Overview
- Seattle sealed a 29-13 title with a stifling performance that produced six sacks and three takeaways, including a pick-six, while New England’s offense was largely bottled up.
- Kenneth Walker III earned Super Bowl MVP after rushing for 135 yards and became the first running back to win the award since Terrell Davis in 1997.
- Sam Darnold went 19-of-38 for 202 yards and a touchdown with no postseason turnovers, drawing plaudits for a career revival even with a modest box score.
- Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak confirmed he is leaving to become the Raiders’ head coach, and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler cited Mike Kafka as a potential replacement as Seattle weighs internal options.
- Offseason priorities now include selecting a new offensive coordinator, revisiting Darnold’s three-year, $100.5 million deal with an upcoming roster bonus, and deciding on Walker and other pending free agents.