Key Takeaways
- The Result: The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX.
- The Viral Moment: A wide-open Jaxon Smith-Njigba dropped a walk-in touchdown pass from Sam Darnold in the third quarter.
- The Stats: Despite a 1,793-yard regular season, JSN finished the Super Bowl with just 4 catches for 27 yards on 10 targets.
NEW ORLEANS — Winning a Super Bowl usually grants a player immunity from criticism, but Jaxon Smith-Njigba is finding out that the internet never sleeps. Just eight days after the Seattle Seahawks hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in the Caesars Superdome, a clip of the star receiver’s most embarrassing career moment has reached 40 million views on X.
The “Brick” of the Century
The play occurred with 6:42 left in the third quarter. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, who completed 19 of 38 passes for 202 yards, narrowly escaped a collapsing pocket. Darnold scrambled right and launched a desperation heave to a completely uncovered Smith-Njigba. With no defender within ten yards, JSN appeared to turn his head toward the end zone before securing the ball. The pigskin hit his palms and clattered to the turf.
Social media account BrickCenter quickly capitalized on the blunder, labeling it the “Brick of the Century.” The miss forced Seattle to settle for a punt, though their defense eventually bailed them out by stifling Drake Maye and the Patriots’ offense for the remainder of the night.
Box Score: Super Bowl LX
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 29 |
| New England Patriots | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
What They Said
“I just peaked too early. I was already thinking about the celebration. You can’t do that on this stage. I’m just thankful my teammates had my back and we’re bringing this ring home to Seattle.”
— Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks WR
“JSN is the reason we’re here. He had nearly 1,800 yards this year. One drop doesn’t define him, but yeah, we’re going to roast him in the film room for that one for about a decade.”
— Sam Darnold, Super Bowl Winning QB
Playoff Implications & What’s Next
With this victory, the Seahawks have officially established the “Macdonald Era” as a defensive powerhouse. While the Patriots’ Drake Maye showed flashes of brilliance, his two interceptions and a late fumble proved the stage was still a bit too big for the young signal-caller.
For Seattle, the focus shifts to the offseason and a potential contract extension for Smith-Njigba. Despite his 4-reception, 27-yard dud in the finale, his 119 catches during the 2025 season make him the cornerstone of this franchise. Fans can expect the Seahawks to remain the betting favorites for Super Bowl LXI as they look to build the NFL’s next great dynasty.
