SI's Best Shots of Super Bowl XLVII

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Jan 29, 2013

SI's Best Shots of Super Bowl XLVII

Joe Flacco

Joe Flacco was named the game's MVP on the strength of his three touchdown passes during a 22-of-33 night.

Chykie Brown

It wasn't quite the same as making a snow angel, but Chykie Brown took advantage of the confetti shower in the Superdome.

Ray Lewis

Ray Lewis was the center of attention after he ended his career with a victory on the biggest stage the NFL has to offer.

Ray Lewis

A sure-fire Hall of Famer, Ray Lewis found it fitting that the Ravens needed a goal line stand in the closing minute to win the Super Bowl.

Ed Reed

In what may have been his last game as a Raven, Ed Reed won his first Super Bowl trophy.

Jim, John Harbaugh

When all was said and done, the Harbaugh brothers said I love you and congratulations when they met for the postgame handshake.

Jacoby Jones

Jacoby Jones had two of the biggest plays in the game, including this 108-yard kickoff return to start the second half.

Jacoby Jones

Jacoby Jones got behind the 49ers defense for this catch, then got up and avoided tacklers to turn it into a 56-yard touchdown.

Jacoby Jones

Jacoby Jones dances after his 56-yard touchdown reception.

Courtney Upshaw

LaMichael James's fumble off a tackle by Courtney Upshaw was recovered by Baltimore and turned into points.

Ed Dickson

The 49ers were flagged for a face mask penalty against Ed Dickson, one of their five infractions on the night.

Torrey Smith

Wideout Torrey Smith of the Ravens turns into a defender to try to keep Chris Culliver from making an interception.

Ray Rice

Ray Rice had 59 yards rushing on 20 carries and added 19 yards on four receptions.

Power Outage

The game was stopped for 34 minutes while officials worked to restore the power.

Ravens Defense

Paul Kruger and the Ravens kept Colin Kaepernick under control in the first half. He finished the game with 62 yards rushing and one touchdown and passed for 302 yards and another TD.

Terrell Suggs

Terrell Suggs and the Ravens were amped up while holding the 49ers to a pair of field goals in the first half.

Anquan Boldin

Anquan Boldin helped the Ravens to a 7-0 lead.

Anquan Boldin

Boldin's catch completed a six-play, 51-yard drive.

Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens celebrate after putting the first points on the board.

Joe Flacco

Flacco bought himself some time by scrambling on occasion.

Vernon Davis

Vernon Davis had six receptions for 104 yards but failed to score a touchdown.

Patrick Willis

Patrick Willis and the 49ers had given up, on average, 28.8 points in the five games leading to the Super Bowl. They were down 28-6 early in the third quarter against the Ravens.

Colin Kaepernick

Terrell Suggs (55) pressures Colin Kaepernick.

Colin Kaepernick

San Francisco fans who were counting on Colin Kaepernick hurting the Ravens with his running were disappointed at the half. He played a much better second half and had the 49ers within a play of taking the lead in the fourth quarter.