"There was no end-zone celebration for Kenneth Walker III, no signature spike or choreographed moment. Instead, there were yards hard, unglamorous, necessary yards the kind Marshawn Lynch once racked up for the Seattle Seahawks. In a Super Bowl defined by defensive highlights, crucial stops and a kicker rewriting the record book, Walker's steady, punishing runs were the lone offensive threat Seattle could count on, earning him Super Bowl MVP honors in the Seahawks' 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium on Sunday."
"Walker rushed for 135 yards on 27 carries in a game where points were scarce and offensive rhythm was fleeting until the fourth quarter, serving as the Seahawks' stabilizer amid chaos. While the defenses traded blows and Seattle's Jason Meyers carried the scoring load with a Super Bowl record-breaking five field-goal performance, Walker kept the offense on schedule, chewing clock and tiring a vaunted New England defense."
"His physical, no-frills style evoked comparisons to Lynch, the Oakland native whose Beast Mode runs once powered the Seahawks in similar postseason battles. More importantly, Walker's carries Sunday underscored why his impact transcended the box score on football's biggest stage. Walker became the eighth running back to win Super Bowl MVP and the fifth offensive player to win the honor without scoring a touchdown. He also is the first running back to claim the honor since Terrell Davis did so with the Denver Broncos in 1998."
Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards on 27 carries and served as Seattle's primary offensive weapon in a 29-13 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. Walker's patient, punishing runs chewed clock, tired the New England defense and stabilized Seattle's offense when points were scarce. Jason Meyers provided scoring with a Super Bowl record five field goals, while defenses dominated much of the game. Walker's performance drew comparisons to Marshawn Lynch and made him the eighth running back to win Super Bowl MVP and the first since Terrell Davis in 1998. Walker thanked God, his teammates and the 12s after the game.
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