Barnwell: Five reasons the Seahawks beat the Patriots -- and why QB play didn't have to be the biggest
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📌 Key Takeaways
- The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots to become Super Bowl champions.
- Quarterback Sam Darnold delivered a controlled performance that prioritized efficiency over volume.
- Seattle's defense utilized innovative tactical 'wrinkles' to stifle the Patriots' offense.
- Special teams and a strong rushing attack were identified as the primary reasons for the victory.
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🏷️ Themes
Sports, Championship, Football
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📄 Original Source Content
The Seahawks are Super Bowl champs! Let's size up Seattle's defensive wrinkles, an explosive RB, great special teams and Sam Darnold's performance.