ATLANTA — Before playing their most critical 30 minutes of the season, the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots will spend at least 30 minutes preparing for them. Halftime at the Super Bowl lasts more than twice as long as the standard 13-minute N.F.L. A Super Bowl halftime unfurls like a slow drip. [Read about Sean McVay’s rise to lead the Rams to the Super Bowl.] As if spectators and not participants, they debate whether they have enough time to use the restroom.

Source: New York Times February 03, 2019 07:52 UTC