Final score Super Bowl 2026: Seahawks beat Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, defeating the New England Patriots 29–13 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The result delivered Seattle’s second Lombardi Trophy and capped a game where defense, field position, and kicking shaped the outcome more than fireworks on offense.
Seattle led 12–0 entering the fourth quarter, then broke it open with a 17-point final period. New England’s late push avoided a shutout but never threatened the final margin.
Final score Super Bowl 2026: 29–13
The Seahawks controlled the scoreboard early with field goals and steady drives, then landed the biggest punches when the game opened up late. New England did not score until the fourth quarter.
Score by quarter
| Quarter | Seahawks | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | 0 |
| 2nd | 6 | 0 |
| 3rd | 3 | 0 |
| 4th | 17 | 13 |
| Final | 29 | 13 |
How Seattle built the lead
Seattle’s first three quarters looked like the kind of Super Bowl where points are precious. Rather than forcing risky throws, the Seahawks leaned into a methodical approach: sustain drives, pin the Patriots deep, and let the defense dictate tempo.
The payoff was a 12–0 advantage after three quarters—enough to keep every New England possession under maximum pressure. Each stalled Patriots series reinforced Seattle’s approach: take the points, win field position, and keep the opponent behind schedule.
The fourth quarter that decided it
The game’s rhythm snapped in the final quarter. Seattle stretched the lead with a touchdown pass to tight end A.J. Barner, then kept adding points while the Patriots finally found the end zone.
New England’s offense produced two fourth-quarter touchdowns, but the timing worked against any realistic comeback. Each score came with Seattle already holding a comfortable cushion, and the Seahawks answered with points of their own to keep the margin out of reach.
In practical terms, the fourth quarter turned a tense defensive struggle into a decisive result—Seattle scoring 17 in the final period while New England played catch-up.
Defense and turnovers shaped everything
Seattle’s defense was the game’s backbone. It pressured Patriots quarterback Drake Maye throughout the night and forced multiple turnovers, repeatedly ending New England drives before they could flip momentum.
That pressure mattered in two ways: it limited explosive plays and it shortened the field for Seattle’s offense. Even when the Seahawks didn’t finish drives with touchdowns, they consistently moved the ball far enough to come away with points and reset the field-position battle.
For the Patriots, the offensive frustration was visible on the scoreboard: zero points through three quarters and a deficit that demanded urgency rather than balance.
Key individual performances
Running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP after a high-volume rushing performance that helped Seattle control the clock and keep New England’s offense on the sideline. In a game where sustained drives were a weapon, his production functioned as the stabilizer—especially while points were coming mostly from kicks.
Quarterback Sam Darnold provided the timely throws Seattle needed, including the fourth-quarter touchdown that helped put the game away. The Seahawks also got a historic night from kicker Jason Myers, who set a Super Bowl record with five field goals—an outcome that fits perfectly with how the game unfolded.
On the Patriots side, Maye’s first Super Bowl start turned into a long evening against relentless pressure. The fourth-quarter touchdowns showed resilience, but the early deficit and turnovers proved too costly.
What the result means next
For Seattle, the 29–13 win validates a team identity built on defense, discipline, and taking points when they’re available. It also delivers the franchise’s second championship, returning the Seahawks to the top of the league more than a decade after their first title run.
For New England, the loss ends a season that still included a return to the sport’s biggest stage under a new era at quarterback and head coach. The immediate offseason focus will be clear: improving protection, reducing giveaways, and finding more consistent early-game offense to avoid falling behind against elite defenses.
Sources consulted: ESPN, NFL, Time, USA TODAY
