Seahawks vs. Patriots Set for Super Bowl Rematch, 11 Years in the Making
Eleven years after one of the most unforgettable finishes in Super Bowl history, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are set to run it back on the NFL’s biggest stage. And if this year’s conference championship games are any indication, we’re in for another wild ride.
Both the AFC and NFC title games delivered on drama, each unfolding like a season finale written by the football gods themselves. In the AFC, the Patriots escaped Denver with a gritty 10-7 win over the Broncos-a game defined by missed opportunities and one gutsy play from rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
With the game on the line and the Patriots clinging to a three-point lead, Maye took off on a risky scramble that converted the most important first down of his young career. It was the kind of moment that can define a postseason run-and maybe a franchise’s future.
On the other side of the bracket, the Seahawks punched their ticket in equally dramatic fashion. Their showdown with the Los Angeles Rams went down to the wire, with Seattle sealing the win on the final play of the game.
The Rams, out of timeouts and out of chances, couldn’t stop the clock in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter. It was a brutal way to go out-but a clutch moment for the Seahawks, who now head back to the Super Bowl for the first time since that fateful game against New England.
While the on-field action delivered, the TV ratings told a slightly different story. CBS and FOX aired the AFC and NFC championship games, respectively, and although viewership was strong, it didn’t quite match the highs of recent years. The absence of the Kansas City Chiefs-a team that’s become a postseason fixture-may have played a role in the slight dip in numbers.
Still, the Patriots-Broncos matchup pulled in an average of 48.618 million viewers on CBS, making it the most-watched playoff game of the season across any network. The broadcast peaked at 57.759 million viewers, showing that even without the usual suspects, playoff football still commands attention.
Over on FOX, the NFC title game between the Seahawks and Rams averaged 46.1 million viewers. That’s a noticeable bump from last year’s NFC championship, which featured the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles. The numbers suggest that while some fans may have missed their familiar postseason powerhouses, plenty still tuned in for the high-stakes drama.
As we look ahead to the Super Bowl, this matchup between the Patriots and Seahawks feels like more than just a rematch-it’s a collision of eras. The Patriots, with their new quarterback era led by Maye, are trying to write the next chapter of a storied franchise. The Seahawks, back on the sport’s biggest stage, are chasing redemption and another shot at glory.
The 2025 season has already hinted at a shifting NFL landscape. The Chiefs may be out-for now-but they’ll be back in the mix next year, looking to reclaim both their on-field dominance and their grip on the national spotlight.
But for now, it’s the Patriots and the Seahawks, once again, with everything on the line. Buckle up.