This play is forever immortalized. THE IMMACULATE INTERCEPTION

[MrNathanDrake]

It's… It's… It's…. Beautiful.

 

[MrNathanDrake]

 

[Bella*chick]

Every time I watch this I am just amazed by Malcolm Butler's play. He knew exactly what was coming, exactly what to do. This could have turned out so, so different. Unbelievable.

 

[MrNathanDrake]

 

[Bobsyouruncle]

I love how the Seahawks, who were supposed to be the most physical team were beat on a play where Butler (5'9 190) hits Lockette (a big WR at 6'2 220) so hard the guy goes flying like a rag doll.

 

[MrNathanDrake]

Bonus Wilfork Pic. He doesn't cry like Butler, doesn't jump up and down like Brady or run around like Browner. Just calmly raises his arms in the air LOL

 

[Gronkandez]

I love how the Seahawks, who were supposed to be the most physical team were beat on a play where Butler (5'9 190) hits Lockette (a big WR at 6'2 220) so hard the guy goes flying like a rag doll.

Indeed. How often does a CB "jacked up" the WR and make the pick?

FYI, I'm expecting Peter King to come out with a tweet at any time saying Butler didn't make a football move before relinquishing the football and the league is investigating.

 

[MrNathanDrake]

Bring on the artwork!

 

[condon84]

 

[mosi]

Where is the picture of Lockette under the bus?

 

[Rusty Coupe]

Unlike Franco, the ball didn't bonce before Butler caught it.

 

[pwes]

Bonus Wilfork Pic. He doesn't cry like Butler, doesn't jump up and down like Brady or run around like Browner. Just calmly raises his arms in the air LOL

Wilfork actually did take off running after the interception. I think the only ones who didn't were Chris Jones, Hightower, Siliga and Butler (for obvious reasons)

 

[Betterthanmost]

 

[Mark12]

That one play Asante couldn't make. That one play Rodney couldn't make. That play Welker couldn't make.

Butler, you will forever be a legend in Patriot history for making that play. What an incredible play.

 

[PatsDeb]

I love how the Seahawks, who were supposed to be the most physical team were beat on a play where Butler (5'9 190) hits Lockette (a big WR at 6'2 220) so hard the guy goes flying like a rag doll.

The look of sheer surprise on Lockette's face is priceless!!

 

[the Patriot]

The little guy literally saves the day.

It just reminds us that football is a team sport. And as great as our QB may be, the small unknowns can have just as big an impact on the outcome of a game.

 

[Horace's Ivories]

I just keep watching it over and over and over - his acceleration is pretty amazing - that last step or two..

 

[patsinthesnow]

This would be a cool framed photo.

 

[Delicate Genius]

Incredible view of the inteception:

 

[bradydaman29]

Incredible view of the inteception:

I don't know how he caught that ball but I'm glad he did. He drops it and they probably lose.