SEA 43, DEN 8: Seahawks completely dominate Broncos to win Super Bowl XLVIII

For the first time in franchise history, the Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions.

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The Seahawks crushed the Denver Broncos 43-8 on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium, dominating right from the opening play en route to one of the most convincing victories in the history of the NFL's showpiece event.

• To say the Seahawks were dominant would be a massive understatement, as Pete Carroll and company controlled every facet of the game. Seattle scored a touchdown in all three phases, highlighting just how superior they were at MetLife Stadium on Sunday night. Malcolm Smith returned a Peyton Manning interception 69 yards for a touchdown, while Percy Harvin found the end zone with an 87-yard kickoff return to open the second half. The former also recovered a fumble, leading to this...

Considering all the (deserved) focus and hype around this incredible Seattle defense, it just wouldn't feel right if a defensive player didn't take home this award - and the sweet, sweet truck that goes with it.

• As for the offense, Russell Wilson finished the night completing 18 of his 25 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns. He connected with eight different receivers on the evening. The greatest indication of just how one-sided this game was? Seahawks backup Tarvaris Jackson came in on Seattle's final possession of the game. Yeah, it was that bad.
• Pete Carroll also joined an exclusive group with the win:

• Despite the lopsided score, the Broncos offense did set a couple of Super Bowl records along the way.  Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas caught 13 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown, the 13 receptions were the most in Super Bowl history.  With Denver playing from behind the entire game Peyton Manning went 34-of-49 for 280 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions and his 34 completions were also a Super Bowl record.

• Denver trailed by 22 points at halftime and now has been on the wrong side of the three largest halftime deficits in Super Bowl history.  The Broncos were 25 points behind the Redskins in Super Bowl XXII and the 49ers led Denver by 24 at halftime of Super Bowl XXIV.
• The Broncos committed four costly turnovers compared to none for the Seahawks.  The first three Denver turnovers directly led to Seattle touchdowns including Malcolm Smith's 69-yard interception returned for a touchdown late in the second quarter.

Read the box score here. Find key moments from Sunday's game in the storyline below.