On Sunday, Feb. 8th, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, winning their second Super Bowl in franchise history.


It took 11 years for the Seattle Seahawks to make another Super Bowl. The last time they played in the big game it was a crushing 24-28 defeat at the hands of the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX. Their defeat infamous for cornerback Malcolm Butler’s game-sealing interception at the one-yard line with 20 seconds remaining in the game. But after over a decade of trying to avenge the loss, the Seahawks were finally able to get their revenge. They were led by the dominant rushing attack of the Super Bowl MVP, running back Kenneth Walker III. Walker carried the ball 27 times for 135 yards. Walker picked up the slack for the struggling Seattle passing game, which couldn’t get much going against the Patriots’ defensive back unit. While Walker dominated on the offensive side, Seattle’s defense stole the show, sacking New England quarterback Drake Maye six times, intercepting him twice, and recovering one of his fumbles.


The game started strong for Seattle, getting on the board first with a field goal three minutes into the game, and forcing a New England punt. After giving up the field goal the Patriots’ defense got into a rhythm, locking down the Seattle offense for the rest of the first half. Unfortunately for the Patriots, Maye wasn’t able to get into a rhythm, struggling with constant pressure and missing easy throws. By halftime, the Seahawks led 9-0 as neither offense was able to effectively move the ball against the strong defenses. For most of the third quarter it was much of the same story, both defenses stopping the offense, and the special teams pinning offenses deep in their own territories. But with 16 seconds left in the third quarter Seahawks’ linebacker Derrick Hall sacked Maye, forcing a fumble that was recovered by defensive tackle Byron Murphey II at the Patriots 37-yard line. The Seahawks offense capitalized with quarterback Sam Darnold throwing a touchdown to tight end AJ Barner to put the Seahawks up three scores. After the Seattle score, Maye led the Patriots on a 57 second drive which ended with a touchdown pass to receiver Mack Hollins, putting the Patriots on the board. The Patriots then stopped Seattle’s offense and began to drive on the Seahawks’ defense, when Maye’s pass intended for receiver Kyle Williams was intercepted by Seattle safety Julian Love. Seattle’s defense delivered the dagger less than five minutes later when Maye was intercepted by linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, who returned it 45 yards for a touchdown.


With the win the Seahawks became the 17th NFL franchise to win multiple Super Bowls. They also were able to deny the Patriots their seventh Super Bowl victory, which would have given them the most Super Bowls in NFL history. Kenneth Walker III also set Super Bowl history, becoming the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP since former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis did it in 1998 during Super Bowl XXXII, and the first non-quarterback to achieve the honor since former Los Angeles Rams, now current Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp did it in 2022 during Super Bowl LVI.

Article by Luke Zamberlan