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In an impressive display of defensive prowess, the Seattle Seahawks clinched their second Super Bowl title by overpowering the New England Patriots with a decisive 29-13 victory. The game, held in Santa Clara, California, showcased the relentless efforts of Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy, and Mike Macdonald’s formidable defensive squad, who effectively neutralized Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.
Contributing to Seattle’s success, Sam Darnold connected with AJ Barner for a touchdown pass, while Kenneth Walker III made significant strides on the ground, amassing 135 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Jason Myers proved reliable, successfully converting all five of his field goal attempts.
A highlight of the defensive onslaught came when Uchenna Nwosu capitalized on Witherspoon’s pressure on Maye, intercepting a pass and returning it 45 yards for a touchdown, further demoralizing the Patriots.
This dominant performance by Seattle’s “Dark Side” defense not only secured the championship but also marked a personal milestone for Sam Darnold. He became the first quarterback from the 2018 draft class to win a Super Bowl, surpassing his peers Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield, and Lamar Jackson.
Seattle’s “Dark Side” defense helped Darnold become the first quarterback in the 2018 draft class to win a Super Bowl, ahead of Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson.
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.
After leading the NFL with 20 turnovers in the regular season, Darnold didn’t have any in three playoff games. He wasn’t particularly sharp against a solid Patriots defense but protected the ball and made enough plays, finishing 19 of 38 for 202 yards.
The Seahawks sacked Maye six times, including two apiece by Hall and Murphy. Hall’s strip-sack 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.
Julian Love’s interception set up another field goal that made it 22-7 with 5:35 left.
The Patriots (17-4) punted on the first eight drives, excluding a kneel-down to end the first half.