Super Bowl 60: Seahawks vs. Patriots - Who’s Got the Edge?
Super Bowl 60 is set: the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will square off in a matchup that few predicted back in September. But here we are, with two franchises that took very different paths to get to the sport’s biggest stage. And if you ask around the league, the consensus is leaning heavily in one direction.
Let’s break down what the experts are saying-and why Seattle is getting so much love heading into Sunday.
The Colts’ Perspective: Watching From the Outside Looking In
Before we dive into the big game, it’s worth noting where the Indianapolis Colts stand as they watch this one from home. It’s been five years since Indy last made the playoffs, and while the team showed flashes of promise in 2025, the season ended in familiar frustration.
Still, there’s continuity at the top. General Manager Chris Ballard and Head Coach Shane Steichen are both returning for 2026.
And according to Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon, there’s a strong internal belief that the team’s early-season success last year wasn’t a fluke. Injuries certainly played a role in derailing the campaign, but the bigger issue remains: learning how to close out games when it matters most.
On paper, the Colts look like a team that should be in the postseason mix. But until they prove they can win those must-have moments down the stretch, it’s all just potential. And potential doesn’t hang banners.
Super Bowl 60: Experts Weigh In
Now, back to the main event. Seattle vs.
New England. Two proud franchises, two very different styles, and one Lombardi Trophy on the line.
CBS Sports
Among seven analysts, six are backing the Seahawks. The thinking? Seattle might not light up the scoreboard with long, methodical drives, but their defense has a knack for flipping the field-and that could be the difference.
As Pete Prisco put it, “I don't think Seattle's offense will spend the game moving up and down the field, but the Seahawks will be able to feast on short fields given to them by the defense.” Translation: field position could be Seattle’s secret weapon.
ESPN
It’s a landslide over at ESPN. Out of 58 predictions from reporters and analysts, 48 are riding with the Seahawks. And it’s not just the humans-ESPN’s FPI computer model also gives Seattle the edge, projecting a 60.2% win probability with an average margin of victory of 3.6 points.
That’s not exactly a blowout, but it does suggest a consistent edge across simulations. In a game this close, that kind of slight advantage can be huge.
FOX Sports
FOX is all in on Seattle. All four of their staff picks are going with the Seahawks.
The key? Quarterback Sam Darnold.
Yes, that Sam Darnold.
“The Seahawks have been the best team wire-to-wire this season,” wrote Geoff Schwartz. “And the best case for the Patriots in this game is Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold turning back into a pumpkin, which I don't expect. He's been nails this postseason.”
It’s a fair point. Darnold has shaken off the ghosts of his early career and delivered under pressure this postseason. If he keeps that up, Seattle’s offense may not need to be flashy-it just needs to be efficient.
So... Are the Patriots Being Overlooked?
It sure seems like the Seahawks are the popular pick, but let’s not forget who they’re facing. This is still a Bill Belichick-coached team (or at least one cut from that cloth), and the Patriots have a history of showing up when the stakes are highest.
They’ve been here before. They know what it takes.
But if the experts are right, Seattle’s balance-especially on defense-might be too much. The turnovers, the short fields, the quarterback playing with confidence... it’s a dangerous formula.
Final Thought
Super Bowl 60 isn’t just a clash of two teams-it’s a referendum on two very different approaches to building a contender. Seattle’s blend of defense and timely offense has them favored by most, while New England is hoping to prove that grit, discipline, and postseason savvy still count for something.
One way or another, we’re in for a fascinating finish to the NFL season.