Super Bowl 2006
Super Bowl XL was played on February 5, 2006 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21-10 to win their fifth Super Bowl championship. Pittsburgh's defense, known as the "Steel Curtain," dominated the game, limiting Seattle to only 10 points and recording five interceptions.
Hines Ward, the Steelers wide receiver, was named the Super Bowl MVP after catching five passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. The Pittsburgh offense was led by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who managed the game effectively and made key throws when needed. This Super Bowl win marked the first for Roethlisberger in only his second season in the NFL and solidified the Steelers as one of the NFL's elite teams.
Overall, Super Bowl XL was a game of outstanding defense, with the Pittsburgh Steelers securing their place in NFL history with a commanding win.
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