Seattle Seahawks Secure Second Super Bowl Victory with Dominant Defense

Mon Feb 09 2026 21:11:35 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The Seattle Seahawks claimed their second Super Bowl title with a commanding 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots, showcasing a stellar defensive performance that left the Patriots struggling.

The Seattle Seahawks demonstrated their defensive prowess in a 29-13 win against the New England Patriots, marking their second Super Bowl victory. Defensive coordinator Aden Durde led a fearsome unit that recorded six sacks and three turnovers, putting immense pressure on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Kenneth Walker shone as the game's MVP with a 135-yard performance, further solidifying Seattle's legacy in the NFL.

Seattle Seahawks Secure Second Super Bowl Victory with Dominant Defense

The Seattle Seahawks produced a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots and claim their second Super Bowl victory.

Two of the NFL's strongest defenses battled it out in Sunday's showpiece and the Seahawks emphatically came out on top to win 29-13 at Levi's Stadium.

It was a defensive performance for the ages, with British coach Aden Durde making history as the first overseas coach to win America's biggest game.

Seattle's 46-year-old defensive coordinator has helped create the most-feared defense in the NFL, known as 'the Dark Side', and they showed why on football's biggest stage in Santa Clara, California.

New England's second-year quarterback Drake Maye, who narrowly missed out on the season's Most Valuable Player award, was stifled throughout the game. The Seahawks claimed six sacks, forced three turnovers, and even scored a defensive touchdown.

After Seattle led 9-0 at halftime, Maye's first turnover resulted in the game's opening touchdown for tight end AJ Barner early in the fourth quarter. Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu returned an interception for a 45-yard touchdown, while Jason Meyers kicked a record five field goals playing a crucial role in denying the Patriots a historic seventh Super Bowl win.

We were the better team, we're the best team. We loved each other, we believed in each other and now we're champions, said Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald.

It was a night of redemption for quarterback Sam Darnold, who has faced his share of challenges in the league but found glory with Seattle, marking a significant turnaround in his career.

Most of the 70,823 crowd favored Seattle, who entered the game as narrow favorites, deepening the legacy of their historic defense.

The Patriots were unable to capitalize on their prior successes, failing to disrupt Seattle's running game or get star receiver Stefon Diggs involved effectively, ultimately falling short of a seventh championship.