The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 43–8, the largest margin of victory for an underdog and tied with Super Bowl XXVII (1993) for the third largest point differential overall (35) in Super Bowl history. It was the first time the winning team scored over 40 points while holding their opponent to under 10. This became the first Super Bowl victory for the Seahawks.
The term "12s" (or formerly "12th man") refers to the fans of the Seattle Seahawks, recognizing them as an integral part of the team's identity.
