Seahawks Dominate Patriots 29-13
The Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, with Seattle's defense recording six sacks on QB Drake Maye and two interceptions while holding New England to just 40 yards in the first half. Sam Darnold achieved a rare 5-team milestone in the victory, sparking discussions about NFL parity and offseason moves.
- With this victory, Sam Darnold became the first quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl after playing for four other teams. His previous stops include the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, and Minnesota Vikings. - Darnold is one of only three quarterbacks to ever start in a Super Bowl after having played for at least four other NFL teams. The others are Earl Morrall and Chris Chandler. - This Super Bowl appearance was the fourth in the Seahawks' franchise history. The win gives Seattle its second Lombardi Trophy. - Sam Darnold's path to Super Bowl champion includes being the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. In his three seasons with the Jets, he had a 13-25 record as a starter. - The season leading up to the Super Bowl was a breakout year for Darnold, who led the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-3 record in the previous season before signing a three-year deal with Seattle. - For the New England Patriots, this marks their first Super Bowl loss in the post-Tom Brady era. - The Seattle Seahawks' journey to the championship included a 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game.
