Super Bowl 60 Aftermath: What the Seahawks Victory Means for the Eagles

The Seattle Seahawks are your Super Bowl 60 champions, and the Philadelphia Eagles' reign as the defending champs has officially ended. Sunday night's game in New Orleans wasn't just a coronation for Seattle — it was a stark reminder of what separates contenders from pretenders in the modern NFL.

Seattle's Defense Dominated — Sound Familiar?

The Seahawks defense put on an absolute clinic against New England, holding the Patriots to just 79 total yards through three quarters. Devon Witherspoon was unblockable, and the Seattle secondary completely erased any downfield threat. If you watched last year's Super Bowl, this might feel familiar — the Eagles held Kansas City to just 23 yards in the first half of their championship victory.

What's concerning for Eagles fans is the comparison between what Seattle accomplished and where Philadelphia currently sits. At their best, the Eagles have shown they can compete with anyone. But the inconsistency that plagued them this season — particularly on offense — kept them from reaching their potential.

Drake May's Disaster Should Make Eagles Fans Appreciate Jalen Hurts

New England quarterback Drake May had the worst EPA performance by a Super Bowl quarterback this century. That's not hyperbole — that's the advanced numbers screaming at us. May threw for 295 yards, but 216 of those came in garbage time when the game was already decided.

Say what you want about Jalen Hurts and the Eagles' offensive struggles this season, but the man shows up on the biggest stage. Hurts was even honored at Super Bowl 60 alongside legends like Tom Brady, Joe Montana, and Peyton Manning — a testament to what he's accomplished. His Super Bowl record is remarkable: two appearances, one championship, and consistently elite performances when it matters most.

The Path Back to the Mountaintop

With the 2025 season in the rearview mirror, the Eagles now face a critical offseason. The coaching staff is undergoing significant changes, key roster decisions loom with players like AJ Brown, and the team needs to recapture the identity that carried them to a championship just one year ago.

Seattle proved that elite defense and competent quarterback play is a winning formula. The Eagles have the pieces to compete at that level — they just need to put it together. The climb back to the top of the mountain begins now.