Kenneth Walker III Earns Super Bowl MVP, first RB in 28 years as Seahawks Crush Patriots 29-13,

Kenneth Walker III Named Super Bowl LX MVPIn the aftermath of the Seattle Seahawks' dominant 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 (also known as Super Bowl LX) on February 8, 2026, running back Kenneth Walker III was awarded the Pete Rozelle Trophy as the game's Most Valuable Player.

This marked a historic moment: Walker became the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP since Terrell Davis in Super Bowl XXXII (1998), ending a 27-year drought for the position.

It was only the eighth time in Super Bowl history that a running back has claimed the honor.

Why Kenneth Walker III Earned MVP

Despite the game's defensive tone and reliance on field goals (with kicker Jason Myers setting a Super Bowl record by making five), Walker's performance stood out as the decisive factor on offense. He powered the Seahawks' ground game, which controlled the clock and kept the Patriots' offense off the field.

Rushing stats: 135 yards on 27 carries (averaging 5.0 yards per carry)

Receiving stats: Additional yards in the passing game (total scrimmage yards around 160+ in various reports)

Impact: His explosive runs set up scoring opportunities and helped Seattle build a comfortable lead, preventing New England from mounting a comeback.

While the entire "Dark Side" defense (including standout performances from players like Devon Witherspoon and DeMarcus Lawrence) could have been in contention—along with Myers' record-setting kicking and quarterback Sam Darnold's efficient game management—voters ultimately recognized Walker's dominant ground performance as the key to the Seahawks' second Super Bowl title.

Walker joins an elite list of running backs who have won Super Bowl MVP, including legends like Terrell Davis, Emmitt Smith, Marcus Allen, and Franco Harris.

His selection highlighted the value of a punishing, effective rushing attack in a low-scoring, defense-heavy championship game.

Congratulations to Kenneth Walker III—the Super Bowl 60 MVP! This victory cements his breakout performance on the biggest stage and adds to the legacy of the 2025 Seattle Seahawks champions.

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