Seahawks vs Patriots Score: History, 2026 & 28-3 Myth

Two Super Bowls across two decades produced two completely different endings for the Seahawks and Patriots, with one game defined by a goal-line interception and the other by defensive dominance. This article breaks down every score and clarifies why the famous 28‑3 comeback belongs to a different matchup.

Final Score (Super Bowl LX, February 8, 2026): Seattle Seahawks 29, New England Patriots 13 ·
Historic Super Bowl XLIX Final Score (February 1, 2015): New England Patriots 28, Seattle Seahawks 24 ·
Largest Super Bowl Comeback: Patriots erased a 28-3 deficit in Super Bowl LI ·
Latest Meeting Scheduled (Regular Season): September 10, 2026 at Lumen Field

Comparing the two Seahawks‑Patriots Super Bowls alongside the famous 28‑3 comeback.

How did the Patriots beat the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX?

With the game on the line and the ball at New England’s 1‑yard line, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson threw a slant pass intended for Ricardo Lockette. Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler jumped the route and intercepted it with 20 seconds left, securing a 28‑24 victory (ESPN game recap). The play is widely regarded as one of the most dramatic finishes in Super Bowl history.

The game‑winning interception by Malcolm Butler

• Butler, an undrafted rookie, recognized the formation from film study and broke on the ball (Patriots.com official recap).
• The interception preserved New England’s 28‑24 lead and gave Tom Brady his fourth Super Bowl title (Wikipedia).

Key offensive plays for New England

• Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes, including a go‑ahead 3‑yard strike to Julian Edelman with 2:02 left (Patriots.com).
• Brady finished with 328 passing yards and a 101.1 passer rating (ESPN box score).

The implication: even the best game plan can be undone by a single snap.

Which team blew a 28‑3 lead and how did the Patriots come back?

This is one of the most frequently confused questions in NFL trivia. The team that blew a 28‑3 lead was the Atlanta Falcons, and the team that came back was the New England Patriots — in Super Bowl LI on February 5, 2017 (Wikipedia). The Seahawks were not involved.

Atlanta Falcons’ collapse in Super Bowl LI

• The Falcons led 28‑3 late in the third quarter after a touchdown by Tevin Coleman (Wikipedia).
• Atlanta’s offense stalled in the fourth quarter, punting on four of its final five possessions.

Tom Brady’s record‑setting rally

• Brady led the Patriots on drives of 75, 72, and 91 yards to tie the game at 28‑28 (Wikipedia).
• New England won 34‑28 in overtime — the first Super Bowl decided in overtime (Wikipedia).

The pattern: one team’s resilience becomes another team’s nightmare.

What was the final score of Seahawks vs Patriots Super Bowl LX?

On February 8, 2026, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29‑13 in Super Bowl LX (ESPN game recap). The score by quarters: Seahawks 3‑0‑9‑17; Patriots 0‑0‑0‑13.

Defensive dominance by Seattle

• The Seahawks held the Patriots scoreless through three quarters, leading 12‑0 entering the fourth (ESPN).
• Seattle’s defense recorded multiple sacks and forced two turnovers (ESPN).

Drake Maye’s performance and emotional reaction

• Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw for 235 yards and one touchdown but also threw a critical interception (ESPN).
• After the game, Maye was visibly emotional, holding back tears during his postgame interview (ESPN).

“It’s tough. It’s really tough. We had a chance and it slipped away.” — Drake Maye, postgame, as reported by ESPN (ESPN)

What this means: the 2026 game flipped the script from 2015.

Who is most likely to win the Super Bowl in 2026?

With Super Bowl LX in the books, attention turns to Super Bowl LXI in 2027. Early betting odds and expert analysis point to a few clear contenders.

Current betting odds after Super Bowl LX

• The Seattle Seahawks are expected to be among the favorites to repeat, given their young core and dominant defense (ESPN analysis).
• The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are also frequently mentioned as top contenders.

Key roster changes affecting 2026 predictions

• The Patriots face uncertainty at quarterback after Drake Maye’s inconsistent Super Bowl performance (ESPN).
• Free agency and the draft will shape the landscape.

The catch: early odds are only as good as the roster that takes the field in September.

What is the Seahawks vs Patriots head‑to‑head history?

The two franchises have collided twice in the Super Bowl, but their regular‑season series is also rich with memorable games. The Patriots hold the edge in overall wins, though Seattle has won the most important meeting — Super Bowl LX.

Super Bowl matchups

• Super Bowl XLIX (2015): Patriots 28‑24 (ESPN)
• Super Bowl LX (2026): Seahawks 29‑13 (ESPN)

Regular season results

• The Patriots have won the majority of regular‑season meetings, including the most recent in 2024.
• The next regular‑season game is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle (ESPN).

“I just saw it and I went and attacked it. I knew what they were doing from film study.” — Malcolm Butler, after Super Bowl XLIX, as reported by Patriots.com (Patriots.com)

The implication: no two meetings have ever looked the same.

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Seattle’s 29-13 victory is detailed in the Super Bowl LX recap.

Frequently asked questions

For the Patriots, the challenge is clear: rebuild around Drake Maye and shore up the defense, or risk falling further behind in the AFC. For Seattle, the blueprint for a dynasty is written in defense and running the ball. For both franchises, the next chapter begins September 10, 2026.