PHOENIX - The Houston Texans became the first team to win back to back Super Bowls since the 2003-2004 New England Patriots with a nail-biting 27-26 come from behind win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The win brings a third title to GM TH who pulls into a tie with GM SD for the league lead.
"Great win," TH said. "This team has clawed and scratched all year and found ways to win. I had no doubt we'd be able to come out on top in this one."
Things looked a little bleak when the Buccaneers scored late making it 26-24. However, rookie quarterback Malik Willis led the Houston offense down the field with less than two minutes setting up a Rodrigo Blankenship field goal for the win.
"A ton of confidence in that young man," Coach David Shaw said after the game. "Malik has shown he's a leader. Can't speak highly enough of what he did out there today."
Defensively, the Texans did just enough to keep the game with in reach. Super Bowl MVP Jerome Baker had a key interception late with Houston down ten, flipping the momentum when it felt like things could get out of hand.
"Not many players get to say they picked off Tom Brady in the Super Bowl," Baker said. "I'll remember this for the rest of my life."
The question on everyone's mind moving forward will be "Is Houston on the verge of a dynasty?" Next year they'll have the chance to become the first team to win three Super Bowls in a row and answer that question definitively.
For the 3GML, the league now heads toward its ninth season overall. What's next and what changes will these teams make to their rosters? Stay tuned to find out.
