THE STORY
In Super Bowl LII on February 4, 2018, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick made the unexpected decision to bench cornerback Malcolm Butler, who had been a key defensive player throughout the season. Butler played only one special teams snap during the game, which the Patriots lost 41-33 to the Philadelphia Eagles. (espn.com)
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WHY IT MATTERS
The benching of Butler, a pivotal figure in the Patriots' previous Super Bowl victory, remains one of the most debated coaching decisions in NFL history.