This triumph marked Seattle’s second Vince Lombardi Trophy in franchise history, the first being in 2014 against the Denver Broncos, and delivered sweet redemption for their narrow defeat to the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, when New England edged them 28-24 on the infamous goal line interception.

From kickoff, the matchup was a defensive slugfest, with neither team managing a touchdown in the opening two quarters, the first Super Bowl since LIII without a first-half TD. Seattle’s defensive front completely stifled Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and New England’s offensive unit, keeping them scoreless through the third quarter. The Seahawks relied on kicker Jason Myers, who tied a Super Bowl record with five field goals, including a long 57 yarder, to steadily build their lead.

•Seattle led 3-0 after the first quarter and extended the advantage to 9-0 at halftime, all courtesy of Myers’ accurate kicks.

•Myers continued his stellar work in the third quarter, nudging the scoreboard higher to 12-0 and beyond.

The game’s first six-pointer arrived in the early fourth quarter: Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold connected with tight end AJ Barner on a 16 yard touchdown pass, stretching the lead to 19-0.

New England eventually found the end zone late with a 35 yard touchdown from Maye to Mack Hollins and another score by Rhamondre Stevenson, but it proved insufficient to mount a real comeback.

Seattle’s defense produced several highlight-reel moments, including a 45 yard pick six by Uchenna Nwosu, multiple sacks (with Byron Murphy recording a sixth on Maye), and an interception by Julian Love. Running back Kenneth Walker III earned Super Bowl MVP honors for his dominant rushing performance and game-changing contributions.

The Seahawks’ defensive display recalled their iconic “Legion of Boom” days, smothering the Patriots and limiting explosive plays. Sam Darnold threw for roughly 202 yards and one touchdown, demonstrating efficiency in a tight-scoring battle. Special teams also stood out, with punter Michael Dickson consistently pinning New England deep in their own territory.

Seattle triumphed 29-13, finishing the season at 14-3 as the NFC’s top seed. New England, also 14-3, was denied a record seventh Super Bowl title. The matchup was a gritty, defense first showdown that delighted Seahawks fans and settled a decade old rivalry score