They got lucky. Now there are articles trying to explain away the bad call to some how elevate the victory. I don’t care what they say, it was a terrible pass route in that situation.
They got lucky? Really?
The pass that Seattle threw that got them down close to the end zone was completely planned out, including the great defensive play on the ball and the receiver expecting the ball to then be deflected and drop in his lap?
Fact is Seattle gave up 14 points in the last 7 minutes of the game! The Patriots offense spanked Seattle in the fourth period.
That is why they lost. Not Carroll’s ego driven call.