How the Game Played Out

From the opening kickoff, Seattle set the tone with a defense-first performance. The game was a defensive struggle early on, with the Seahawks leading at halftime thanks to field goals and stops. New England didn’t score until the fourth quarter.

Seattle’s defense, branded the “Dark Side,” was relentless — pressuring Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye all night, sacking him multiple times and forcing crucial turnovers

Awards Winners

🔹 Kenneth Walker III — MVP:
Seattle’s running back was named Super Bowl MVP, racking up over 130 rushing yards and pacing the offense when it mattered.

🔹 Jason Myers — Record Setter:
The Seahawks’ kicker became the first player in Super Bowl history to make five field goals in a single game, making every kick count when touchdowns were hard to come by.

Big Moments

🔹 Big Defensive Plays:
A pivotal moment came when Seattle’s Devon Witherspoon forced a fumble that linebacker Uchenna Nwosu returned for a touchdown — a play that helped seal the Seahawks’ control of the game.

🔹 Patriots Late Push:
New England finally got on the board with a fourth-quarter touchdown pass from Maye to Mack Hollins, but it was too little too late.

Halftime Show

The halftime show was a massive cultural moment. Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny headlined a show that drew over 128 million U.S. viewers, with surprise appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin — and was mostly performed in Spanish, a first for the event.

Biggest Takeways

• Defense Won the Day: Seattle’s defensive dominance was the defining storyline.

• Emerging Stars: Patriots’ young QB Drake Maye got his first Super Bowl taste, while Kenneth Walker cemented himself as a star.

• Legacy & Redemption: For Seahawks fans, this win was sweet redemption over the Patriots — especially after the dramatic loss to them in Super Bowl XLIX years earlier.