Late in the third quarter, Drake Maye dropped back in search of a spark for the New England Patriots. As pressure collapsed the pocket, Maye tried to step forward, only to be leveled by Derick Hall, who jarred the ball loose. A Seattle defender recovered the fumble, and several Seattle Seahawks raced toward the end zone in celebration as head coach Mike Macdonald pumped his fist on the sideline.

Maye slapped the turf in frustration as he got up, unaware that the play summed up a long, punishing night that was about to grow even more difficult.

Seattle’s defense dominated from start to finish, overwhelming Maye with relentless pressure. The Seahawks sacked him six times, forced three turnovers and left the Patriots with little offensive rhythm in a convincing 29–13 victory in Super Bowl 60.

“It’s crazy. It’s a one-of-a-kind feeling,” Seattle cornerback Devon Witherspoon said after the game.

While the defense set the tone, Seattle’s offense provided steady support. Running back Kenneth Walker III powered the unit with 161 yards from scrimmage on 29 touches, earning Super Bowl MVP honors. Kicker Jason Myers added five field goals, a Super Bowl record, to cap a methodical and decisive Seahawks win.