The Seattle Seahawks leaned on a suffocating defensive display and a disciplined kicking game to defeat the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, denying their opponents a record seventh NFL championship and avenging their heartbreaking loss to the same franchise 11 years ago.
In a low-scoring contest at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Seattle’s defence proved decisive, sacking Patriots quarterback Drake Maye six times and forcing two turnovers, including a fourth-quarter strip sack returned for a touchdown that put the game beyond doubt.
Pre-season longshots, the Seahawks set the tone early after receiving the opening kickoff, marching downfield on an eight-play drive that ended with a 33-yard field goal from Jason Myers. Myers would go on to account for five field goals on the night, underlining Seattle’s control in a game short on attacking fireworks.
New England struggled badly to find rhythm in the first half, punting on all five of their possessions and failing to take a snap inside the Seattle 43-yard line. Myers added second-quarter field goals from 39 and 41 yards to send the Seahawks into halftime with a 9–0 lead.
The breakthrough came late in the third quarter when Maye fumbled under pressure, setting up a 16-yard touchdown pass from Sam Darnold to AJ Barner. Although the Patriots finally responded early in the fourth quarter through a 35-yard touchdown connection between Maye and Mack Hollins, any momentum was quickly extinguished.
Pinned deep in their own territory following a booming 55-yard punt from Australian Michael Dickson, New England’s next drive ended when Julian Love intercepted Maye, leading to another Myers field goal and a 22–7 Seattle advantage.
Moments later, the Seahawks delivered the decisive blow. Uchenna Nwosu strip-sacked Maye and returned the loose ball 44 yards for a touchdown, capping a dominant defensive performance.
A late touchdown pass from Maye to Rhamondre Stevenson offered brief consolation for the Patriots, but a failed onside kick sealed Seattle’s victory.
The NFL showpiece was also highlighted by a vibrant halftime performance from Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, though on the field it was Seattle’s defence led by Kenneth Walker’s control of the tempo and field position that stole the spotlight on the sport’s biggest stage.
Seattle’s triumph marks one of the franchise’s finest defensive performances and delivers long-awaited Super Bowl redemption against familiar foes.
