See the Seahawks stop the run and win the Super BowlSeattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the New England Patriots during the third quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Kyle Terada-Imagn ImagesESPN PhotoFeb 9, 2026, 06:00 AM ETClose
The defense doesn’t often take center stage in the NFL’s championship game, but the Seattle Seahawks’ unit took over in its 29-13 win against the New England Patriots in Santa Clara, California Sunday night.
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The Patriots were scoreless in their 10 possessions of the game, tying the Colts (Super Bowl III) for the fourth-longest drought to begin a Super Bowl, according to Elias Sports Bureau. The Seahawks’ defense held the Patriots to four first downs, 51 total yards, 2.0 yards per play and three sacks in the first half.
We captured the plays that secured the Seahawks their second Super Bowl win.
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is swarmed by Seattle Seahawks defenders during the first half. Chris Torres/EPA via ShutterstockSeattle Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed celebrates during the first half. The Seahawks had six sacks during the game, one shy of the Super Bowl record. AP Photo/Brynn AndersonRylie Mills pushed through his block, tackling two players and then sacked Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in the first half. Despite a slow offensive start, the Seahawks’ defense held the Patriots scoreless in the first half. AP Photos/Matt Slocum, Doug Benc and Morry GashSeattle Seahawks defenders surround and sack Drake Maye in the second half to continue a game of dominant defense. Reuters/Carlos BarriaSeattle Seahawks safety Julian Love celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass. AP Photo/Godofredo A. VásquezSeahawks Devon Witherspoon forced a fumble against Drake Maye in the fourth quarter that was then picked up by linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, above, and returned for a touchdown. Top: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images. Bottom: AP Photo/Doug Benc
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