In a dominant performance at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday., Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was named the MVP of Super Bowl LX.
Walker’s historic night led the Seahawks to a 29–13 victory over the New England Patriots, securing the franchise’s second Lombardi Trophy. By earning the MVP nod, Walker became the first running back to receive the honor in 28 years, the first since Terrell Davis in Super Bowl XXXII (1998).
Walker was the engine of a Seattle offense that focused on control and ball security, helping the team avenge their Super Bowl XLIX loss to New England from 11 years prior.
Rushing Production: Walker carried the ball 27 times for 135 yards, averaging 5.0 yards per carry.
Dual-Threat Impact: He added 26 receiving yards on two catches, finishing with a team-high 161 total yards from scrimmage.
Postseason Consistency: Walker became the first player since Terrell Davis (1997–98) to record over 100 scrimmage yards in every playoff game for a Super Bowl champion, totaling 413 yards across Seattle’s three-game run.
Super Bowl LX Key Statistics
The Seahawks relied on a historic performance from kicker Jason Myers and a stifling defense to complement Walker’s ground game.
| Category | Seattle Seahawks | New England Patriots |
| Final Score | 29 | 13 |
| Total Offense | 363 Yards | 337 Yards |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Leading Passer | Sam Darnold (202 Yds, 1 TD) | Drake Maye (295 Yds, 2 TD, 2 INT) |
| Leading Rusher | Kenneth Walker III (135 Yds) | Rhamondre Stevenson (42 Yds) |
The Record-Breaker: Kicker Jason Myers set a new Super Bowl record by converting five field goals in a single game, keeping Seattle ahead even before the offense found the end zone in the fourth quarter.
The “Dark Side” Defense: Led by head coach Mike Macdonald, Seattle’s defense forced four turnovers, including a 45-yard fumble return touchdown by linebacker Uchenna Nwosu that effectively sealed the game.
Context: A Career-Defining Moment
The MVP win arrives at a pivotal moment for Walker, who stepped into a “bell-cow” role following a season-ending injury to backfield partner Zach Charbonnet.
Contract Year: Walker is slated to enter free agency following this championship season, making his record-breaking postseason performance one of the most lucrative “contract year” runs in recent NFL history.
Family Milestone: The game marked the first time Walker’s father, Kenneth Walker II, attended an NFL game in person. The two celebrated on the podium as the Seahawks hoisted their first trophy since 2014.
“If I would tell myself as a kid right now, I wouldn’t have guessed I would have been the one to win MVP. It’s a surreal moment and it doesn’t happen without the guys in the locker room.” — Kenneth Walker III, Feb 8, 2026
