Levi’s Stadium — Santa Clara, California | Feb. 8, 2026
Seattle defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, controlling the game from start to finish behind a dominant defense and a huge performance from running back Kenneth Walker III, who was named Super Bowl MVP.
The win marks the franchise’s second Super Bowl title and caps a season where Seattle leaned on their stellar defense, physical rushing, and mistake-free quarterback play.
Final Score: Seahawks 29 – Patriots 13
Quarter-by-quarter:
- 1Q: SEA 3, NE 0
- 2Q: SEA 6, NE 0
- 3Q: SEA 3, NE 0
- 4Q: SEA 17, NE 13
Seattle led 12–0 after three quarters, as New England attempted a fourth quarter comeback effort, they never truly recovered.
Quarter-by-Quarter Recap
1st Quarter
Seattle struck first with a Jason Myers field goal to take a 3–0 lead.
The Patriots’ offense struggled early, forced into punts by Seattle’s relentless front.
2nd Quarter
Myers added two more field goals as Seattle controlled possession and field position.
At halftime: Seahawks 9, Patriots 0.
New England managed just four first downs in the first half.
3rd Quarter
Another Seattle field goal pushed the lead to 12–0.
The Patriots had only one first down in the quarter as the Seahawks defense dominated.
4th Quarter
The game finally opened up.
Seattle scored two touchdowns and extended the lead to 29–7 before New England added late scores to make the final 29–13.
Super Bowl MVP: Kenneth Walker III
Walker powered Seattle’s offense with:
- 27 carries, 135 rushing yards
- Several key drives to control tempo
- Constant pressure on the Patriots defense
He became the first running back in decades to take home the award and called the moment “surreal” after leading Seattle to the title.
Key Game Stats
Seahawks
- Sam Darnold: 202 pass yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
- Kenneth Walker III: 135 rush yards
- Seattle defense: 7 sacks, multiple turnovers forced
Patriots
- Drake Maye: 295 pass yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- Offense scoreless through three quarters
- 8 punts and 3 turnovers total
Seattle’s defense dictated everything, keeping New England off rhythm all night.
Key Takeaways
1. Seattle’s Defense Won the Game
The Seahawks defense nicknamed “The Dark Side” pressured rookie QB Drake Maye all night and never allowed New England to establish rhythm.
2. Physical Run Game Controlled the Clock
Walker’s rushing kept Seattle ahead of schedule, when the passing game fell short for Seattle and as Jaxon Smith ended up getting injured. Seattle’s ability to constantly run the ball with Kenneth Walker wore down the Patriots defense.
3. Patriots Offense Too Slow to Start
New England didn’t score until the fourth quarter, as Seattle dominated New England in every aspect defensively, as the Patriots fell into too big a hole.
Post-Game Reaction
Seahawks post-game quotes:
Kenneth Walker III (Super Bowl MVP)
“I just wanted to make a positive impact on my team.”
Walker emphasized the team-first mentality after his MVP performance, repeatedly crediting the offensive line and defense for setting the tone.
Sam Darnold (Seahawks QB)
After the final whistle, Darnold summed up the moment simply:
“We did it.”
He also praised the defense and game plan, noting the team stayed composed through a physical game and controlled tempo.
Seahawks head-coach Mike Macdonald
Macdonald highlighted discipline and preparation in the win, stressing the group’s season-long focus and how they executed the game plan on the biggest stage.
Julian Love (Seahawks safety)
In his podium interview, Love talked about the defense’s mindset and staying locked in for four quarters after building a lead.
Patriots post-game quotes (Super Bowl loss)
Mike Vrabel (Head Coach)
“We had a really good year, one that I’m proud of. But this game wasn’t a reflection of that. We were outcoached and outplayed.”
“Nobody played good enough for us to win… but I can’t tell these players enough how proud I am of them.”
Vrabel also emphasized the loss should fuel improvement:
“It’s only valuable if we understand what it takes… to improve.”
He was seen consoling QB Drake Maye after the game and later said he was disappointed but not discouraged about the future.
Drake Maye (New England’s Quarterback)
“It definitely hurts… They played better than us tonight. They deserved to win.”
“I love this team… we left it all on the field and just came up short.”
Maye revealed he played through a shoulder issue:
“They shot it up… I was good to go.”
Seattle didn’t just win the Super Bowl, they controlled and dominated this game in every category.
From the first drive to the final whistle, the Seahawks’ defense and run game overwhelmed New England and secured a 29–13 championship victory. The result signals a new contender at the top of the NFL and a reminder that defense still wins titles as Seattle arguably had the best defensive performance in a Super Bowl. As the Seattle Seahawks are your Super Bowl 60 Champions.
