Tom Brady threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their first Super Bowl in 18 years, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl LV. He also was named Super Bowl MVP for a fifth time.
A seventh championship for the G.O.A.T. quarterback and first in Tampa after joining the team in the offseason.
An odd Super Bowl on Sunday night with Raymond James Stadium as the backdrop and a bigger emphasis on the COVID-19 pandemic, along with a nation facing a deep political divide.
Brady, 43, outplayed his counterpart, Patrick Mahomes, who is undoubtedly the future of the league. No torch being passed with the Buccaneers QB and MVP looking to fulfill his two-year deal signed after spending two decades with the New England Patriots. Brady and his offense scored 30 or more points in all four of their playoff games.
The Buccaneers were the first team to play a Super Bowl at their home stadium and jumped out to an early lead. Brady’s favorite target to come out of retirement, tight end Rob Gronkowski, caught two touchdowns and Leonard Fournette added another score.
As for the Chiefs, a disappointing end to the season after trying to be the first team to win back-to-back titles since the Patriots did it in 2004. Mahomes and the high-powered offense never go off the ground. The Chiefs never got into the end zone with Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce held to a combined 206 yard
Mahomes played injured and without two starting offensive tackles, forcing him to scramble most of the night. He finished going 26-of-49 for 270 yards and two interceptions.
Tampa Bay head coach Bruce Arians, 68, becomes the oldest to win a Super Bowl. Brady is the oldest quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl ring, and he accomplished that feat two years ago.
1. Super Bowl LV: Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9
THE @BUCCANEERS ARE SUPER BOWL LV CHAMPIONS! #SBLV #GoBucs pic.twitter.com/LmvNzPzlCO
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021
2. 1:40, 4th QTR: Devin White seals the victory for Bucs
DEVIN WHITE SEALS IT. #GoBucs #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/nEhpDLqveE
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021
3. Commercial Break #19: Alexa’s new body
Alexa's new body looks good. Maybe a little too good. #AlexasNewBody @michaelb4jordan https://t.co/snCNDivOiK pic.twitter.com/rYLcQzZyjn
— Amazon (@amazon) February 2, 2021
4. 4:06, 4th QTR: Bucs Defense pulls out another stop, 31-9
How about that Bucs defense, though? pic.twitter.com/334qyLKfb4
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 8, 2021
5. Commercial Break #18 Get “real” hard
In a world where most things seem real, sometimes they’re not. Check out all the big names in our big game commercial, and tell us who you recognize. #RealisBetter #ULTRAOrganicSeltzer #SBLV pic.twitter.com/XTr9mclHSN
— Michelob ULTRA (@MichelobULTRA) February 8, 2021
6. 5:03, 4th QTR: Streaker runs on the field with a great play-by-play
Kevin Harlan absolutely nailed the streaker call pic.twitter.com/b39wmGTiG2
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 8, 2021
7. Commercial Break #17: Jeep wants the country to unite
Bruce Springsteen and Jeep call for unity in 2-minute long Super Bowl commercial - CNN https://t.co/UzEwgB6o4l
— Karen S (@demlady2) February 8, 2021
8. 8:12, 4th QTR: Bucs punt up 22 with time running out on Kansas City
Do you punt or go for it? Tony Romo is a dummy. #TonyRomo #SuperBowl #Buccaneers
— Pasquinelli’s point (@Pasquinellispoi) February 8, 2021
9. Commercial Break #16: Scissorhands Hybrid
Want to see more #Scissorhands? Watch the full version of our #BigGame commercial for the #LYRIQ https://t.co/YHYvxx3Mid pic.twitter.com/ojzUMFILOf
— Cadillac (@Cadillac) February 8, 2021
10. 13:43 4th QTR: Chiefs stall on 4th down with turnover
Crucial 4th down for the Chiefs here down 31-9 at the start of the 4th quarter. #SuperBowl #ChiefsBuccaneers
— The Intermission Sports (@IntermissionCA) February 8, 2021
11. Commercial Break #15: A powerful COVID-19 message from the NFL
A first-of-its-kind moment. Coach Lombardi returning to inspire the nation. Witness it now. #SBLV #LombardiSBLV pic.twitter.com/5AeGLvZhPu
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021
12. End of the 3rd Quarter: Bucs lead 31-9 with Chiefs driving
Kansas City 9 Buccaneers 31, end of 3rd quarter.
— Brett From L.A. (@ItsBrettFromLA) February 8, 2021
Let’s go live to Rocco’s Tavern in Studio City, for Chiefs’ fans reaction:#SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/qsgeiLQxfC
13. Commercial Break #14: Cheetos wins the night with a Shaggy take
Mila and Ashton? Shaggy?? Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix???? ya gotta watch to see what's going down! 🔥 #ItWasntMe #SBLV pic.twitter.com/oDjDDwp0kS
— Chester Cheetah (@ChesterCheetah) February 8, 2021
14. Commercial Break #14: Coming 2 America is coming soon on Prime Video
Prepare the royal screening room for #Coming2America. But for real is it March 5th yet? pic.twitter.com/l2n8y4QkvU
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) February 8, 2021
15. 2:50, 3rd QTR: Succop add a field goal; Bucs lead 31-9
31-9 @Buccaneers. #SuperBowl
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021
📺: #SBLV on CBS
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16. Commercial Break #13: High Fiverr for a political jab
Opportunity knocked, @therealfstl1992 answered. Their incredible story is exactly why we teamed up to make our big game commercial. With the right talent, you can build anything—even a press conference parking lot. #GoBigWithFiverr pic.twitter.com/dpqo09wXFH
— Fiverr (@fiverr) February 8, 2021
17. 6:30, 3rd QTR: Mahomes picked by Winfield; Tampa Bay up big looking for more
THE ROOKIE IS THERE FOR THE INT. @AntoineWJr11
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021
📺: #SBLV on CBS
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18. Commercial Break #12: T-Mobile wins, again
Don't trust big decisions to just any network. Mama said get the #LeaderIn5G — Largest 5G network. Fastest 5G speeds.
— T-Mobile (@TMobile) February 8, 2021
RT for a shot at a Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G! The fastest 5G network meets the fastest 5G Galaxy device! #Sweepstakes
Rules https://t.co/EQMVQ16qpW pic.twitter.com/8Pbqkcq2dj
19. 7:45, 3rd QTR: Lenny to the House for six, 28-9 Tampa Bay leads
SUPER BOWL LENNY. #GoBucs
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021
📺: #SBLV on CBS
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20. Commercial Break #11: It’s Wayne’s World “Okurrr”
Wayne and Garth would never resort to shameless gimmicks or a celeb cameo from @iamcardib to get you to #EatLocal. pic.twitter.com/DglNcxFqH0
— Uber Eats #EatLocal (@UberEats) February 8, 2021
21. 11:31, 3rd QTR: Chiefs adds another field goal to cut Bucs lead, 21-9
Any points are good, but you’re not gonna beat Tom B with field goals #SuperBowl
— Amanda Solimando (@amandasolimando) February 8, 2021
22. Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show featuring The Weeknd
BLINDING LIGHTS 🙌 @TheWeeknd #PepsiHalftime #SBLV pic.twitter.com/Qv9yyW8wED
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021
23. Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show featuring The Weeknd
.@TheWeeknd kicks off the #PepsiHalftime show with Starboy! #SBLV pic.twitter.com/DFAi1LNtNl
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021
24. Halftime in Tampa: Buccaneers up 21-6 over defending champs
HALFTIME IN TAMPA:#RunItBack 6#GoBucs 21
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021
📺: #SBLV on CBS
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25. 0:06, 2nd QTR: Brady to Brown for his third TD of the game. Bucs lead 21-6
Brady to Brown puts the @Buccaneers up 21-6. #GoBucs
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021
📺: #SBLV on CBS
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26. Commercial Break #10: Living in 5G
Don't trust big decisions to just any network. You deserve 5G that rocks 🤘 — Largest 5G network. Fastest 5G speeds. #LeaderIn5G
— T-Mobile (@TMobile) February 8, 2021
RT for a shot at a Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G! The fastest 5G network meets the fastest 5G Galaxy device! #Sweepstakes
Rules https://t.co/EQMVQ16qpW pic.twitter.com/1Iyeiwlq5e
27. 1:04, 2nd QTR: Chiefs add three with a 34-yard Butker FG, 14-6 Tampa Bay leads
Chiefs score a field goal, but still trail 14-6 late in first half https://t.co/JvQbHJUDSl
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 8, 2021
28. Commercial Break #9: Be kind to your clothes
You owe your clothes an apology. We’ll wait. #TideHoodie #SBLV #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/Z7A4tZJoeU
— Tide (@tide) February 8, 2021
29. 2 Minute Warning before Halftime: Chiefs driving down the field
2 minute warning.#Chiefs would prob like a TD here to have a 4 point game.#SuperBowl
— Kevin D. Grüssing (pronounced Grew-Sing) (@KevDGrussing) February 8, 2021
30. Commercial Break # 8: Fairy God Mayo
She’s beauty.
— Fairy Godmayo (@Hellmanns) February 8, 2021
She’s grace.
She’s Miss Let-Nothing-Go-To-Waste. Meet Hellmann’s very own #FairyGodmayo pic.twitter.com/HijYAKpAfy
31. 6:05, 2nd QTR: Brady to Gronk for a second touchdown; Bucs up 14-3
THEY DID IT AGAIN. BRADY TO GRONK. LEGENDARY. #GoBucs
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021
📺: #SBLV on CBS
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32. Commercial Break #7: Oat Milk bombs
i will never drink oat milk because of that commercial
— Steven Ruiz (@theStevenRuiz) February 8, 2021
33. 9:09, 2nd QTR (7-3, TB): Another KC punt giving Brady and the Bucs great field position
Wow. Terrible punt for Chiefs, and Bucs will go from the Kansas City 38. That's a difference of 32 yards from the first punt ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) February 8, 2021
34. Commercial Break #6: 2020 was a Lemon of a year
When life gives you lemons, we give you Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade. #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/gFz24f5HmU
— Bud Light (@budlight) February 8, 2021
35. 10:55, 2nd QTR; A HUGE 4th and goal stop by Kansas City, 7-3 Tampa Bay leads
The @Chiefs make a GOAL LINE STAND. #RunItBack
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021
📺: #SBLV on CBS
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36. Commercial Break #5: Drake’s Discount Double-Check
What are you wearing, Drake from State Farm? pic.twitter.com/t1MFQqwpcF
— State Farm (@StateFarm) February 8, 2021
37. 14:56, 2nd QTR: Chiefs punt for the third time in the playoffs
That's only a 27-yard punt for Chiefs, going out of bounds. Bucs start from their 30, their best start of the game.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) February 8, 2021
38. Super Bowl LV: Tampa Bay 7, Kansas City 3- End of 1st QTR
End of the 1st! #SuperBowl https://t.co/E7fpNpGQ9k https://t.co/E7fpNpGQ9k
— Scott Kaplan (@ScottKaplan) February 8, 2021
39. Commercial Break #4: This Bud’s for you
Check out the #BudLightLegends extended cut! Here to save the day (and the beer) in legendary fashion. Join us at https://t.co/Zy6UETkiTa #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/lZBlzwjg5N
— Bud Light (@budlight) February 8, 2021
40. Bucs Answer: Brady to Gronk for an 8-yard touchdown pass to take a 7-3 lead; 0:37, 1st QTR
BRADY TO GRONK IN THE #SUPERBOWL
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2021
📺: #SBLV on CBS
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41. Commercial Break #3: Flat Matt finds a 3D world
Turns out #FlatMatthew wasn’t the only one 2D on set... check out this never-before-seen pic from the shoot! @ReadFlatStanley #FlatStanley https://t.co/kWnRjUOAoH pic.twitter.com/Hoz4U3HwLQ
— Doritos (@Doritos) February 8, 2021
42. Kansas City take a lead with a 49-yard FG from Harrison Butker, 5:14, 1st QTR
Good #Fieldgoal #1 for #propbets #SuperBowl as @chiefs take the lead! 3-0
— Rebecca Grant (@rebeccagrants) February 8, 2021
43. Commercial break #2: Sesame Street and Grubhub come together
Calling all fans raised on @SesameStreet: We’re donating $1 (up to $1 million) for each order place on 2/7 and 2/8 to @SesameWorkshop
— DoorDash (@DoorDash) February 7, 2021
44. 8:41, 1st QTR (0-0): Buccaneers held to another three and out; punt to KC
Frank Clark and this KC defensive line is dominating up front right now. Huge sack to force a 3 & out #SBLV #Brady #Mahomes
— McKinnell (@zachmckinnell) February 7, 2021
45. Commercial Break #1: M&M for the win “sorry your name is Karen”
watch?v=lKUcHcizEMc&feature=youtu
46. 11:29, 1st QTR (0-0): Mahomes and the Chiefs stall after picking up a first down; punt to Bucs
That was just a bad throw by Mahomes #SuperBowl
— Brooke Covington (@brookecovin) February 7, 2021
47. 13:43, 1st Qtr: Brady and the Bucs go three and out on first possession
Bucs are 3-and-out
— Adan the Abstraction (@manicsocratic) February 7, 2021
Here's the punt pic.twitter.com/rcc4fOKgen
48. Kansas City wins the coin toss and defers to the 2nd half
This is the ninth coin toss the Chiefs won this year and they deferred on all of them. Tom Brady, you're up.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) February 7, 2021
49. 6:32 p.m. ET: Amanda Gorman opens the Super Bowl LV
What a moment. @TheAmandaGorman #SBLV pic.twitter.com/v8VM9uhPww
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2021
50. 6:29 p.m. ET: Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan preform the National Anthem
.@jsullivanmusic and @ericchurch sing the National Anthem ahead of #SBLV! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/dnhOTrHKfW
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2021
51. 6:24 p.m. ET: H.E.R. sings America the Beautiful
.@HERMusicx sings America The Beautiful! #SBLV pic.twitter.com/X5cxxotkwQ
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2021
52. 6:20 p.m. ET: A power pregame moment with a scary hologram of Vince Lombardi
. #VinceLombardi, increíble momento.#SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/8S5uzns5MV
— Jose Luis Ayala R. (@Joslar46) February 7, 2021
53. 6:11 p.m. ET Bucs look to keep the home field advantage
Coming to play in our house. pic.twitter.com/KVr9koRnZk
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 7, 2021
54. 6:03 p.m. ET: Kansas City Chiefs enter Raymond James Stadium at the visiting team
THE CHAMPS ARE HERE!#SBLV on CBS pic.twitter.com/QAm3JLmuXz
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 7, 2021
55. 5:52 p.m. ET: Alicia Keys performs “Lift Every Voice & Sing
The Chiefs (as they did on opening night) & the Buccaneers stood in unity on the goal line as a video of Alicia Keys performed “Lift Every Voice & Sing,” — widely recognized as the Black national anthem — as peaceful protest against police brutality, social injustice & racism. pic.twitter.com/mCnnrt1WeM
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) February 7, 2021