The Seattle Seahawks coasted to Super Bowl glory, routing the New England Patriots 29-13 as Sam Darnold sealed his journey from flop quarterback to conquerorof the NFL’s biggest prize.
Brushing off a reputation for wilting in big games, journeyman quarterback Darnold threw for a touchdown and some 200 yardson the grandest stage of all to give the Seahawks their second-ever Lombardi Trophy.
“It’s unbelievable. Everything that has happened in my career, but to do it with this team, I wouldn’t want it any other way,” said Darnold.
The victory was buoyed by a dominant defensive display, and kicker Jason Myers’ five field goals — the mostever by one player in a Super Bowl. Seattle avenged its loss to the Patriots in its previous appearance, back in 2015.
It was also a triumph for Australian punter Michael Dickson, who played a key role for the Seahawks as he pinned back the Patriots time and again.