Super Bowl XL
Score Board:
Date:
Feb. 5, 2006
Place:
Ford Field, Detroit
MVP:
Pittsburgh receiver Hines Ward
Willie Parker scored on a 75-yard run and Hines Ward caught a touchdown pass from fellow receiver Antwaan Randle El as the Steelers won their record-tying fifth Super Bowl. Ward had five catches for 123 yards. Jerome Bettis, who was playing in his final NFL game, rushed for 43 yards. Matt Hasselbeck threw for 273 yards and one touchdown for Seattle. Shaun Alexander rushed for a game-high 95 yards.
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