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The 5 plays that guaranteed the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory

The Seahawks dismantled the Broncos in all three phases of the game in Super Bowl XLVIII, but which plays were most critical? Objective observer Matt Ufford runs down the key plays.

by Matt Ufford
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2014 Super Bowl: Seattle Seahawks walk over the Denver Broncos, 43-8, for first franchise championship
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