The Seattle Seahawks exorcised a decade-old demon on Sunday night, defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX to claim their second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. The victory came exactly 11 years after the Seahawks suffered one of the most devastating losses in Super Bowl history against these same Patriots, when Malcolm Butler's goal-line interception sealed a New England victory in Super Bowl XLIX.
This time, it was Seattle's turn to dominate, and they did so in emphatic fashion behind a suffocating defense and the powerful running of Kenneth Walker III, who was named Super Bowl MVP after amassing 161 total scrimmage yards.
Walker was a force from the opening whistle, rushing for 135 yards on 27 carries while adding two receptions for 26 yards. His performance made him the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP since Terrell Davis accomplished the feat in 1998. The fourth-year back out of Michigan State accounted for an astonishing 48 percent of Seattle's offensive yards, including explosive runs of 29 and 30 yards in a three-play span that set up the Seahawks' second field goal.
By halftime, Walker had already accumulated 94 yards on 14 carries, marking the second-highest rushing total for a player in an opening half in Super Bowl history. His 135 rushing yards were the most by any player in a Super Bowl since Davis ran for 157 yards against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII.
After the game, Walker called the MVP award a surreal accomplishment, adding an emotional layer to his achievement. In a touching revelation, Walker shared that Sunday's game marked the first time his father had ever seen him play in the NFL in person, making the Super Bowl MVP honor even more special for the young star.
While Walker provided the offensive firepower, Seattle's Dark Side defense proved equally dominant. The unit terrorized Patriots quarterback Drake Maye throughout the contest, recording six sacks and two interceptions. Defensive end Derick Hall led the charge with two sacks, including a strip sack in the third quarter that swung momentum firmly in Seattle's favor. Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu and safety Julian Love each picked off Maye in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
Kicker Jason Myers etched his name into the record books by converting five field goals, setting a new Super Bowl record for most field goals in a single game. His consistent leg provided crucial points throughout the contest as the Seahawks built an insurmountable lead.
For the Patriots, the loss was a bitter pill to swallow in what had been a promising season under the young Maye. The second-year quarterback struggled against Seattle's relentless pass rush, unable to find any rhythm against a defense that seemed to anticipate every move.
The halftime show featured global superstar Bad Bunny, who delivered a message of unity that resonated with the crowd at the stadium. Surprise appearances from Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga added to the spectacle.
For Seattle and its passionate fan base known as the 12th Man, this championship represents redemption for the heartbreak of 2015. Head coach Mike Macdonald, in just his second season at the helm, has guided the franchise back to the pinnacle of professional football, proving that sometimes the best revenge is simply winning it all.
American Football
Seahawks Dominate Patriots 29-13 to Capture Second Super Bowl Title
📅 Published on February 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM