Head coach John Fox was on hand to console his quarterback Peyton Manning after the Denver Broncos fell to a humiliating 43-8 loss in Super Bowl XLVIII.
Manning collected the NFL MVP award for the fifth time in his career on Saturday having led the best offence of all-time over the season.
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However, he and Denver came up well short in the finale at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium as Seattle stormed to a comprehensive victory.
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Asked what he said to Manning after the game, Fox responded: "I told him he had a great season, a record-breaking season and he just came up a little short."
The nature of the defeat is sure to raise further questions over Manning's legacy.
Despite putting up astounding numbers in the regular-season, this defeat leaves the quarterback's play-off record at 11-12 and his Super Bowl mark 1-2.
Speaking about the game, Manning said: "It's disappointing for our entire team. We worked hard to get to this point and overcame a lot of obstacles to be here.
"It is really good to have this opportunity but certainly to finish this way is very disappointing. It is not an easy pill to swallow but, eventually, you have to."
Super Bowl XLVIII
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(01 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks gives his team a speech in the locker room after the Seahawks 43-8 victory during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(02 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Tackle Breno Giacomini #68 of the Seattle Seahawks and mascot Blitz celebrate with fans after their 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(03 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: MetLife Stadium is shown prior to the start of Super Bowl XLVIII between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(04 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLVIII against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(05 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse #15 of the Seattle Seahawks talks with teammate tackle Breno Giacomini #68 during Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seattle Seahawks won 43-8. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(06 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with wide receiver Doug Baldwin #89 during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(07 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Running back Montee Ball #28 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(08 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Strong safety Kam Chancellor #31 and free safety Earl Thomas #29 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(09 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Linebacker Heath Farwell #55 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with wide receiver Jermaine Kearse #15 during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(10 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos drops back against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(11 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Running back Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks runs the ball during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(12 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate with teammates after their 43 to 8 win over the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show(13 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Bruno Mars and Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show(14 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Bruno Mars and Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show(15 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Bruno Mars and Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show(16 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Bruno Mars and Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show(17 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Bruno Mars performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(18 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Tight end Julius Thomas #80 of the Denver Broncos catches a pass for a five yard gain during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(19 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Linebacker Heath Farwell #55 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(20 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Kicker Steven Hauschka #4 of the Seattle Seahawks kicks a field goal against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show(21 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show(22 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show(23 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Bruno Mars performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show(24 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Bruno Mars performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(25 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Wide receiver Golden Tate #81 of the Seattle Seahawks goes for the ball during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(26 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Peyton Manning #18 hands the ball off to Knowshon Moreno #27 of the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(27 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Joe Natham and Michael Strahan are shown prior to Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(28 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks catches a ball prior to Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(29 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Russell Wilson #3 celebrates with Michael Robinson #26 of the Seattle Seahawks against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show(30 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: The Red Hot Chili Peppers perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(31 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Linebacker Heath Farwell #55 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after Seattle won Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(32 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Linebacker Heath Farwell #55 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after Seattle won Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(33 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after winning Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(34 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Linebacker Heath Farwell #55 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after Seattle won Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(35 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Wide receiver Ricardo Lockette #83 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with fans after their 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
An Aerial View Of Super Bowl XLVIII(36 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: The Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos play in Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won 43-8. The view is seen from a Customs and Border Protection helicopter operated by the U.S. Office of Air and Marine, which provided air support for law enforcement on the ground around the stadium. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
An Aerial View Of Super Bowl XLVIII(37 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: The Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos play in Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won 43-8. The view is seen from a Customs and Border Protection helicopter operated by the U.S. Office of Air and Marine, which provided air support for law enforcement on the ground around the stadium. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
An Aerial View Of Super Bowl XLVIII(38 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: The Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos play in Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won 43-8. The view is seen from a Customs and Border Protection helicopter operated by the U.S. Office of Air and Marine, which provided air support for law enforcement on the ground around the stadium. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
An Aerial View Of Super Bowl XLVIII(39 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning appears on a jumbotron while playing the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won 43-8. The view is seen from a Customs and Border Protection helicopter operated by the U.S. Office of Air and Marine, which provided air support for law enforcement on the ground around the stadium. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
An Aerial View Of Super Bowl XLVIII(40 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: The Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos play in Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won 43-8. The view is seen from a Customs and Border Protection helicopter operated by the U.S. Office of Air and Marine, which provided air support for law enforcement on the ground around the stadium. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
An Aerial View Of Super Bowl XLVIII(41 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: The Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos play in Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won 43-8. The view is seen from a Customs and Border Protection helicopter operated by the U.S. Office of Air and Marine, which provided air support for law enforcement on the ground around the stadium. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(42 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Seattle Seahawks cheerleaders celebrate after Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(43 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with his wife Glena after their 43-8 victory over the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos(44 of44)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Running back Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with his mother Delisa Lynch after their 43-8 victory over the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Asked whether the loss will serve as motivation for next year, Manning responded: "I think it will for our entire team.
"I think this team used last year's play-off loss to fuel us. I thought it made us a better team this year.
"Hopefully we can use this to fuel us this off-season into next season as well."
The tone was set in the very first play of the game, when centre Manny Ramirez released the snap amid Manning making alterations at the line of scrimmage.
The ball flew into the end zone for a safety, handing Seattle the fastest score in Super Bowl history after just 12 seconds.