 Butler made the play of the night Sunday night against the Seahawks. (USA TODAY Images) |
Malcolm Butler went from zero to hero in a matter of three plays, and his game-clinching interception will likely be a play talked about in Seattle for not only the rest of the offseason, but also for years to come.
In New England, had that interception not come to be, fans would likely be talking about the miraculous 33yd catch that Jermaine Kearse made at Butler's expense after he batted down the pass and it fell in Kearse's lap. The majority of the football world likely let out a collective groan wondering if this would be another instance of a near miss in a game in which they battled their way back only to come up short.
But Butler jumped a slant route two plays later and picked off Russell Wilson, ending any bid the Seahawks had for a comeback while sealing a championship for the Patriots.
Tom Brady said after the game he couldn't believe it.
"I saw the interception and couldn't believe it," said Brady. "It was just an incredible play. You know, what a play. A championship play. My guys made them. A lot of guys just did some great stuff out there. Took everybody. We knew it was going to take everybody. It was a 60-minute game. Just proud of how everybody played."
Butler is now a hero and his team has won a championship as a result. It's definitely a nice change from some of what this team has dealt with in recent years, and good for Butler for getting a shot at redemption and taking advantage of it.
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