Seahawks Beat Patriots 29-13
The Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX for their second championship. Seattle's defense recorded 6 sacks on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye while their special teams unit provided crucial field position. Sam Darnold reached a 5-team milestone in the victory as the Seahawks' "Dark Side Defense" shut down New England's offense.
- This was the Seahawks' second Super Bowl championship and fourth appearance; their first victory came in Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos. This win served as retribution for their loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX. - The "Dark Side Defense" nickname was created by the players to establish an identity separate from the franchise's iconic "Legion of Boom" defense of the early 2010s. This unit allowed the fewest points in the NFL during the season. - Quarterback Sam Darnold became a Super Bowl champion with his fifth NFL team, having previously played for the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, and Minnesota Vikings. The win came against the same Patriots team he famously said he was "seeing ghosts" against while playing for the Jets in 2019. - Seattle's defense held the Patriots scoreless for the first three quarters and forced three turnovers in the second half. The defensive onslaught included a forced fumble by Derick Hall, an interception by Julian Love, and an interception returned for a touchdown by Uchenna Nwosu. - The six sacks on Drake Maye were recorded by multiple players, including two each for Byron Murphy II and Derick Hall, one for rookie Rylie Mills, and one for cornerback Devon Witherspoon. - Kicker Jason Myers was a perfect 5-for-5 on field goal attempts, providing a steady source of points while the offense initially struggled to find the end zone. - Punter Michael Dickson consistently pinned the Patriots' offense deep in their own territory, with three punts downed inside the 20-yard line. - Running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP for his 135-yard rushing performance, becoming the first running back to win the award in 28 years.
