Overview
- Seattle defeated New England 29–13, forcing three Drake Maye turnovers, scoring a defensive touchdown and building a 19–0 lead before Kenneth Walker earned MVP honors.
- Under the NFL–NFLPA agreement, players on the winning team receive $188,000 each, while players on the losing team get $113,000.
- Press estimates value each championship ring at $30,000–$50,000, placing a Seahawks player’s pre-tax haul near $201,000–$221,000 when combined with the league bonus.
- Because the game was played in California, the state’s “jock tax” will claim a portion of those earnings based on duty days, so net take-home varies by individual circumstances.
- The Super Bowl featured comparatively lower-paid starters at quarterback, with Sam Darnold and Drake Maye combining for an average of $42.7 million per season.