In brief
In an exhilarating Super Bowl 60 matchup, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13, solidifying their reputation with a remarkable defensive performance. The Seahawks' defense, termed 'the Dark Side,' was a formidable force, leading to six sacks and three turnovers. Quarterback Sam Darnold, who overcame past struggles, celebrated his redemption with this championship win, while running back Kenneth Walker was named MVP. The Patriots, attempting to secure a seventh title, faced significant challenges with their offense, unable to capitalize against Seattle's defensive prowess.
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 America’s biggest game.
Seattle’s 46-year-old defensive coordinator has helped create the most-feared defense in the NFL, which has become known as 'the Dark Side,' and they showed why on American football's biggest stage in Santa Clara, California.
New England’s second-year quarterback Drake Maye narrowly missed out on this season’s Most Valuable Player award but was stifled by the Seahawks, who claimed six sacks, forced three turnovers, and scored a defensive touchdown.
After Seattle led 9-0 at half-time, Maye’s first turnover resulted in the game’s opening touchdown for tight end AJ Barner early in the fourth quarter.
Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu then returned an interception for a 45-yard touchdown, while Jason Meyers kicked a record five field goals as Seattle denied the Patriots a record seventh Super Bowl win.
We were the better team, we're the best team. We loved each other, we believed in each other and now we're champions, said Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald told NBC.
Most of the 70,823 crowd seemed to favour Seattle, who came into the game as narrow favorites, and their win also means that quarterback Sam Darnold has completed his redemption story after being written off as a starting NFL quarterback.
The Seahawks are Darnold’s fifth team in his eight-year career - and third in three years - but in his first year in Seattle, the former third overall draft pick has won the game’s biggest prize.
Maye did give the Patriots hope as he found Mack Hollins for a touchdown to cut the score to 19-7, but he was intercepted on their next two possessions, allowing Seattle to make Rhamondre Stevenson’s late score a consolation.
