The Seattle Seahawks captured their second NFL championship with a dominant 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara. The Seahawks' defense was the story of the game, sacking Patriots quarterback Drake Maye six times and forcing three crucial turnovers in the fourth quarter.
Australian punter Michael Dickson, a Sydney native, played a key role for Seattle. In his eighth season as the team's longest-serving player, Dickson averaged 47.5 yards on seven punts and was flawless as the holder for kicker Jason Myers, who converted all five field goal attempts. Dickson's well-placed kicks repeatedly pinned the Patriots deep in their own territory, highlighted by a 55-yard punt in the fourth quarter that settled at the one-yard line, extinguishing any hopes of a New England comeback.
Running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP after rushing for 135 yards on 27 carries, becoming the first running back to earn the honor since Terrell Davis in 1998. Quarterback Sam Darnold completed 19 of 38 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown, while tight end AJ Barner and linebacker Uchenna Nwosu scored touchdowns for Seattle.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had a difficult night in his first Super Bowl appearance, going 27-for-43 for 295 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. The win came in coach Mike Macdonald's second season at the helm, with the 38-year-old becoming the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl since Jon Gruden in 2003.
The halftime show featured Grammy-winning artist Bad Bunny, with special guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, and included a message calling for unity in America.
