On Feb. 8, 2026, 11 years after the New England Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks on Malcolm Butler’s game-sealing interception, Seattle earned its long-awaited revenge with a decisive 29–13 victory in Super Bowl LX.
The difference this time was the Seahawks’ defense, which evoked nostalgia for the famed “Legion of Boom.” From the opening kickoff, Seattle’s defense flew all over the field, overwhelming New England and holding the Patriots scoreless until the fourth quarter.
The Seahawks finished the night with six sacks against second-year quarterback Drake Maye, with Derrick Hall and former top-five pick Devon Witherspoon each recording two. Seattle’s dominance wasn’t limited to defense. Kicker Jason Myers etched his name into Super Bowl history by making five field goals, setting a record for the most in a single Super Bowl. The previous mark of four was shared by four kickers.
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III made his presence felt early and often. Walker rushed for 94 yards on 14 carries in the first half alone, consistently punishing the Patriots’ defense. In the fourth quarter, he appeared to break loose for a long touchdown run, but the play was called back due to a penalty. Had it stood, Walker would have set the Super Bowl record for most total yards by a non-quarterback — a record set by Timmy Smith in 1988.
In the fourth quarter, Seattle took a commanding 19–0 lead before Maye showed signs of life to avoid a shutout, connecting with Mack Hollins and Rhamondre Stevenson for two passing touchdowns. Maye set a Super Bowl record for most passing yards in a single quarter, throwing for 235 yards in the fourth. Still, the late surge wasn’t enough to overcome the Seahawks’ defensive prowess.
With the victory secured, a bigger question now looms: Is this the beginning of a dynasty? The “Legion of Boom” Seahawks returned to the Super Bowl in 2015 after winning it all in 2014 — can this new era replicate history and become back-to-back champions?
Meanwhile, the Patriots face an uncertain future. With major questions to answer and the league’s toughest schedule awaiting them next season, where does New England go from here?
–Feb. 10, 2025 —
