In a night where defense often dominated the spotlight, Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III emerged as the offensive star of Super Bowl LX, earning Most Valuable Player honors after a powerful performance that helped deliver Seattle its second Lombardi Trophy. Walker led the Seahawks on the ground with a punishing and efficient rushing attack that controlled the tempo against the New England Patriots and kept Seattle’s offense in command throughout the waning moments of the championship game.
Walker finished with 135 rushing yards on 27 carries — tied among the highest single-game rushing totals in Super Bowl history — and added valuable yardage as a receiver. His work ethic and relentless running set the tone early and forced the Patriots to respect the Seahawks’ ground game, opening space across Seattle’s offense.
What makes this achievement especially remarkable is that Walker became the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP in nearly three decades, a feat not seen since Terrell Davis earned the honor back in the late 1990s. His performance marked a rare moment where a true bell-cow back dominated a championship game in an era increasingly defined by pass-heavy offenses.
Beyond the numbers, Walker’s Super Bowl MVP speaks to his impact throughout the entire postseason. Forced into a larger role late in the year due to injuries in Seattle’s backfield, he responded with back-to-back dominant outings in the NFC playoffs and carried that momentum onto the game’s biggest stage. His ability to consistently gain tough yards and keep defenses honest was integral to the Seahawks controlling possession and grinding down the Patriots’ defense.
Seattle’s road to the championship was also defined by a stout defensive effort and efficient special teams play, including record-setting field goals. But Walker’s contributions on offense ensured that the Seahawks had the fuel they needed to steadily build and sustain a lead.
For Walker personally, the award crowns a breakthrough season and solidifies his place in Seahawks lore. Entering the game as a fourth-year back coming off an already strong regular season, he showed poise, vision, and durability that set him apart from the pack — not just in one game, but across the most crucial stretch of the year. With free agency looming, his MVP performance will only heighten interest league-wide and raise expectations for his future in the NFL.
As fans celebrate Seattle’s championship and Walker’s stellar night, the memory of his performance will endure as one of the most memorable Super Bowl MVP efforts — a powerful, physical statement that a true running game can still rule in the biggest moments.
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