Ravens Defeat 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII (News/Photos)
In a game full of many twist and turns of Super Bowl XLVII the Baltimore Ravens came out the winners defeating the San Fransico 49ers 34-31. The Ravens survived the frenzied comeback by the 49ers for a thrilling 34-31 win at the Superdome on Sunday night and their second NFL championship in 11 years. At 4 hours, 14 minutes, it was the longest Super Bowl ever. The loss of power left players from both sides stretching and chatting with each other. It also slowed Baltimore's surge, and that was considerable after Jacoby Jones' 108-yard kickoff return and Flacco's three touchdown passes made it 28-6 boosted him to the MVP award. "As far as the power going out, that didn't change anything for us," tight end Vernon Davis said. Yet they got back in the game almost immediately. Michael Crabtree's 31-yard touchdown reception on which he broke two tackles made it 28-13. A couple minutes later, Frank Gore's 6-yard run followed a 32-yard punt return by Ted Ginn Jr., and the 49ers were within eight. Ray Rice's fumble at his 24 led to David Akers' 34-yard field goal, but Baltimore woke up for a long drive leading to rookie Justin Tucker's 19-yard field goal. San Francisco wasn't done challenging, though, and Colin Kaepernick's 15-yard TD run, the longest for a quarterback in a Super Bowl, made it 31-29. A 2-point conversion pass failed when the Ravens blitzed. Tucker added a 38-yarder with 4:19 remaining, setting up the frantic finish. Kaepernick couldn't get the 49ers into the end zone on the final three plays, and Ravens punter Sam Koch took a safety for the final score with 4 seconds left. Koch's free kick was returned by Ginn to midfield as time ran out.
Super Bowl XLVII Ravens vs 49ers [Photos]
Super Bowl XLVII Ravens vs 49ers [Highlights]
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Super Bowl XLVII Ravens vs 49ers [Photos]
Super Bowl XLVII Ravens vs 49ers [Highlights]
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