It wasn't even close, as the world champion Seattle Seahawks have defeated the Denver Broncos 43-8 to claim football's greatest prize. The Seahawks offensive, defensive, and special teams squads all contributed at least one touchdown each in support of the west coast powerhouse's first Super Bowl victory in franchise history.
| Cornerback Malcolm Smith returns a first half interception for a 69 yard touchdown |
Aided by a host of Denver mistakes, including an errant opening snap that resulted in a safety just seconds into play, Seattle dominated Super Bowl 48 without impunity - scoring forty-three points in a victory resembling their 40-10 preseason victory over the Broncos, that in retrospect now seems prophetic of good things to come.
The Seahawks feared defense shut out the struggling Broncos through out the sometimes unbearable to watch slaughter, allowing the league's number one offense to score just once on the final play of the third quarter.
