The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday to secure Super Bowl 60, as Drake Maye struggled under relentless pressure, being sacked six times, intercepted twice, and losing a fumble, reports Baltimore Chronicle with reference to skysports. Kenneth Walker rushed for 135 yards to earn Super Bowl MVP honors, while Bad Bunny delivered a historic halftime show, marking the first solo Super Bowl headline performance by a Spanish-speaking artist.
Seattle’s victory was defined by a dominant defensive display orchestrated by coordinator Aden Durde, the first British-born coach to lead a team at the Super Bowl. The Patriots’ second-year quarterback Drake Maye was repeatedly pressured, culminating in a turnover-filled game, including a 44-yard interception return by Uchenna Nwosu and a crucial fourth-quarter interception by Julian Love that ended New England’s chances of a comeback. Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record with five field goals, further extending Seattle’s lead.
Sam Darnold, quarterbacking his fifth team in his eighth NFL season, threw a touchdown pass to AJ Barner as part of his remarkable career resurgence following a $100.5 million contract signing last offseason. Darnold’s leadership and the Seahawks’ “Dark Side” defense stifled New England’s offense, forcing Maye into difficult throws and resulting in multiple turnovers. Defensive standouts Derick Hall and Byron Murphy II each recorded two sacks, while Walker’s ground game consistently moved the chains.
The Patriots mounted a brief offensive spark late in the third quarter when Maye connected with Mack Hollins on a 35-yard touchdown, reducing the deficit to 19-7. However, Seattle immediately responded with a touchdown to Barner and Nwosu’s interception return, firmly securing their victory. Maye added a late touchdown pass to Rhamondre Stevenson, but the margin was too wide to challenge the Seahawks.
Bad Bunny’s halftime performance celebrated Latin American heritage, concluding with a display of flags and the message, “The only thing more powerful than hate is love,” underscoring themes of unity amid ongoing national debates over immigration policies. Prior to kickoff, the stadium witnessed a combination of pyrotechnics, a flyover, and performances by Charlie Puth, alongside appearances from Super Bowl legends including Tom Brady and Joe Montana.
Seattle’s victory marks the franchise’s second Super Bowl title, avenging their 2015 loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl 49, and caps one of the most competitive NFL seasons in recent history. The Seahawks’ balanced attack, combined with a historically effective defense, demonstrated their dominance and strategic prowess on football’s biggest stage.
Stats Leaders:
Seahawks
- Passing: Sam Darnold, 19/38, 202 yards, 1 TD
- Rushing: Kenneth Walker III, 27 carries, 135 yards
- Receiving: Cooper Kupp, 6 catches, 61 yards
Patriots
- Passing: Drake Maye, 27/43, 295 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
- Rushing: Drake Maye, 5 carries, 37 yards
- Receiving: Mack Hollins, 4 catches, 78 yards, 1 TD
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