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NBC Call Misidentifies Adam Sandler as Patriots Fan at Super Bowl LX

The cap he wore was official Super Bowl merchandise that displayed both teams’ logos.

Overview

  • Mike Tirico said on the NBC broadcast that Adam Sandler was “supporting the Patriots as per usual” after a crowd shot during Super Bowl LX.
  • Photos and reports show Sandler’s white hat was a Super Bowl 60 cap featuring both the Patriots and Seahawks logos.
  • An angle on the live shot appeared to show only the Patriots side of the two-logo hat, fueling confusion online.
  • Social media users accused Sandler of switching allegiances despite his long-documented support for the New York Jets.
  • Outlets reaffirmed Sandler’s established Jets fandom, and there is no confirmed indication he has changed teams.