Super Bowl LX: Pats Trail `Seahawks 9-0 at halftime

The first half of Super Bowl LX was defined by conservative offense and missed opportunities, with neither team generating much momentum. Seattle managed to do just enough to take control, heading into halftime with a 9–0 lead built entirely on Jason Myers’ three field goals. The Seahawks’ final possession of the half stalled in the red zone after an incomplete ruling on a pass to Cooper Kupp and a breakup by Christian Gonzalez in the end zone, forcing another kick instead of a touchdown.

Seattle’s offense was uneven overall. Sam Darnold struggled with accuracy, finishing the half 9-of-22 for 88 yards, and the passing game lacked rhythm despite several attempts to involve Kupp and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Seahawks’ most consistent source of production was Kenneth Walker, who provided the primary spark with 94 rushing yards on 14 carries and added a short reception, repeatedly putting Seattle in manageable situations.

New England’s offense fared even worse. The Patriots were limited to 52 total yards, and Drake Maye faced persistent pressure, taking three sacks and completing 6-of-11 passes for 48 yards when he had time to throw. The Patriots’ inability to sustain drives kept their defense on the field and prevented any scoring threat, continuing a long Super Bowl trend in which New England has struggled to score early.