Seattle Seahawks stun woeful Patriots to win the Super Bowl after humiliating performances from Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs

The Seattle Seahawks earned a dominant 29-13 victory in Super Bowl LX on Sunday night, smothering the New England Patriots in a defensive display that saw quarterback Sam Darnold carry his team to victory at Levi’s Stadium.

Despite a slow start that left many fans depressed as they scored zero goals in the first quarter, the Seahawks kept their composure to hold firm and eventually clinch the Vince Lombardi trophy.

It was a day that began with a star-studded formation featuring Green Day and Charlie Puth, before the divisive halftime show led by Grammy winner Bad Bunny sent social media into a frenzy.

But the glitz and glamor soon faded as the game became a grueling war of attrition in which Seattle’s durability was the ultimate difference.

The game started out as a cagey affair, with quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Drake Maye trying to find their rhythm in front of 70,000 fans watching in Santa Clara.

As the Patriots’ offensive line collapsed under pressure, Seattle kicker Myers provided the only points of the first half, scoring three touchdowns to give Seattle a 9-0 lead at the interval.

Quarterback Sam Darnold led his team to victory over AFC rivals at Levi’s Stadium

The Patriots offense struggled to crack the Seahawks’ determined defense on Sunday night

New England’s Maye endured a nightmare game, being sacked three times in the first half alone, prompting an angry response from coach Mike Vrabel on the sideline.

As the break approached, social media was flooded with cruel words from fans; many labeled the show as one of the most ‘boring’ Super Bowls in history.

But the atmosphere finally came to a head when singer Bad Bunny burst onto the stage for the halftime show, polarizing NFL fans.

Pedro Pascal also brought more star power to the floor, as the Puerto Rican superstar delivered an electrifying set bolstered by the surprise appearance of Lady Gaga.

However, millions of fans at home watched Turning Point USA’s alternative halftime show headlined by Kid Rock on YouTube, underscoring the cultural divide surrounding the choice of headliner.

After the two halftime shows ended, Super Bowl LX picked up where it left off as Seattle kicker Myers scored another touchdown to increase the lead to 12-0.

As in the first half, neither side scored as the Seahawks defense remained determined and kept the Patriots offense at bay.

However, in the early stages of the fourth quarter, the touchdown drought was finally broken when Seahawks signal-caller Darnold connected with AJ Barner for a 16-yard touchdown pass that put Seattle in the driver’s seat.

Seahawks owner Jody Allen jubilantly raises the Vince Lombardi trophy after the win

Seattle head coach Mike MacDonald embraces quarterback Sam Darnold after victory

70,000 fans flocked to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California for the big game

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny’s halftime performance divided NFL fans over the night

Jason Myers was the unsung hero, finishing the night with five field goals and two extra points

Patriots star Drake Maye struggled to find his rhythm during a difficult evening in Santa Clara

That touchdown seemingly gave the New England Patriots life, as soon after Maye Mack found Hollins with a 35-yard field goal, they found the end zone themselves before Andy Borregales converted the extra point attempt.

But in the end, it was too little, too late for the New England Patriots, who were unable to mount a comeback after falling short early.

The Seahawks put the final nail in the coffin in the game’s closing moments after Uchenna Nwosu recovered a fumble and returned a touchdown following Devon Witherspoon’s sack on Maye.

New England added a late final score when Rhamondre Stevenson caught a 7-yard pass from Maye for a touchdown with just over two minutes remaining.

As the defense struggled through three quarters of the game, the stat lines told the story of New England’s inability to protect the ball against Seattle’s efficiency.

Seattle’s Darnold finished with 19 completions on 38 attempts for 202 yards. Most importantly, he kicked a goal and recorded zero tackles, managing the game effectively under great pressure.

New England’s Maye, meanwhile, had a nightmare evening behind a crumbling offensive line. He completed 27 of 43 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns, but was sacked an astonishing six times, losing 43 yards in the process.

Jason Myers was arguably the game’s MVP as the quarterbacks scrambled for air time. The kicker finished the night with five field goals and two extra points.

But Seattle’s Kenneth Walker III was actually awarded the MVP title, becoming the first runner in 28 years to receive the award.

This victory was a historic moment for the team, securing their first Super Bowl championship since 2014. After years of rebuilding, the Seahawks returned to the top of the NFL with a performance defined by defensive prowess and clinical special teams play.

Iconic rock band Green Day kicked off the afternoon with a short set at the opening ceremony

Singer Charlie Puth then performed the Star-Spangled Banner in a moment that divided fans

Coco Jones sings Lift Every Voice and the black national anthem Sing at the Super Bowl

Meanwhile, before the opening whistle, punk rock icons Green Day set the stadium’s tone with a high-octane performance featuring some of their own classics.

The California natives looked right at home on the Levi’s Stadium turf, providing a high-energy contrast to the more traditional ceremonies that followed.

In fact, Green Day’s performance was so good that fans flocked to social media to claim they should have performed the halftime show over Bad Bunny.

They started with the instrumental ‘Good Riddance’ and then moved on to ‘Holiday’, then slowed down the tempo with ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’ and saved the best for last with the legendary song ‘American Idiot’.

The evening then quickly moved on to a ‘special arrangement’ of singer Charlie Puth’s national anthem, which immediately sparked a firestorm on social media.

Puth, a New Jersey native, performed a version of the Star-Spangled Banner that featured unique vocals that divided audiences, while others questioned whether the star was singing live.

Despite promising “a truly special arrangement in D major” in the build-up to the big match, X’s fans were quick to criticize this comment.

One viewer claimed it was the ‘worst national anthem of all time’, while others questioned the Attention singer’s choice for such a big stage.

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce was among those watching at Levi’s Stadium

The likes of Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Cardi B and Alix Earle appeared as extras during Bad Bunny’s divisive halftime show on the night.

Music power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce were on the sidelines before kickoff in California

Rapper Travis Scott and Adam Sandler were among the stars attending Sunday’s big game

Among the pre-game celebrations was Brandi Carlile, who performed ‘America the Beautiful’.

Rising star Coco Jones followed up with a powerful performance of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’, which was met with an overwhelmingly positive response.

Super Bowl fans were left speechless by Jones’ incredible rendition of the ‘black national anthem’ ahead of kickoff in San Francisco, quickly drawing praise online.

The 28-year-old South Carolina native wore a striking all-white outfit for her performance, pairing a flowy skirt with a white jacket and headband.

He stood on stage alongside deaf performer Fred Beam as an interpreter and with three violinists behind him to complete the performance.

Despite the on- and off-field drama, the sidelines continued to attract celebrity attention, with Jay-Z, Beyonce and Kendall Jenner leading the A-list participants.

Even Travis Kelce alone was spotted in a luxury suite, watching the Seahawks finally prove in Super Bowl LX that defense still wins championships.