Mike Macdonald: Seahawks fans made Super Bowl like a home game, Patriots used silent count

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald credited the team's fans, known as the "12s," for significantly contributing to the defense's success against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Macdonald stated during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that Seahawks fans composed about 75% of the crowd, creating a noise level that forced the Patriots to use a silent cadence, benefiting the Seattle defense. The noise advantage allowed Seahawks quarterback Sam to use verbal commands effectively, akin to a home game environment. Prior to the game, reports indicated that Seattle fans would outnumber Patriots fans, a factor that appeared to impact New England's performance, as noted by Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.