The Seahawks are Super Bowl champions again, and the scope of that achievement is best seen through the numbers. From Sam Darnold’s regular-season highs to a spotless postseason for turnovers, and record-setting kicking, this season produced a string of unusual and historic metrics. A championship parade expected in Seattle and an unlikely playoff path underline how unexpected this run was. Below are 12 data points and trends that together map how Seattle reached and won Super Bowl LX.
Key Takeaways
- Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 4,048 yards and 25 touchdown passes in the regular season, but also led the NFL with 20 total turnovers (14 interceptions, six lost fumbles); he then committed zero turnovers across the entire postseason.
- Wide receiver Cooper Kupp added a second Super Bowl ring and joins Jerry Rice as one of the only players with two Super Bowls plus an Offensive Player of the Year award; Kupp was also Super Bowl MVP with the Rams in 2022.
- The Patriots scored their first points of Super Bowl LX with 12:27 left in the fourth quarter — marking only the second Super Bowl where both teams entered the fourth quarter without having scored a touchdown.
- Patriots QB Drake Maye amassed 235 of his 295 passing yards in the fourth quarter, setting a Super Bowl record for fourth-quarter passing yards, while his overall postseason EPA is reported as the lowest on record by advanced metrics.
- Both Super Bowl LX participants opened the season with preseason odds of at least 50-1, creating one of the more improbable title matchups in recent decades; after winning, the Seahawks move to the top of many futures boards for next season.
- Head coach Mike Macdonald, 38, became the third-youngest coach to win a Super Bowl and did so in his second year as a head coach; he is also the first Super Bowl-winning coach to be his team’s primary defensive play-caller.
- Running back Kenneth Walker III won Super Bowl MVP after rushing for 135 yards, becoming the eighth running back to claim the honor and the first since Terrell Davis in 1998; his 135 yards tie for No. 8 on the Super Bowl rushing list.
- Kicker Jason Myers made a Super Bowl-record five field goals and finished the combined regular season and playoffs with 206 points, breaking LaDainian Tomlinson’s previous mark of 198 points for a single 17-game stretch.
Background
The Seahawks entered the season with little external expectation compared with traditional Super Bowl contenders; preseason futures placed them among long shots, a tag that persisted until their late-season surge. Organizational continuity under general manager John Schneider played a notable role: Schneider previously built the 2014 championship roster and now becomes the first GM to win Super Bowls under two different head coaches and with different starting quarterbacks. That continuity in personnel construction — blending veteran talent with cost-controlled young players — set the roster foundation for a playoff push.
Seattle’s path to the title unfolded against a broader NFL landscape marked by parity and volatility. Injuries, midseason coaching moves league-wide, and surprise breakout seasons reshaped standings across the conference, allowing teams that caught form late to advance. The Seahawks capitalized on that environment with concrete strengths — a stout defense schemed by Macdonald and a running game led by Kenneth Walker III — while receiving better-than-expected passing production from Sam Darnold at key times.
Main Event
The Super Bowl itself was a defensive-driven game through three quarters, with neither team reaching the end zone until late in the fourth. Seattle controlled field position, leaned on Walker’s rushing, and repeatedly settled for field goals — five of them by Jason Myers — which kept scoreboard pressure on New England. Myers’ accuracy and distance proved decisive: his five made field goals set a Super Bowl single-game record and accumulated crucial points throughout the contest.
Sam Darnold’s postseason performance stands out for its ball security. Despite leading the league in regular-season turnovers, he completed the playoffs without a single interception or lost fumble, the first quarterback on a Super Bowl-winning team to finish a postseason turnover-free. That stark contrast between regular-season miscues and postseason protection was a major narrative for Seattle’s run and a clear example of situational improvement under playoff pressure.
On the Patriots side, Drake Maye’s late surge produced a Super Bowl record for fourth-quarter passing yards — 235 of his 295 yards came in the game’s final quarter — but that statistical burst arrived when the outcome was largely decided. New England’s first points came with 12:27 remaining in the fourth, breaking a defensive stalemate and salvaging some late-game momentum but not enough to alter the result.
Analysis & Implications
Seattle’s championship signals a recalibration of how teams are built in the salary-cap era. The Seahawks combined veteran signings (Darnold, Cooper Kupp) with draft-upside players (Walker) and a defensive coach in Macdonald who retained play-calling responsibilities — a model that paid off quickly. For front offices across the league, the Seahawks provide a case study in pairing experienced, high-upside free agents with a defensive-minded coaching architecture to generate postseason consistency.
Sam Darnold’s split-season profile — prolific yardage and touchdowns in the regular season, league-leading turnovers, then flawless postseason ball protection — raises important questions about quarterback evaluation. Teams and evaluators will parse whether his postseason performance represents a sustainable correction or a high-leverage peak. For Seattle, the immediate implication is clarity: the roster and coaching staff believe Darnold can be the long-term starter if he replicates the playoff-level decision-making.
Mike Macdonald’s success at age 38 will shift head-coach hiring benchmarks. As the first coach to win a Super Bowl while serving as his team’s primary defensive play-caller, Macdonald’s blueprint could encourage teams to retain coordinators in play-calling roles upon promotion. That could alter the coaching market, giving higher value to young schemers who can maintain hands-on responsibilities even after taking the top job.
Comparison & Data
| Record / Metric | Seahawks / 2025 | Previous or Notable Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold — regular season passing | 4,048 yards, 25 TDs | Top-tier QB yardage for season |
| Team turnovers — Darnold (regular season) | 20 total (14 INT, 6 lost fumbles) | Led NFL in turnovers |
| Jason Myers — Super Bowl field goals | 5 made (Super Bowl record) | Previous record: 4 made |
| Season + playoffs scoring | Myers 206 points | LaDainian Tomlinson: 198 (2006, 17 games) |
| Kenneth Walker III — Super Bowl rushing | 135 yards (tied No. 8 all-time) | Last running back MVP: Terrell Davis (1998) |
The table highlights a mix of team and individual metrics that were decisive in Seattle’s run. Myers’ combined-season scoring total and Super Bowl kicking output underscore how special teams can determine postseason outcomes, while Walker’s rushing places him among historic Super Bowl performances for running backs. Darnold’s regular-season turnover total juxtaposed with a turnover-free postseason is a statistical contradiction that became a practical advantage at the right time.
Reactions & Quotes
Team leaders and league figures emphasized both the improbable nature of the run and the work behind it. Below are representative reactions selected to show official, analytical, and fan perspectives.
“This championship is the result of everybody doing their job and leaning on each other all year.”
Mike Macdonald, Seahawks head coach (postgame remarks)
Macdonald framed the title as a collective achievement and credited a defense-first identity that persisted through the playoffs. His emphasis on teamwork complements how the roster was constructed and how the team executed in critical moments.
“Kenneth carried us with tough yards and game speed; his day was championship-level football.”
John Schneider, Seahawks general manager (team statement)
Schneider highlighted Walker’s influence and reiterated the front office’s role in assembling the pieces — a point underscored by his unique distinction of winning Super Bowls with different head coaches and starting quarterbacks.
“The boxscore tells parts of the story, but the situational play and ball security defined the postseason.”
Independent analytics expert (postgame analysis)
Analytics voices pointed to situational efficiency — third-down defense, turnover avoidance in the postseason, and red-zone field-goal conversion — as the deciding factors beyond headline yardage totals.
Unconfirmed
- Parade attendance estimates (up to a million people) are projections from local organizers and have not been independently verified by an official crowd-counting agency.
- Early betting lines that put both Super Bowl LX teams at preseason 50-1 or longer are compiled from multiple sportsbooks; the exact commonality of that figure across all books requires cross-checking.
- Reports that Drake Maye’s postseason EPA ranks as the absolute worst in NFL history are based on one aggregation of advanced metrics; different EPA datasets or context adjustments could change the ranking.
Bottom Line
The Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX victory reads like a convergence of unexpected events made sustainable by situational execution: a veteran quarterback who cleaned up turnovers when it mattered, a running back who produced a game-winning ground performance, a kicker who reliably put points on the board, and a young coach who maintained defensive control. Those concrete elements turned long odds into a title run.
For the league, Seattle’s championship will be parsed as evidence that roster construction emphasizing complementary veterans, explosive skill talent, and a strong defensive identity can still beat conventional narratives. For Seattle, the immediate tasks are clear: protect Darnold’s decision-making, sustain Walker’s workload, and manage cap and roster choices that keep depth around a now-proven core.
Fans should expect measurable short-term effects: a major civic celebration in Seattle, elevated national attention on Macdonald and Schneider, and likely movement in offseason futures and coaching-market conversations. The statistical story of this run — the mix of records, historic parallels, and surprising corrections — will shape how teams evaluate playoff readiness in the seasons ahead.