(Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks' ferocious defense shut down the Denver Broncos and record-setting quarterback Peyton Manning in a 43-8 rout on Sunday to claim their first Super Bowl title.
Reuters: Seattle crushes Denver to win Super Bowl
East Rutherford : EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Outside linebacker and Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith #53 of the Seattle Seahawks holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP