Rapid Reaction: Seahawks ‘Darkside’ Defense Handcuffs Patriots in 29-13 Super Bowl LX Victory
Orchestrating one of the most dominant defensive performances in Super Bowl history, the Seattle Seahawks forced eight punts on their first nine defensive series, locking down the New England Patriots in historic fashion to secure a 29-13 victory and bring the second Lombardi Trophy to the Pacific Northwest.
Overcoming an uncharacteristically inaccurate performance from Sam Darnold, the Seahawks found more than enough offense behind AJ Barner’s 16-yard touchdown catch off a turnover, Ken Walker III’s 135 rushing yards, and five field goals from kicker Jason Myers. A suffocating defensive effort by coach Mike Macdonald’s squad bottled up and frazzled Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, with outside linebacker Derick Hall leading the charge sacking him twice and forcing a fumble that defensive tackle Byron Murphy II recovered in New England territory and Uchenna Nwosu returning an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to start the celebration.
Halftime Observations: Defenses Dominate as Seahawks Lead Patriots 9-0 in Super Bowl LX
With the Lombardi Trophy hanging in the balance, points will apparently be at a premium in Super Bowl LX as the Seattle Seahawks went into halftime nursing a slim 9-0 lead over the New England Patriots behind three Jason Myers field goals and a stingy, suffocating defensive effort.
What stood out from the first two quarters at Levis Stadium?
1. Ken Walker III runs like a Lamborghini on the Levis grass, but the Seahawks can’t get the car into the garage.
Playing in what could be his final game in a Seahawks uniform as free agency approaches next month, a motivated Walker revved up his engine and turned on the accelerators early and often, regularly leaving Patriots defenders in his wake after smooth, explosive cuts and filthy jump cut moves. On the first play from scrimmage, he bounced an inside zone run out wide to the perimeter, out-running multiple defenders towards the sideline before cutting upfield for a 10-yard gain to move the chains, helping start off a successful opening series that ended with Myers’ first field goal from 33 yards out.
Week 17 Inactives: Seahawks Deactivate Brandon Pili Again in Carolina
For the second straight game, the Seahawks will go on the lighter side on the defensive line, rolling with six receivers instead of nose tackle Brandon Pili.
Seahawks Waive Veterans, Create Multiple Spots on 53-Man Roster For Further Moves
With a wave of players returning to practice in recent weeks, the Seahawks opened up two roster spots on Thursday, but it remains to be seen who will fill those openings before Sunday’s home game against the Colts.
Analysis: Grading Seahawks 2025 Rookie Class Through Seven Games
Closing in on the halfway point of their rookie seasons, how have Tory Horton and company performed thus far for the Seahawks?
Seahawks Place Rylie Mills, 5 Other Rookies on Non-Football Injury List Prior to Training Camp
As expected, the Seahawks will open training camp without fifth-round pick Rylie Mills able to practice, but several other undrafted rookies also will be sidelined indefinitely.
Seahawks OTAs Preview: What to Watch From Byron Murphy, Defensive Tackle Group
Atop the depth chart, few NFL teams have more firepower than the Seahawks do in the interior of their defensive line. But losses in the offseason have created some questions that need to be answered in the depth department.
Best/Worst Case Scenarios For Every 2025 Seahawks Draft Pick
As first-round pick Grey Zabel and the rest of the Seahawks rookie class prepare for their first OTAs alongside returning veterans, what are realistic expectations for all 11 players heading into their first season?
Dancing to Own Tune: Rylie Mills Brings Versatility, Big Personality to Seahawks
Rehabbing from a knee injury, it may take some time before the Seahawks have a chance to see Rylie Mills contribute on the field. Once he does, however, his former position coach expects the huge personality to provide another versatile force to their defensive line.
Takeaways From Seahawks First Rookie Minicamp Practice
Taking advantage of a sunny day in early May, Seahawks rookies hit the practice field for the first time on Friday with Jalen Milroe and Nick Emmanwori leading a surprisingly smooth minicamp session.
Post-2025 NFL Draft Way-Too-Early Seahawks 53-Man Roster Projection
With OTAs set to kick off next month, the Seahawks have several intriguing competitions set to commence both for starting roles and roster spots. Who has the inside track for a roster spot in September?
Analysis: Grading All 11 of Seahawks’ 2025 NFL Draft Picks
Stockpiling players oozing with athleticism, positional flexibility, and swagger, John Schneider and Mike Macdonald couldn’t have been much happier coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft. How did they fare with each of their 11 selections?
‘We’re On Our Way’: Mike Macdonald’s Vision Taking Shape With Seahawks’ 2025 Draft Class
Capitalizing on an abundance of picks and benefiting from their first full offseason together, Mike Macdonald and John Schneider were all smiles at the VMAC coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft, confident the Seahawks’ latest draft class took them a big step closer to fulfilling their coach’s vision.
Seahawks Trade Sam Howell to Vikings, Draft Notre Dame DL Rylie Mills With 142nd Pick
While it remains to be seen whether or not he will be ready for the start of training camp or the regular season, the Seahawks felt comfortable enough with Rylie Mills’ knee to take a shot on him early in the fifth round with a pick acquired for Sam Howell.
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