The Seattle Seahawks were crowned NFL champions on February 8, 2026, after defeating the New England Patriots 29–13 at Levi's Stadium. The victory was fueled by a relentless defense known as "The Dark Side," which sacked Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye six times and forced three critical turnovers. The game’s defining moment occurred in the fourth quarter when linebacker Uchenna Nwosu returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown to seal the win.

Special teams also played a historic role in the victory. Seahawks kicker Jason Myers set a new Super Bowl record by successfully converting five field goals, providing essential points while the offense struggled to find the end zone early on. Meanwhile, running back Kenneth Walker III carried the offensive load, rushing for 135 yards on 27 carries to control the tempo of the game.

For the New England Patriots, the loss was a difficult end to a promising season. Quarterback Drake Maye struggled under immense pressure, tying an NFL postseason record by being sacked 19 times throughout this playoff run. Despite a late 35-yard touchdown pass to Mack Hollins that spoiled Seattle’s bid for the first-ever Super Bowl shutout, the Patriots were unable to overcome the consistent pressure from the Seahawks' front four.