The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions for the second time in franchise history after defeating the New England Patriots. Their dominant triumph stings a little for Washington Commanders fans, with head coach Mike Macdonald spurning the team's advances to join the NFC West club instead.
It capped a stunning season for the Seahawks, who missed the playoffs a year ago and were given lofty Super Bowl odds at the start of 2025. But led by their suffocating defense, they shocked the NFL.
Much of that can be chalked up to Macdonald's masterful job.