Watch Super Bowl XLV
- 2011
- 1 Season
Super Bowl XLV was the 45th annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL). The game took place on February 6, 2011, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and featured the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers. The Packers dominated early on, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter. However, the Steelers stormed back and tied the game at 14-14 by the end of the first half. Both teams continued to trade blows in the second half, with the Packers ultimately coming out on top with a 31-25 victory.
The game featured standout performances from several players on both teams. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was named the game's Most Valuable Player (MVP) after throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns. Packers receiver Jordy Nelson also had a standout game, catching nine passes for 140 yards and a touchdown.
For the Steelers, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns, but also had two critical interceptions. Receiver Mike Wallace had a big game as well, catching nine passes for 89 yards and a touchdown.
Offense wasn't the only story of the game, though. The Packers defense, led by linebacker Clay Matthews, played a big role in the victory, sacking Roethlisberger three times and forcing two turnovers. Matthews was named the game's Defensive MVP after recording six tackles, a forced fumble, and a sack.
Overall, Super Bowl XLV was a thrilling game that showcased some of the best talent the NFL has to offer. Both teams played with intensity and skill, and the Packers ultimately came out on top with a hard-fought victory. It was a fitting end to a great NFL season, and a reminder of why the Super Bowl is one of the most exciting events in all of sports.