Seahawks' Mike Macdonald Waited 5 Days to Watch Super Bowl Film

The perfectionist head coach wanted to be critical of his team's dominant championship win.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:20am by Ben Kaplan

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented football game, with sharp planes of navy, lime, and crimson colors overlapping to create a dynamic, multi-perspective scene.Macdonald's relentless pursuit of perfection drives the Seahawks' championship defense.San Francisco Today

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald revealed that he waited nearly a week after the Super Bowl to watch the game film, knowing he would be overly critical of his team's dominant 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots. Macdonald pointed out a few areas where the Seahawks could have performed better, despite the convincing win that capped off their 14-3 season and first championship since 2014.

Why it matters

Macdonald's perfectionist approach shows the high standards he holds his team to, even after winning the Super Bowl. This mentality could help the Seahawks remain competitive as they look to defend their title, despite losing key free agents like Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in the offseason.

The details

After the Seahawks scored the first touchdown, the Patriots quickly responded with one of their own. Seattle then added a field goal drive and a pick-six from Uchenne Nwosu before New England scored a late touchdown. While the Seahawks were able to recover from those scores, Macdonald was still looking for ways his team could have performed better.

  • Macdonald revealed he hadn't watched the Super Bowl film until 5 days ago.
  • The Seahawks won Super Bowl LX on February 11, 2026.

The players

Mike Macdonald

The head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, known for his perfectionist approach even after winning the Super Bowl.

Kenneth Walker III

The Super Bowl MVP who left the Seahawks as a free agent in the offseason, posing a challenge as the team looks to defend their title.

Uchenne Nwosu

The Seahawks linebacker who had a pick-six in the Super Bowl win over the Patriots.

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What they’re saying

“We could've taken the back to the flat a couple times. And the 2 TD passes were a bummer.”

— Mike Macdonald, Head Coach, Seattle Seahawks

What’s next

The Seahawks will look to defend their Super Bowl title in 2026 without several key free agents, including Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III. Head coach Mike Macdonald's perfectionist approach will be crucial as the team navigates a tougher path to Super Bowl LXI.

The takeaway

Even after a dominant Super Bowl win, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald's relentless pursuit of perfection shows the high standards he holds his team to. This mentality could help Seattle remain competitive as they look to defend their championship, despite losing several key players in the offseason.