Seahawks Dominate Patriots in Super Bowl LX, Capture Second Lombardi Trophy
The Seattle Seahawks are back on top of the football world.
With a commanding 29-13 win over the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium, the Seahawks claimed their second Super Bowl title in franchise history-this one coming 11 years after their heartbreaking loss to the same Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX. This time, there was no last-minute interception, no missed opportunity. Just four quarters of physical, disciplined, and at times, dominant football.
A Statement Win in Every Phase
From the opening whistle, Mike Macdonald’s squad looked locked in. The defense set the tone early, holding New England scoreless through three quarters and making life miserable for rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
Seattle’s front seven brought relentless pressure, racking up seven sacks and forcing three turnovers. It was a defensive performance that felt like a throwback to the Legion of Boom era-disruptive, opportunistic, and unrelenting.
On offense, Sam Darnold played the role of steady hand. He didn’t need to be spectacular-Seattle’s game plan didn’t ask him to be-but when the moment came, he delivered. His fourth-quarter touchdown pass helped break the game wide open, pushing the lead to 19 and effectively putting the Patriots in desperation mode.
Kenneth Walker III Takes Center Stage
The MVP honors went to running back Kenneth Walker III, and rightly so. He racked up 135 yards on the ground, slicing through the Patriots defense with a mix of patience, burst, and vision.
Time and again, he picked up key yardage to keep the chains moving and the clock ticking. In a game that demanded physicality and control, Walker was the engine that kept Seattle’s offense humming.
And then there was kicker Jason Myers, who quietly made Super Bowl history of his own. He knocked through five field goals-an all-time record for the big game.
It wasn’t flashy, but it was surgical. Every time Seattle’s offense stalled, Myers made sure they still came away with points.
In a game where field position and momentum were critical, his consistency was a difference-maker.
New England’s Late Push Falls Short
To their credit, the Patriots didn’t go quietly. Down 19-0 early in the fourth quarter, Maye connected with Mack Hollins on a 35-yard touchdown that briefly injected life into the New England sideline.
But Seattle responded with another touchdown and a field goal, stretching the lead to 29-7 with just over four minutes remaining. Maye added a late touchdown pass, but by then, the outcome was all but sealed.
For New England, this marks another tough postseason exit in the post-Brady era. While Maye showed flashes of the talent that made him a top draft pick, Seattle’s defense exposed the growing pains that come with a young quarterback on the game’s biggest stage.
A Trophy, and a Talking Point
After the final whistle, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell handed the Lombardi Trophy to Seahawks owner Jody Allen, who then passed it to head coach Mike Macdonald before the players joined the celebration. But not everyone was thrilled with the order of operations.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy, a two-time Super Bowl champion himself, took to social media to voice a sentiment shared by many fans: “I still think players should touch the trophy first in my opinion!”
Van Noy’s post quickly gained traction online, sparking a broader conversation about who should be honored first in the league’s most iconic moment. While tradition has long dictated that owners receive the trophy before it’s passed down, the voices calling for a change are growing louder-especially from those who’ve poured blood, sweat, and tears into the grind of an NFL season.
A New Era in Seattle
This win isn’t just a championship-it’s a statement. A new head coach, a quarterback looking to revive his career, a young defense playing with swagger, and a ground game built for January football. The Seahawks didn’t just win the Super Bowl-they announced that they’re building something real in the Pacific Northwest.
And if Sunday night was any indication, they’re not done yet.