The stage is set for Super Bowl LX, and it’s a matchup that brings both history and intrigue: the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots will square off at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, each looking to hoist the Lombardi Trophy and etch their names into NFL lore.
Both teams punched their tickets to the big game on Championship Sunday, though they took very different paths to get there. Seattle leaned into the arm of Sam Darnold, who delivered one of the best performances of his career-346 yards and three touchdowns-to lead the Seahawks past the Los Angeles Rams in a 31-27 shootout. It was a high-octane, back-and-forth battle, and Darnold looked every bit the poised veteran Seattle needed in the clutch.
On the other side, New England’s win was all about grit. In a snowy, hard-nosed AFC Championship at Mile High, the Patriots edged the Denver Broncos 10-7.
It wasn’t pretty, but it was effective. Drake Maye didn’t light up the stat sheet through the air, but his legs made the difference, and the defense did the rest.
Classic Patriots football-tough, opportunistic, and built to win in the trenches.
This won’t be the first time these two franchises meet on the sport’s biggest stage. Fans will no doubt recall Super Bowl XLIX, a game that ended in unforgettable fashion when Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson at the goal line, sealing a fourth Super Bowl title for Tom Brady and the Patriots. That moment is etched in NFL history, but this year’s matchup features entirely different faces and storylines.
So what can we expect from Super Bowl LX? For starters, both teams have proven they can win away from home-something that matters when you’re playing on a neutral field.
Seattle and New England were two of the best road teams in the league this season. The Patriots made history by going a perfect 9-0 on the road, and they weren’t just winning-they were covering, too, going 7-2 against the spread in those games.
Seattle wasn’t far behind, finishing 8-1 on the road, with an NFL-best 8-1 ATS record.
That kind of road dominance speaks to mental toughness and preparation, both of which will be crucial in Santa Clara.
As for the early MVP buzz, it’s no surprise to see the quarterbacks leading the charge. With Seattle entering as the favorite, Sam Darnold is currently the frontrunner for Super Bowl MVP.
And history is on his side-seven of the last 10 MVPs have been quarterbacks. The exceptions?
Two wide receivers (Cooper Kupp and Julian Edelman) and one defensive standout (Von Miller), all of whom delivered game-changing performances.
Still, don’t sleep on the running backs. Kenneth Walker III and Rhamondre Stevenson are both in the mix with favorable odds.
If either of them can carry the load and break the game open, they’d be the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP since Terrell Davis back in Super Bowl XXXII. That’s a long drought, but both backs have the tools to change that narrative.
So here we are-two teams with vastly different identities, two quarterbacks with something to prove, and one game to decide it all. Whether it’s Darnold slinging it or Maye grinding it out, this Super Bowl is shaping up to be a fascinating clash of styles, history, and high stakes. Buckle up.