Seahawks stifle Patriots to win Super Bowl LX

Seattle's defense dominates in 29-13 victory, Kenneth Walker III named MVP

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks put the clamps on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, holding them scoreless for three quarters en route to a 29-13 victory and the franchise's second championship. Running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP after rushing for 135 yards and a touchdown.

Why it matters

The Seahawks won this Super Bowl the same way they won their first in 2014 - with a suffocating defense. Seattle's "Dark Side" defense shut down Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, forcing three turnovers and six sacks. This marks the first time a team has gone an entire postseason without committing a single turnover.

The details

The Seahawks' defense was the story of the game, limiting the Patriots' high-powered offense to just 13 points. Maye struggled mightily, battling an injured throwing shoulder that required a pain-killing injection before kickoff. Seattle's special teams also played a huge role, with kicker Jason Myers setting Super Bowl records for most field goals (5) and points scored (17).

  • The Seahawks won their third playoff game by an average margin of 18.3 points and trailed for just 1 minute, 35 seconds the entire postseason.
  • This was the first Super Bowl appearance for the Seahawks since their championship win in 2014.

The players

Kenneth Walker III

The Seahawks' running back rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown, and added 26 receiving yards to earn Super Bowl MVP honors.

Devon Witherspoon

The Seahawks' defensive back made plays all over the field, including a sack and three QB hits on well-timed blitzes.

Jason Myers

Seattle's longtime kicker made five field goals (Super Bowl record), had 17 points (Super Bowl record) and finished the season with 206 total points (NFL record).

Michael Dickson

The Seahawks' punter had seven punts for 335 yards (47.9 average), with three downed inside the 6-yard line and two returned for just four total yards.

Christian Gonzalez

The Patriots' Pro-Bowl cornerback was spectacular in defeat, breaking up every pass that came his way in jaw-dropping fashion.

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What they’re saying

“My dad, he comes up to Seattle all the time to watch the games, but never goes to [them] because he don't like crowds. So this was his first NFL game, and we won a Super Bowl … It means a lot to me, and I know he's proud of me for real.”

— Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks running back

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.