PFT Live with Mike Florio Seahawks defense dominates Patriots to win Super Bowl LX
Feb 9, 2026
Tony Dungy, Hall of Famer and coaching sage; Devin McCourty, veteran defensive back turned analyst; Jason Garrett, former head coach and play-caller. They unpack Seattle’s defensive mastery, pressure packages and timely turnovers. Conversation covers New England’s predictable play-calling, Seattle’s run game and key momentum swings that decided the Super Bowl.
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Defense Overwhelmed Offense With Mixes
- Seattle's defense dominated New England by mixing safe coverage with well-timed blitzes that disrupted Drake May.
- The Seahawks' scheme and tempo consistently made the Patriots uncomfortable and prevented offensive rhythm.
Use Quick Plays To Counter Pressure
- If your offense struggles early against a heavy rush, install quick passes and designed QB runs to reset rhythm.
- Give the quarterback easy completions or quarterback-design runs to build confidence and counter pressure.
Run Game Set The Tempo
- Seattle established control by committing to the run and letting Kenneth Walker set the game's tone.
- Running consistently calmed the offense and limited pressure on quarterback Sam Darnold.