After Seattle defeated the Patriots 29–13 on Sunday, running back Kenneth Walker III of the Seahawks was named the MVP of Super Bowl LX. Walker finished a postseason run in which he carried for 309 yards and four touchdowns across three games with 131 yards and an average of 5.2 yards per carry.
The Seahawks defeated the Patriots by relying on their defense, like they had done for the majority of the season. Up until the game’s fourth quarter, New England was scoreless as the Seahawks limited the Patriots to just 13 points. They forced three turnovers, including a pick-six, and sacked quarterback Drake Maye six times.
In the process, they solidified their place among the greatest defensive displays in Super Bowl history, including those of the 1985 Chicago Bears, 2000 Ravens, “Legion of Boom,” 2015 Broncos, and the “Steel Curtain.”
Walker rightfully wins MVP of the game even if Seattle’s defense was the game’s and the season’s highlight. Walker mostly assisted Seattle in driving down the field to set up kicker Jason Myers for field goals, as quarterback Sam Darnold had a lackluster game and Offensive Player of the Year Jaxson Smith-Njigba had only caught four receptions for 27 yards.
Since former Broncos running back Terrell Davis won Super Bowl MVP more than 25 years ago in Super Bowl XXXII, Walker is the first running back to do so.
