SANTA CLARA, CA – Kenneth Walker III’s impressive playoff run was punctuated with a Lombardi Trophy and a Super Bowl MVP.
Walker provided consistent offense in what was a defensive battle throughout the 29-13 win. The Seahawks running back rushed 27 times for 135 yards. He registered 161 yards from scrimmage in the victory.
Walker’s ground total was the most rushing yards by a player in the Super Bowl since Terrell Davis romped for 157 yards in Super Bowl 32. He’s also the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP since Davis won the award in Super Bowl 32.
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Walker found room to run against a stout Patriots defense and was tough to tackle.
The MVP award capped off a superb postseason campaign for Walker. He amassed more than 100 yards from scrimmage in all three of Seattle’s playoff games. Including the regular season, and produced at least 100 yards from scrimmage in four straight games. It’s the longest such streak of his career.
Walker had a 30-yard run and a 29-yard scamper in the second quarter that set up a successful Jason Myers field goal. The running back had a catch and run that went for 20 yards in the third quarter that led to another Myers field goal which extended the Seahawks’ lead, 12-0.
The Seahawks running back averaged five yards per carry.
Walker’s contract is set to expire this offseason. But the running back proved his worth throughout the postseason and underscored his value in Super Bowl 60.
Seattle’s win now gives the franchise two Super Bowl titles.
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