Super Bowl LIII (2019): New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Rams

Game Recap: Super Bowl LIII

The New England Patriots captured Super Bowl LIII on February 3, 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The final score of 13–3 in favor of New England Patriots gave the franchise one of their most memorable championship moments. The lowest-scoring Super Bowl ever; Sony Michel's TD was the only score of the second half.

Super Bowl LIII was the 53th edition of the NFL Championship game, drawing one of the largest television audiences of the year. The game was held at Mercedes-Benz Stadiumin Atlanta, GA, one of the premier venues in the NFL.

Key Storylines and Notable Facts

The lowest-scoring Super Bowl ever; Sony Michel's TD was the only score of the second half.

MVP Performance: Julian Edelman

Julian Edelman (WR) earned the Super Bowl LIII Most Valuable Player award with a standout individual performance. The MVP award, officially known as the Pete Rozelle Trophy, has been given since Super Bowl I and recognizes the single most impactful player in each championship game. Julian Edelman joins an elite list of Super Bowl MVP winners alongside Joe Montana (4 awards), Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw, and Tom Brady.

Halftime Show: Maroon 5, Travis Scott & Big Boi

The Super Bowl LIII halftime show featured Maroon 5, Travis Scott & Big Boi. The halftime show has grown from a simple marching band performance in the early Super Bowls into one of the most-watched musical events in the world, routinely attracting over 120 million viewers. For a full ranking of every halftime show, see our best Super Bowl halftime shows guide.

Where Was Super Bowl LIII Played?

Super Bowl LIII was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The NFL selects host cities based on stadium quality, hotel room capacity, and infrastructure. For a full list of every Super Bowl location, see our Super Bowl stadiums page and Super Bowl host cities guide.

Super Bowl LIII Legacy

Super Bowl LIII added to the New England Patriots's championship legacy. The victory secured a place in NFL history and gave the franchise's fans one of their most celebrated moments. Championship victories are often defining moments for franchises — they elevate players to legend status, validate coaching philosophies, and become permanent fixtures in sports culture.

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