Seahawks beat Patriots 29–13 to win Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara

The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX on Sunday night, defeating the New England Patriots 29–13 at Levi’s Stadium and securing the franchise’s second Lombardi Trophy. Seattle’s defense set the tone early, holding New England scoreless until the fourth quarter, while a steady run game and a pile of points off Jason Myers’ right leg built a lead the Patriots couldn’t chase down.

Seattle running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP after powering the offense on the ground and keeping the Seahawks on schedule as the game tightened and loosened again late.

A defensive first half put New England in a hole

The Seahawks’ top-ranked defense controlled the opening half with pressure and discipline. New England quarterback Drake Maye was sacked repeatedly and forced into quick throws that rarely turned into sustained drives. Seattle’s pass rush consistently compressed the pocket, and the Patriots struggled to create explosive plays or flip field position.

Seattle, meanwhile, played the kind of patient game that travels in a Super Bowl: limit mistakes, win field position, and take points whenever they were available. The Seahawks led 9–0 at halftime, with Myers converting three field goals as Seattle repeatedly turned short-to-medium drives into points.

Myers’ five field goals kept the scoreboard moving

In a game where touchdowns were hard to come by early, Myers delivered a rare Super Bowl blueprint: five field goals, a new Super Bowl record for made field goals in a single game. Those kicks mattered not only for the points, but for the psychology—each stop still cost New England something, and each empty Patriots possession made the deficit feel heavier.

Seattle’s ability to score without needing perfect red-zone execution kept pressure on a Patriots offense that never found rhythm until late.

Walker’s MVP night and Darnold’s efficient passing

Walker finished with 135 rushing yards on 27 carries, controlling tempo and helping Seattle avoid the kind of negative plays that can swing a championship. His runs weren’t only highlight bursts; they were steady gains that kept third downs manageable and prevented New England from teeing off every snap.

Quarterback Sam Darnold added 202 passing yards and threw a touchdown pass to AJ Barner, doing enough through the air to punish any overcommitment to the run while letting the defense and ground game remain the headline.

The fourth quarter: Patriots finally score, Seahawks slam the door

New England’s breakthrough finally came in the fourth quarter with a 35-yard touchdown that briefly suggested a rally could be possible. But Seattle answered quickly, and the game’s defining swing arrived through the defense.

Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu delivered the knockout blow with an interception returned for a touchdown, a late turning point that shifted the game from “still a contest” to “Seattle is closing this.” By the time the Patriots added more points, the Seahawks were already in full clock-control mode.

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What the result means for both franchises

For Seattle, the win cements a fast championship rise under head coach Mike Macdonald, driven by a defense that dictated games all season and delivered its most complete performance on the biggest stage. The Seahawks didn’t need a shootout or a perfect offensive night—just consistent pressure, clean situational football, and points on the board.

For New England, the loss ends a strong season but underscores how difficult Super Bowls become when protection breaks down and early drives stall. The Patriots’ offense didn’t generate enough answers until the fourth quarter, and by then Seattle had already built a lead designed to be defended.

Super Bowl LX will be remembered less for fireworks and more for a familiar championship formula: a defense that never let the opponent breathe, a run game that kept control, and a kicker who turned every promising possession into points.

Sources consulted: Reuters, ESPN, NFL, Fox Sports