Overview
- Seattle beat the Patriots 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium to claim the franchise’s second Lombardi Trophy, with Kenneth Walker III earning Super Bowl MVP.
- Sam Darnold completed 19 of 38 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown in his first season as Seattle’s starter, capping a revival that included time learning in San Francisco.
- Head coach Mike Macdonald won the title in his second season at 38 years and 227 days, the NFL’s third-youngest Super Bowl–winning coach.
- Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak confirmed he is leaving to become the Raiders’ head coach, and multiple Seattle defensive starters plus MVP Walker are set to hit free agency.
- General manager John Schneider emphasized humility about a repeat bid, while Super Bowl week also featured Bad Bunny’s halftime show and Matthew Stafford’s AP MVP award with a pledge to return to the Rams.