The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 on February 8, 2026, claiming the Lombardi Trophy for the first time since the 2013 season. Seattle dominated the Patriots from start to finish, smothering the Pats all night in a victory that wasn't nearly as close as the final score.
Led by their defense and Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III, the Seahawks stymied the Patriots. The Seahawks racked up six sacks on Maye, with Rylie Mills and Devon Witherspoon each recording one, while Byron Murphy II and Derick Hall recorded two apiece. The defensive performance was so dominant that the Patriots were held scoreless through the first three quarters.
Kenneth Walker III received Super Bowl MVP honors, becoming the first running back in 28 years to win Super Bowl MVP since Terrell Davis in Super Bowl XXXII. Walker rushed for 135 yards on 27 carries for an efficient five yards per carry. Beyond the running back, kicker Jason Myers set an NFL record for field goals in a Super Bowl, totaling five to break what had been a four-way tie atop the list.
For Seattle fans, this victory was particularly sweet. The Seahawks scored a measure of revenge for their heartbreaking 2015 loss to New England, when the Patriots edged the Seahawks 28-24 thanks to Butler's stunning goal line interception in the game's waning seconds. In a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX eleven years earlier, the NFC champion Seahawks defeated the AFC champion Patriots to win their second title in franchise history. Check out more on the Super Bowl LX matchup details.