Super Bowl LX: Who Colts Fans Should Be Pulling For - Or Against
For much of the season, it looked like the Indianapolis Colts were on track to crash the playoff party - maybe even make some noise once they got there. But as the weeks wore on, injuries piled up, the offense sputtered, and turnovers became a recurring issue.
The momentum just didn’t hold. So instead of prepping for a postseason run, Colts fans are left watching from the sidelines as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots get ready to square off in Super Bowl LX.
Both teams earned their place. Seattle and New England each finished with a 14-3 record and are led by relatively new head coaches. Seahawks head man Mike Macdonald is wrapping up his second season at the helm, while Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel - a familiar face in NFL circles - is in his first year running the show in New England after his stint with the Tennessee Titans.
But for Colts fans, this Super Bowl matchup isn’t just about who’s playing - it’s about who not to root for.
The Patriots Problem
Let’s be honest: Colts fans don’t have much beef with the Seahawks. The two franchises rarely cross paths, and when they do, it’s usually a regular-season affair.
No deep playoff scars. No controversial calls.
No bitter rivalries. Just two teams from opposite conferences doing business.
The Patriots? That’s a different story.
The Colts and Patriots have history - and not the warm, fuzzy kind. Think back to the early 2000s and 2010s.
Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady.
Tony Dungy vs. Bill Belichick.
AFC Championship games that felt like heavyweight title fights. The Colts were the heartland heroes, the blue-collar squad from the Midwest.
The Patriots? They were the dynasty with an edge - and a reputation for pushing the boundaries.
Colts fans haven’t forgotten the 2014 AFC Championship Game. That’s the one where New England was caught using underinflated footballs - a scandal that came to be known as “Deflategate.”
The Patriots steamrolled the Colts that day, but the controversy left a bitter taste. Whether or not the deflated balls made the difference, the integrity of the game was called into question.
And for many in Indy, that’s a wound that never quite healed.
So while the Patriots are now under new leadership with Vrabel - a former player who brings a different vibe than Belichick - the uniform still carries the baggage. For Colts fans, it’s hard to separate the franchise from the history.
Super Bowl LX Viewing Guide
If you’re tuning in for the big game - even if it’s just to watch the Patriots lose - here’s what you need to know:
- Kickoff Time: Around 6:30 PM ET
- TV Broadcast: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock
- Announcers: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analysis), Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung (sidelines)
- Location: Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California - home of the 49ers
- Halftime Show: Bad Bunny is set to take center stage
- National Anthem: Charlie Puth
- Odds: Seattle is favored by 4 points, though that number can fluctuate as kickoff approaches
So… Who Should Colts Fans Root For?
This might be less about pulling for the Seahawks and more about pulling against the Patriots. Seattle’s a team that’s easy to respect - a physical defense, a balanced offense, and a coach in Macdonald who’s quickly earned credibility.
There’s no bad blood here. No lingering grudges.
Just a solid football team trying to win its second Super Bowl title.
The Patriots, on the other hand, represent a rivalry that defined a generation of Colts football. And while the faces have changed, the memories - and the motivation - remain.
So if you’re a Colts fan watching Super Bowl LX, go ahead and enjoy the spectacle. Watch Bad Bunny light up the halftime show.
Appreciate the chess match between two sharp head coaches. But when it comes to picking a side?
Let’s just say it’s not hard to figure out which team not to cheer for.