Who went to the Super Bowl in 2006? The answer to this question brings us back to one of the most memorable seasons in the history of the National Football League (NFL). The Super Bowl XL, held on February 5, 2006, at the Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, featured two formidable teams: the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, led by head coach Bill Cowher, entered the Super Bowl as the AFC champions. They had an impressive regular season record of 14-2, and their defense was considered one of the best in the league. The Steelers’ offense, led by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, was also potent, with running back Willie Parker and wide receiver Hines Ward contributing significantly to their success.
On the other side of the field, the Seattle Seahawks, coached by Mike Holmgren, were the NFC champions. The Seahawks had an equally impressive regular season record of 13-3, and their “Legion of Boom” defense was a significant factor in their run to the Super Bowl. The Seahawks’ offense, led by quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, was balanced, with running back Shaun Alexander and wide receiver Darrell Jackson providing a solid foundation.
The Super Bowl XL was a highly anticipated game, with both teams having a strong case for the championship. The game was a defensive battle throughout, with neither team scoring a touchdown in the first half. The Steelers eventually broke the deadlock with a field goal by kicker Jeff Reed, and the Seahawks responded with a field goal by kicker Josh Brown.
The second half saw the Steelers take the lead with a touchdown pass from Roethlisberger to Ward. However, the Seahawks fought back and tied the game with a touchdown pass from Hasselbeck to Jackson. The game went into overtime, where the Steelers scored the winning touchdown on a 6-yard run by Parker.
The Super Bowl XL victory marked the Steelers’ fifth Super Bowl win, tying them with the Dallas Cowboys for the most Super Bowl titles in NFL history. The 2006 Super Bowl was a classic example of hard-fought competition and the resilience of both teams, making it one of the most memorable Super Bowls in the history of the NFL.
