Seattle Seahawks Clinch Second Super Bowl Title with Defiant Victory
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, with Briton Aden Durde playing a pivotal role by becoming the first overseas coach to win America’s biggest game. Seattle’s 46-year-old defensive coordinator has helped create a fiercely competitive defense, known as 'the Dark Side'.
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. Seattle claimed six sacks, forced three turnovers, and managed to score a defensive touchdown.
Leading 9-0 at halftime, Maye’s first turnover resulted in a touchdown catch by tight end AJ Barner early in the fourth quarter. Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu 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.
This victory completes a redemption story for quarterback Sam Darnold, who struggled in previous seasons and has now achieved the league's highest accolade in his first year with the Seahawks. He expressed gratitude to his teammates and coaches, highlighting the team's hard work and commitment.
Meanwhile, the Patriots, competing in their first Super Bowl since 2019, faced a stiff challenge from Seattle's defense. New England couldn’t find their rhythm, and despite threatening with a touchdown from Maye to Mack Hollins, they were unable to maintain momentum.
This historic win for the Seahawks cements their place in Super Bowl history and further enhances the legacy of its players and coaching staff.
