Super Bowl final score: Patriots beat Rams in lowest-scoring Super Bowl in history

The New England Patriots took on the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta in one of the most watched TV events in the world

Super Bowl 53: Everything you need to know about Rams v Patriots

The New England Patriots outlasted the Los Angeles Rams in the lowest-scoring game in Super Bowl history.

Sony Michel's fourth-quarter touchdown proved the defining play of a game that was dominated by defences. The win, a sixth, sees the Pats equal the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most titles ever and gives quarterback Tom Brady the most-ever Super Bowls for a player.

Here's how it all played out in Atlanta:

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Key Points

• The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta
• The 13-3 win was the lowest-scoring Super Bowl in history
• Julian Edelman named MVP after 10 catches
• Spongebob Squarepants the star of lacklustre Maroon 5 halftime show

[4 February 2019 02:58 · Jack Rathborn]

It's a 41-yard field goal attempt now for the Pats. 

Can Gostkowski make it a two-score game? 

[4 February 2019 02:59 · Jack Rathborn]

Los Angeles 3-13 New England (FG: Stephen Gostkowski)

Gostkowski steps up... It's GOOD! 

Pats lead by 10. 

With 1:12 on the clock left, this one is all but over. 

[4 February 2019 03:02 · Jack Rathborn]

The Rams appear devoid of hope. 

Goff launches one long but the play is called back for holding. 

Brady, stone-faced on the sidelines, is just waiting for the clock to expire now. 

[4 February 2019 03:04 · Jack Rathborn]

Cooks is found down the middle, but the clock keeps running. 

Zuerlein will stroll out, can he kick this to allow for the onside kick and a Hail Mary?

Nope, this one is over. Five seconds left, but the celebrations have begun. 

[4 February 2019 03:06 · Jack Rathborn]

Final: Los Angeles 3-13 New England

Patriots win Super Bowl 53

The clock expires and Brady takes the plaudits, it wasn't as pretty as expected, but the dynasty continues. 

Brady is 6-3 in Super Bowls now. 

[4 February 2019 03:10 · Jack Rathborn]

Brady on his sixth Super Bowl win: 

It's unbelievable to win this game. We played so well. The Rams made it tough on every play. We had a lot of resolve the last few weeks. I wish we had a bit more on offence, but you know, we're Super Bowl champs. It doesn't change anything, I can't wait [to be back], it's been a great year. I'm so happy for my team-mates, it's a dream come true for us all. 

[4 February 2019 03:12 · Jack Rathborn]

Who wins the MVP? It looks like Edelman might land this one. 

Brady then confirms he's back for next year. 

When will this dynasty end? You wouldn't bet on it being next year after the way Brady has battled through this season. 

[4 February 2019 03:15 · Jack Rathborn]

So the Rams were totally shut down. 

They are the second team to not score a touchdown in a Super Bowl, the first since 1971 and the Dolphins in Super Bowl VI. 

A woeful 27 of the their 60 plays tonight went for 0 or negative yards (45%). They'll have to lick their wounds and come back stronger next season. 

[4 February 2019 03:19 · Jack Rathborn]

Julian Edelman wins Super Bowl MVP

That's Edelman, who was drafted in 2009 in the seventh round, 232nd overall. 

Of course, he started the season banned for PED use. 

He ends the game with 10 catches from 12 targets for 141 yards. 

[4 February 2019 03:21 · Jack Rathborn]

A thought for Patrick Chung, he ends his evening in a sling. 

A key part of the Patriots' defence, but his game was ended prematurely through injury.