Super Bowl LX delivered a night that blended sporting authority, individual brilliance and cultural spectacle, as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy for the second time in their franchise history.
Played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, the game was less about late-game drama and more about sustained control. Seattle dominated territory, tempo and turnovers, producing a performance that felt decisive long before the final whistle.
Who starred on the night
The standout figure was Kenneth Walker III, whose performance embodied Seattle’s approach: physical, relentless and efficient.
- Kenneth Walker III (RB, Seahawks)
- 27 carries, 135 rushing yards
- Two receptions, 26 yards
- Super Bowl MVP
Walker became one of the few running backs in the modern era to win Super Bowl MVP, controlling the clock and repeatedly punishing a Patriots defence that struggled to slow him down.
Seattle’s supporting cast was just as important:
- Jason Myers (K)
- Five field goals, a Super Bowl record
- Accounted for 17 of Seattle’s 29 points
- Sam Darnold (QB)
- 19/38 passing, 202 yards, 1 TD
- No interceptions – calm, mistake-free football
- Uchenna Nwosu (LB)
- Interception return touchdown
- Constant pressure that tilted the game decisively late on
For New England, flashes of promise were undone by inexperience and pressure:
- Drake Maye (QB)
- 295 passing yards, two TDs
- Multiple turnovers that stalled any comeback momentum
Half-time show: A cultural moment
The Apple Music Half-time Show, headlined by Bad Bunny, was one of the most discussed elements of the night. High-energy, unapologetically Latin and visually bold, the performance drew praise for expanding what a Super Bowl half-time show can represent.
Social media buzzed instantly, with fans celebrating the cultural statement and celebrities posting clips within minutes. While reactions varied – as they always do – the show clearly succeeded in cutting through beyond traditional NFL audiences and becoming a global talking point.
Celebrity and fan reaction
Seahawks fans
Seattle supporters flooded social platforms with celebrations, memes and tributes to Walker’s MVP performance, many referencing the franchise’s long journey since its last Super Bowl win.
Patriots fans
The tone was more reflective than furious. Many framed the loss as a learning experience for a young quarterback, accepting the growing pains that come with rebuilding on the sport’s biggest stage.
Wider NFL world
Former players and analysts praised Seattle’s discipline and defensive structure, highlighting how the Seahawks forced New England to play on their terms from the opening quarter onward.
Where Super Bowl LX sits in all-time history
Every Super Bowl invites comparison – not just between teams, but against the legends of the past. While Super Bowl LX was not defined by explosive passing numbers or last-second heroics, it belongs to a tradition of controlled, authoritative championship performances.
To place it in context, here are some of the greatest individual Super Bowl performances of all time:
- Steve Young – Super Bowl XXIX (1995)
Six touchdown passes in a quarterback masterclass.
- Joe Montana – Super Bowl XXIV (1990)
Five touchdown passes in a 55–10 demolition.
- Marcus Allen – Super Bowl XVIII (1984)
191 rushing yards, redefining what a Super Bowl running back performance could be.
- Lynn Swann – Super Bowl X (1976)
161 receiving yards built on acrobatic, momentum-changing catches.
- Von Miller – Super Bowl 50 (2016)
Defensive dominance with sacks and forced turnovers that decided the game.
- James White – Super Bowl LI (2017)
The engine of the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history.
Across careers, a few names tower above the rest:
- Tom Brady
- 7 Super Bowl wins
- 5 Super Bowl MVPs
- Holder of the single-game Super Bowl passing yards record (505)
- Jerry Rice
- Most career Super Bowl receiving yards
- Most career Super Bowl points by a non-kicker
Against that backdrop, Kenneth Walker III’s MVP display may not top the statistical charts, but it stands out for something rarer in the modern NFL: a Super Bowl won through the run game, special teams excellence and defensive authority.
Final verdict
Super Bowl LX will be remembered less for fireworks and more for control.
Seattle executed a clear plan to perfection – dominate possession, win the kicking battle, pressure the quarterback and let their running back set the tone. Add a half-time show that sparked cultural conversation and a night of strong individual performances, and the result was a Super Bowl that felt complete, confident and historically grounded.
Not the loudest Super Bowl, but one of the most convincing.
