, 2014, Super Bowl 2014: New Jersey Youth Chorus to sing with Queen Latifah during big game,www.nj.com/independentpress/index.ssf/2014/01/photos_new_jersey_youth_chorus.html, January 30, 2014, The Star-Ledger, “The Star-Spangled Banner” was then sung by Renée Fleming accompanied by the Armed Forces Chorus,WEB, January 21, 2014, Renee Fleming to sing National Anthem at Super Bowl XLVIII,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316164/article/renee-fleming-to-sing-national-anthem-at-super-bowl-xlviii, January 21, 2014, National Football League, the first (and, so far, only) opera singer ever to do so at a Super Bowl.WEB, January 21, 2014, Opera star Renee Fleming to sing national anthem at Super Bowl,www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24416015/opera-star-renee-fleming-to-sing-national-anthem-at-super-bowl, January 21, 2014, CBS Sports, A V-shaped formation of three United States Army Black Hawks, three Apache attack helicopters and three Chinook heavy-lifters did a military flyover timed with the last note of the song.NEWS, Patterson, Thom, January 31, 2014, Super Bowl flyover: Secrets of split-second timing,edition.cnn.com/2014/01/31/travel/super-bowl-flyover-preps/index.html, January 31, 2014, CNN,

Halftime show

On September 8, 2013, the league announced that Bruno Mars would perform at halftime.WEB, September 8, 2013, Bruno Mars to play Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000239792/article/bruno-mars-to-play-super-bowl-xlviii-halftime-show, live,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000239792/article/bruno-mars-to-play-super-bowl-xlviii-halftime-show," title="web.archive.org/web/20130909013224www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000239792/article/bruno-mars-to-play-super-bowl-xlviii-halftime-show,">web.archive.org/web/20130909013224www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000239792/article/bruno-mars-to-play-super-bowl-xlviii-halftime-show, September 9, 2013, September 8, 2013, National Football League, On January 10, 2014, it was announced that Red Hot Chili Peppers would be joining Mars as halftime show performers.WEB, January 10, 2014, Red Hot Chili Peppers Joining Bruno Mars’ Super Bowl Halftime Show,www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/red-hot-chili-peppers-joining-670034, live,www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/red-hot-chili-peppers-joining-670034," title="web.archive.org/web/20140125051622www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/red-hot-chili-peppers-joining-670034,">web.archive.org/web/20140125051622www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/red-hot-chili-peppers-joining-670034, January 25, 2014, January 10, 2013, The Hollywood Reporter, WEB, January 11, 2014, Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform at Super Bowl halftime show,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000311878/article/red-hot-chili-peppers-will-perform-at-super-bowl-halftime-show, live,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000311878/article/red-hot-chili-peppers-will-perform-at-super-bowl-halftime-show," title="web.archive.org/web/20140112004803www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000311878/article/red-hot-chili-peppers-will-perform-at-super-bowl-halftime-show,">web.archive.org/web/20140112004803www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000311878/article/red-hot-chili-peppers-will-perform-at-super-bowl-halftime-show, January 12, 2014, January 12, 2014, National Football League, The show opened with a children’s choir singing a chorus from “Billionaire”. Afterward, Mars appeared, playing a drum solo. Mars then performed the songs “Locked Out of Heaven”, “Treasure”, “Runaway Baby”, “Give It Away” (with Red Hot Chili Peppers) and “Just the Way You Are” as a tribute to the United States Armed Forces. The halftime performance was the most watched in the history of the Super Bowl drawing in a record 115.3 million viewers, passing the record 114 million who watched Madonna perform two years earlier. It was later revealed that the music was pre-recorded.Flea Explains Why Red Hot Chili Peppers Were Unplugged at the Super Bowl {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223124704www.dc101.com/articles/music-news-477342/flea-explains-why-red-hot-chili-12035373/ |date=February 23, 2014 }} – DC 101, February 4, 2014 Red Hot Chili Pepper’s drummer, Chad Smith responded on Twitter by saying “FYI... Every band in the last 10 years at the Super Bowl has performed to a previously recorded track. It’s the NFL’s policy.“WEB, Chad Smith on Twitter,twitter.com/RHCPchad/status/431149404155043840, live,web.archive.org/web/20140314051326/https://twitter.com/RHCPchad/status/431149404155043840, March 14, 2014, March 14, 2014, Twitter, Planners initially indicated there would not be a halftime show at all due to the possibility of poor weather conditions.WEB, Super Bowl halftime show may be cancelled for 2014,www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/feb/4/super-bowl-halftime-show-may-be-cancelled-2014/, live,www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/feb/4/super-bowl-halftime-show-may-be-cancelled-2014/," title="web.archive.org/web/20130205023659www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/feb/4/super-bowl-halftime-show-may-be-cancelled-2014/,">web.archive.org/web/20130205023659www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/feb/4/super-bowl-halftime-show-may-be-cancelled-2014/, February 5, 2013, February 4, 2013, The Washington Times, One such logistical problem would be assembling and disassembling the halftime show stage during a blizzard.NEWS, February 4, 2013, Next year’s NY-NJ Super Bowl could be too cold for halftime musical act,www.nypost.com/p/news/local/ny_nj_plan_for_half_ass_halftime_h2ju81jB7Z75Rw6DyFPvSI, live,www.nypost.com/p/news/local/ny_nj_plan_for_half_ass_halftime_h2ju81jB7Z75Rw6DyFPvSI," title="web.archive.org/web/20130206015818www.nypost.com/p/news/local/ny_nj_plan_for_half_ass_halftime_h2ju81jB7Z75Rw6DyFPvSI,">web.archive.org/web/20130206015818www.nypost.com/p/news/local/ny_nj_plan_for_half_ass_halftime_h2ju81jB7Z75Rw6DyFPvSI, February 6, 2013, February 6, 2013, New York Post, But the league went ahead after all.WEB, Katzowitz, Josh, February 5, 2013, NFL denies report that cold will freeze out Super Bowl halftime show,www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21651196/nfl-denies-report-that-cold-will-freeze-out-super-bowl-halftime-show, live,web.archive.org/web/20240129073507/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/, January 29, 2024, February 6, 2013, CBSSports.com, According to Mike Florio of Profootballtalk.com, the NFL wanted to avoid a repeat of Super Bowl XXVI when Fox counter-programmed a special live episode of In Living Color.WEB, Florio, Mike, February 5, 2013, If NFL doesn’t put on a halftime show, someone else will,profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/if-nfl-doesnt-put-on-a-halftime-show-someone-else-will/, live,profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/if-nfl-doesnt-put-on-a-halftime-show-someone-else-will/," title="web.archive.org/web/20130208010403profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/if-nfl-doesnt-put-on-a-halftime-show-someone-else-will/,">web.archive.org/web/20130208010403profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/if-nfl-doesnt-put-on-a-halftime-show-someone-else-will/, February 8, 2013, February 6, 2013, ProFootballTalk.com, Fox had not yet become a television partner with the NFL and saw an opportunity to pull young audiences away from a halftime show that lacked big-name performers.WEB, February 3, 2013, How Michael Jackson Saved The Super Bowl,www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2013/02/03/how-michael-jackson-saved-the-super-bowl/, live,www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2013/02/03/how-michael-jackson-saved-the-super-bowl/," title="web.archive.org/web/20150501164541www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2013/02/03/how-michael-jackson-saved-the-super-bowl/,">web.archive.org/web/20150501164541www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2013/02/03/how-michael-jackson-saved-the-super-bowl/, May 1, 2015, September 22, 2013, Forbes, As a result of Fox’s ratings success, the league tapped Michael Jackson to perform during the following season’s Super Bowl XXVII, and since then the league has continued to book big-name talent to hold the television audience.Touchdown Entertainment, the company that produced the event, incorporated the live audience into the show and transformed the crowd into “the largest ever LED screen”.NEWS, Fleming, Kirsten, January 30, 2014, Why this year’s halftime show will be first of its kind,nypost.com/2014/01/30/bruno-mars-halftime-setup-will-be-first-of-its-kind/, live,nypost.com/2014/01/30/bruno-mars-halftime-setup-will-be-first-of-its-kind/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140131191633nypost.com/2014/01/30/bruno-mars-halftime-setup-will-be-first-of-its-kind/,">web.archive.org/web/20140131191633nypost.com/2014/01/30/bruno-mars-halftime-setup-will-be-first-of-its-kind/, January 31, 2014, January 31, 2014, New York Post, During the show, spectators put on a black knitted hat called a “video ski hat” with 3 embedded LEDs that lit up on command. The hats transformed the audience into an enormous human video screen made up of over 80,000 pixels.NEWS, Wright, Lisa, February 2, 2014, Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show lit up courtesy of Canadian tuques,www.thestar.com/business/2014/02/02/super_bowl_xlviii_halftime_show_lit_up_courtesy_of_canadian_tuques.html, live,www.thestar.com/business/2014/02/02/super_bowl_xlviii_halftime_show_lit_up_courtesy_of_canadian_tuques.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140302040229www.thestar.com/business/2014/02/02/super_bowl_xlviii_halftime_show_lit_up_courtesy_of_canadian_tuques.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140302040229www.thestar.com/business/2014/02/02/super_bowl_xlviii_halftime_show_lit_up_courtesy_of_canadian_tuques.html, March 2, 2014, February 3, 2014, Toronto Star, Images including the Pepsi logo flashed across the crowd, as well as video of the live Red Hot Chili Peppers performance and fireworks display.NEWS, Sokol, Zach, February 3, 2014, Watch The Super Bowl Audience Become The Largest Human Light Canvas Ever,thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/watch-the-super-bowl-audience-become-the-largest-human-light-canvas-ever%20, live,thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/watch-the-super-bowl-audience-become-the-largest-human-light-canvas-ever%20," title="web.archive.org/web/20160304041842thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/watch-the-super-bowl-audience-become-the-largest-human-light-canvas-ever%20,">web.archive.org/web/20160304041842thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/watch-the-super-bowl-audience-become-the-largest-human-light-canvas-ever%20, March 4, 2016, February 4, 2014, Vice Media, Thanks to this technology, each spectator was integrated to the show and the Super Bowl Halftime claimed to feature the largest-ever human video screen. In an original idea by Nuno Lopes, the company that invented and provided the crowd activation technology is the Montreal-based company PixMob.NEWS, Sokol, Zach, March 21, 2014, PixMob: Turning Crowds Into Light Canvases,thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/video-pixmob-turning-crowds-into-light-canvases, live,thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/video-pixmob-turning-crowds-into-light-canvases," title="web.archive.org/web/20140325090117thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/video-pixmob-turning-crowds-into-light-canvases,">web.archive.org/web/20140325090117thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/video-pixmob-turning-crowds-into-light-canvases, March 25, 2014, March 22, 2014, Vice Media,

Game summary

File:Super Bowl XLVIII kicking.jpg|thumb|Seahawks kicker Stephen HauschkaStephen HauschkaThe game kicked off at 6:32 p.m. EST ((UTC−05:00)).

First half

On Denver’s first play after receiving the opening kickoff, center Manny Ramirez snapped the ball while quarterback Peyton Manning was shifting forward (from shotgun formation) in the process of calling an audible, resulting in the ball going past Manning into the end zone. Running back Knowshon Moreno recovered the ball to prevent a Seahawks touchdown, but he was downed for a safety to give the Seahawks a 2–0 lead. Seattle’s score just 12 seconds into the game was the quickest to start a game in Super Bowl history, surpassing the kickoff return by Devin Hester to start Super Bowl XLI seven years earlier.NEWS, February 2, 2014, Flying high: Seahawks dominate Broncos in SB XLVIII rout,scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=340202007, live,scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=340202007," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203212107scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=340202007,">web.archive.org/web/20140203212107scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=340202007, February 3, 2014, ESPN, Associated Press, Following the free kick, receiver Percy Harvin gained 30 yards on an end around run to set up Stephen Hauschka’s 31-yard field goal, making the score 5–0. Denver was forced to a three-and-out on their next drive, and after the Denver punt, Russell Wilson completed a 37-yard pass to Doug Baldwin, leading to another Hauschka field goal, this one from 33 yards, that increased the lead to 8–0. On the third play of Denver’s ensuing possession, Manning was intercepted by Kam Chancellor, giving Seattle a first down on the Denver 37.Aided by a 15-yard run from Harvin on the first play, Seattle quickly got the ball into the red zone. The Broncos defense eventually managed to force an incomplete pass on third down, but defensive back Tony Carter was flagged for pass interference in the end zone, giving Seattle a first down at the one-yard line. One play later, running back Marshawn Lynch crashed into the end zone, hitting the line so effectively that he ended the play on his feet, scoring a 1-yard touchdown run that made the score 15–0 three minutes into the second quarter.WEB, February 3, 2014, Seattle Seahawks thrash Denver Broncos 43–8 to win 2014 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium,www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/americanfootball/10613983/Seattle-Seahawks-thrash-Denver-Broncos-43-8-to-win-2014-Super-Bowl-at-MetLife-Stadium.html, subscription, live,ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/americanfootball/10613983/Seattle-Seahawks-thrash-Denver-Broncos-43-8-to-win-2014-Super-Bowl-at-MetLife-Stadium.html, January 11, 2022, February 4, 2014, The Daily Telegraph, {{cbignore}}At this point, the Broncos offense finally managed to get moving, picking up a first down for the first time in the game at 10:37 and moving the ball to the Seattle 35-yard line. But on third-and-13, Manning was hit by Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril as he tried to throw a pass to Moreno, causing a high short floater that was intercepted by linebacker Malcolm Smith and returned 69 yards for a touchdown. After Seattle’s kickoff, Denver mounted a drive to the Seahawks’ 19-yard line, aided by Demaryius Thomas’s 19-yard reception on third-and-5. With just over a minute left in the half, Denver faced fourth-and-2. Rather than kick a field goal, they tried to pick up a first down, but Manning’s pass was incomplete, and the score remained 22–0 at the end of the half. The 22-point deficit was the largest faced by the Broncos all season.NEWS, February 3, 2014, Seattle Seahawks defense dominates in Super Bowl win over Denver Broncos,www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/seattle-seahawks-defense-dominates-in-super-bowl-win-over-denver-broncos/2014/02/02/d96891d2-8c7e-11e3-95dd-36ff657a4dae_story.html, live,web.archive.org/web/20140203101509/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/seattle-seahawks-defense-dominates-in-super-bowl-win-over-denver-broncos/2014/02/02/d96891d2-8c7e-11e3-95dd-36ff657a4dae_story.html, February 3, 2014, February 4, 2014, The Washington Post, It was also the third-largest halftime deficit in Super Bowl history; the previous two were also against the Broncos – the Redskins led the Broncos 35–10 in Super Bowl XXII and the 49ers led the Broncos 27–3 in Super Bowl XXIV. Seattle’s 22–0 shutout lead at the half also broke the previous record of 20–0 set by the 49ers in Super Bowl XVI.

Second half

In order to avoid a big kickoff return, Matt Prater kicked the second half kickoff short, hitting the ground at the Seattle 12-yard line. But it did not stop Harvin from picking the ball out of the air and taking off for an 87-yard touchdown return that increased Seattle’s lead to 29–0. The touchdown took place 12 seconds into the second half, exactly the same amount of time that the Seahawks took to score the safety in the first half. It was also the first time that consecutive Super Bowls had kickoff returns for touchdowns (Jacoby Jones’ return in Super Bowl XLVII being the previous one, which was also the second half opening kickoff). After an exchange of punts, Eric Decker gave Denver good field position with a 9-yard return to the Denver 45. Two plays later, Manning completed a 23-yard pass to Demaryius Thomas, but cornerback Byron Maxwell knocked the ball out of his hands and Malcolm Smith recovered it, returning the ball seven yards. An unnecessary roughness penalty against Denver added 15 more yards onto the end of the play, giving Seattle the ball at the Denver 42-yard line. Two plays later, Russell Wilson hit tight end Luke Willson for a 12-yard completion on third-and-7 and later completed a 19-yard pass to Ricardo Lockette. On the next play, he threw a short pass to Jermaine Kearse, who broke four tackles as he took off for a 23-yard touchdown reception bringing the score to 36–0.WEB, February 3, 2014, Malcolm Smith is MVP as Seattle dismantle Denver,www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/feb/02/malcolm-smith-super-bowl-mvp-seattle-manning-denver, live,www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/feb/02/malcolm-smith-super-bowl-mvp-seattle-manning-denver," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203201026www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/feb/02/malcolm-smith-super-bowl-mvp-seattle-manning-denver,">web.archive.org/web/20140203201026www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/feb/02/malcolm-smith-super-bowl-mvp-seattle-manning-denver, February 3, 2014, February 4, 2014, The Guardian, UK, Denver finally managed to respond on their next drive, advancing the ball 80 yards as Manning completed six consecutive passes, including a 22-yard completion to Wes Welker, and finished the drive with a 14-yard touchdown toss to Demaryius Thomas on the last play of the third quarter. Welker then caught another pass for a successful two-point conversion, cutting the score to 36–8.However, any momentum Denver might have gained was quickly snuffed out as Seattle tight end Zach Miller recovered Prater’s onside kick attempt on his own 48-yard line. He also caught a 10-yard reception as the Seahawks subsequently drove 52 yards, featuring a 24-yard reception by Kearse, and scored on a 10-yard touchdown pass from Wilson to Baldwin that increased their lead to 43–8. There were more than 11 minutes left in the game, but this turned out to be the final score, as Denver’s last three drives resulted in a turnover on downs, a Manning fumble that was forced and recovered by Seattle defensive end Chris Clemons (the only sack of the game for either team), and time expiring in the game.WEB, February 3, 2014, Seahawks beat Broncos 43–8 in Super Bowl,nytimes.stats.com/fb/recap.asp?g=20140202007&home=7&vis=26&final=true, live,nytimes.stats.com/fb/recap.asp?g=20140202007&home=7&vis=26&final=true," title="web.archive.org/web/20140222033713nytimes.stats.com/fb/recap.asp?g=20140202007&home=7&vis=26&final=true,">web.archive.org/web/20140222033713nytimes.stats.com/fb/recap.asp?g=20140202007&home=7&vis=26&final=true, February 22, 2014, February 4, 2014, The New York Times,

Game statistics and notes

File:Seahawks win Super Bowl XLVIII.jpg|thumb|The Seattle Seahawks celebrate their Super Bowl XLVIII victory.]]Wilson finished the game 18/25 for 206 yards and two touchdowns. Baldwin was his top receiver with five catches for 66 yards and a score, while Kearse added four catches for 65 and a touchdown. In addition to his 87-yard kickoff return touchdown, Harvin was Seattle’s leading rusher with 45 yards, even though he only carried the ball twice. Chancellor had nine tackles and an interception. Manning completed 34/49 passes for 280 yards and a touchdown, with two interceptions. His top target was Demaryius Thomas, who caught 13 passes (a Super Bowl record) for 118 yards and a touchdown. Welker added eight receptions for 84 yards. Linebacker Danny Trevathan had 12 tackles. Moreno was Denver’s leading rusher, but with just 17 yards. Overall, Denver’s record setting offense gained only 306 yards, with just 27 yards on the ground.WEB, February 3, 2014, Seattle Seahawks wins Super Bowl for first time in its history,edition.cnn.com/2014/02/02/sport/superbowl-xlviii-denver-seattle/, live,edition.cnn.com/2014/02/02/sport/superbowl-xlviii-denver-seattle/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203195900edition.cnn.com/2014/02/02/sport/superbowl-xlviii-denver-seattle/,">web.archive.org/web/20140203195900edition.cnn.com/2014/02/02/sport/superbowl-xlviii-denver-seattle/, February 3, 2014, February 4, 2014, CNN, Seahawks’ linebacker Malcolm Smith received the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award. Denver fell to 2–5 in Super Bowls, while five-time league MVP Manning dropped to 11–12 in the playoffs and 1–2 in the Super Bowl. Including Denver’s loss, none of the eight highest-scoring teams in league history won a Super Bowl in the same season and all four teams who entered the championship with the league’s leading passer lost the game. Manning’s 34 completions and Demaryius Thomas’ 13 receptions were both Super Bowl records.WEB, February 3, 2014, Seahawks shackle Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII blowout,www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2014/02/02/super-bowl-2014-xlviii-seattle-seahawks-denver-broncos/5171689/, live,www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2014/02/02/super-bowl-2014-xlviii-seattle-seahawks-denver-broncos/5171689/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140204030557www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2014/02/02/super-bowl-2014-xlviii-seattle-seahawks-denver-broncos/5171689/,">web.archive.org/web/20140204030557www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2014/02/02/super-bowl-2014-xlviii-seattle-seahawks-denver-broncos/5171689/, February 4, 2014, February 4, 2014, USA Today, WEB, February 3, 2014, At long last, the Lombardi Trophy is coming to Seattle,www.seattletimes.com/sports/at-long-last-the-lombardi-trophy-is-coming-to-seattle/, February 4, 2014, The Seattle Times, With touchdowns scored on offense, defense and special teams, the Seahawks became the first team since the Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV to do so. Teams with an interception return for a touchdown also stayed perfect, improving to 12–0 in Super Bowls. As a result of scoring their safety 12 seconds into the game and subsequently never relinquishing the lead for the rest of the game, the Seahawks set a Super Bowl record for holding a lead continuously for the longest time (59:48). Denver became only the second team in the past 30 years to score fewer than 10 points during the course of the game.This was the first time that any NFL game ended with a 43–8 final score, a phenomenon known as scorigami.WEB, All Games in Pro Football History with a 43 to 8 score,www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_scores_find.cgi?pts_win=43&pts_lose=8, live,www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_scores_find.cgi?pts_win=43&pts_lose=8," title="web.archive.org/web/20140318040642www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_scores_find.cgi?pts_win=43&pts_lose=8,">web.archive.org/web/20140318040642www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_scores_find.cgi?pts_win=43&pts_lose=8, March 18, 2014, October 22, 2020, Pro Football Reference, It is one of three Super Bowls, alongside XXI and XXIV, coincidentally involving the Broncos, where such a phenomenon has occurred.Following on from his two national championships at USC, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll became just the third coach to win both an NCAA Division 1-A/FBS national championship and a Super Bowl after Jimmy Johnson (Miami and Dallas) and Barry Switzer (Oklahoma and Dallas).

Box score

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Final statistics

Sources: NFL.com Super Bowl XLVIII, The Football Database Super Bowl XLVIII

Statistical comparison

{| class=“wikitable”!Statistic!Seattle Seahawks!Denver Broncos| 18| 2| 13| 3| 6/13| 0/3| 306| 27| 14| 1.9| 279| 34/49| 1–1| 2| 1–9| 5–105| 0–0| 2–30.0| 4–2| 5–44| 28:07| 4{| class=“wikitable”!colspan=3|Records setWEB, February 2, 2014, Records set/tied in Super Bowl XLVIII,www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/records-set-tied-in-super-bowl-xlviii-020214, live,www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/records-set-tied-in-super-bowl-xlviii-020214," title="web.archive.org/web/20161030142446www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/records-set-tied-in-super-bowl-xlviii-020214,">web.archive.org/web/20161030142446www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/records-set-tied-in-super-bowl-xlviii-020214, October 30, 2016, October 29, 2016, Fox Sports (United States), Fox Sports, | Seattle, safety| Demaryius Thomas (Denver)| Peyton Manning (Denver)| Denver| Seattle!colspan=3|Records tied| Cliff Avril (Seattle)| Percy Harvin (Seattle)| Wes Welker (Denver)| Seattle| Denver| Seattle{{Clear}}

Individual statistics

{| class=“wikitable”! colspan=“6” style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Seattle Seahawks|border=2}}“|Seahawks passing!!C/ATT1!Yds!TD!INT!RatingRussell Wilson >| 123.1Tarvaris Jackson >| 39.6! colspan=“6” style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Seattle Seahawks|border=2}}“|Seahawks rushing!!Car2!Yds!TD!LG3!Yds/CarPercy Harvin >| 22.50Marshawn Lynch >| 2.60| 8.67Robert Turbin >| 2.78! colspan=“6” style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Seattle Seahawks|border=2}}“|Seahawks receiving!!Rec4!Yds!TD!LG3!Target5Doug Baldwin >| 5Jermaine Kearse >| 5Golden Tate >| 4Luke Willson >| 4Ricardo Lockette >| 2Zach Miller (tight end, born 1985)>Zach Miller 1 10 0 10 2Michael Robinson (fullback)>Michael Robinson 1 7 0 7 1| 2| 1{| class=“wikitable”! colspan=“6” style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2013|border=2}}“|Broncos passing!!C/ATT1!Yds!TD!INT!RatingPeyton Manning >| 73.5! colspan=“6” style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2013|border=2}}“|Broncos rushing!!Car2!Yds!TD!LG3!Yds/CarKnowshon Moreno >| 3.40C. J. Anderson >| 4.50Montee Ball >| 0.17| 0.00! colspan=“6” style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2013|border=2}}“|Broncos receiving!!Rec4!Yds!TD!LG3!Target5Demaryius Thomas >| 18Wes Welker >| 10Julius Thomas >| 6| 4Jacob Tamme >| 2| 3| 1Eric Decker >| 5{{Clear}}1Completions/attempts2Carries3Long gain4Receptions5Times targeted

Starting lineups

{{hilite|Hall of Fame‡|#FFCC00}}{| class=“wikitable”! style="width:150px” style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Seattle Seahawks|border=2}};” | Seattle !! Position !! Position !! style="width:150px” style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2013|border=2}};” | DenverDoug Baldwin >Demaryius ThomasRussell Okung >Chris ClarkJames Carpenter (American football)>James Carpenter colspan=“2” style="text-align:center” | Zane BeadlesMax Unger >Manny RamirezJ. R. Sweezy >Louis VasquezBreno Giacomini >Orlando FranklinAlvin Bailey >| Eric DeckerZach Miller (tight end, born 1985)>Zach Miller colspan=“2” style="text-align:center” | Julius ThomasGolden Tate >Wes WelkerRussell Wilson >Peyton Manning‡Marshawn Lynch >Knowshon MorenoCliff Avril >Malik JacksonMichael Bennett (defensive lineman, born 1985)>Michael Bennett style="text-align:center” Sylvester WilliamsClinton McDonald>| Terrance KnightonChris Clemons (defensive end)>Chris Clemons colspan=“2” style="text-align:center” | Shaun PhillipsK. J. Wright >| Nate IrvingBobby Wagner >Paris LenonWalter Thurmond >| Danny TrevathanRichard Sherman (American football)>Richard Sherman colspan=“2” style="text-align:center” Champ Bailey‡Byron Maxwell >DominiqueRodgers-CromartieKam Chancellor >Duke IhenachoEarl Thomas>Mike AdamsSource:FEBRUARY 2, 2014 >TITLE=SUPER BOWL XLVIII–NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE GAME SUMMARY URL-STATUS=LIVE ARCHIVE-DATE=APRIL 21, 2021 PUBLISHER=NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE, SUPER BOWL XLVIII - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS. DENVER BRONCOS - FEBRUARY 2ND, 2014 >URL=HTTPS://WWW.PRO-FOOTBALL-REFERENCE.COM/BOXSCORES/201402020DEN.HTM ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20190401180105/HTTPS://WWW.PRO-FOOTBALL-REFERENCE.COM/BOXSCORES/201402020DEN.HTM ACCESS-DATE=JANUARY 3, 2019, Pro-Football-Reference.com,

Mass Transit Super Bowl

Organizers dubbed Super Bowl XLVIII the “Mass Transit Super Bowl”, emphasizing and encouraging game attendees and other visitors to use public transportation to get to the game and other festivities throughout the region. The host committee in conjunction with other metropolitan transit agencies, such as NJ Transit, the lead agency, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Metropolitan Transportation Authority developed special services, fares, schedules and maps to promote the use of metro area’s trains, subways, light rail and buses during Super Bowl Week.NYCS MAP, Regional Diagram, The plan was a failure that lead to universal criticism by fans and writers who attended the game due to poor execution and overcrowding.NEWS, Flegenheimer, Matt, February 3, 2014, ‘Mass-Transit Super Bowl’ Hits Some Rough Patches in Moving Fans,www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/sports/football/mass-transit-super-bowl-hits-some-rough-patches-in-moving-fans.html?_r=0, live,www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/sports/football/mass-transit-super-bowl-hits-some-rough-patches-in-moving-fans.html?_r=0," title="web.archive.org/web/20140320152345www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/sports/football/mass-transit-super-bowl-hits-some-rough-patches-in-moving-fans.html?_r=0,">web.archive.org/web/20140320152345www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/sports/football/mass-transit-super-bowl-hits-some-rough-patches-in-moving-fans.html?_r=0, March 20, 2014, May 5, 2014, The New York Times, WEB, Star-Ledger Editorial Board, February 5, 2014, NJ Transit’s Super Bowl blunder calls for a closer look: Editorial,blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2014/02/nj_transits_super_bowl_blunder.html, live,blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2014/02/nj_transits_super_bowl_blunder.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140307013218blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2014/02/nj_transits_super_bowl_blunder.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140307013218blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2014/02/nj_transits_super_bowl_blunder.html, March 7, 2014, May 6, 2014, NJ.com, {{As of|September 2018}}, the diagram is still updated online.

Security and safety

The Super Bowl was considered a level one national security event.NEWS, Sudol, Karen, January 26, 2014, Plan for Super Bowl safety covers stadium, entire region,www.northjersey.com/news/Plan_for_Super_Bowl_safety_covers_stadium_entire_region.html, live,www.northjersey.com/news/Plan_for_Super_Bowl_safety_covers_stadium_entire_region.html?," title="web.archive.org/web/20140129042705www.northjersey.com/news/Plan_for_Super_Bowl_safety_covers_stadium_entire_region.html?,">web.archive.org/web/20140129042705www.northjersey.com/news/Plan_for_Super_Bowl_safety_covers_stadium_entire_region.html?, January 29, 2014, January 29, 2014, NorthJersey.com, To that end, the New Jersey State Police and the NFL host committee installed a {{convert|2.5|mi|km|adj=on}} chain-link perimeter fence around the Meadowlands Sports Complex, which is located at the intersection of a number of highways. Security planners stated that access to the area would be strictly limited and regulated. To that end, parking spaces were greatly reduced, tailgate parties restricted and walking to the venue strictly prohibited.WEB, Frassinelli, Mike, December 1, 2013, In a Super Bowl of many firsts, Jersey hosting ‘first mass transit Super Bowl’,www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/12/first_mass_transit_super_bowl.html, live,www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/12/first_mass_transit_super_bowl.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20131215105420www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/12/first_mass_transit_super_bowl.html,">web.archive.org/web/20131215105420www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/12/first_mass_transit_super_bowl.html, December 15, 2013, December 22, 2013, The Star-Ledger, WEB, Super Bowl XLVIII Access Map,www.nfl.com/static/content/public/photo/2014/01/15/0ap2000000313699.pdf, live,www.nfl.com/static/content/public/photo/2014/01/15/0ap2000000313699.pdf," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203200307www.nfl.com/static/content/public/photo/2014/01/15/0ap2000000313699.pdf,">web.archive.org/web/20140203200307www.nfl.com/static/content/public/photo/2014/01/15/0ap2000000313699.pdf, February 3, 2014, January 29, 2014, National Football League, Taxis and limousines were not permitted to drop off passengers.MAGAZINE, Conboy, Sean, January 28, 2014, You Can’t Walk to the Super Bowl Because You Are the NFL’s Personal ATM,extramustard.si.com/2014/01/28/super-bowl-rules-transportation-nfl-bans-walking/, live,extramustard.si.com/2014/01/28/super-bowl-rules-transportation-nfl-bans-walking/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140130064344extramustard.si.com/2014/01/28/super-bowl-rules-transportation-nfl-bans-walking/,">web.archive.org/web/20140130064344extramustard.si.com/2014/01/28/super-bowl-rules-transportation-nfl-bans-walking/, January 30, 2014, January 28, 2014, Sports Illustrated, Passengers for trains to the stadium were limited in what they could carry and were screened before boarding.NEWS, Zezima, Katie, January 31, 2014, TSA Screening Set at Rail Station for Super Bowl,gazette.com/article/1513771, live,gazette.com/article/1513771," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203102132gazette.com/article/1513771,">web.archive.org/web/20140203102132gazette.com/article/1513771, February 3, 2014, February 1, 2014, Associated Press, The area was patrolled on land, by air and by water since it is surrounded by wetlands. More than 3,000 security guards and 700 police officers were on duty on game day.NEWS, Rossen, Jim, Winter, Tom, Patel, Avni, January 1, 2014, Super Bowl security net cast wide to protect game and related events,investigations.nbcnews.com/_news/2014/01/28/22470990-super-bowl-security-net-cast-wide-to-protect-game-and-related-events, live,investigations.nbcnews.com/_news/2014/01/28/22470990-super-bowl-security-net-cast-wide-to-protect-game-and-related-events," title="web.archive.org/web/20140130063240investigations.nbcnews.com/_news/2014/01/28/22470990-super-bowl-security-net-cast-wide-to-protect-game-and-related-events,">web.archive.org/web/20140130063240investigations.nbcnews.com/_news/2014/01/28/22470990-super-bowl-security-net-cast-wide-to-protect-game-and-related-events, January 30, 2014, January 28, 2013, NBC News, In addition, SWAT teams and snipers were located throughout the stadium.NEWS, January 29, 2014, Super Bowl Snipers,www.my9nj.com/story/24574587/super-bowl-snipers, live,www.my9nj.com/story/24574587/super-bowl-snipers," title="web.archive.org/web/20140202122115www.my9nj.com/story/24574587/super-bowl-snipers,">web.archive.org/web/20140202122115www.my9nj.com/story/24574587/super-bowl-snipers, February 2, 2014, January 30, 2014, My9 New Jersey, The security effort was overseen by a joint operations center a few miles away from MetLife Stadium, which was staffed by hundreds of people from 35 different agencies ranging from the CIA to the New Jersey Transit Police.NEWS, January 28, 2014, Super Bowl XLVIII security: Inside the event’s secret command center,www.cbsnews.com/news/super-bowl-xlviii-security-inside-the-events-secret-command-center/, live,www.cbsnews.com/news/super-bowl-xlviii-security-inside-the-events-secret-command-center/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140130044523www.cbsnews.com/news/super-bowl-xlviii-security-inside-the-events-secret-command-center/,">web.archive.org/web/20140130044523www.cbsnews.com/news/super-bowl-xlviii-security-inside-the-events-secret-command-center/, January 30, 2014, January 30, 2014, CBS News, NEWS, Super Bowl XLVIII to produce a historic law enforcement presence,pix11.com/2014/01/27/inside-the-secret-joint-operations-super-bowl-security-headquarters/, live,pix11.com/2014/01/27/inside-the-secret-joint-operations-super-bowl-security-headquarters/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140130013043pix11.com/2014/01/27/inside-the-secret-joint-operations-super-bowl-security-headquarters/,">web.archive.org/web/20140130013043pix11.com/2014/01/27/inside-the-secret-joint-operations-super-bowl-security-headquarters/, January 30, 2014, January 30, 2014, Pix 11, In February 2013, controversy arose as mayors of five local municipalities said they would not provide emergency services, stating they have been poorly compensated for past stadium events.WEB, February 14, 2013, Meadowlands mayors refuse to offer police, other services for Super Bowl 2014,hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/21706496/article-MIDWEEK-BRIEFS, live,hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/21706496/article-MIDWEEK-BRIEFS," title="web.archive.org/web/20140222170226hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/21706496/article-MIDWEEK-BRIEFS,">web.archive.org/web/20140222170226hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/21706496/article-MIDWEEK-BRIEFS, February 22, 2014, August 9, 2013, Hudson Reporter, WEB, Copley, Michael, February 9, 2013, Mayors resisting Super Bowl cost,www.northjersey.com/news/190502801_Mayors_resisting_Super_Bowl_cost.html, live,www.northjersey.com/news/190502801_Mayors_resisting_Super_Bowl_cost.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20131101070444www.northjersey.com/news/190502801_Mayors_resisting_Super_Bowl_cost.html,">web.archive.org/web/20131101070444www.northjersey.com/news/190502801_Mayors_resisting_Super_Bowl_cost.html, November 1, 2013, August 9, 2013, NorthJersey.com, One of the mayors, William J. Roseman of Carlstadt, New Jersey, stated: “The teams don’t care about budget caps and what the impacts are on the taxpayers of Carlstadt. I had to cut back my police department budget by a total of a million dollars over the last several years. While we are forced to lay off police officers, the owners of the Jets and Giants are filling their pockets at taxpayers’ expense.“WEB, Florio, Mike, February 12, 2013, Secaucus, Carlstadt mayors threaten to withhold emergency services during Super Bowl,profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/12/secaucus-carlstatdt-mayors-threaten-to-withhold-emergency-services-during-super-bowl/, live,profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/12/secaucus-carlstatdt-mayors-threaten-to-withhold-emergency-services-during-super-bowl/," title="web.archive.org/web/20130621090123profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/12/secaucus-carlstatdt-mayors-threaten-to-withhold-emergency-services-during-super-bowl/,">web.archive.org/web/20130621090123profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/12/secaucus-carlstatdt-mayors-threaten-to-withhold-emergency-services-during-super-bowl/, June 21, 2013, August 9, 2013, NBC Sports, During the postgame news conference with Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith, a man jumped onto the podium, grabbed the microphone and said “Investigate 9/11. 9/11 was perpetrated by people within our own government.” Smith did not react hastily but was rather confused and continued on with answering questions from the media. The man quickly walked away but security closed in and he was arrested for trespassing.NEWS, February 2, 2014, MVP Malcolm Smith Interrupted By Man Calling For 9/11 Probe,newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/02/02/mvp-malcolm-smith-interrupted-by-man-calling-for-911-probe/, live,newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/02/02/mvp-malcolm-smith-interrupted-by-man-calling-for-911-probe/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203055104newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/02/02/mvp-malcolm-smith-interrupted-by-man-calling-for-911-probe/,">web.archive.org/web/20140203055104newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/02/02/mvp-malcolm-smith-interrupted-by-man-calling-for-911-probe/, February 3, 2014, February 3, 2014, CBS New York, NEWS, Creegan, Nick, February 3, 2014, 9/11 conspiracy theorist interrupts Malcolm Smith’s Super Bowl press conference,msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9-11-conspiracy-theorist-rudely-interrupts-super-bowl-press-conference-020214, live,msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9-11-conspiracy-theorist-rudely-interrupts-super-bowl-press-conference-020214," title="web.archive.org/web/20140203171604msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9-11-conspiracy-theorist-rudely-interrupts-super-bowl-press-conference-020214,">web.archive.org/web/20140203171604msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9-11-conspiracy-theorist-rudely-interrupts-super-bowl-press-conference-020214, February 3, 2014, February 3, 2014, Fox Sports, NEWS, Perez, AJ, February 3, 2014, Super Bowl 2014: 9/11 truther arrested after interrupting Malcolm Smith news conference,www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/02/super_bowl_2014_911_truther_interrupts_malcolm_smith_news_conference.html, live,www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/02/super_bowl_2014_911_truther_interrupts_malcolm_smith_news_conference.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140215101034www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/02/super_bowl_2014_911_truther_interrupts_malcolm_smith_news_conference.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140215101034www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/02/super_bowl_2014_911_truther_interrupts_malcolm_smith_news_conference.html, February 15, 2014, February 3, 2014, NJ True Jersey, NEWS, Cash, Rana, February 2, 2014, Man interrupts MVP Malcolm Smith’s Super Bowl interview with odd 9/11 conspiracy claim,www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-02/super-bowl-911-truther-malcolm-smith-mvp-interview-interrupted-investigate-government-security, live,www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-02/super-bowl-911-truther-malcolm-smith-mvp-interview-interrupted-investigate-government-security," title="web.archive.org/web/20140208045234www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-02/super-bowl-911-truther-malcolm-smith-mvp-interview-interrupted-investigate-government-security,">web.archive.org/web/20140208045234www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-02/super-bowl-911-truther-malcolm-smith-mvp-interview-interrupted-investigate-government-security, February 8, 2014, February 3, 2014, Sporting News,

Officials

Super Bowl XLVIII had seven officials.NEWS, January 15, 2014, Super Bowl XLVIII Officials Named,nfllabor.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/01-15-14-super-bowl-officials-named.pdf, live,nfllabor.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/01-15-14-super-bowl-officials-named.pdf," title="web.archive.org/web/20140116142204nfllabor.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/01-15-14-super-bowl-officials-named.pdf,">web.archive.org/web/20140116142204nfllabor.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/01-15-14-super-bowl-officials-named.pdf, January 16, 2014, January 15, 2014, National Football League, The numbers in parentheses below indicate their uniform numbers.

• Referee – Terry McAulay (77)
• Umpire – Carl Paganelli (124)
• Head Linesman – Jim Mello (48)
• Line Judge – Tom Symonette (100)
• Field Judge – Scott Steenson (88)
• Side Judge – Dave Wyant (16)
• Back Judge – Steve Freeman (133)
• Replay Official – Earnie Frantz
• Replay Assistant - Brian Matoren
• Alternate Referee - Clete Blakeman (34)
• Alternate Umpire - Paul King (121)
• Alternate Wing - Greg Bradley (98)
• Alternate Deep - James Coleman (95)
• Alternate Back Judge - Terrence Miles (111)

See also

• Broncos–Seahawks rivalry
• List of Super Bowl champions
• Sports in New York City
• Sports in Newark, New Jersey

References

{{Reflist}}

External links

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