Super Bowl LX Game Review
Super Bowl LX just ended, and instead of the wild, last-play chaos everyone loves, we got something slower and way more physical—a game that felt like a heavyweight bout where one side just keeps leaning on the other until there’s nothing left.
The Seattle Seahawks rolled into Levi’s Stadium and flat-out handled the New England Patriots, winning 29–13 and walking away with their second Lombardi Trophy.
Seahawks vs. Patriots – A Rematch With a Different Ending
On paper, this matchup had plenty of juice. A long-awaited rematch, two 14–3 teams, and a Patriots group trying to prove their rebuild is real with Drake Maye running the offense. It felt like the setup for a classic.
But once the game actually kicked off, it was clear which team was ready for the moment. Seattle looked sharper, faster, and far more physical. They weren’t hunting for SportsCenter plays. Instead, they controlled tempo, played the field-position game, and slowly squeezed the life out of almost everything New England tried to do.
Kenneth Walker III was the core of it all. He ran for 135 yards, earned Super Bowl MVP, and constantly put Seattle in good situations. Every time it looked like the Patriots might finally get a stop, Walker found a crease, lowered his pads, and kept the drive alive.
Jason Myers quietly put together a record-breaking performance, drilling five field goals—most ever in a Super Bowl. Even when the Seahawks stalled near the red zone, they refused to leave empty-handed. Those steady three-point trips added up and slowly wore down a Patriots defense that spent way too much time on the field.
Sam Darnold didn’t play superhero ball—and that was the point. He protected the football, trusted the run game, took what the defense gave him, and finally iced it with a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter that shut the door on any late New England push.
Seattle’s Defense Sets the Tone
As good as Seattle’s offense was at controlling the game, the defense is what really broke the Patriots.
They got after Drake Maye all night, sacking him six times and forcing multiple turnovers. New England didn’t score for the first three quarters. That’s not just an off night—that’s a defense completely dictating how things are going to go.
The Patriots’ offensive line never looked settled. Maye rarely had a clean pocket, and when he did, he often didn’t have clean reads. Seattle’s coverage stayed tight long enough to erase his first options, and the run game never gave him much help.
By the time New England finally pieced together a couple of late drives, the outcome was basically decided. The scoreboard got a little more respectable, but nobody watching believed the game was actually in doubt.
What This Game Really Showed
This wasn’t just another title for Seattle—it felt like a reminder of something the league keeps trying to move past: physical, disciplined football still wins championships.
The Seahawks proved that you don’t have to light up the scoreboard to control the biggest stage. A downhill run game, a defense that refuses to break, and a quarterback who doesn’t make the backbreaking mistake can still carry you all the way.
For New England, it’s a tough way to end a promising season. A young roster and first-year starter made it all the way to the Super Bowl, then ran into a defense that exposed every weak spot they still have. As brutal as it looked at times, that kind of reality check can be valuable. It shows them the gap between “up-and-coming” and “truly elite.”
Final Thoughts
Super Bowl LX won’t be remembered as a wild, last-second thriller, but it will be remembered as a game where one team imposed its will for four quarters. Seattle walks away with another banner, some long-awaited revenge, and a strong case as the new standard everyone else has to chase.
The Patriots leave with frustration, sure—but also with a clear picture of what it takes to finish the job next time.
If you came in expecting a 38–35 shootout, this one probably surprised you. Instead of chaos, we got control. Instead of fireworks, we got a defensive masterclass. And sometimes, that kind of dominance tells the story just as well
