The biggest game in football is supposed to deliver drama, stars, and those unforgettable moments that people talk about for years. This year, it delivered a champion. It just did not deliver much excitement along the way.
Seattle walked away with a 29 to 13 victory over New England in Super Bowl LX, a result that felt almost inevitable as the night unfolded. The Seahawks leaned on defense, field position, and the steady pounding of their ground game to secure their second championship. Running back Kenneth Walker III was named Most Valuable Player after rushing for 135 yards and carrying the offensive load in a performance that defined the game from start to finish.
For all the anticipation leading into the night, the game itself never truly found a rhythm. Many expected a defensive battle and that is exactly what it became. A second year quarterback on one side and a journeyman who once carried the label of draft disappointment on the other did not create the kind of shootout that fans have grown used to seeing on the sport’s biggest stage. Seattle’s Sam Darnold managed the game, threw one touchdown pass, and avoided major mistakes. Across the field, rookie Drake Maye spent most of the evening under pressure, chased by a relentless pass rush that never allowed New England’s offense to settle in.
The opening half set the tone. Points were hard to come by, drives stalled, and the sound of the crowd often faded into a low murmur as punts and field goals took center stage. Seattle’s kicker Jason Myers quietly became one of the night’s most important figures, drilling five field goals in a performance that kept the scoreboard moving while the offenses struggled to find consistency.
That was really the story of this game. It was not about a superstar quarterback lighting up the field. It was not about deep bombs, miracle catches, or a last second comeback. It was about defense, discipline, and the slow grind of a team that controlled the tempo from start to finish. Walker’s running became the heartbeat of the night, repeatedly moving the chains while Seattle’s defense shut down New England’s early drives and forced mistake after mistake.
By the time the fourth quarter arrived, the outcome already felt decided. The Patriots showed brief signs of life, but the gap was too wide and the Seahawks too steady. A late touchdown here and there did little to change the feeling that this was a game Seattle had firmly in its grasp from the start.
Then there was the halftime show, which, depending on who you ask, was either entertaining or controversial. Bad Bunny led a performance that leaned heavily into Latin music and culture, with much of the set delivered in Spanish. It drew strong reactions online and across fan bases. Some praised the global representation and energy. Others pushed back, saying it felt disconnected from the traditional audience. Either way, people watched, people talked, and it became part of the night’s storyline.
The commercials stayed true to form, bringing a few memorable moments and a handful of laughs, but even those could not fully shake the sense that this was a quieter Super Bowl than most. There was no iconic play that will be replayed for decades. No single defining moment that will instantly take fans back to this night.
And yet, for Seattle, none of that matters. A championship is a championship. They leaned into what they do best. They defended. They ran the football. They kicked when they had to. And when the final whistle sounded, they were the last team standing.
Sometimes the biggest game of the year becomes a classic. Sometimes it becomes a shootout. This one became something else entirely. It was controlled, physical, and at times painfully slow. For fans craving fireworks, it may have felt like a snooze fest. For the Seahawks, it was a perfectly executed plan that ended with a Lombardi Trophy and a running back standing at the center of it all as Super Bowl MVP.
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