Seahawks Dominate Patriots 29–13 to Win Super Bowl LX
Super Bowl 60 was decided long before the final whistle, and the outcome hinged on defense, discipline, and patience.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 on Sunday night, capturing the franchise’s second Super Bowl title with a performance defined by relentless defensive pressure and a workhorse effort from running back Kenneth Walker. Seattle’s defense shut down New England for most of the night, while the Seahawks’ offense consistently capitalized on field position and scoring opportunities.
Neither team scored an offensive touchdown through three quarters, but Seattle steadily built a lead that New England never seriously threatened.
Seattle Defense Sets the Tone
Seattle’s “Dark Side” defense, the modern successor to the franchise’s famed Legion of Boom era, delivered one of the most dominant Super Bowl performances in recent memory.
The Seahawks sacked Patriots quarterback Drake Maye six times, costing New England 43 yards. They forced three turnovers, including two in the fourth quarter, and held the Patriots out of the red zone until the final three minutes of the game. By that point, the outcome was no longer in doubt.
Seattle’s pressure packages kept Maye uncomfortable throughout the night. Defensive backs Devon Witherspoon and Byron Murphy consistently limited passing lanes, while Derick Hall was among the most disruptive pass rushers on the field. The unit played tight coverage, tackled cleanly, and rarely allowed New England to build momentum.
The Patriots managed just 13 points, with most of their production coming after the game had already swung firmly in Seattle’s favor.
Kenneth Walker Carries the Offense
While the defense controlled the game, Kenneth Walker was the engine of Seattle’s offense.
The fourth-year running back recorded 29 touches for 161 total yards, including 135 rushing yards on 27 carries. With Zach Charbonnet sidelined by a torn ACL, Walker handled a bell-cow workload and delivered his third consecutive postseason game with more than 100 scrimmage yards.
Walker consistently found success on outside zone runs, generating chunk plays that kept the chains moving and allowed Seattle to dictate tempo. His physical running wore down New England’s defense and helped set up scoring opportunities, even when the Seahawks stalled inside the red zone.
Quarterback Sam Darnold played a controlled, mistake-free game, leaning on Walker and avoiding the kind of errors that could have swung momentum. Seattle’s offense did not need explosive plays. It needed consistency, and Walker provided it.
Jason Myers Makes History
Seattle’s willingness to take points whenever available paid off.
Kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record with five field goals, converting every opportunity head coach Mike Macdonald gave him. New England’s defense frequently bent but did not break, holding Seattle to one touchdown in four red-zone trips, but Myers ensured those stops still resulted in points.
His accuracy helped Seattle build a lead that forced New England to abandon its preferred game flow in the second half.
Fourth Quarter Seals It
The first offensive touchdowns of the game came on consecutive possessions to open the fourth quarter.
Seattle struck first, capitalizing on favorable field position, and New England responded with a brief spark. That window closed quickly.
Maye threw a critical interception while trailing by 12 points, followed by a strip-sack fumble later in the quarter that Seattle returned for a touchdown. Those turnovers erased any remaining hope for a Patriots comeback and underscored the night-long imbalance at the line of scrimmage.
Drake Maye Struggles Under Pressure
Drake Maye completed 27 of 43 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns, but the stat line masked the struggles underneath.
He turned the ball over three times and failed to adjust to Seattle’s pressure schemes. Maye rarely looked comfortable in the pocket and often rushed his reads as defenders closed in.
The Patriots’ offensive line, which had allowed five sacks in each of New England’s previous three playoff games, fared even worse on the sport’s biggest stage. Maye absorbed a postseason-high six sacks, with left tackle Will Campbell struggling against both speed and power rushers.
New England will face difficult offseason decisions along the offensive line as it looks toward 2026.
Macdonald Makes History
At 38 years old, Mike Macdonald became the third-youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl and only the fourth to do so before turning 40.
In his first season leading the Seahawks, Macdonald delivered a championship by leaning into defense, discipline, and situational football. Seattle did not chase big moments. It created pressure, forced mistakes, and took points whenever they were offered.
The approach proved decisive.
How Many People Were There?
Super Bowl 60 drew an official attendance of 70,823, an increase from the 65,719 fans who attended Super Bowl 59.
For Seattle, the win marked long-awaited redemption against New England and confirmed the franchise’s return to the NFL’s elite. For the Patriots, the loss highlighted areas still needing repair, particularly up front, as a promising season ended short of a championship.
On a night dominated by defense, Seattle never lost control, and when the game finally opened up, the Seahawks were the only team ready to seize it.
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