Super Bowl LX Is Set: Seahawks vs. Patriots in a Rematch of a Classic
We’re down to two. After a pair of hard-fought conference championship games, the stage is officially set for Super Bowl LX: the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet once again on the NFL’s biggest stage, rekindling memories of their dramatic clash in Super Bowl XLIX.
But this isn’t just a nostalgia trip. Both teams earned their way here with gritty, resilient performances - and both bring plenty of firepower into the final showdown of the season.
Patriots Survive Mile High, Snow, and a Surging Seahawks Team Awaits
Let’s start in Denver, where the Patriots went into a hostile environment and came out with a ticket to Las Vegas. New England leaned on its defense and just enough offense to outlast the Broncos, who were forced to start backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham after Bo Nix’s late-game injury last week.
The conditions were brutal. In the third quarter, the snow rolled in and turned the field into a full-on snow globe.
Visibility dropped, footing got tricky, and every possession felt like it could swing the game. But the Patriots adjusted.
They leaned on their run game, limited mistakes, and trusted their defense to hold the line.
Drake Maye, who’s been in the MVP conversation all season, didn’t light up the stat sheet, but he made the plays that mattered - especially in crunch time. The rookie showed poise beyond his years, navigating the elements and the moment to lead New England back to the Super Bowl. He’ll need to channel that same energy in two weeks, because the defense waiting for him in Seattle is no joke.
Seahawks Win NFC West Showdown, Punch Ticket to Vegas
Meanwhile, in the NFC, it was a classic divisional slugfest between the Seahawks and Rams - two teams that know each other inside and out. This one lived up to the billing. Back and forth all night, neither team could pull away, and it came down to one final drive.
With the game on the line, the Seahawks defense stepped up and delivered. The Rams were driving, threatening to steal the win late, but Seattle held firm, shutting down the final push and sealing the victory at home. That stop sent Lumen Field into a frenzy and officially booked Seattle’s trip to the Super Bowl.
This team has looked like a contender from the moment the playoffs began. Balanced, physical, and built for January football, the Seahawks have been the favorites for a reason. And now, they’ll get their shot at finishing the job.
Super Bowl LX: What to Know
Matchup: Seattle Seahawks (1) vs. New England Patriots (2)
Date/Time: Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ET
Broadcast: NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
FanDuel Odds: Seahawks -4.5 | Over/Under: 46.5
Moneyline: Seattle -230 | New England +190
A Rematch with History - and High Stakes
It’s been over a decade since these two teams met in Super Bowl XLIX - a game that ended in heartbreak for Seattle and triumph for New England. That one came down to a single play at the goal line.
This one? It’s shaping up to be just as tight.
Seattle comes in as the favorite, and for good reason. They’ve been the most complete team in the playoffs, and they’re playing with the confidence of a group that knows exactly who they are.
But don’t count out the Patriots. Maye has been a revelation, and this team has found ways to win tough games all year.
Two proud franchises. One Lombardi Trophy. And a whole lot of unfinished business.
Get ready. Super Bowl LX is going to be a battle.