Seattle Seahawks defeat New England Patriots, win Super Bowl LX
Seattle’s defense was dominant against New England’s offense in Super Bowl 60. Tyler Dragon explains how they won their second Lombardi trophy.
Super Bowl 60 is in the history books. Who was the biggest game-changer on the biggest stage to earn Super Bowl MVP?
The Seahawks entered the game as favorites, and when it comes to picking the Super Bowl MVP, the most likely outcome had been the quarterback from the winning team. A quarterback has been named Super Bowl MVP in 34 of 59 previous matchups, but 2025 was a season of mystery and that carried all the way to the end of the final game.
After Seattle’s 29-13 victory, Seahawks starting running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP. He finished with 135 rushing yards on 27 carries, adding 26 receiving yards on two catches to become the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP since Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos did in Super Bowl 32.
USA TODAY Sports provided the latest updates on the Super Bowl 60 MVP below, with highlights, stats, analysis and more. All times are Eastern.
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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is the MVP of Super Bowl 60.
- 27 rush attempts
- 135 rushing yards
- 0 rushing touchdowns
- 2 receptions
- 26 receiving yards
- 0 receiving touchdowns
The MVP of the big game will be announced shortly after the game ends during the presentation of the Lombardi Trophy on the field.
NFL fans can vote for Super Bowl MVP here at NFL.com.
The Super Bowl MVP vote consists partly of a fan vote and mostly of a vote by 16 media members.
Fans are responsible for 20% of the Super Bowl MVP vote on NFL.com. The remaining 80% of the vote is determined by 16 members of a media panel, who submit their ballots around the 2-minute warning at the end of the game. – Jack McKessy
Here are the latest MVP odds at FanDuel Sportsbook at the two-minute warning of Super Bowl 60:
- Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks RB (-450)
- Jason Myers, Seahawks K (+750)
- Devon Witherspoon, Seahawks CB (+1300)
- Sam Darnold, Seahawks QB (+1300)
Can Myers become the first kicker tow in the Super Bowl MVP? He set a record with five field goals made in the big game. The previous record was four. Here are his stats tonight:
- 5 field goal attempts/5 field goals made (100%)
- Longest field goal: 41 yards
- 2 extra point attempts/2 extra points made (100%)
- 17 total points
No, a kicker has never won Super Bowl MVP. The only player to be awarded Super Bowl MVP primarily for his contributions on special teams, was Desmond Howard – who had 244 all-purpose yards and a 99-yard kick return touchdown. – Jacob Camenker
- 1 – Bart Starr, QB, Packers, 16-for-23, 250 yards, 2 TDs
- 2 – Bart Starr, QB, Packers, 13-for-24, 202 yards, 1 TD
- 3 – Joe Namath, QB, Jets, 17-for-28, 206 yards
- 4 – Len Dawson, QB, Chiefs, 12-for-17, 142 yards, 1 TD
- 5 – Chuck Howley, LB, Cowboys, 2 interceptions, 2 tackles, fumble recovery
- 6 – Roger Staubach, QB, Cowboys, 12-for-19, 119 yards, 2 TDs
- 7 – Jake Scott, S, Dolphins, 2 interceptions, 2 tackles
- 8 – Larry Csonka, FB, Dolphins, 33 carries, 145 yards, 2 TDs
- 9 – Franco Harris, RB, Steelers, 34 carries, 158 yards, 1 TD
- 10 – Lynn Swann, WR, Steelers, 4 catches, 161 yards, 1 TD
- 11 – Fred Biletnikoff, WR, Raiders, 4 catches, 79 yards
- 12 – Harvey Martin and Randy White, DL, Cowboys; Martin, 2 sacks, White 1 sack; Dallas defense forced eight turnovers
- 13 – Terry Bradshaw, QB, Steelers, 17-for-30, 318 yards, 4 TDs
- 14 – Terry Bradshaw, QB, Steelers, 14-for-21, 309 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs
- 15 – Jim Plunkett, QB, Raiders, 13-for-21, 261 yards, 3 TDs
- 16 – Joe Montana, QB, 49ers, 14-for-22, 157 yards, 1 TD
- 17 – John Riggins, RB, Washington, 38 carries, 166 yards, 1 TD
- 18 – Marcus Allen, RB, Raiders, 20 carries, 191 yards, 2 TDs
- 19 – Joe Montana, QB, 49ers, 24-for-35, 331 yards, 3 TDs
- 20 – Richard Dent, DE, Bears, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
- 21 – Phil Simms, QB, Giants, 22-for-25, 268 yards, 3 TDs
- 22 – Doug Williams, QB, Washington, 18-for-29, 340 yards, 4 TDs
- 23 – Jerry Rice, WR, 49ers, 11 catches, 215 yards, 1 TD
- 24 – Joe Montana, QB, 49ers, 22-for-29, 297 yards, 5 TDs
- 25 – Ottis Anderson, RB, Giants, 21 carries, 102 yards, 1 TD
- 26 – Mark Rypien, QB, Washington, 18-for-33, 292 yards, 2 TDs
- 27 – Troy Aikman, QB, Cowboys, 22-for-30, 273 yards, 4 TDs
- 28 – Emmitt Smith, RB, Cowboys, 30 carries, 132 yards, 2 TDs
- 29 – Steve Young, QB, 49ers, 24-for-36, 325 yards, 6 TDs
- 30 – Larry Brown, CB, Cowboys, 2 interceptions
- 31 – Desmond Howard, KR, Packers, 244 all-purpose yards, 99-yard kick return TD
- 32 – Terrell Davis, RB, Broncos, 30 carries, 157 yards, 3 TDs
- 33 – John Elway, QB, Broncos, 18-for-29, 336 yards, 1 TD
- 34 – Kurt Warner, QB, Rams, 24-for-45, 414 yards, 2 TDs
- 35 – Ray Lewis, LB, Ravens, 5 total tackles, 4 passes defensed
- 36 – Tom Brady, QB, Patriots, 16-for-27, 145 yards, 1 TD
- 37 – Dexter Jackson, CB, Buccaneers, 2 interceptions
- 38 – Tom Brady, QB, Patriots, 32-for-48, 354 yards, 3 TDs
- 39 – Deion Branch, WR, Patriots, 11 catches, 133 yards
- 40 – Hines Ward, WR, Steelers, 5 catches, 123 yards, 1 TD
- 41 – Peyton Manning, QB, Colts, 25-for-38, 247 yards, 1 TD
- 42 – Eli Manning, QB, Giants, 19-for-34, 255 yards, 2 TDs
- 43 – Santonio Holmes, WR, Steelers, 9 catches, 131 yards, 1 TD
- 44 – Drew Brees, QB, Saints, 32-for-39, 288 yards, 2 TDs
- 45 – Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers, 24-for-39, 304 yards, 3 TDs
- 46 – Eli Manning, QB, Giants, 30-for-40, 296 yards, 1 TD
- 47 – Joe Flacco, QB, Ravens, 22-for-33, 287 yards, 3 TDs
- 48 – Malcolm Smith, LB, Seahawks, Interception for TD, fumble recovery, 10 tackles
- 49 – Tom Brady, QB, Patriots, 37-for-50, 328 yards, 4 TDs
- 50 – Von Miller, LB, Broncos, Six tackles, 2.5 sacks, one pass defended
- 51 – Tom Brady, QB, Patriots, 43-for-62, 466 yards, 2 TDs
- 52 – Nick Foles, QB, Eagles, 28-for-43, 373 yards, 3 TDs, 1 TD reception
- 53 – Julian Edelman, WR, Patriots, 10 catches, 141 yards
- 54 – Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs, 26-for-42, 286 yards, 2 TDs
- 55 – Tom Brady, QB, Buccaneers, 21-for-29, 201 yards, 3 TDs
- 56 – Cooper Kupp, WR, Rams, 8 catches, 92 yards, 2 TDs
- 57 – Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs, 21-for-27, 182 yards, 3 TDs
- 58 – Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs, 34-for-46, 333 yards, 2 TDs
- 59 – Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles, 17-for-22, 221 yards, 3 total TDs
Super Bowl MVP odds
Here’s a look at the Super Bowl MVP betting odds via BetMGM before the big game started:
- Sam Darnold, Seahawks QB (+115)
- Drake Maye, Patriots QB (+230)
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks WR (+500)
- Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks RB (+700)
- Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots RB (+3000)
- Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks WR (+3300)
- Stefon Diggs, Patriots WR (+5000)
- Cooper Kupp, Seahawks WR (+6600)
- Nick Emmanwori, Seahawks S (+8000)
- TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots RB (+8000)
- Marcus Jones, Patriots CB (+8000)
- DeMarcus Lawrence, Seahawks DL (+10000)
- Ernest Jones IV, Seahawks LB (+10000)
- Kayshon Boutte, Patriots WR (+12500)
- Devon Witherspoon, Seahawks CB (+12500)
- Leonard Williams, Seahawks DL (+15000)
- Christian Gonzalez, Patriots CB (+15000)
- Hunter Henry, Patriots TE (+15000)
Super Bowl MVP predictions, picks
USA TODAY Sports’ NFL experts gave their picks and predictions for Super Bowl MVP. Here’s who they all predicted will win the award:
- Jarrett Bell: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- Nick Brinkerhoff: Sam Darnold
- Chris Bumbaca: Ernest Jones IV
- Nate Davis: Sam Darnold
- Tyler Dragon: Kenneth Walker III
- Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Super Bowl 2026 TV channel
Super Bowl 60 will be broadcast nationally on NBC.
