seahawks breken pats' droom met dominante zege in super bowl lx
Paradise, maandag, 9 februari 2026.
de seattle seahawks zijn kampioen van de nfl nadat ze de new england patriots versloegen met 29-13 in super bowl lx. de wedstrijd vond plaats op 8 februari 2026 in levi’s stadium. de grootste verrassing? niet de quarterback maar running back kenneth walker iii werd gekroond tot mvp. hij liep 135 yards waarmee hij als eerste running back sinds 1998 deze eer behaalde. de seahawks’ verdediging stond muurvast en forceerde zes sacks en twee interdicties. uchenna nwosu besliste de wedstrijd praktisch met een 45-yard pick-six. dit is de tweede super bowlzege in de geschiedenis van de seahawks. het was ook het moment waarop de patriots hun historische kans op een recordzevende titel lieten liggen.
dominant defense propels seahawks to victory
The Seattle Seahawks delivered a commanding performance in Super Bowl LX, defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026 [1]. Their defense set the tone early, recording six sacks and forcing two critical turnovers [2]. Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu sealed the outcome with a decisive 45-yard interception return for a touchdown [3]. This relentless pressure stifled Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who managed only 48 net passing yards in the first half despite throwing for 295 overall [2]. The unit’s dominance earned praise from linebacker Ernest Jones IV, who called them “a relentless group” [1].
walker iii earns mvp honors with historic performance
Running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP after rushing for 135 yards on 27 carries, averaging 5.0 yards per attempt [2]. His consistent gains were pivotal in controlling the clock and sustaining drives. Walker became the first running back to receive the award since Terrell Davis in 1998 [2]. He credited his success to team effort, stating his goal was simply to “make a positive impact on my team” [1]. His performance included two explosive runs of 30 and 29 yards, generating significant yardage over expectation [2]. This achievement marks a rare feat for a non-quarterback in modern Super Bowls [GPT].
offensive execution complements defensive strength
While the defense anchored the game, Seattle’s offense executed efficiently. Quarterback Sam Darnold completed 19 of 38 passes for 202 yards without committing a turnover in the postseason [2]. Tight end AJ Barner caught the game’s opening touchdown on a 16-yard pass following a Patriots fumble [3]. Kicker Jason Myers contributed significantly, converting all five of his field goal attempts and setting a new Super Bowl record [3]. One of those kicks, from 26 yards, extended the lead to 29-7 late in the fourth quarter [3]. Special teams also played a role, with punter Michael Dickson pinning three punts inside the opponent’s seven-yard line [2].
patriots fall short in pursuit of historic seventh title
The defeat ended the New England Patriots’ bid to capture a record-setting seventh Super Bowl title, which would have broken their tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers [2]. Despite entering the game with a 17-4 regular-season record, their offensive struggles proved costly [2]. They managed only 42 rushing yards on 13 attempts and punted five times in the first half alone [2]. A brief spark came from a 35-yard touchdown catch by Mack Hollins, narrowing the gap temporarily [3]. Their final points came via a 7-yard scoring pass from Maye to Rhamondre Stevenson, though the subsequent two-point conversion failed [3]. Head coach Mike Vrabel missed the chance to join an elite group by winning a Super Bowl as both player and head coach with the same franchise [2].
halftime spectacle and post-game celebrations
The evening’s entertainment reached a peak during the halftime show, headlined by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny [3]. His performance marked the first primarily Spanish-language act in Super Bowl history [3]. Performing songs from his Grammy-winning album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” the stage design incorporated vibrant island motifs like palm trees and a traditional piragua cart [3]. Following the final whistle, the Seahawks erupted in jubilation on the field [1]. Cornerback Devon Witherspoon described the sensation as “a one-of-a-kind feeling,” celebrating alongside teammates who forged a strong bond throughout the season [1]. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba reflected on the journey, calling it a connection “that I don’t think I’ll ever forget” [1].