Seahawks Defeat Patriots 29-13 to Win Super Bowl

Seattle's defense dominates as quarterback Sam Darnold and running back Kenneth Walker III lead the way

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX. Seattle's defense shut out the Patriots for the first three quarters before New England scored two late touchdowns. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and running back Kenneth Walker III had standout performances, with Walker named Super Bowl MVP after rushing for 135 yards and adding 26 receiving yards.

Why it matters

This is the Seahawks' second Super Bowl title in franchise history, cementing their status as one of the NFL's elite teams of the past decade. Darnold's victory is also significant, as he becomes the first starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl after playing for more than five teams.

The details

The Seahawks' defense was the story of the game, holding the Patriots scoreless for the first three quarters. Seattle kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record by making five field goals. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks scored the game's first touchdown to take a 19-0 lead before the Patriots finally got on the board with two late touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome Seattle's dominant performance.

  • The game was played on February 8, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The players

Sam Darnold

The Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback, who became the first quarterback to win a Super Bowl after playing for more than five teams in his career.

Kenneth Walker III

The Seattle Seahawks' running back, who was named Super Bowl MVP after rushing for 135 yards and adding 26 receiving yards.

Jason Myers

The Seattle Seahawks' kicker, who set a Super Bowl record by making five field goals.

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What they’re saying

“This is a dream come true. I'm so proud of this team and what we've accomplished.”

— Sam Darnold, Seahawks Quarterback (mycentraloregon.com)

“The defense set the tone all night. We knew we had to shut down the Patriots' offense, and that's exactly what we did.”

— Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks Running Back (mycentraloregon.com)

The takeaway

The Seahawks' victory demonstrates the continued excellence of their franchise, which has now won two Super Bowls in the past decade. Darnold's journey to a championship after playing for multiple teams is an inspiring story, while Walker's MVP performance solidifies him as one of the league's top young running backs.