The Seattle Seahawks secured a decisive 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday in Super Bowl LX, showcasing a defense that relentlessly pressured Patriots quarterback Drake Maye throughout the game. This win marked a defining moment for Seattle’s defense, which played a crucial role in their triumph.
Among the headlines was former Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, who had predicted his Super Bowl victory with the Seahawks after joining the team during the 2025 offseason. Lawrence’s impact was evident as he helped lead Seattle’s defensive front to a championship in his first season away from Dallas.
National Reactions Highlight Seahawks’ Superiority and Lawrence’s Prediction
Sports analysts and former players quickly responded to Seattle’s win, emphasizing the Seahawks’ clear superiority and the strength of their defense. Albert Breer noted,
“Seahawks are just the better team—clearly, and across the board—from a talent perspective. Showed tonight. Great season for the Patriots. A lot to build on. But this was the evisceration that Seattle thought it could be.”
Breer’s observation underscored the dominant performance Seattle displayed on the biggest stage.
Calvin Watkins emphasized the importance of defense in clinching titles: “Defense does win championships.” This statement resonated as Seattle’s defensive edge rushers stifled New England’s offense through persistent pressure.
Among the celebratory voices was Joseph Hoyt, who congratulated Lawrence, calling him
“this year’s Call Your Shot Award winner,”
highlighting Lawrence’s confident forecast of winning the Super Bowl in his first year with Seattle:
“The former Cowboys DE is going to win the Super Bowl in his first year away from the team.”
Former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant showed his approval simply stating, “Seattle Seahawks like that,” reflecting excitement for the Seahawks’ achievement.
Joey Hayden confirmed the buzz around Lawrence’s prediction with a succinct endorsement: “DeMarcus Lawrence was right.”
Context on the Seahawks’ Championship and NFL History
RJ Ochoa provided perspective on the NFL landscape since the Dallas Cowboys last reached an NFC Championship game, listing the teams that have won multiple Super Bowls:
“Teams to win multiple Super Bowls since the Dallas Cowboys last even reached an NFC Championship Game let alone a Super Bowl:- Broncos – Patriots – Steelers – Giants – Ravens – Buccaneers – Chiefs – Rams – Eagles – Seahawks.”
Adam Schefter added a historical note on the Patriots’ legacy, stating,
“The Patriots now have lost their sixth Super Bowl, more than any other NFL franchise.”
Seattle’s defensive prowess was highlighted by Next Gen Stats, sharing that four Seahawks edge rushers — DeMarcus Lawrence, Uchenna Nwosu, Derick Hall, and Boye Mafe — each generated at least five quarterback pressures during the Super Bowl. This feat was noted as only the fifth time since 2018 across all regular season and playoff games that four edge teammates reached this benchmark in a single game.
Additional Storylines and Player Highlights in Super Bowl LX
Kevin Clark reflected on Sam Darnold’s past and present encounters with the Patriots’ pass rush:
“Sam Darnold’s ‘seeing ghosts’ game was against the Patriots pass rush, six years later he’s gonna beat them in the Super Bowl and the Patriots QB is seeing ghosts. Pretty good as far as redemption arcs go.”
Jori Epstein reminded fans of Lawrence’s confidence when leaving Dallas last March:
“I know for sure I’m not going to win a Super Bowl there.”
Now, Lawrence stands as a Super Bowl champion, fulfilling that prediction.
Community celebrations included recognition of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a player from Rockwall, Texas, who was part of the Seahawks’ roster. SportsDayHS expressed pride saying,
“Congrats to @rockwalljfndfb’s own Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of the Seattle Seahawks on their Super Bowl championship! 🐝➡️🏆 #TXHSFB stays winning.”
Significance of Seattle’s Victory and Lawrence’s Fulfilled Prediction
Seattle’s commanding defense and the contributions of edge rushers, including DeMarcus Lawrence, cemented the team’s position atop the NFL in Super Bowl LX. Lawrence’s accurate forecast of winning a Super Bowl after leaving the Cowboys added a compelling narrative to the game’s outcome, vindicating his move and showcasing his value to the Seahawks.
For Seattle, this championship reinforces their status among NFL elites, while the Patriots’ sixth Super Bowl loss marks a challenging chapter in their franchise history. As Lawrence settles into his role with Seattle, this victory lays a foundation for continued success, influencing both team dynamics and player careers moving forward.
Ballgame.
Seahawks are just the better team—clearly, and across the board—from a talent perspective. Showed tonight. Great season for the Patriots. A lot to build on. But this was the evisceration that Seattle thought it could be.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 9, 2026
Defense does win championships
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) February 9, 2026
Congratulations to DeMarcus Lawrence, this year’s Call Your Shot Award winner.
The former Cowboys DE is going to win the Super Bowl in his first year away from the team.
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) February 9, 2026
Seattle Seahawks like that
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) February 9, 2026
DeMarcus Lawrence was right.
— Joey Hayden (@_joeyhayden) February 9, 2026
Teams to win multiple Super Bowls since the Dallas Cowboys last even reached an NFC Championship Game let alone a Super Bowl:
– Broncos
– Patriots
– Steelers
– Giants
– Ravens
– Buccaneers
– Chiefs
– Rams
– Eagles
– Seahawks— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) February 9, 2026
History: The Patriots now have lost their sixth Super Bowl, more than any other NFL franchise.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 9, 2026
Four Seahawks edge rushers (DeMarcus Lawrence, Uchenna Nwosu, Derick Hall, Boye Mafe) created at least 5 pressures each in their Super Bowl victory.
This was just the fifth game since 2018 (reg. season+playoffs) in which four edge teammates had done so.#NEvsSEA | #SuperBowlLX
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) February 9, 2026
Sam Darnold's "seeing ghosts" game was against the Patriots pass rush, six years later he's gonna beat them in the Super Bowl and the Patriots QB is seeing ghosts. Pretty good as far as redemption arcs go.
— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) February 9, 2026
DeMarcus Lawrence leaving Cowboys last March: “I know for sure I’m not going to win a Super Bowl there.”
DeMarcus Lawrence here and now: a Super Bowl champion pic.twitter.com/UC44cUdXrk
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) February 9, 2026
Can’t help but laugh pic.twitter.com/v1qg91Koau
— FergSZN (@FergSZN) February 9, 2026
Congrats to @rockwalljfndfb's own Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of the Seattle Seahawks on their Super Bowl championship! 🐝➡️🏆 #TXHSFB stays winning.
(Via @NFL | #SuperBowlLX )pic.twitter.com/HzP8dKmGn6
— SportsDayHS (@SportsDayHS) February 9, 2026
