SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The confetti has settled at Levi’s Stadium, but the debate over who truly owned Super Bowl LX is just heating up. While the Seattle Seahawks etched their names in history with a decisive 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday night, a fresh headline emerged Tuesday—not from the field, but from a playground.
Former Defensive Player of the Year turned CBS broadcaster J.J. Watt avoided a catastrophic injury following a bizarre incident on a children’s slide, capping off a wild 48 hours that saw him challenge the Super Bowl MVP voters and nearly blow out a knee in retirement.
The MVP Debate: Walker’s Numbers vs. Watt’s Eye
Seattle running back Kenneth Walker III took home the Pete Rozelle Trophy as Super Bowl MVP, and the stat sheet backs the decision. Walker was a buzzsaw, carving up the Patriots’ front seven for 135 rushing yards and adding another 26 yards receiving. He was the engine of an offense that controlled the clock and kept New England’s defense on its heels.
However, J.J. Watt, who just wrapped up his first season as the No. 2 analyst alongside Ian Eagle, wasn’t entirely sold. Watching the Seahawks’ defensive unit suffocate the Patriots’ attack, holding them to just one touchdown, the former defensive end took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his dissent.
“Give the MVP to the whole Seattle defense.” — J.J. Watt (@JJWatt)
Watt’s argument holds water. The “Legion of Boom 2.0” swarmed Levi’s Stadium, forcing turnovers and denying the Patriots any rhythm. Yet, as is tradition, the flashier offensive numbers won the day. Walker’s explosive runs in the fourth quarter sealed the deal, cementing his legacy in Seahawks lore.
The Slide Scare: ‘Not Prepared for That’
While the Seahawks celebrated, Watt found himself in a precarious position on Tuesday. Enjoying some downtime at an amusement park, the 36-year-old decided to tackle a children’s slide. The result was nearly disastrous.
In a video Watt shared to X, the 6-foot-5 former pass rusher is seen hurtling down the slide. He landed awkwardly, his leg jamming into the ground with enough force to nearly hyperextend his knee. It was a heart-stopping moment for a man who spent his career battling through grueling rehabs.
“Was not prepared for that level of knee flexion,” Watt captioned the post.
Fortunately, Watt walked away unscathed, but the visual was enough to make any football fan wince. It marks a chaotic end to his debut season in the booth, where he transitioned from studio analyst on “The NFL Today” to calling games live, earning high marks for his chemistry with Ian Eagle.
What’s Next: The Dynasty Watch
With Super Bowl LX in the books, the league looks toward the 2026 draft. For Seattle, the question is simple: Can they keep this defensive core together? If they do, they aren’t just champions—they are the favorites to repeat. For the Patriots, the loss stings, but their return to the big stage signals the rebuild is officially over.
As for Watt? He might want to stick to the broadcast booth and stay off the playground equipment this offseason.
