ATLANTA — Another postseason, another big play for Stephon Gilmore.
One year after he made a game-changing play against the Jaguars in the AFC title game, the cornerback sealed New England’s sixth Super Bowl when he picked off a pass from Jared Goff with just over four minutes left in regulation, giving the Patriots the ball back and helping them come away with a 13-3 win in Super Bowl LIII.
For his efforts, he wins #StayCovered Defensive Play of the Game honors.
The Rams were driving for what would have been a game-tying score with just over four minutes to go. And the veteran cornerback, who was working in coverage against former Patriots receiver Brandin Cooks, was able to make a break on a pass from Goff that was underthrown, thanks in part to pressure on the quarterback.
“When those guys get pressure on the quarterback, I like our chances against anybody,” Gilmore said after the game.
“It was blitz coverage,” he added. “And I was able to see the ball the whole time. It was kind of like … I saw the ball the whole time. It was kind of like an easy pick for me. It’s like … playing throw it up in the backyard. You throw the ball in the air, you just have to come down with the play.”
SUPER BOWL PROP WINNER:
* First Patriot to Record an Interception = Stephon Gilmore +600
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