SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) \u2014 The \u201cDark Side\u201d defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy.<\/p>\n
Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald\u2019s ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise\u2019s second Super Bowl.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe never waver, man. We believe in each other. We love each other, and now we\u2019re world champions,\u201d Macdonald said.<\/p>\n
Darnold threw a touchdown pass<\/a> to AJ Barner, Kenneth Walker III ran for 135 yards and Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record by making all five of his field-goal tries.<\/p>\n \u201cTo do this with this team, I wouldn\u2019t want it any other way,\u201d Darnold said. \u201cSo proud of our guys, our defense. I mean, I can\u2019t say enough great things about our defense, our special teams.\u201d<\/p>\n Super Bowl LX in photos<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald is reflected in the Lombardi Trophy after a win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 2 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald and quarterback Sam Darnold, left, hold the Lombardi Trophy after a win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 3 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks chair Jody Allen hold the Lombardi Trophyafter the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Sue Ogrocki)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 4 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald smiles after getting doused after a win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 5 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) holds a Microsoft Surface tablet after defeating the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 6 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Bad Bunny performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Morry Gash)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 7 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga perform during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Lynne Sladky)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 8 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Bad Bunny performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Charlie Riedel)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 9 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Bad Bunny performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Frank Franklin II)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 10 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) celebrates after scoring against the New England Patriots during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 11 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, right, is congratulated by teammates after recovering a fumble and returning it for a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Brynn Anderson)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 12 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) fumbles as he is sacked by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 13 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) celebrates with cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) after recovering a fumble by New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 14 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner catches a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 15 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) catches a pass as Seattle Seahawks\u2019 Riq Woolen, rear, defends during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Charlie Riedel)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 16 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) hurdles over Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 17 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks defensive end Rylie Mills, right, sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, left, during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 18 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks defensive end Rylie Mills (98) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Sue Ogrocki)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 19 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed celebrates during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Brynn Anderson)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 1 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald is reflected in the Lombardi Trophy after a win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 1 of 19<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald is reflected in the Lombardi Trophy after a win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 2 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald and quarterback Sam Darnold, left, hold the Lombardi Trophy after a win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 2 of 19<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald and quarterback Sam Darnold, left, hold the Lombardi Trophy after a win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 3 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks chair Jody Allen hold the Lombardi Trophyafter the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Sue Ogrocki)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 3 of 19<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks chair Jody Allen hold the Lombardi Trophyafter the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Sue Ogrocki)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 4 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald smiles after getting doused after a win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 4 of 19<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald smiles after getting doused after a win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 5 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) holds a Microsoft Surface tablet after defeating the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 5 of 19<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) holds a Microsoft Surface tablet after defeating the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 6 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Bad Bunny performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Morry Gash)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 6 of 19<\/p>\n Bad Bunny performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Morry Gash)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 7 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga perform during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Lynne Sladky)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 7 of 19<\/p>\n Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga perform during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Lynne Sladky)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 8 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Bad Bunny performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Charlie Riedel)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 8 of 19<\/p>\n Bad Bunny performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Charlie Riedel)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 9 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Bad Bunny performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Frank Franklin II)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 9 of 19<\/p>\n Bad Bunny performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Frank Franklin II)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 10 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) celebrates after scoring against the New England Patriots during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 10 of 19<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) celebrates after scoring against the New England Patriots during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 11 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, right, is congratulated by teammates after recovering a fumble and returning it for a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Brynn Anderson)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 11 of 19<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, right, is congratulated by teammates after recovering a fumble and returning it for a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Brynn Anderson)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 12 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) fumbles as he is sacked by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 12 of 19<\/p>\n New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) fumbles as he is sacked by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 13 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) celebrates with cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) after recovering a fumble by New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 13 of 19<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) celebrates with cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) after recovering a fumble by New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 14 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner catches a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 14 of 19<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner catches a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 15 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) catches a pass as Seattle Seahawks\u2019 Riq Woolen, rear, defends during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Charlie Riedel)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 15 of 19<\/p>\n New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) catches a pass as Seattle Seahawks\u2019 Riq Woolen, rear, defends during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Charlie Riedel)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 16 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) hurdles over Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 16 of 19<\/p>\n New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) hurdles over Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Doug Benc)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 17 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks defensive end Rylie Mills, right, sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, left, during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 17 of 19<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks defensive end Rylie Mills, right, sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, left, during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 18 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks defensive end Rylie Mills (98) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Sue Ogrocki)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 18 of 19<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks defensive end Rylie Mills (98) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Sue Ogrocki)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 19 of 19\u00a0|\u00a0<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed celebrates during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Brynn Anderson)<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n 19 of 19<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed celebrates during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\/Brynn Anderson)<\/p>\n Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n Walker became the first running back to win the Super Bowl MVP award since Hall of Famer Terrell Davis did it with Denver 28 years ago.<\/p>\n Uchenna Nwosu punctuated a punishing defensive performance by snagging Maye\u2019s pass in the air<\/a> after Witherspoon hit his arm and running it back 45 yards for a pick-6.<\/p>\n \u201cWe went through a lot, but we believed,\u201d Witherspoon said. \u201cAll of you all doubters out there who said all that other stuff, you all don\u2019t know what\u2019s going on in this building. We\u2019re one of one over here.\u201d<\/p>\n Seattle won its first Super Bowl a dozen years ago behind its \u201cLegion of Boom\u201d defense, then was denied a repeat when New England\u2019s Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson<\/a> at the goal line. The Seahawks hadn\u2019t been back to the Super Bowl since.<\/p>\n Darnold become the first quarterback in the 2018 NFL draft class to win a Super Bowl, ahead of Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson.<\/p>\n Labeled a bust, dumped by two teams and considered expendable by two others, Darnold proved his doubters wrong while helping the Seahawks go 17-3.<\/p>\n After leading the NFL with 20 turnovers in the regular season, Darnold didn\u2019t have any in three playoff games. He wasn\u2019t particularly sharp against a solid Patriots defense but protected the ball and made enough plays, finishing 19 of 38 for 202 yards.<\/p>\n \u201cI know we won the Super Bowl, but we could have been a little bit better on offense, but I don\u2019t care about that right now,\u201d Darnold said. \u201cIt\u2019s an unbelievable feeling, man. I\u2019m just so happy for the guys in the locker room and the coaches that put in so much effort throughout the whole season.\u201d<\/p>\n The Seahawks sacked Maye six times, including two apiece by Hall and Murphy. Hall\u2019s strip-sack<\/a> late in the third quarter set up a short field and Darnold connected with Barner on 16-yard scoring toss to make it 19-0.<\/p>\n Julian Love\u2019s interception<\/a> set up another field goal that made it 22-7 with 5:35 left.<\/p>\n The Patriots (17-4) punted on the first eight drives, excluding a kneel-down to end the first half.<\/p>\n \u201cJust reminding them that we\u2019re 307 days into what hopefully is a long, successful relationship and program, and it\u2019s OK to be disappointed,\u201d New England coach Mike Vrabel said. <\/p>\n Down 19-0, Maye and the Patriots\u2019 offense finally got going. He hit Mack Hollins over the middle in traffic for 24 yards and then lofted a perfect 35-yard TD pass to Hollins down the left side to cut the deficit to 19-7.<\/p>\n Tom Brady once led Bill Belichick\u2019s Patriots to the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, when New England rallied from a 28-3 deficit against Atlanta for a 34-28 overtime victory.<\/p>\n But Maye, who was runner-up to Matthew Stafford for the AP NFL MVP award<\/a> in the closest race in two decades, didn\u2019t come close. He had a chance to narrow the gap, but his ill-advised pass into triple coverage was picked by Love and the Patriots trailed by 15 when they got the ball back with 5:35 left.<\/p>\n Then came Nwosu\u2019s touchdown, a fitting way to cap an overwhelming effort by the NFL\u2019s stingiest defense.<\/p>\n \u201cDefinitely hurts. They played better than us tonight,\u201d Maye said.<\/p>\n Maye\u2019s 7-yard TD pass to Rhamondre Stevenson late in the game only made the margin smaller.<\/p>\n The Seahawks took a 3-0 lead on Myers\u2019 33-yard field goal on the game\u2019s opening drive. Myers connected from 39 and 41 yards to extend the lead to 9-0 at halftime. He was good from 41 on Seattle\u2019s first drive of the third quarter to make it 12-0.<\/p>\n Patriots player of the game<\/p>\n Cornerback Christian Gonzalez made two outstanding plays to prevent potential touchdowns in the second quarter. He raced back and leaped in the air to slap away a deep pass to Rashid Shaheed that could have been a 76-yard TD.<\/p>\n On Seattle\u2019s last drive in the first half, Gonzalez knocked down a pass to All-Pro wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba that would have been a 23-yard TD.<\/p>\n Mills gets a two-for-one sack<\/p>\n Rylie Mills pushed left guard Jared Wilson into Maye<\/a> and took both of them down on one of Seattle\u2019s sacks.<\/p>\n Bad Bunny shines at halftime<\/p>\n