The Seattle Seahawks demolished the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Kenneth Walker III dominated with 135 rushing yards on 27 carries and earned MVP honors, while Drake Maye struggled under constant pressure, completing just 27 of 43 passes for 295 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions as Seattle’s defense recorded six sacks.
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Team Performance Overview
| Category | Seattle Seahawks | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 29 | 13 |
| Total Yards | 335 | 331 |
| First Downs | 20 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4/16 (25%) | 6/15 (40%) |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Red Zone Efficiency | 1/4 (25%) | 1/1 (100%) |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Penalties | 4-25 | 3-25 |
| Time of Possession | 33:11 | 26:49 |
The stats tell a fascinating story. Seattle won this game through defensive domination and special teams excellence rather than offensive fireworks. Despite nearly identical yardage totals, the Seahawks created three turnovers while protecting the ball themselves. That differential proved insurmountable.
Quarterback Battle
Sam Darnold Stats
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions/Attempts | 19/38 |
| Completion Percentage | 50% |
| Passing Yards | 202 |
| Touchdowns | 1 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Sacks Taken | 1 |
| Passer Rating | 71.8 |
Darnold didn’t light up the stat sheet, but he played smart football when it mattered most. His 16-yard touchdown pass to AJ Barner in the fourth quarter gave Seattle a commanding 19-0 lead. More importantly, after leading the league with 20 turnovers in the regular season, Darnold went three straight playoff games without a single turnover.
“I know we won the Super Bowl, but we could have been a little bit better on offense, but I don’t care about that right now,” Darnold said postgame. “It’s an unbelievable feeling, man. I’m just so happy for the guys in the locker room and the coaches that put in so much effort throughout the whole season.”
Drake Maye Stats
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions/Attempts | 27/43 |
| Completion Percentage | 62.8% |
| Passing Yards | 295 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| Fumbles Lost | 1 |
| Sacks Taken | 6 |
| Yards Lost on Sacks | 43 |
| Passer Rating | 76.4 |
Those numbers look respectable at first glance, but they’re deceiving. Through three quarters, Maye had completed just 8 of 18 passes for 60 yards. The bulk of his production came in garbage time during the fourth quarter when he threw for 235 yards while desperately trying to mount a comeback.
The second-year quarterback was pressured 23 times and sacked six times, tying Joe Burrow’s record of 19 sacks in a single postseason. When pressured, Maye completed just 6 of 13 passes for 75 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
“Yeah, I think there are plays that I’ll think about for the next probably seven months until we’re back in September playing the first one,” Maye said. “Those plays that can change the game matter. If you make them, you’re celebrating. If not, you’re sitting here, you know, crying at a podium.”
Rushing Attack
Seattle Seahawks Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | Long | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker III | 27 | 135 | 5.0 | 30 | 0 |
Walker became the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP since Terrell Davis in 1998. His 135 rushing yards were also the most in a Super Bowl since Davis racked up 157 yards in Super Bowl XXXII.
Walker broke off runs of 29 and 30 yards in a three-play span during the second quarter, becoming just the third player in Super Bowl history with multiple rushes of 25-plus yards in the big game. By halftime, he already had 94 yards on 14 carries, the second-highest first-half total in Super Bowl history behind only Timmy Smith’s 131 yards in 1988.
“If I would have told myself as a kid, I wouldn’t have guessed that I would be the one to win the MVP,” Walker said. “So it’s a surreal moment, and it doesn’t happen without the guys in the locker room.”
New England Patriots Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | Long | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 9 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 12 | 0 |
New England’s ground game went nowhere fast. The Patriots managed just 42 yards on 13 carries from their running backs, averaging 3.2 yards per attempt. Seattle’s defensive front completely shut down any attempt to establish the run, forcing Maye to drop back and face relentless pressure.
Receiving Leaders
Seattle Seahawks Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | Long | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 21 | 0 |
| AJ Barner | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 16 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker III | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 15 | 0 |
The receiving corps did enough to move the chains and keep drives alive. Barner’s 16-yard touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter finally gave Seattle its first touchdown of the game and pushed the lead to 19-0.
New England Patriots Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | Long | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Hollins | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 35 | 1 |
| Kayshon Boutte | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 24 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 18 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 7 | 1 |
Hollins provided the only bright spot for New England’s passing attack. His 35-yard touchdown reception with 12:27 left in the fourth quarter cut the deficit to 19-7 and briefly gave the Patriots hope. But Maye’s subsequent interception on the next drive killed any momentum.
Defensive Domination
Seattle Defense Stats
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Total Sacks | 6 |
| Tackles for Loss | 8 |
| QB Hits | 12 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| Fumbles Forced | 1 |
| Fumbles Recovered | 1 |
| Defensive TDs | 1 |
The Seahawks’ defense put on an absolute clinic. They sacked Maye six times, just one shy of the Super Bowl record, and hit him 12 times total. Seven different players recorded at least one quarterback hit.
Individual Sack Leaders:
- Derick Hall: 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble
- Byron Murphy II: 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery
- Devon Witherspoon: 1 sack, 3 QB hits, 1 forced fumble
- Rylie Mills: 1 sack
Witherspoon was unleashed as a blitzer despite Seattle’s typically low blitz rate of 19.3% during the regular season. The results were spectacular. His speed off the edge constantly disrupted Maye’s timing.
“He’s my favorite player in the league,” linebacker Ernest Jones IV said about Witherspoon. “I’m telling you, he’s a walking Hall of Famer. He can do anything out there.”
Hall’s strip sack late in the third quarter proved to be the turning point. He bulled through right tackle Morgan Moses, knocked the ball loose from Maye’s grasp, and Murphy recovered at the New England 37. Five plays later, Darnold hit Barner for the touchdown that made it 19-0.
The game-sealing play came with 5:35 remaining. Witherspoon blitzed from the slot, hit Maye just as he was releasing the ball, and forced a fumble that Uchenna Nwosu scooped out of the air and returned 45 yards for a touchdown.
Tackling Stats
| Player | Team | Solo Tackles | Assisted Tackles | Total Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Jones IV | SEA | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Craig Woodson | NE | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Devon Witherspoon | SEA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SEA | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Jones led all tacklers with 11 total stops, showcasing why he earned second-team All-Pro honors this season. Emmanwori, a rookie second-round pick, continued his stellar season with five tackles and constant disruption in coverage.
New England Defense Stats
The Patriots’ defense actually played well enough to keep them in the game despite getting zero help from the offense. They held Seattle to field goals on four consecutive long drives and forced multiple three-and-outs.
Christian Gonzalez made two crucial pass breakups, including a spectacular tip to deny Rashid Shaheed on a deep shot. His other breakup came on the final drive of the first half when he knocked away a potential touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba at the edge of the end zone.
Special Teams Excellence
Jason Myers Kicking Stats
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Field Goals Made | 5 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 5 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 100% |
| Long | 41 yards |
| Extra Points Made | 2 |
| Extra Points Attempted | 2 |
| Total Points | 17 |
Myers made history by converting all five field goal attempts, setting a new Super Bowl record. His kicks from 33, 39, 41, 41, and 26 yards accounted for more than half of Seattle’s scoring. The four field goals through three quarters were the only points on the board until Barner’s touchdown.
Punting Battle
Michael Dickson (SEA)
- Punts: 6
- Average: 47.8 yards
- Inside 20: 3
- Inside 10: 3
Dickson was exceptional, consistently pinning New England deep in their own territory. Three of his punts were downed inside the 10-yard line, putting Maye in terrible field position and forcing him to operate under constant pressure.
Key Turning Points
Third Quarter, 0:10 Remaining: Derick Hall’s strip sack of Drake Maye at the New England 37. Byron Murphy recovered, setting up Seattle’s first touchdown five plays later. This turned a 12-0 game into a potential blowout.
Fourth Quarter, 8:37 Remaining: Julian Love’s interception of Maye at the Seattle 38-yard line. New England had just cut the deficit to 19-7 on Hollins’ touchdown and forced a punt. A stop here would have given them the ball back trailing by less than two touchdowns. Instead, Love jumped a route over the middle and killed the comeback attempt.
Fourth Quarter, 5:35 Remaining: Devon Witherspoon’s forced fumble and Uchenna Nwosu’s 45-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown. Game, set, match. The score made it 29-7 and sent Seattle fans into celebration mode.
Coaching Matchup
Mike Macdonald outcoached Mike Vrabel in every phase. The 38-year-old Seahawks coach became the third-youngest Super Bowl winning coach ever, trailing only Sean McVay and Mike Tomlin.
Macdonald’s defensive game plan was masterful. He dialed up creative blitzes, mixing in cornerback and safety pressures that the Patriots couldn’t handle. Four different defenders recorded sacks, and seven had at least one quarterback hit.
“We never waver, man. We believe in each other. We love each other, and now we’re world champions,” Macdonald said.
British defensive coordinator Aden Durde became the first-ever British-born coordinator to coach at a Super Bowl, playing an instrumental role in Seattle’s “Dark Side” defense that ranked first in the NFL in scoring.
Historical Context
This victory gave Seattle its second Super Bowl title, 12 years after the “Legion of Boom” defense led them to a championship. It was also sweet revenge for the heartbreaking Super Bowl XLIX loss to these same Patriots in 2015, when Malcolm Butler’s goal-line interception of Russell Wilson denied Seattle a repeat.
The Patriots fell short of breaking the NFL record for most Super Bowl titles. They remain tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers at six championships.
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Looking Forward
Walker’s MVP performance came at the perfect time as he enters free agency this spring. His 161 total yards from scrimmage (135 rushing, 26 receiving) on 29 touches showcased his value.
“I hope it shows the people that doubt running backs that running backs are important all around the league, not just here,” Walker said. “Running backs make a great impact. Back in the day, people used to love running backs. I just hope we get that same energy back sometime soon.”
Seahawks general manager John Schneider acknowledged the cost to keep Walker has probably increased but reiterated his desire to bring him back.
For Maye and the Patriots, it’s a learning experience. The 23-year-old quarterback became the second-youngest to start a Super Bowl but couldn’t become the youngest to win it. After a phenomenal regular season where he led the league in completion percentage (72%), passer rating (113.5), and yards per attempt (8.9), Maye struggled mightily in the playoffs.
His completion percentage dropped to 58.3% in the postseason, and he was sacked 21 times across four playoff games. The shoulder injury he suffered in the AFC Championship Game appeared to affect his throwing motion.
“The losses, they hurt,” Maye said. “I think you try to learn when you win and remember this feeling when you lose. I know there’s a lot of things that you wish you had back, but it will only make you stronger in the end.”
The seattle seahawks vs new england patriots match player stats from Super Bowl LX paint a clear picture of defensive dominance, timely offensive execution, and special teams excellence combining to crown a new champion.
