In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, the iconic sponge made an appearance, leading many fans to speculate that they will get their wish for a Hillenburg tribute after all.
During Superbowl XLVIII, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman received an ankle sprain that ended up taking him out of the game, and still Seattle won.
Yet after the Broncos' embarrassing ending, Peyton Manning talked to Sherman and immediately asked about his injury...