Super Bowl XLIX: Patriots vs. Seahawks, 1st Half Open Thread

Tonight, the New England Patriots battle the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. Will the Seahawks be able to win back-to-back Super Bowls, or will the Patriots secure their fourth Super Bowl in the Brady-Belichick era? My official prediction and comprehensive preview of the game can be found here. Browns fans should use this as their open thread to discuss the game as it unfolds.

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Game: New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks
Date/Time: Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
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Television: NBC - Al Michaels & Cris Collinsworth (Pregame at 2:00 p.m. ET)
Odds: The Patriots are 1.5 point favorites, with the over/under at 47.5 points
Watch Online: NBC Sports Live Extra online and NBC Sports Live Extra app