Super Bowl 2026 live: Seahawks defeat Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX

The Seattle Seahawks pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX.

Sam Darnold connected with Barner in the endzone to extend Seattle’s lead before Jason Myers added a record fifth field goal, giving the Seahawks firm control.

New England briefly responded with a scoring drive to make it 19–7, but struggled to keep pace as Seattle continued to win the battle.

The turning point came midway through the quarter when Drake Maye was hit and fumbled, allowing Nwosu to return it for a touchdown that effectively sealed the game.

New England added a late score on a short flip pass to Rhamondre Stevenson, though the missed conversion kept the deficit large.

Seattle recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock, leaning on a defense that pressured Maye.

The Seahawks secure their second Super Bowl title with a performance built more on defense and special teams than flash, while the Patriots struggled offensivley for long stretches.

End of 3rd quarter

The Seattle Seahawks pushed their lead to 12–0 over the New England Patriots by the end of the third quarter, adding another Jason Myers field goal after a long drive stalled inside the red zone.

Seattle’s offense showed stability with Sam Darnold connecting on a few key throws and Kenneth Walker continiung to move the ball, but New England’s defence which was led by Christian Gonzalez, kept the game from getting out of hand .

New England’s offense, however, struggled to respond. Drake Maye and the Patriots went three-and-out several times and failed to convert key third downs, with a few errant throws stalling any momentum.

A defensive holding call briefly gave the Patriots a spark late in the quarter, but the drive ended in disaster when Maye was hit and fumbled, with Murphy recovering for Seattle, the first turnover of the game at a brutal moment for New England.

Seattle couldn’t fully capitalize before the quarter ended, but Darnold moved the chains with a short completion as time expired. 

End of 2nd quarter

The Seattle Seahawks stretched their lead to 9-0 over the New England Patriots by halftime, leaning on their run game and two Jason Myers field goals in a defensive first half at Super Bowl LX.

Kenneth Walker powered much of Seattle’s offnse with several big gains, helping set up scoring drives, while the Patriots struggled to find any rhythm offensivley and were forced into multiple punts.

New England briefly showed signs of life late in the quarter when Drake Maye connected with Demario Douglas for a key first down deep in their own territory, but the drive stalled after a false start penalty and an incomplete deep shot .

Seattle took advantage of good field position in the final minutes, moving into range before Myers drilled a 41-yard field goal with 11 seconds left to make it a two-score game heading into the break.

End of 1st quarter 

The Seattle Seahawks lead the New England Patriots 3–0 at the end of the first quarter of Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, after a defensive opening frame that saw offence hard to come by for both teams.

Rhamondre Stevenson closed out the quarter with a run up the middle for about five yards to the New England 37-yard line, as Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel appeared to adjust quickly following Seattle’s opening drive. 

Since that early possession, the Seahawks have struggled to move the ball, making it feel notable that Seattle managed to come away with three points.

Preview

The matchup marks the first Super Bowl meeting between the two franchises since 2015, when Tom Brady led New England to a dramatic 28–24 win over Seattle in Super Bowl XLIX.

This time, however, a new generation takes centre stage, with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Seahawks signal-caller Sam Darnold each chasing their first Lombardi Trophy.

New England enters the championship game following a dominant 14-3 season and a strong playoff run that included victories over the Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos.

Second-year quarterback Drake Maye emerged as one of the league’s breakout stars, narrowly missing out on the NFL MVP award, which went to Los Angeles Rams veteran Matthew Stafford by a single vote.

The Patriots's resurgence has been guided by two-time NFL Coach of the Year Mike Vrabel, whose defence-first approach has defined the team’s postseason success.

Seattle, meanwhile, secured the NFC’s top after matching New England’s 14-3 regular-season record.