Seahawks win Super Bowl LX
• Dominant performance: The Seattle Seahawks’ defense smothered the New England Patriots and helped deliver a win on the NFL’s biggest stage. Two late turnovers slammed the door on any hopes of a Patriots comeback and Seattle kicker Jason Myers made a Super Bowl record five field goals.
• Bad Bunny bowl: Puerto Rican music mega-star Bad Bunny rocked the stage with an energetic halftime performance featuring many of his biggest hits, powerful imagery and theatrical nods to songs and symbols from throughout his Spanish-language catalog. Several huge stars, including Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, made appearances.
Seattle Seahawks defense dominates in lopsided Super Bowl LX win
The Seattle Seahawks much-lauded defense was as good as advertised Sunday in Santa Clara, completely dominating the game as they imposed their will on the New England Patriots, winning Super Bowl LX 29-13.
The Seahawks defense swarmed all over the Patriots throughout, with New England quarterback Drake Maye barely having time to breathe in the pocket.
Seattle forced Maye into three turnovers, a fumble and two interceptions, including one that was returned for a 45-yard touchdown by Uchenna Nwosu in a play that snuffed out any chance of a miracle Patriots’ comeback.
The Seahawks pass rush also racked up six sacks, completely stifling the Patriots’ offense, which only managed five first downs through the first three quarters of the game before adding a couple late touchdowns when the game was out of reach.
“I’m not surprised. It’s what they do,” Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald told CNN Sports about the Pats powerhouse defense after the game.
“The guys pick each other up every time. It’s what we’ve been doing since last year. It’s awesome to do it on this stage.”
New England’s defense played its part, keeping the Seattle offense largely under wraps for most of the night.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold didn’t light up the scoreboard, but the journeyman signal-caller managed the game well, passing for 202 yards and one touchdown.
He gave credit to his parents for leading him to this moment.
“Some people called me crazy throughout my career for believing in myself so much and having so much confidence,” Darnold said after the victory.
“But it was because of my parents, because of the way that they believed in me throughout my entire career. It allowed me to go out there and play free and have a ton of confidence.”
Darnold didn’t have to try to take more than the Patriots’ defense gave him, thanks to a MVP-winning performance from running back Kenneth Walker III, who ran for 135 yards and had two catches for another 26 yards.
Walker was forced to shoulder nearly the entire load for the Seattle run game after the team lost half of its rushing attack when Zach Charbonnet suffered a season-ending knee injury against the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Seattle’s other secret weapon was its place-kicker, Jason Myers, who set a Super Bowl record with five field goals.
Mike Macdonald tells CNN he "can't feel any better" following Super Bowl LX win
Seattle Seahawks head coach told CNN he “can’t feel any better” when asked about the Super Bowl LX victory.
“It’s honestly surreal right now. … I can’t wait to go celebrate with them. It’s pretty unbelievable.”
The 38-year-old Macdonald became the third-youngest coach to win a Super Bowl and credited the organization for reaching this point.
“The way our guys are connected. The way they love each other. Football teams are the coolest thing ever. I mean, you got guys from all over the place. They came together for a common goal. All different backgrounds. They learn off eachother. You can’t get much better than that.”
Macdonald also gave his props to the Seahawks fans for showing out at Levi’s Stadium.
“If you saw our playoff atmosphere this season, they absolutely backed it up. They’re the best. They need to get ready, though, we’re going to be partying this week.”
Seahawks' Klint Kubiak reportedly taking Las Vegas Raiders job
Amid the Super Bowl LX celebrations, Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak will reportedly become the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, according to NFL Network’s Stacey Dales.
The Raiders hold the first overall pick in April’s NFL draft.
Cigars, newspapers and ski goggles in the Seahawks presser
The smell of cigar smoke is wafting through the Seattle Seahawks postgame press conferences as victory is being lit up and enjoyed by the team.
Ernest Jones IV had a slowly burning cigar on his podium as he answered questions, discussing the dominant defensive performance that he and his teammates just put together.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba enjoyed one of his own when he came in for his press conference, giving a hardy “I-O!” to a reporter who offered the traditional Phio State greeting of “O-H!”
“I’m on Cloud 9, I ain’t gonna lie,” the star wide receiver said.
On Derick Hall’s podium rested several newspapers that were printed with victory headlines for the Seahawks – taking the pile with him when he left.
The smiles are prevalent as players cycle in and out, even with some players preparing for the inevitable, stinging of champagne coming soon.
Michael Dickson and Leonard Williams both came to the postgame press conference wearing ski goggles, ready to be sprayed and hopefully avoid some of the burn.
Drake Maye says Seahawks defense was simply better
Drake Maye was brutally honest in his assessment of how he played against the tough Seattle Seahawks defense during Sunday’s Super Bowl.
“I think they’re great all three levels. They’re well coached. You know, we knew they can be in the right spot. They mix it up. And I think they’ve got good players at all three levels. That’s the biggest thing,” Maye told CNN Sports.
“They got good players all three levels, and they made more plays than we did. And, you know, I got to make better throws and move in the pocket and change the launch point, and do a lot of things … at a better level for us to win.”
Maye had one of his worst games of the season on the biggest stage, but was forthright afterward.
Maye said there were a couple of plays that he would like to have back. He actually said he wanted to have the whole game back and the Seahawks simply made the plays needed to win.
In Maye’s defense, he had very little time to pick apart the Seahawks defense, given the pressure that was getting through his offensive line. Maye was sacked five times and was hit on an interception that was returned for a touchdown that essentially sealed the game in the fourth quarter.
Patriots coach Vrabel "disappointed" but already looking forward to the future
It was a disappointing ending to a remarkable season for Mike Vrabel in his first year at the helm of the Patriots, the team where he won three Super Bowl titles.
Vrabel took a team that was 4-13 in 2024 and led them to a 14-3 record in 2025.
Vrabel addressed this mixed emotions after a dominating 29-13 loss on Sunday.
“I’m disappointed, just like they are and I’m reminding them that we’re 307 days into what hopefully is a long, successful relationship and program,” Vrabel said.
In his postgame talk with his team, Vrabel went right back to coaching the team up for next season.
“We just have to not let mistakes pile up,” Vrabel told his team. “Can’t have one bad play turn into two bad plays, and being able to settle down and be better early on in drives.”
The Patriots will start next season with a bullseye on their back as the reigning AFC champions.
In pictures: Seattle Seahawks victorious over the New England Patriots
The Seattle Seahawks’ “Dark Side” defense dominated Super Bowl LX on Sunday, registering six sacks and forcing three turnovers in a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots.
It’s the second Super Bowl title for Seattle, which last won 12 years ago.
Check out more of the best pictures from the game here.
Tough scenes after the game in Patriots press conference
A lot of tears and upset faces in the Patriots postgame media availability, understandably so.
Drake Maye, in particular, is fighting through tears to speak with the horde of reporters who are gathered around him. He’s putting on a brave face, but it’s clearly deeply affected by this loss.
“I think that’s the biggest thing about life, times like this, and how you bounce back,” Maye said.
“I think, you know, all those guys in that locker room, we’re gonna use this as fuel. I’d go to war with those guys anytime, any day, anywhere.”
Maye stayed at the podium even longer than his coach did, answering every question that was tossed to him, even one from a reporter who mistakenly asked him what it was like to win the Super Bowl.
The questions that seemed to get him most choked up were about his teammates and what it meant to play in this game with this particular group of players.
“You just continue to build relationships and just the memories — memories of the road or goofing off with guys in the locker room, or going out to eat with the linemen, or playing cards with the guys, just be in the huddle,“ Maye said. “And that’s what you miss in the off-season. You miss being in the huddle and being with the guys.”
AJ Barner to CNN: "The journey is everything"
Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner told CNN the “journey is everything” when asked how it felt to be Super Bowl champions.
“To be world champs and do it with this team, its super special,” Barner said.
Barner finished with 54 yards and a touchdown.
“When you prepare and your opportunity comes, I think you just make the play. That’s what I did. Big shout out to my teammates.”
How will Barner celebrate?
“A few drinks, cold beer,” Barner quipped.
Kenneth Walker III named Super Bowl LX MVP
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl LX MVP.
The 25-year-old finished with 135 yards rushing and 26 yards receiving in the win.
"I wouldn't want it any other way," Darnold says after Super Bowl win
After a stellar performance in Super Bowl LX, Sam Darnold reflected on the long and winding road that has led to this moment.
“It’s unbelievable. Everything that’s happened in my career,” said Darnold, who’s played with five different teams in his eight-year career. “But to do it with this team, I wouldn’t want it any other way.
“I’m so proud of our guys. Our defense, I mean, I can’t say enough great things about our defense, our special teams. I know we won the Super Bowl, but we could have been a little bit better on offense.
“But I don’t care about that right now. It’s an unbelievable feeling.”
Darnold is an unlikely superstar - a true journeyman, having played for four different teams in the past four seasons. But after a breakthrough season with the Minnesota Vikings last season, followed by another incredible season in Seattle this year, Darnold joins Tom Brady as the only quarterbacks in NFL history with back-to-back 14-win seasons.
“I’ve always believed in myself because of my family and my friends, so it’s as simple as that. As long as you believe in yourself, anything is possible,” Darnold told NBC.
Super Bowl ad roundup: Hollywood stars, betting apps, AI and a relative lack of politics
Like every Super Bowl, there’s a lot to unpack from the heavy dose of creative advertising.
What stood out this year was the high volume of A-list celebrity appearances.
Ben Affleck featured in a Dunkin’ ad — a 90s-themed throwback and a nod to Affleck’s role in the movie “Good Will Hunting.” Among the famous faces in the “lost pilot” were sitcom stars like Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Ted Danson and Jaleel White, as well as a cameo from former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Dunkin’ plans to give out nearly 1.995 million free coffees on Monday for guests using its app.
Matthew McConaughey tried to convince Bradley Cooper that football is a ploy to sell food in an ad for UberEats, while Scarlett Johansson, Jon Hamm and Bowen Yang appeared in a Ritz cracker ad.
Adrien Brody, meanwhile, tried to tap into “the pain of taxes” for TurboTax. Emma Stone starred in a black and white film noir Squarespace ad.
Octavia Spencer and Sofia Vergara teamed up to promote kidney screenings.
Sports betting apps featured prominently, with DraftKings airing several commercials before the kickoff. Fanatics SportsBook and Kendall Jenner had a clear message for football fans: “Bet on the right guy.” Jenner, who called out celebrity gossip that she’s bad luck for basketball players, said she bet on her athlete boyfriends — and encouraged Americans to bet on football players.
AI companies were also on full display, promoting Meta’s Rayban glasses, Google’s Gemini, GenSpace.AI’s workspace assistant and using Microsoft Copilot to simplify Excel spreadsheets. Anthropic’s Claude AI even took a jab at ChatGPT for rolling out ads this year, while ChatGPT aired its own ads. There was also Ai.com, a new platform looking to gain some traction in the crowded industry.
Shortly after Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show performance ended, an advertisement promoting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in a personable tone aired in some regions.
But that was about the extent of commercials with a political message. With the midterm elections about nine months away, it seems as if politics took a break during the biggest television event of the year.
This year’s 30-second ads ranged from about $8 million to $10 million.
Walker on winning Super Bowl: "Dream come true"
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III called winning Super Bowl LX a “dream come true.”
“A lot of people play their whole career and don’t make it this far. So, it’s a blessing. I thank coach Macdonald and the team for sticking together.”
The 25-year-old finished with 135 yards rushing.
“We went through adversity throughout the season but we stayed together. The adversity showed who we were as a team. We got a brotherhood going on.”
The Seahawks win Super Bowl LX!
The Seattle Seahawks are the champions of Super Bowl LX!
With an incredible defensive performance and just enough offense, the Seahawks cruised past the New England Patriots and got revenge for their fans from the traumatic loss 11 years ago in Super Bowl XLIX. The final score: 29-13.
The Seahawks defense has been strong all season but kicked it up a notch in this biggest of games, holding the Patriots to 331 yards and two touchdowns. Most of that offensive output came in the fourth quarter as the Patriots tried to conjure a comeback. They had just 78 yards of offense through three quarters.
The defense also forced multiple turnovers that essentially sealed the game for the Seahawks, including pick-6 touchdown in the final minutes.
The standout for Seattle on the offensive end was Kenneth Walker III, the running back who rushed for 135 yards, continuing his reputation as a big-game player he carved out as a star at Michigan State University.
Most of the points were scored by kicker Jason Myers, who nailed a Super Bowl record five field goals.
Standby for more postgame coverage from CNN Sports.
Walker's long TD called back, Seahawks have to punt
Kenneth Walker, who has 135 yards rushing, had the chance to put the ultimate cherry on top of the Super Bowl winning performance – a 49-yard house call.
But the play was called back due to offensive holding and Seattle was forced to punt.
The game is all but done but the Pats get the ball back with about a minute left.
Patriots score a touchdown, but the game remains well out of reach
The Patriots capped a 65-yard drive with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye to Rhamondre Stevenson, who snatched the ball millimeters off the turf for the score.
The Patriots went for a two-point conversion, where Hunter Henry was shaken up after taking a big hit on the play. The play failed to convert.
Seattle conjures up an odd INT for a touchdown
Seattle defensive lineman Byron Murphy II started the Patriots’ next possession with the sixth sack of the game by the Seahawks.
Three plays later Devon Witherspoon got to Drake Maye once again as the quarterback was trying to throw, knocking the ball loose. Uchenna Nwosu plucked the fumbled football out of the air and ran it in for a 45-yard touchdown.
The play was initially called a sack-fumble, but then later changed to an interception, undoing their place in the sack pantheon.
This post has been updated with further developments.
Jason Myers makes history with fifth field goal made
After the interception, Seattle had a golden chance to put the game on ice.
However, the Patriots defense held the Seahawks to a field goal – Jason Myers’ fifth of the game.
That set the record for most field goals in Super Bowl history.
Pretty cool stat despite the lack of touchdowns.
Patriots have a little more than five minutes remaining to stay in the game.
Interception dooms Patriots' drive, and possibly their chances of winning SB 60
After a great punt pinned New England in the shadow of their own end zone, the Pats offense went back to work.
A couple big plays, highlighted by a 16-yard scramble from Drake Maye, had the Patriots on the move again.
But the Patriots imploded when Maye chucked a ball deep, where Julian Love easily picked the ball off with no Patriots receivers in the vicinity.
Meet AJ Barner, the man responsible for Seattle's lone TD
Seattle tight end AJ Barner has four receptions for 54 yards and Super Bowl LX’s first touchdown.
AJ Barner has been one of Sam Darnold’s most reliable targets tonight. So, who is he?
For one, championships aren’t new for Barner.
Originally playing collegiate football for the Indiana Hoosiers, Barner transferred to Michigan for his senior year and walked away with a national championship ring.
The Ohio native was drafted by the Seahawks as the 121st pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-6, 251 pound tight end had 519 yards and six touchdowns in the regular season.
While there’s a ton of time left in tonight’s game, it looks like Barner might add to his jewelry collection.
