The Seattle Seahawks and Sam Darnold led their team to victory in Super Bowl LX, handing the New England Patriots a 29-13 defeat. According to Sportskeeda, the Seahawks earned a lot of appreciation and praise from multiple personalities – including the former President of the United States, Barack Obama, who made his feelings known on his social media.
Congratulations to the Super Bowl champion Seahawks! This defense was special. MVP Kenneth Walker was dominant. And Sam Darnold gave us one of the best comeback stories in a long time. Enjoy the celebration.
Obama is among the many supporters that Darnold has gained during the past season. He has been able to create a major turnaround for his reputation. Darnold went through multiple team changes earlier, and people suspected that he was way past his prime. However, his latest Super Bowl victory has crushed all such criticism, highlighting his abilities as a talented QB. The Seahawks have claimed their first Vince Lombardi trophy in more than a decade.
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The Seahawks Completely Dominated The Patriots
The Seahawks’ defense played a decisive role in the victory, completely shutting down Drake Maye and keeping him off the scoreboard. Through the first three quarters, Maye was under constant pressure and rarely had time to operate. Offensively, Kenneth Walker III consistently set the tone for Seattle, repeatedly putting the Seahawks in favorable situations and keeping the Patriots’ defense on its heels. Walker’s contributions led to him being named Super Bowl MVP.
While he wasn’t as central to the game plan as Walker, quarterback Sam Darnold delivered a steady performance, throwing for 202 yards and a touchdown while completing 50 percent of his passes. Having previously been ousted from the Minnesota Vikings in favor of second-year QB J.J. McCarthy, Darnold’s performance silenced a ton of critics and showed that he can handle the bright lights.
The Seahawks entered the game as clear favorites, largely due to their immaculate defense. After earning their Super Bowl berth with playoff wins over the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, Seattle opened as a 4.5-point favorite over New England.
The Patriots arrived with momentum of their own, but in the end, Drake Maye’s youthful spark wasn’t enough to carry New England through the Super Bowl.
Published: Feb 9, 2026 04:27 pm