The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 with a stellar defensive performance.

The Seattle Seahawks relied on a relentless defense to defeat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, denying the Patriots a record seventh NFL championship and avenging a loss to the same opponent in the title game 11 years ago.

On Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s stellar halftime performance energized an NFL show but largely failed to deliver excitement on the field.

Seattle sacked Patriots quarterback Derek Meyer six times (one of which resulted in a late fumble for a touchdown) and allowed five field goals from Jason Myers, while Sam Darnold connected with A.J. Barner for a touchdown.

Seattle, a preseason longshot, received the ball to start the game and went eight plays, capping a 33-yard field goal by Myers.

Myers doubled Seattle’s lead from 39 yards in the second quarter and from 41 yards in the final seconds of the first half, during which the Patriots punted all five possessions.

Late in the third quarter, Meyer’s costly fumble led to Barner’s 16-yard touchdown run five plays later.

But the Patriots, who hadn’t gotten inside Seattle’s 43-yard line all game, responded immediately with a touchdown of their own, as Meyer connected with Mack Hollins for a 35-yard score to give Seattle the lead with just over 12 minutes left.

After being pinned at the 4-yard line by Aussie Michael Dickson’s 55-yard punt, the Patriots’ ensuing drive ended abruptly when Maye’s pass to Kyle Williams was intercepted by Julian Love, leading to another Myers field goal to give Seattle a 22-7 lead.

The Seahawks then had a strip sack on Maye to put the game out of reach, and Uchenna Nwosu picked up the loose ball and returned it 44 yards for a score.

Meyer connected with Lamond Stevenson for a touchdown in the final seconds to cut New England’s deficit to 16 points, but the Patriots were unable to recover the ensuing onside kick and Seattle clinched the win.

Walker wins MVP

Seattle’s Kenneth Walker III was named MVP after rushing for 135 yards on 27 carries.

Walker became the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP since Denver’s Terrell Davis in 1998.

“Winning, it’s just a dream come true because a lot of people play their whole careers and never get to this point,” the 25-year-old told Sunday Night Football.

Walker’s five-yard-per-carry average and 30-yard run were decisive in Seattle’s second Super Bowl victory.