Summary

  • New England claim sixth Super Bowl win - equalling record of Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Patriots' Sony Michel runs in first TD of game in final quarter

  • Stephen Gostkowski hits two field goals for Patriots

  • Greg Zuerlein replies from 53 yards for Rams

  • Get involved #bbcnfl

  1. Postpublished at 23:17 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    How much is a beer Laura?

  2. Maximum capacitypublished at 23:16 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    BBC Sport's Laura Savvas in Boston: "I’ve just been told that the bar is now at maximum capacity. Here’s a taste of how busy it is...

    "I’m estimating this is about one fifth of the total crowd in the whole bar."

    Patriots bar
  3. Who's on at half time?published at 23:15 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Maroon 5Image source, Getty Images

    Err...Maroon 5, Big Boi and Travis Scott.

    I've live texted some big names down the years like Madonna, Gaga, Beyonce and Timberlake but this might be a struggle this year...

  4. Postpublished at 23:13 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots (23:30 GMT)

    Jason Bell
    Former NFL cornerback for Houston Texans

    When you have a quarterback that's aging like Tom Brady, you want to put weapons around him, and that's what the Patriots have done.

    They've allowed him to have really explosive guys., especially in the running game, to take that pressure off him, and that's what you do with a veteran quarterback who can't move around like he used to.

  5. Postpublished at 23:13 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots (23:30 GMT)

    The Rams are loudly jeered into the stadium in Atlanta. They are wearing their retro blue and yellow kit tonight.

    What an atmosphere!

    LA Rams take to the field at Super Bowl 53Image source, EPA
  6. Postpublished at 23:12 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots (23:30 GMT)

    Here come the Patriots into this absolutely amazing-looking stadium. Last year they were booed loudly all night by a predominantly Philadelphia-supporting crowd but it's very much a New England crowd in tonight.

    $10 to Ozzy as well for a bit of Crazy Train. Yes!

    New England Patriots take to the field at Super Bowl 53Image source, EPA
  7. Get involvedpublished at 23:10 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    #bbnfl or text us on 81111 (UK Only)

    That's the spirit Mathew...

    It's SO good to see Carlson on your coverage. Been watching for 30 years. He's the best there is. Big highest of high fives to Mike. Been with you all the way fella.

    Jer

    I should be going to bed soon because I've got to get up for work at 7am, but can't miss this! C'mon the Rams!

    Mathew

  8. 'I despise this team!'published at 23:09 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots (23:30 GMT)

    Osi Umenyiora
    Two-time Super Bowl winner

    I absolutely despise this football team - the Patriots! - and I can't wait to see them get their faces rubbed in the dirt today!

    All in all, they've been a fantastic franchise for the last few years, a dominant football team. Everybody should be tired of watching this team winning over and over again.

    You have to look at the way Tom Brady came into the NFL, as a sixth-round pick. He thought he was better than that and he's proved he's an incredible football player. He's always had that chip on his shoulder and he needs that to get him motivated.

  9. Pats’ party in full swing in Bostonpublished at 23:08 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots (23:30 GMT)

    Pats fansImage source, Getty Images

    BBC Sport's Laura Savvas in Boston: "Over in Boston, Pats fans are well and truly ready for a party. I’m watching the big game at legendary sports bar Cask ‘N’ Flagon, located right outside Fenway Park, and the atmosphere is electric.

    "Hundreds of fans have gathered for the biggest game of the season, with emphatic chants every time Tom Brady appears on one of the many screens around the bar.

    "Wings, beers, tailgate platters and special game day cocktails are on the menu. It’s set to be a great night!"

  10. 'The world is against them...'published at 23:05 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots (23:30 GMT)

    Jason Bell
    Former NFL cornerback for Houston Texans

    As a team, you want to find a common ground, something that you can all get around to corral the troops, and this is what the Patriots do. They feel like the world is against them.

    Tom Brady has always been an underdog and he's all about overcoming that to be the greatest ever.

  11. Postpublished at 23:03 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots (23:30 GMT)

    Old school from Jared Goff - the Rams quarterback is reading an actual notebook as he edges towards game time.

    No tablet in sight.

  12. Postpublished at 23:02 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Harry Kane says 31-24 Patriots...

  13. Strangest job in sport?published at 23:02 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots (23:30 GMT)

    Media caption,

    LA Rams coach Sean McVay has an assistant with a very special job

    Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has a 'get back coach' whose job it is to keep him from running into a referee and costing his side a penalty.

    Pictures courtesy of NFL Films.

  14. Postpublished at 23:01 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots (23:30 GMT)

    Half an hour to kick-off...

    NFL fansImage source, Getty Images
  15. Get involvedpublished at 23:00 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    #bbnfl or text us on 81111 (UK Only)

    James: It's really hard to know what to do.. as a Saints fans who should I be supporting?? Still feel robbed by the Rams!! But I cant support the Pats...

    Niknak: Would love the Rams to do it tonight but just can't see it with Brady there....thing should be called the Bradybowl... always turns up im still roaring Rams tho

    Embsay: As a youngster in late 80s got carried away with NFL when it first hit the UK...lost touch with it all until recently...really enjoyed the coverage this year...looking forward to watching the Superbowl with my boy.

  16. Master v Apprenticepublished at 22:58 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots (23:30 GMT)

    Tom Brady and Jared GOffImage source, Reuters

    The age gap between the two starting quarterbacks is 17 years and 72 days, by far the greatest in the history of the game. The previous record was the 13 years and 48 days separating Peyton Manning and Cam Newton in SB 50 (7 February 2016).

    Tom Brady is pretty much old enough to be Jared Goff's dad...

  17. Postpublished at 22:57 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots (23:30 GMT)

    Mike Carlson
    NFL analyst

    Tom Brady is getting rid of the ball quickly, he hasn't been sacked once in the playoffs. It has been brilliant game planning.

  18. Postpublished at 22:56 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots

    Osi Umenyiora
    Two-time Super Bowl winner

    I wish I could bring the entire UK in here to feel this environment. It's incredible, cracking, whatever you want to call it.

  19. CONFIRMED: Romopublished at 22:54 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots (23:30 GMT)

    Superb news - we will have co-commentary from Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback tonight.

    He's like the Gary Neville of NFL. If you've not seen him, check out his clairvoyant commentary on display in the AFC championship game between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs...

    Media caption,

    Tony Romo: The NFL commentator who can predict the future

  20. Johnno's NFL XVpublished at 22:51 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2019

    Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots (23:30 GMT)

    With it being Super Bowl Sunday, and with the Six Nations kicking off this weekend, England rugby legend and World Cup winning captain (and big NFL fan!) Martin Johnson sat down with NFL UK to pick his ultimate rugby XV made from current NFL players.

    Yes, it's a mad idea, but that is some team!

    Nfl/Rugfby XVImage source, Martin Johnson

    Johnson talked through every man in his team too. Odell Beckham at full-back?

    "It used to be more of a safe position with a lot of defensive play, catching and kicking. Now it’s far more attacking so I've gone for a wide receiver with great hands."

    Mahomes at fly-half?

    "He can move, he can run, he's got that vision and he's calm. He'd look like he'd make a fantastic number 10. He's the new guy that's going to be the next All-Pro quarterback."

    Gronk in the back row?

    "My blind-side flanker is the monster that is Rob Gronkowski. I know he's been a bit banged up and a bit injured but in his pomp the man was incredible. He's second row size, 6ft 6ins, 19 stone-ish, but he can run and he likes to mix it up. He's not just a catching tight-end, he also likes to block and he likes to be in there.

    "He's got that rugby look about it him. He's got the look and passes the look test and he passes the hands test. He's my big back-rower, the tallest one.”