Seahawks defeat Patriots behind stellar defensive effort to win Super Bowl LX

Were you ready for some non-football consumerism? Ready or not, the Super Bowl’s annual blitz of commercials landed before and during the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots defense-first matchup, with some ads served up in advance while others were unveiled for the first time during the game. As in previous years, there were serious clunkers (looking at you Bud Light rolling keg ad), but also a few that transcended their buy-more mission (may you live forever Melissa McCarthy). Other trends we noticed: celebrities double dipping to appear in more than one Super Bowl commercial (three if you’re Sofía Vergara), lots of borderline-gross humor (exploding heads, singing clumps of shaved body hair, singing toilets and plenty of ads trying to convince America that AI tools aren’t a waste of time and energy).

While many of this year’s ads promoted artificial intelligence and the usual rah-rah-America nods to patriotism, one trend we noticed was that the longer versions for some of the best Super Bowl ads, found online, were even better than the condensed cuts that made it to broadcast. What if next year, we make the Super Bowl three quarters and the commercial breaks 15 minutes long? Any takers?

Super Bowl LX is over.

That makes this the perfect time to start thinking ahead to Super Bowl LXI.

Here’s everything we know about the next NFL championship game:

When is Super Bowl LXI?

Feb. 14, 2027. Football fans, now is the time to set yourself a reminder to make early Valentine’s Day plans for next year. You don’t want to have to sleep on the same couch your buddy spilled guacamole dip all over during the big game, do you?

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX.

This is the second time the Seahawks hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in four visits to the NFL’s championship game.

After joining the NFL as an expansion team in 1976, the Seahawks didn’t make it to the big game until Super Bowl XL following the 2005 season. Coached by Mike Holmgren and led by quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle went 13-3 during the regular season and defeated Washington and Carolina in the playoffs.

A real couple said “I do” at the Super Bowl halftime show — and Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga were there to bless the union.

For those analyzing the details in Bad Bunny’s 15-minute halftime performance, there was a real wedding that took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara in front of 75,000 fans.

🏈 Seahawks 29, Patriots 13 — FINAL

Behind a stellar defensive effort that included six sacks, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

It is the second Super Bowl title in Seahawks franchise history.

🏈 Seahawks 29, Patriots 13 — 2:21 left in the fourth quarter

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye connected on a seven-yard touchdown pass to running back Rhamondre Stevenson, but it might be too little, too late for a New England comeback.

The Patriots failed to convert on a two-point attempt after the touchdown.

🏈 Seahawks 29, Patriots 7 — 4:27 left in the fourth quarter

Seattle linebacker Uchenna Nwosu returned a Drake Maye interception 44 yards for a touchdown to give the Seahawks a commanding lead late in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LX.

The fumble came just before cornerback Devon Witherspoon was about to sack Maye.

🏈 Seahawks 22, Patriots 7 — 5:35 left in the fourth quarter

Seattle’s Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record with his fifth field goal to extend the Seahawks’ lead late in the fourth quarter.

The field goal came at the end of a six-play, 30-yard drive.

New England is running out of time to mount a comeback.

🏈 Seahawks 19, Patriots 7 — 8:07 left in the fourth quarter

Seattle safety Julian Love intercepted a pass from New England quarterback Drake Maye and returned the ball 38 yards to deal a significant blow to the Patriots’ comeback hopes.

The Seahawks took over at the New England 38 after the Patriots’ seven-play, 40-yard drive.

🏈 Seahawks 19, Patriots 7 — 12:27 left in the fourth quarter

Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins made a spectacular touchdown catch on a 35-yard pass from Drake Maye to show some life on offense.

The much-needed touchdown capped a speedy, three-play, 65-yard drive that included Hollins catching a 24-yard pass before the touchdown.

Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba returned to the game on the ensuing possession after being evaluated for a concussion.

Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers has set a record with five field goals during Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots.

Myers kicked a 33-yard field goal following the Seahawks’ opening drive for a 3-0 lead at 11:58 in the first quarter. He followed with a 39-yarder at the 11:16 mark in the second quarter and a 41-yarder with 11 seconds left in the quarter for a 9-0 halftime lead.

🏈 Seahawks 19, Patriots 0 — 13:24 left in the fourth quarter

Following a Seattle fumble recovery, Sam Darnold connected on a 16-yard pass to tight end AJ Barner to give the Seahawks a commanding lead early in the fourth quarter.

It was the game’s first touchdown pass in a contest that has been dominated by the Seattle defense so far.

An 11-yard reception by Barner and a nine-yard catch by Cooper Kupp set up the touchdowns.

Seattle has 297 total yards to New England’s 78.

🏈 Seahawks 12, Patriots 0 — End of third quarter

Seattle linebacker Derick Hall strip-sacked Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, and Byron Murphy II recovered the fumble to end another New England possession.

The Seahawks are completely dominating on defense — the Patriots have just 78 total yards of offense.

Seattle took over at the New England 37-yard line after the fumble recovery.

🏈 Seahawks 12, Patriots 0 — 2:48 left in the third quarter

Seattle star Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the leading receiver in the NFL this season, left the game to be evaluated for a concussion.

Smith-Njigba took a hard hit before making his way to the sideline. After going inside the sideline medical tent, he walked to the locker room.

At a time of widespread fear and distrust in the United States, Bad Bunny offered a loving and optimistic vision of the American experience during his halftime show at Sunday’s Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

Leading an expansive and multigenerational crew of singers, dancers and musicians, the 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar followed up his historic album of the year win at last weekend’s Grammy Awards with a busy and colorful performance that drew lines between the traditional folk forms of his native island and the throbbing reggaeton beats that have made him an icon to young people around the globe.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye passed for 48 yards in the first half of Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks.

That’s a pretty low total for one half — but it’s not even the lowest amount of passing yards for an entire Super Bowl.

🏈 Seahawks 12, Patriots 0 — 9:12 left in the third quarter

Jason Myers kicked another 41-yard field goal — his fourth field goal of the game — to extend Seattle’s lead in third quarter.

The field goal came at the end of a 10-play, 69-yard drive that included an 11-yard scramble by Sam Darnold, Kenneth Walker III catching a 20-yard pass and Jaxon Smith-Njigba catching a 16-yard pass.

🏈 Seahawks 9, Patriots 0 — 13:23 left in the third quarter

The first Patriots possession of the second half ended in another three-and-out.

TreVeyon Henderson had a seven-yard run, but cornerback Josh Jobe broke up a pass for wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to prompt the Patriots’ sixth punt of the game.

🏈 Seahawks 9, Patriots 0 — HALFTIME

Jason Myers kicked a 41-yard field goal with 11 seconds left in the first half to give the Seahawks a two-score lead in what has been the defensive duel so far.

Myers’ field goal came at the end of a nine-play, 34-yard drive that ended when Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez nearly picked off a pass near the end zone intended for Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Both teams struggled to find much rhythm on offense as each team leaned on their strong defenses to keep quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Drake Maye under near constant pressure.

The difference on offense has been Seattle’s ability to find success in its running back. Kenneth Walker III rushed for 94 yards in 14 carries, helping the Seahawks get into range for three Myers field goals.

Darnold has completed nine of 22 passes for 88 yards. Maye has completed six of 11 passes for 48 yards for a Patriots team that just had 51 total yards. The Seahawks sacked Maye three times in the first half.

The Seattle Seahawks lead the New England Patriots 9-0 at halftime of Super Bowl LX on a pair of field goals by kicker Jason Myers.

That’s a pretty low score — but it’s not close to being the lowest halftime score in Super Bowl history. That came in Super Bowl IX following the 1974 season.

In a struggle between two classic NFL defenses — Pittsburgh’s Steel Curtain vs. Minnesota’s Purple People Eaters — the only first-half points midway through the second quarter. On second and 7 from his own 10-yard line, Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton lost the ball and had to fall on it in the Vikings’ end zone. He was touched by Steelers defensive end Dwight White, who was credited with the sack.

One of the most coveted pieces of Super Bowl merch this year won’t be sold in stores, and the NFL probably doesn’t want to see it in the stands.

It’s a rally towel with a cute, punting bunny graphic from acclaimed L.A. illustrator Lalo Alcaraz on one side, honoring this year’s halftime show performer Bad Bunny. But there’s an unambiguous message on the other side — “ICE OUT.”

🏈 Seahawks 6, Patriots 0 — 11:16 left in the second quarter

Jason Myers kicked a 39-yard field goal to double Seattle’s lead after a pair of big runs by Kenneth Walker III.

In what has been a defensive duel so far, Walker moved the Seahawks into field-goal range with runs of 30 and 29 yards. But the Seahawks hit a wall in the red zone, with Walker getting hit behind the line on two carries and Sam Darnold throwing an incomplete pass.

Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez made a great defensive play on a deep pass intended for Rashid Shaheed early in the drive.

🏈 Seahawks 3, Patriots 0 — 1:25 left in the first quarter

Devon Witherspoon sacked Drake Maye on third down to end the Patriots’ second possession with a three-and-out.

Maye connected with Kayshon Boutte on a 21-yard pass on the first play of the drive, but the Seahawks advanced no further.

Seattle went three-and-out on its second possession after Sam Darnold couldn’t connect with Jaxon Smith-Njigba on third down.

🏈 Seahawks 3, Patriots 0 — 7:11 left in the first quarter

The Patriots’ first possession fizzled at midfield after Derick Hall sacked Drake Maye for a 10-yard loss.

Maye actually scrambled for 11 yards on second down before he was forced to throw the ball away on third down after relentless Seattle pressure.

🏈 Seahawks 3, Patriots 0 — 11:58 left in the first quarter

Jason Myers kicked a 33-yard field goal on the opening possession of the game to give Seattle an early.

The field goal came at the end of an eight-play, 51-yard drive that included a 23-yard reception by receiver Cooper Kupp and a 15-yard catch by AJ Barner.

The final quarter of the AFC divisional round playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 23, 2022, could not have been more exciting.

Three lead changes.

Five scoring drives.

A 36-36 tie at the end of regulation.

The overtime period, however, could not have been more disappointing.

Malcolm Butler rang the New England Patriots’ fog bell before the start of Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

It certainly was no accident Butler was chosen to do so by the Patriots. He played a key role in helping New England beat Seattle the only time other time the two teams faced off in the Super Bowl.

That game was a classic.

The adage that records are made to be broken definitely applies to the TV ratings for the Super Bowl.

For three straight years, the game deciding the champion for the NFL season has set new viewing records, including last year’s Philadelphia Eagles crushing victory over the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 that scored an average audience of 127.7 million viewers on Fox.

Both the 2024 and 2025 games had the benefit of the pop culture sizzle generated by Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s romance with pop superstar Taylor Swift, bringing in more casual fans.

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has a chance to join an exclusive group when his team plays the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX.

If the Patriots are victorious, Vrabel will become only the fifth Super Bowl-winning head coach to have also won a Super Bowl as a player.

Tom Flores was the first person to achieve this distinction. While much of his playing career took place in the pre-Super Bowl era, Flores was a backup quarterback for the 1969 Kansas City Chiefs, winners of Super Bowl IV over the Minnesota Vikings. He was the Raiders’ receivers coach when they beat the Vikings in Super Bowl XI and won two more as the Raiders’ head coach — Super Bowl XV over the Philadelphia Eagles and Super Bowl XVIII over Washington.

The New England Patriots have a chance to make history at Super Bowl LX.

A New England win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in Santa Clara would break a tie between the Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl championships. Right now, the two teams are tied with six each.

The Steelers were the first team to win a half-dozen Lombardi trophies. They won four during their dynasty of the 1970s, with Chuck Noll as coach and Terry Bradshaw as the starting quarterback.

Green Day says “MAGA” while playing during the Super Bowl opening ceremony, Bad Bunny follows by starting off the halftime show with “Baile Inolvidable,” and soccer star Lionel Messi takes in the game at Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium.

Each of those possibilities is available to put money on via prediction market behemoth Kalshi, but it’s other offerings by Kalshi and similar platforms that have irked California lawmakers, gaming tribes and even the NFL: wagers on the game that mimic traditional sports bets that are, for the time being, legal to make.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Receiver Cooper Kupp and linebacker Ernest Jones IV have been on this stage.

So has running back Cam Akers.

All three started for the Rams four years ago in a Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium.

All eventually were released or traded by the Rams and wound up with the Seattle Seahawks, who play the New England Patriots on Sunday in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium.

SANTA CLARA — USC owns a long history in the Super Bowl.

Going into this year, according to the school, 120 former Trojans were on Super Bowl rosters, with 48 winning one or more titles.

Receiver Lynn Swann, running back Marcus Allen and linebacker Malcolm Smith were Super Bowl most valuable players.

“We’ve got our fingerprints all over that game,” Allen said of USC players.

SANTA CLARA — Drake Maye did not wait long to earn a spot on the NFL’s grandest stage.

In only his second season, the New England Patriots’ quarterback led his team to the Super Bowl.

Now Maye, 23, will try to join four other second-year quarterbacks who won Super Bowl titles.

“I’m not too great at my history,” Maye said when asked if he knew the other second-year winners. “I know there’s been some young ones.”

SAN FRANCISCO — Neither team began the season among the favorites to reach the Super Bowl.

The Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots both were regarded as long shots.

But not by their coaches and players.

On Sunday, the Seahawks and Patriots will play in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium.

After the Seahawks defeated the Rams in the NFC championship game, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald was asked during a postgame broadcast about being an “afterthought” behind the Rams and San Francisco 49ers in the NFC West.

Nice weather is on tap for Sunday’s Super Bowl LX, both at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara and in Los Angeles, according to the National Weather Service.

The low clouds and fog that hung over parts of the Santa Clara area Sunday morning were expected to clear by noon, with the region becoming a bit more sunny. Kickoff between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

The conference championship games are over and the countdown to Super Bowl LX begins.

Super Bowl LX (60) will be played at 3:30 p.m. PST on Sunday. It will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., home of the San Francisco 49ers.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game, including start time, TV channel, how to stream, betting odds and more.