Russell Wilson’s initial and sole Super Bowl triumph in his 12-year career stands out as a significant milestone in his ongoing journey. In merely his second season, Wilson guided the Seahawks to an impressive 43-8 conquest over Peyton Manning’s Denver Broncos. This remarkable achievement also tied with Super Bowl XXVII (1993) for the third-most considerable point margin (35) in Super Bowl history.
Reflecting on the triumph during a discussion with the “Not Just Football with Cam Hayward” podcast, Russ acknowledged Bobby Wagner, Brandon Browner, and Richard Sherman for their vital contributions in steering the team.
He further commended the Seahawks’ unwavering work ethic, highlighting that the group “worked their b*tts off” and stressed the significance of being “obsessive about the job and task:”
“I believe the best aspect of it [Super Bowl] was that we recognized, when we disembarked the bus, we were destined to win every game. We absolutely knew each time we stepped off the bus, we were superior to everyone else…And just when the game was on the line, we felt like we would execute the plays. And indeed, we did.”
Wilson recorded 206 passing yards, achieved two touchdowns, and evaded interceptions, attaining a 123.1 passer rating in the Seahawks’ 43–8 victory at Metlife. In contrast, Manning completed 34 of 49 throws for 280 yards, delivered 1 touchdown, and suffered 2 interceptions in a subpar performance.
Significantly, this Super Bowl triumph marked the first occasion a victorious team scored over 40 points while limiting their rivals to fewer than 10. Furthermore, the Seahawks had to prepare themselves for potentially severe weather conditions in the lead-up to the final.
Even the weather was in the Seahawks’ favor
Wilson confessed that the Seahawks were initially “concerned” about the snow at MetLife Stadium, as they weren’t used to competing in such challenging circumstances. He recounted how the team closely observed the weather as the big game approached.
“It was anticipated to snow heavily that night. We were anxious that it was indeed going to snow like crazy. Of course, Denver being accustomed to snow and all, they were used to that. But as it turned out, it didn’t.”
Interestingly, the Super Bowl victory contributed to a memorable chapter in Wilson’s career as it allowed him to establish a longer tenure with the Seahawks. After a decade, Wilson joined the very opponents he helped vanquish – the Denver Broncos, in 2022.
However, two seasons later, the Broncos let him go, and Wilson signed a one-year contract with the Steelers in 2024.
In February, Wilson articulated his aspiration to secure five Super Bowl titles before hanging up his boots. With only one championship and time not on his side, Russ is keen to turn things around this season.
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