The Seahawks' menacingly-nicknamed defense was dominant, holding the Broncos without a first down for the first 19 1/2 minutes of the game, and Seattle made Denver pay for its sloppy play.
It was the first Super Bowl championship for the Seattle franchise.
The Seahawks struck quickly in each half, scoring points at the 12-second mark in each. They scored a safety on the game's first play from scrimmage when Denver's snap went over quarterback Peyton Manning's head and the Broncos fell on the ball in the end zone.
Percy Harvin returned the second-half kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown to give Seattle at 29-0 lead. Seattle had taken a 22-0 halftime lead fuelled by that stellar defense and shaky Bronco plays.
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Seattle intercepted two Manning passes in the half. Manning's second interception -- on a wobbly pass after his arm was hit by Seattle defensive end Cliff Avril -- was returned 69 yards for a touchdown by linebacker Malcolm Smith. Denver's only touchdown came of the last play of the third quarter when Manning hit wide receiver Demaryius Thomas with a 14-yard scoring pass and the two-point conversion made it 36-8.
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