The Seattle Seahawks produced a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots and claim their second Super Bowl victory. Two of the NFL's strongest defenses battled it out in Sunday's showpiece, and the Seahawks emphatically came out on top to win 29-13 at Levi's Stadium.
It was a defensive performance for the ages and Briton Aden Durde played a pivotal role, becoming the first overseas coach to win the United States' biggest game. Seattle's 46-year-old defensive coordinator has helped create the most feared defense in the NFL, known as 'the Dark Side,' which showcased its might on American football's biggest stage.
New England's second-year quarterback, Drake Maye, who narrowly missed out on this season's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, was stifled by the Seahawks' defense. Seattle claimed six sacks, forced three turnovers, and scored a defensive touchdown during the game.
After leading 9-0 at half-time, Maye's misstep resulted in the opening touchdown for tight end AJ Barner in the fourth quarter. Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu returned an interception for a 45-yard touchdown, while Jason Meyers made five field goals, contributing significantly to Seattle's win, denying the Patriots a record seventh Super Bowl victory.
We were the better team; we're the best team. We loved each other, we believed in each other, and now we're champions, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said. Meanwhile, quarterback Sam Darnold celebrated a personal redemption story with his first Super Bowl win after years of struggles across multiple teams.
The game served as a contrast between the promising Patriots lineup, led by coach Mike Vrabel, and the well-established legacy of the Seahawks. Ultimately, the Seahawks' defensive prowess and teamwork made history, marking another monumental chapter in their franchise's legacy.
It was a defensive performance for the ages and Briton Aden Durde played a pivotal role, becoming the first overseas coach to win the United States' biggest game. Seattle's 46-year-old defensive coordinator has helped create the most feared defense in the NFL, known as 'the Dark Side,' which showcased its might on American football's biggest stage.
New England's second-year quarterback, Drake Maye, who narrowly missed out on this season's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, was stifled by the Seahawks' defense. Seattle claimed six sacks, forced three turnovers, and scored a defensive touchdown during the game.
After leading 9-0 at half-time, Maye's misstep resulted in the opening touchdown for tight end AJ Barner in the fourth quarter. Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu returned an interception for a 45-yard touchdown, while Jason Meyers made five field goals, contributing significantly to Seattle's win, denying the Patriots a record seventh Super Bowl victory.
We were the better team; we're the best team. We loved each other, we believed in each other, and now we're champions, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said. Meanwhile, quarterback Sam Darnold celebrated a personal redemption story with his first Super Bowl win after years of struggles across multiple teams.
The game served as a contrast between the promising Patriots lineup, led by coach Mike Vrabel, and the well-established legacy of the Seahawks. Ultimately, the Seahawks' defensive prowess and teamwork made history, marking another monumental chapter in their franchise's legacy.
