SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions once again. In a game defined by relentless defense and a punishing ground attack, Seattle dismantled the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 8, delivering a performance that will echo through franchise history.

Running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP after racking up over 160 scrimmage yards, including 135 rushing yards at a blistering 5.0 yards per carry. Walker set the tone early and never let up, consistently gashing a Patriots defense that had no answer for Seattle's physical rushing attack.

But it was the Seahawks defense -- aptly nicknamed the Dark Side -- that truly stole the show. Seattle's pass rush terrorized Patriots quarterback Drake Maye all afternoon, recording six sacks and forcing three turnovers. Linebacker Derick Hall delivered a devastating strip sack late in the third quarter that swung momentum decisively in Seattle's favor. Cornerback Devon Witherspoon added an early blitz sack that set the defensive tone from the opening series.

The Patriots faced the very real possibility of becoming the first team ever shut out in a Super Bowl, unable to find the end zone until wide receiver Mack Hollins hauled in a 35-yard touchdown pass to cut Seattle's lead to 19-7 with 12:27 remaining in the fourth quarter. But any hope of a comeback was swiftly extinguished.

LinebackerUchenna Nwosu intercepted Maye and returned it 44 yards for a touchdown, pushing the score to 29-7 and sending the predominantly pro-Seattle crowd into a frenzy. Safety Julian Love added another interception moments later to put the final nail in the coffin. Tight end AJ Barner also contributed a 16-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Sam Darnold earlier in the fourth quarter.

Darnold, who completed 19 of 38 passes for 202 yards with one touchdown and zero turnovers, capped one of the most remarkable redemption arcs in NFL history. Once considered an NFL castoff after struggling stints with the Jets and Panthers, Darnold credited his turnaround to those who never stopped believing in him. Seahawks kicker Jason Myers also etched his name in the record books, connecting on five field goals to set a new Super Bowl record.

Wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who joined Seattle after his storied tenure with the Los Angeles Rams, caught six passes for 61 yards and earned his second Super Bowl ring. Punter Michael Dickson quietly dominated the field position battle, averaging 48 yards on seven punts with three pinned inside the 20-yard line.

The victory carries deep historical significance for Seattle. It marks the franchise's second championship, following their 43-8 demolition of the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. Perhaps more importantly, it provided a measure of redemption against the very franchise that broke Seattle's hearts in Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, when Malcolm Butler's goal-line interception denied the Seahawks a repeat title.

For the Patriots, the loss extended their championship drought in the post-Tom Brady era, as the franchise continues searching for its first title without the legendary quarterback.

The halftime show featured Bad Bunny making history as the first solo Latin artist to headline in Spanish, with surprise appearances from Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga. A real couple even exchanged wedding vows during the performance, with Bad Bunny signing their marriage certificate on stage.

Nearly 125 million viewers tuned in, making Super Bowl LX the second-most watched edition in history. The Seahawks will celebrate with a victory parade through downtown Seattle on Wednesday.