The Seattle Seahawks didn’t just win the Super Bowl-they imposed their will on the New England Patriots in a 29-13 victory that was as much about grit and execution as it was about talent. While Kenneth Walker III and the defense rightly took center stage in the postgame headlines, a couple of unsung heroes played pivotal roles in shaping this championship moment-and they deserve their spotlight.
Let’s start with the defense, because that unit came out with something to prove. Sure, the final yardage numbers were close-Seattle edged New England just 335 to 331 in total net yards-but that stat doesn’t tell the full story.
The Seahawks dictated the tempo, forced the Patriots into uncomfortable situations, and made the plays that mattered most. By the time New England found any kind of rhythm, the game was already slipping out of reach.
If you’re trying to hand out a single MVP on defense, good luck. Devon Witherspoon was flying around the field, Derek Hall brought relentless pressure off the edge, Uchenna Nwosu was a force in the trenches, and Byron Murphy made his presence felt all game long.
This wasn’t a one-man show-it was a defensive symphony. And every player hit their note.
That said, while Walker’s performance was electric-accounting for nearly half of Seattle’s total yardage-you can make a strong case that two special teams stars had just as much impact, if not more.
Michael Dickson was surgical with the punt. He didn’t just flip the field-he buried the Patriots deep in their own territory, repeatedly.
Punts downed at the 2, the 4, and the 6-yard line don’t just look good on a stat sheet-they change the complexion of the game. They force conservative play-calling, create opportunities for defensive stands, and tilt the field in your favor.
Dickson delivered that field position edge with precision and poise, and it paid off in a big way.
Jason Myers, meanwhile, was perfection under pressure. He set a Super Bowl record with five field goals, going 5-for-5 on the biggest stage in football.
Add in two extra points and a special teams tackle on a kickoff return-yes, really-and you’re looking at 17 of Seattle’s 29 points coming off his foot. That’s 59 percent of the scoring.
Not bad for a guy who doesn’t usually get his name in the MVP conversation.
Now, we’re not here to pit teammates against each other. This isn’t about who had the bigger impact-Walker with his game-breaking runs, or Myers with his steady leg. What matters is how this team came together, every phase contributing, every player buying into the mission.
That’s been the identity of this Seahawks squad all season. Under Mike Macdonald’s leadership, this team embraced a culture that values every role-offense, defense, special teams, starters, backups.
It’s not just talk. It’s the foundation of their championship run.
"12 As One" isn’t just a slogan; it’s how they operate.
So yes, Walker deserved the MVP nod. But don’t forget what Dickson and Myers brought to the table.
Their execution in the game’s hidden moments-those punts, those kicks-helped build the platform for Seattle’s dominance. And when it came time to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, every single player had earned that right.
That’s what championship football looks like.