who won the superbowl?.. Seahawks beat Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX, led by Kenneth Walker III

The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl on Sunday night, February 8, 2026, defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The victory delivered Seattle’s second Lombardi Trophy and capped a game defined less by fireworks and more by control: a punishing run game, relentless pass rush, and points banked steadily through field goals.

Running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP after serving as the game’s most reliable offensive engine while Seattle’s defense kept New England from finding any rhythm until late.

A defensive Super Bowl with steady points

Seattle dictated the shape of the game early, leaning on Walker to win field position and time of possession while its defense squeezed the Patriots’ passing lanes. New England’s offense struggled to sustain drives and spent much of the night trying to escape long-yardage situations created by sacks, pressures, and negative plays.

Seattle’s scoring came in chunks rather than bursts: field goals, a methodical touchdown drive, and a late score that put the result out of reach. The Patriots didn’t break through meaningfully until the fourth quarter, leaving too little time to flip the script.

Kenneth Walker III earns MVP honors

Walker’s Super Bowl MVP reflected the simplest truth of the night: when Seattle needed a dependable play, the ball kept finding him. He finished with 135 rushing yards on 27 carries, repeatedly turning modest creases into chain-moving gains and keeping New England’s defense on the field.

His performance also carried historical weight. Super Bowl MVPs have skewed heavily toward quarterbacks in the modern era; Walker’s award marked a rare nod to a running back in a championship game where the ground attack was the clearest separator.

Seahawks defense overwhelms Drake Maye

The Seahawks’ defense turned the Patriots’ plan into a series of resets. New England quarterback Drake Maye was sacked six times, including a strip sack that set up a late Seattle touchdown. Seattle also forced three turnovers, consistently ending Patriots possessions before they could become scoring threats.

For long stretches, the Patriots were left choosing between risky throws under pressure or conservative checkdowns that didn’t move the chains. That dynamic kept Seattle in comfortable control even when the Seahawks’ own offense wasn’t chasing big plays.

Special teams and a record field-goal night

Seattle’s special teams quietly shaped the scoreboard. Kicker Jason Myers hit five field goals, a Super Bowl record, turning stalled drives into points and keeping constant pressure on New England to answer.

That pattern mattered: every time the Patriots forced a stop short of the end zone, Seattle still came away with something. In a low-variance game, those “three points at a time” moments built a margin New England couldn’t erase.

Halftime show and what comes next

The Apple Music Halftime Show featured Bad Bunny, bringing a Spanish-language headliner to the NFL’s biggest stage with a performance centered on Puerto Rican culture and a run through major hits. Pre-game performances included the national anthem and other traditional Super Bowl ceremonies, keeping the night’s entertainment lineup firmly in the spotlight even as the game itself leaned defensive.

For Seattle, the win sets a new baseline: a championship roster built on a travel-ready formula—run game, defense, and points from the kicking unit. For New England, the loss is a reminder of how narrow the margin can be when protection breaks down and turnovers pile up. The Patriots’ next steps will likely focus on strengthening the offensive line and expanding the quick-game answers that can keep pressure from dictating everything.

Sources consulted: Reuters; NFL; ESPN; Time