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Seattle Seahawks' players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026. Patrick T. Fallon, AFP

Seattle Seahawks' players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

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Super Bowl LX: New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks - Game

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770609945994AFP__20260209__96MH8JZ__v1__MidRes__SuperBowlLxNewEnglandPatriotsVSeattleSeahawksGam.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Seattle Seahawks&#x27; players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi&#x27;s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026. Patrick T. Fallon, AFP" width="960"/>Seattle Seahawks&#x27; players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi&#x27;s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026. Patrick T. Fallon, AFP</div>SANTA CLARA -- The Seattle Seahawks coasted to Super Bowl glory Sunday, routing the New England Patriots 29-13 as Sam Darnold sealed his journey from flop quarterback to conqueror of the NFL&#x27;s biggest prize.Brushing off a reputation for wilting in big games, journeyman quarterback Darnold threw for a touchdown and some 200 yards on the grandest stage of all to give the Seahawks their second-ever Lombardi Trophy.&quot;It&#x27;s unbelievable. Everything that has happened in my career, but to do it with this team, I wouldn&#x27;t want it any other way,&quot; said DarnoldThe victory was buoyed by a dominant defensive display, and kicker Jason Myers&#x27; five field goals -- the most ever by one player in a Super Bowl. Seattle avenged its loss to the Patriots in its previous appearance, back in 2015.But it was a night to forget for Darnold&#x27;s counterpart Drake Maye, who was sacked six times and threw two interceptions, failing in his bid to become the youngest starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl at 23.Bad Bunny performed the half-time show, singing entirely in Spanish in a Super Bowl first.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/2/9/bad-bunny-celebrates-puerto-rico-in-joyous-super-bowl-halftime-show-1101">READ: Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico in joyous Super Bowl halftime show</a></div>One of the world&#x27;s biggest artists, Bad Bunny has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump&#x27;s brutal and divisive immigration crackdown.His vibrant show, featuring cameos from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, largely avoided politics.That did not stop Trump -- who did not attend -- taking to social media to dub it an &quot;affront&quot; to the United States, claiming that no one could understand the performance.<div> </div><div>- &#x27;Evil Empire&#x27; -</div>An initially cagey game featured no touchdowns for either side in the first three quarters, with the Patriots stifled and the Seahawks largely playing it safe, relying on running back Kenneth Walker, who managed 135 rushing yards across the night.But it sprang to life in the final quarter, with four touchdowns.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/2/8/nfl-super-bowl-set-for-patriots-seahawks-showdown-as-politics-swirl-1844">READ: Super Bowl set for Patriots-Seahawks showdown as politics swirl</a></div>Darnold led things off with his endzone pass to A.J. Barner, before the hitherto scoreless Patriots hit back with Maye finding Mack Hollins for a touchdown.Seattle compounded the misery with yet another Maye sack resulting in a turnover and a career-first touchdown for linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, before the Patriots managed another consolation visit to the end zone.More than 120 million Americans were expected to watch the biggest event in US sports, which took place at the 75,000-capacity Levi&#x27;s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.For the Patriots, a franchise once so dominant they were dubbed the &quot;Evil Empire,&quot; it was a disappointing night to end a season in which they had been reborn under coach of the year Mike Vrabel.The storied franchise could not secure a record seventh Super Bowl, and their first since the departure of Tom Brady.<div> </div><div>- Porous Patriots -</div>The Seahawks boasted a vocal majority of fans from the kickoff, and their early nerves were settled with a field goal from the game&#x27;s very first drive.New England&#x27;s porous offensive line was continually overwhelmed, the team pinned deep in its own territory, as Seattle added two more field goals for a 9-0 lead at the break.Bad Bunny&#x27;s half-time performance came as a welcome respite for New England, with internet memes quickly joking that the superstar had &quot;gained more yards than the Patriots&quot; as he strutted through his colorful set.The Seahawks picked up where they left off, with Walker&#x27;s legs powering Seattle up the field for Myers to extend the lead.Early in the final quarter, Seattle finally managed the game&#x27;s first touchdown. Darnold&#x27;s 16-yard pass found tight end Barner in the deep right corner of the endzone.With the night threatening to turn into farce, a topless streaker evaded security efforts.This time the break in play briefly sparked New England to life. Maye found Hollins with a stunning 35-yard sling for a touchdown and the Patriots&#x27; first points, narrowing the game to 19-7.But it proved in vain, as Nwosu sealed the win before Rhamondre Stevenson ran in a late consolation touchdown.It was sweet vindication for the humble Darnold, once a highly drafted youth who played for four NFL franchises before his stunning debut season in Seattle ended in the ultimate victory.&quot;So proud of my guys. I can&#x27;t say enough great things about our defense and special teams,&quot; said Darnold.&quot;I know we won the Super Bowl. We could have been a little bit better on offense but I don&#x27;t care about that right now. An unbelievable feeling.&quot;

The Seattle Seahawks coasted to Super Bowl glory Sunday, routing the New England Patriots 29-13 as Sam Darnold sealed his journey from flop quarterback to conqueror of the NFL's biggest prize.

The Seattle Seahawks coasted to Super Bowl glory Sunday, routing the New England Patriots 29-13 as Sam Darnold sealed his journey from flop quarterback to conqueror of the NFL's biggest prize.

NFL: Seahawks soar to Super Bowl win over Patriots

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NFL: Seahawks soar to Super Bowl win over Patriots

Andrew Marszal,

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Published February 09, 2026 12:07 PM PHT

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Updated February 10, 2026 03:30 PM PHT

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