this seattle seahawksThey defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl X on Sunday night thanks to a stellar defense.

This is the Seahawks’ first championship since 2013 super bowlIt was also retaliation for Patriots hero Malcolm Butler’s famous goal-line interception at the end of the 2014 season, preventing Seattle’s chance at back-to-back Lombardi Trophies.

This game was not an offensive penalty shootout, but a wonderful defensive battle between the two teams. But the Seahawks defense endured constant pressure and disruption throughout, along with the necessary turnovers that are critical to winning a Super Bowl.

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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (No. 9) makes a tackle against New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 game at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Lynn Slutkey)

The Seahawks got off to a good start in the game, opening the scoring on a 33-yard field goal by Jason Myers.

But since then, progress in the sector has been slow.

Drake Maye and the Patriots went nowhere against Seattle. National Football League Meyer was the top defense this season, making all five possessions in the first half until Meyer took a knee with seconds remaining in the second quarter.

Myers scored two more goals for the Seahawks, Sam Darnold And the offense can’t find the payroll. At this rate, though, the 9-0 first half lead felt bigger as the Patriots’ offense struggled.

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The Patriots advanced a total of 51 yards in the first half. Meyer went 6-of-11 for 48 yards and was sacked three times for a total loss of 30 yards.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass during the first half of NFL Super Bowl 60 against the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Mark J. Trier)

Unfortunately for New England, the long wait for the second half after Bad Bunny’s halftime show didn’t change their fortunes. They punted three more times before Derick Hall took a back-breaking strip sack that was recovered by Byron Murphy II at the Patriots’ 37-yard line.

With a 12-point lead, Darnold ensured that NFL history wouldn’t be the only Super Bowl without a touchdown. He found tight end AJ Barner open for a 16-yard touchdown on the ensuing possession.

However, Barner’s touchdown clearly awoke the Patriots’ offense, and desperation allowed Meyer to relax a little on the next drive. Mack Hollins made back-to-back catches for New England, the first a 24-yard catch that flipped the field. Then, Meyer went directly back to the well and passed to Hollins on the left sideline, completing a 35-yard touchdown pass.

Despite trailing 19-7, the Patriots had some momentum as Darnold missed a long pass from Rasheed Shahid near the end zone, forcing a punt.

But Meyer’s bad night continued after an errant pass fell into the hands of Seahawks veteran safety Julian Love. The Seahawks again scored on a turnover, this time Myers kicked his fifth field goal of the night and set a new record for field goals in a Super Bowl “big game.”

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) celebrates with teammate Nick Emmanwori (3) after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Seahawks’ four-man charge continued their success with a 15-point lead. But it was another perfect blitz, as multiple Seahawks came home and Meyer was sacked again, this time by Uchenna Nwosu who caught the ball and ran it back 44 yards for the game-winning touchdown.

After a failed two-point attempt, Meyer found Stevenson for a 7-yard touchdown with 2:21 left in the game, making it 29-13. But the Patriots’ effort was too little and ultimately too late.

The Seahawks ran out the remaining seconds and broke out in celebration as the NFC’s top seed completed an incredible 2025 season in the Bay Area.

In terms of scoring, Kenneth Walker III had a solid performance despite not finding the end zone. He set the tone by rushing for 135 yards on 27 carries while catching two passes for 26 yards.

Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) defends a pass from a New England Patriots receiver during the second half of Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

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With Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the 2025 Offensive Player of the Year, out for this game due to injury, Cooper Kupp stepped up for the Seahawks, catching six catches for a team-leading 61 yards. Darnold went 19-of-38 for 202 yards and a touchdown.

Meyer, on the other hand, was 27-of-43 for 295 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while the Seahawks sacked him six times for 43 yards. He also led the team in rushing on the night with 37 yards to Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson’s 42 yards.

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