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Seahawks are Super Bowl champions again after season of exorcisms
Summary
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX, a game marked by a dominant Seahawks defense that recorded six sacks and three turnovers.
Content
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX after a season the team framed as an exercise in exorcisms. Sam Darnold returned as the Seahawks' starting quarterback after rebuilding his career and played through lingering injuries. The team's defense, nicknamed the Dark Side, produced a dominant performance in the title game. General manager John Schneider and coach Mike Macdonald reshaped the roster during the season, adding veterans and emphasizing speed and versatility.
Key details:
- The Seahawks sacked Patriots quarterback Drake Maye six times and forced three turnovers in the Super Bowl.
- Kenneth Walker III gained 161 yards from scrimmage and was named Super Bowl MVP.
- Seattle finished the season as the NFL's top scoring defense, with a -230 point differential and a 27-game streak without allowing a 100-yard rusher.
- Sam Darnold started at quarterback for Seattle after working with private coach Jordan Palmer and overcoming prior setbacks.
- GM John Schneider rebuilt much of the roster, signing veterans such as Cooper Kupp and adding contributors including Rashid Shaheed and DeMarcus Lawrence.
- Special teams played a key role, with Jason Myers making five field goals and punter Michael Dickson averaging 47.9 yards per punt with three pinned inside the 20.
Summary:
Seattle's Super Bowl victory closed a season defined by roster change, defensive identity and contributions across offense, defense and special teams. Undetermined at this time.
