2026 Super Bowl Seahawks vs Patriots live updates: Score, highlights, news, analysis, stats for SB 60

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2026 Super Bowl Seahawks vs Patriots live updates: Score, highlights, news, analysis, stats for SB 60

Welcome to Super Bowl LX and a possible rematch for the ages — with full coverage on NBC and Peacock.

The last time the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks met in the NFL championship game (also on NBC), the outcome was in doubt until Malcolm Butler’s interception in the final minute sealed the Patriots’ 28-24 victory in Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1, 2015.

Today will mark the 10th repeat matchup in Super Bowl history — and New England’s fourth (the Patriots are 1-2 in the previous three), and there will be much at stake for two teams that have rebounded from the depths of recent 3-14 seasons.

New England is seeking its seventh Super Bowl win and the beginning of a new dynasty with second-year quarterback Drake Maye taking over the superstar role that once belonged to Tom Brady.

In search of its second Super Bowl win, Seattle and its “Dark Side” defense are trying to complete a dream season with Sam Darnold, who can become the first QB to win a Super Bowl while playing for at least his fifth NFL team.

Follow along below for our live coverage with updates before, during and after Super Bowl LX.

How to watch the Patriots vs. the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX

Kickoff: Shortly after 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
TV: NBC, Telemundo and Universo (with pregame coverage starting at noon ET)
Streaming: Peacock, a streaming service that offers nonstop access to sports and other content, will be streaming Super Bowl LX coverage starting at noon ET. Sign up here for Peacock.
Announcers/reporters: NBC Sports’ Emmy Award-winning team is led by play-by-play voice Mike Tirico, calling his first Super Bowl, alongside 17-time Emmy Award-winning analyst Cris Collinsworth with his sixth Super Bowl in the booth. The sideline reporters are Melissa Stark (second Super Bowl) and Kaylee Hartung (first Super Bowl assignment). Three-time Super Bowl referee Terry McAulay is NBC Sports’ Super Bowl rules analyst for the second time.

Super Bowl LX, Patriots vs. Seahawks updates

Postgame reactions from Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye

In his first visit to the Super Bowl as the Patriots’ coach, Mike Vrabel had a much different experience than as the player who won three at linebacker for New England.

“I reminded them that we’re 307 days into what hopefully is a long, successful relationship and program,” Vrabel said he told the team after his first season in charge ended with the 29-13 loss to the Seahawks. “It’s OK to be disappointed. We have to be disappointed and upset together. . . . Every year, somebody’s going to lose this game. We have to remember what it feels like and make sure it’s not repeatable.”

Vrabel added he was proud of the effort and didn’t think the performance was an accurate “reflection of our year.”

The Patriots fell short in Super Bowl LX and head coach Mike Vrabel’s post-game remarks focused on a couple of main themes.

It certainly wasn’t a reflection of Drake Maye, who played little like the second-year quarterback who nearly won the NFL MVP.

After throwing two interceptions against the Seahawks, Maye revealed he took a painkilling injection in his right throwing shoulder before the game. He declined to say if the injury (which he sustained in the AFC Championship game) limited his performance.

Maye still completed 27 of 43 passes for 295 yards and two TDs (while being sacked six times). He also was the Patriots’ leading rusher with five carries for 37 yards.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had a rough go of it during Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX.

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III

In becoming the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP since the Broncos’ Terrell Davis in 1997, Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards on 27 carries and caught two passes for 26 yards. He also had a 49-yard TD run nullified by a holding penalty with 2:01 left in the game.

Full statistical breakdown of Super Bowl LX

Click here for the full 17-page book that covers everything that happened in the Seahawks’ 29-13 victory over the Patriots.

All the individual and team stats, all the drive summaries, play by play, lineups and miscellaneous stats.

All in this full statistical book.

Trophy celebration for the 12s

Seattle’s owner, players and head coach hoisted the Vince Lombardi Trophy, but the postgame celebration was really about the “Seattle 12s,” the nickname for the Seahawks’ rabid fan base.

Jody Allen, who is part of the controlling interest in the team, told postgame host Maria Taylor, “It truly has been a magical season from the very first game to tonight here. I have to thank all the 12s that are here with us. All of the 12s at watch parties everywhere and all the 12s around the world.”

She then handed the trophy to coach Mike Macdonald, who brought up the players to share it together: “We got the best fans in the world. Look how many 12s are in this stadium right now!”

Kenneth Walker III also ended his Super Bowl MVP speech with a “Hey, shoutout to the 12s!”

Postgame Seahawks reactions

Kenneth Walker III to Melissa Stark: “It’s just a dream come true. A lot of people play their whole career and never make it this far. So it’s a blessing. I thank Coach Macdonald and the team for just sticking together. We etn through adversity throughout the season, but we stayed together. The adversity showed who we were as a team, and we got a brotherhood going on right now, and it’s special.”

Devon Weatherspoon to Kaylee Hartung: “It’s crazy. Just a one of a kind feeling. You talk about a group of guys who battle every day, brother. Who believe in each other. Believe in their coach. You can’t describe this room any better. It’s a one of a kind feeling. I was just so happy to battle with these guys. We went through a lot and we believed. All you doubters who said all that other stuff. You all don’t know what’s going on in this building. It’s a wonderful kind of feeling.”

Sam Darnold to Stark: “It’s unbelievable. Everything that’s happened in my career but to do it with this team, I wouldn’t want it any other way. I’m so proud of our guys. Our defense, can’t say enough great things. We won the Super Bowl but could have been a little bit better on offense, but I don’t care about that now. … As long as you believe in yourself, anything’s possible.”

Final: Seahawks beat Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX

It’s the second Super Bowl victory in four appearances for Seattle.

In a record 12 Super Bowl berths, New England now has a 6-6 record.

Patriots answer, trail 29-13

A quick eight-play, 75-yard response for the Patriots, who score on a 7-yard pass from Drake Maye to Rhamondre Stevenson (who makes a nifty catch without letting a low ball hit the field).

The two-point conversion fails, so with the 2-minute warning and two timeouts left for the Patriots, the clock still greatly favors Seattle with 2:21 remaining in the game.

Seahawks 29, Patriots 13 (which is very close to the original game total line of 45.5)

Garbage time TD for Seahawks

Seattle’s “Dark Side” defense has pulled the shade on the Patriots in Super Bowl LX.

On another corner blitz, Devon Witherspoon knocks the ball from Drake Maye.

Uchenna Nwosu takes it from there as the linebacker grabs the interception and rumbles 45 yards for the touchdown.

It’s Seahawks 29, Patriots 7 with 4:27 remaining.

Seattle 22, New England 7

That’s a Super Bowl-record fifth field goal for Jason Myers and likely a wrap for the Seahawks.

The 26-yarder with 5:35 remaining in the game gives Seattle a 15-point lead over New England, which will need some magic for its seventh Super Bowl win.

Maye throws game’s first interception

So much for those faint comeback hopes.

Driving the Patriots down the field, Drake Maye throws an ill-advised deep ball that is intercepted by Julian Love, who makes a 35-yard return.

It’s Seattle 19, New England 7 with only 8:48 remaining in the game.

A big stop and a big punt

A drive of mixed emotions for the Seahawks, who missed a chance to put the game away when Sam Darnold slightly overthrew Rashid Shaheed on a deep ball that would have been a touchdown.

But Seattle punter Michael Dickson then got a great bounce to put it on the New England 5.

After missing a wide-open TE Austin Hooper on first down, Drake Maye is settling in and driving the Patriots again with his arms and legs.

Touchdown, Patriots!

Suddenly, there are signs of life for Drake Maye and the New England Patriots.

The quarterback connects on consecutive long passes to wide receiver Mack Hollins, the second a 35-yard strike to the end zone.

After failing to cross the Seattle 43 for the first 45 minutes of the game, New England now is within two scores of the lead.

Game’s first TD scored by AJ Barner

The tight end goes in motion and shakes free for an uncovered 16-yard reception from Sam Darnold.

It’s Seattle 19, Patriots 0 with 13:24 left, and the only drama left seems to be whether New England can avoid the ignominy of becoming the first team shut out in a Super Bowl.

Odds to start fourth quarter with Seattle up 12-0

Seattle is now favored by 14.5 points, and the game total has dropped all the way to 27.5 (from an opening total of 45.5).

Per seasoned betting experts, it’s doubtful a Super Bowl spread has been that large so late in the game and with a total that low.

Maye commits first turnover of game

And naturally, it comes on a strip-sack by Derick Hall.

That’s the second-to-last play of the third quarter.

It’s Seattle 12, New England 0 with one quarter remaining.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba checked for concussion

The NFL’s offensive player of the year went into the injury tent after he was slow to get up after a hit. Sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung reported that the independent concussion specialist followed Smith-Njigba into the tent and then reviewed video of the play in which the star wideout’s head hit the field.

Hartung said Smith-Njigba then made the run off the field and into the locker room (presumably for further evaluation).

It had been an off night for Smith-Njigba, who had only three catches for 24 yards on nine targets

Seattle also reported LB Tyrice Knight is being examined for a concussion.

What will the presumptive Super Bowl winner fetch on the open market?

A lot.

The sale of the Seattle Seahawks has been rumored for weeks, and the process is expected to begin soon.

Mike Florio writes Sunday night on Pro Football Talk that the high bid could land between $9-11 billion, which surely would set a record for a U.S. pro sports franchise.

Of all the stats from Super Bowl LX, that might be the number everyone remembers.

The Seahawks will indeed be sold, and it’s expected that the purchase price will land in the range of $9-11 billion. https://t.co/727oIfGBtv

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 9, 2026

It’s time to have the talk, Pats fans

New England is no stranger to Super Bowl history. But not this kind of feat.

After another three and out, and their seventh punt, the Patriots are staring down a dubious distinction halfway through the third quarter.

No team in Super Bowl history ever has been shut out.

Celebrity sightings

All right, in lieu of the action on the field … how about some action in the grandstands?

Super Bowl LX drew the rich and famous far and wide per usual.

But Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl once again proved that he has a sense for timing that only the former Nirvana drummer can claim.

Seattle 12, New England 0

The Patriots’ defense again holds firm at the red zone, and Seattle has to settle for a fourth field goal. Mike Tirico notes the 41-yarder by Jason Myers ties the Super Bowl record for field goals made (held by several players.

The Patriots will get the ball back with 9:12 left in the third quarter.

Seahawks charging

There has yet to be a touchdown in this game, but there could be soon.

The Seahawks have gone 69 yards in seven plays on their opening drive of the second half as Sam Darnold, Kenneth Walker III and Jaxon Smith-Njigba have found their grooves.

Seattle is on the New England 22 with 9:23 to play in the third quarter.

Second half under way with Seattle ahead 9-0

New England starts with the ball … and an underthrown incompletion by Drake Maye.

But at least he had time to throw this one!

Third down brings another incompletion by Maye, as the 23-year-old QB’s tough night continues, and the Patriots are forced into their sixth punt — which at least goes to the Seattle 9-yard line.

The numbers, please …

And they’re not pretty. Here’s how some key players fared statistically in the first half:

NEW ENGLAND

Drake Maye, 6 of 11 passing, 48 yards, two carries, 11 yards; Rhamondre Stevenson, seven carries, 23 yards, Stefon Diggs, 1 catch, 5 yards, 1 target.

SEATTLE

Sam Darnold, 9 of 22 passing, 88 yards; Kenneth Walker III, 14 carries, 94 yards; Cooper Kupp 4 catches 44 yards, six targets.

Surprise halftime show guests!

And one of them is a repeat performer.

Yes, that was Lady Gaga (who made our top 10 lists of best halftime performances in history for her high-wire act in 2017) joining Bad Bunny for a brief interlude.

And Ricky Martin stopped by, too!

And because our SEO guy says many people were wondering via Google searches, it didn’t appear that Cardi B was in this halftime show. (She might be at the game, though, as she has a son with boyfriend Stefon Diggs).

However, it was a very active performance by Bad Bunny, who eschewed traditional stage setups to spend his entire show on the run (and probably gained more yards than the Patriots in the first half combined).

MVP odds at halftime

According to DraftKings SportsBook, Kenneth Walker III is the favorite at +110, followed by Sam Darnold (+210) and Drake Maye (!) at +650.

Maye being in the top three is indicative of this game. If the award could be won by a group instead of an individual, the Seattle defense would be the runaway leader.

Game odds at halftime are Seattle (-580), New England (+380) with the spread at Seahawks -8.5. The game total is now at 29.5 after starting (at 45.5).

Super Bowl MVP odds at the half via @DKSportsbook:

• Kenneth Walker (+110)
• Sam Darnold (+210)
• Drake Maye (+650)
• Jason Myers (+1700)
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba (+2200)
• Cooper Kupp (+2500)

Who’s your pick? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/7I6qqLDECM

— Rotoworld by NBC Sports (@rotoworld) February 9, 2026

Bad Bunny takes the stage!

Fresh off winning the Grammy for album of the year, the Puerto Rican superstar is a fitting choice to perform this year’s halftime show.

“I know the world is going to be happy this Sunday,” Bad Bunny said last week.

In case you missed it, here’s our ranking of the top 10 Super Bowl performances in history:

World-class entertainers have delivered show-stopping performances since the event became a spectacle more than 30 years ago.

Halftime: Seattle 9, New England 0

The Patriots and Maye kneel out the final play of the half.

Here’s what the coaches said to the NBC sideline reporters before heading to halftime.

Patriots’ Mike Vravbel to Melissa Stark: “We have to do a much better job playing complementary. We’re still alive. We’re going to have to find a way to convert.”

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald to Kaylee Hartung: “We’re doing a good job of taking care of the ball, which is good. Sam is being decisive. We’ll just keep rolling. We’ll make some adjustments, and we got 30 minutes to go.”

Sorry, Pats fans: No team has gone scoreless in the first half and won a Super Bowl.

Another breakup by Gonzalez

The Patriots would be in a much deeper hole if not for Christian Gonzalez. After breaking up a long pass by Sam Darnold in the first quarter, the star cornerback breaks up a throw to the end zone by Darnold, and Seattle has to settle for a third field goal by Jason Myers, who boots it home from 41 yards.

The ball was intended for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who ends the half with only one catch on seven targets.

With 9 seconds left in the half, it’s Seattle 9, New England 0.

Seattle threatens to score again

Little-used running back George Holani (seeing more action with Zach Charbonnet sidelined) makes a nifty run after a 7-yard catch, and the Seahawks are on the New England 30 with :23 left to play in the half.

The Seahawks seemed primed to take some shots at the end zone here but elected to play it safe with a couple of short passes, the second of which was ruled incomplete to Cooper Kupp.

Patriots avoid some danger

Drake Maye, whom Cris Collinsworth says looks “sped up,” managed to settle enough to find DeMario Douglas on a third and 7 from the 5-yard line.

New England delayed a punt for at least another set of downs, but then kicked to back to Seattle, which will take over at its 43-yard line with 2:50 left in the second quarter and solid odds of adding to its 6-0 lead.

At this point, the Patriots seem to be playing to reach the locker room to regroup while Bad Bunny takes the stage at halftime.

Walker on the run

With WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba largely shut down, Kenneth Walker III has emerged as the Seahawks’ primary threat.

The Patriots have had few answers for his sharp cutbacks as the former Michigan State star has rushed for 86 yards on 12 carries. And he just picked up a first down on a 6-yard checkdown pass by Sam Darnold.

But on third and 5 on the Patriots’ 42, Walker drops a pass, and the Seahawks punt … and pin New England on their 2-yard line.

It’s Seattle 6, New England 0 with 4:58 left in the second quarter.

It’s OK to feel for Drake Maye

The Patriots’ second-year quarterback now has been sacked three times and barely has worked in a clean pocket all game.

Another New England punt, and Seattle will take over on its 29-yard line with 9:16 left in the second quarter and a 6-0 lead.

Seattle rookie defensive end Rylie Mills helped put a stop to New England’s fourth possession before it could get moving.

Seattle takes a 6-0 lead

Jason Myers boots through a 39-yard field goal for the Seahawks after the Patriots’ defense stood tall at their 20-yard line. Darnold took a shot while throwing an incompletion, and New England finally corraled Kenneth Walker III on third down.

It’s Seattle 6, New England 0 with 11:16 left in the second quarter.

And the game total has shrunk to 37.5 while Walker’s MVP odds have improved to +330.

What a pass breakup for the Patriots

If Christian Gonzalez doesn’t get a hand on this deep ball by Sam Darnold, it could be a touchdown for Rashid Shaheed.

Seattle has gone back to the running game with success, though, with Kenneth Walker III picking up two long first downs into New England territory.

End of the first quarter

It’s Seattle 3, New England 0.

Settle in if you like a low-scoring game (and hope you took the under).

The last Super Bowl to end the first quarter at 3-0 was in 2003 when Tampa Bay led 3-0 on Oakland. Oddly enough, that game ended with the Buccaneers winning 48-21.

‘Haymakers being thrown by both defenses’

That’s the description by Cris Collinsworth of what we’ve witnessed so far in a first quarter full of blitzes.

Seattle is punting for the third time after New England blew up a trick play and kept hurrying Sam Darnold into tough throws.

It’s Seattle 3, New England 0 with 19 seconds left in the first quarter.

Maye still under pressure

A promising start to the Patriots’ second drive ends with the Seahawks’ second sack of Drake Maye. Cornerback Devon Witherspoon got home on the blitz.

Maye had found Kayshon Boutte for 21 yards on the first play, but as Cris Collinsworth notes, this is shaping up as a defensive struggle.

On that note, the game total has dropped from 45.5 to 42.5.

It’s Seattle 3, New England 0 with 3:29 left in the first quarter.

New England defense answers

Sam Darnold nearly converted a third and 6 on a big play to Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a surefire touchdown but overthrew him under pressure.

That completes a three and out for the Seahawks, who threw on three consecutive plays. The Patriots had the heat every time on Darnold, who nearly threw an INT on first down. “They told us he was like Brett Favre, and I’m starting to believe it,” NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth says of Darnold’s propensity for favoring dangerously tight windows with his passes.

It’s Seattle 3, New England 0 with 6:07 to play in the first quarter.

Seahawks force a punt

Drake Maye has to fling it away incomplete under pressure.

Seattle will take over on its 10 with a 3-0 lead and 7:11 left in the first quarter.

Patriots on the move

New England has responded well, coverting a third and 2 on a Rhamondre Stevenson catch from Drake Maye. Stevenson then picked up a first down on a run after an eight-yard catch by Demario Douglas.

Maye then took a 10-yard sack by Derick Hall and is facing a third and 9 after a scramble.

(We’re too buried monitoring the game to keep track of the best commercials so far, but the movie previews for “Scream 7″ and “The Mandalorian & Grogu” seemed promising).

Seattle takes a 3-0 lead

An eight-play, 51-yard opening drive stalls in the red zone, so the Seahawks turn to kicker Jason Myers for a 33-yard field goal.

Seattle 3, New England 0 with 11:58 to play in the first quarter.

Big start for the Seahawks

Four plays, three first downs — the latest a deep connection by Sam Darnold to Cooper Kupp, who was able to get both feet in bounds (we think?) for a 23-yard reception.

Seattle came out of the box strong with runs by Kenneth Walker III and a 15-yard Darnold laser to AJ Barner.

Coin toss won by … the Patriots

New England defers to the second half, so Seattle will get the ball first.

Cooper Kupp, who was mistakenly introduced as Julian Love as the team captains walked on the field, called tails, but the flip by Joe Montana came up heads.

And we’re almost under way in Santa Clara for Super Bowl LX.

Celebrity intros for each team

Actor Chris Pratt, who went to high school in the Seattle area, introduced the Seahawks.

He might be associated more with New Jersey than New England, but Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi also is a big Patriots fan who frequently attends games, so he introduced his favorite team.

An interesting nugget from the individual player introductions: New England quarterback Drake Maye elected to introduce himself as from Myers Park High School (in Charlotte) instead of the University of North Carolina, where he played college ball.

After the Tar Heels’ buzzer-beater over Duke last night, Maye might be the only former player in Carolina Blue who isn’t claiming UNC today.

Updated odds just ahead of kickoff

And there’s little change according to DraftKings Sportsbook:

Moneyline: New England Patriots (+195), Seattle Seahawks (-238)
Spread: Seattle -4.5
Total: 45.5 points

And if you’re seeking some last-minute prop bets, NBC’s numbers king Steve Kornacki has some advice:

West Coast bias?

According to Pro Football Talk, Super Bowl LX is shaping up like a home game for the Seattle Seahawks, whose fans are a lot closer to Levi’s Stadium than the New England Patriots’ legions.

Michael David Smith of PFT reports that “Seahawks jerseys easily outnumber Patriots jerseys in the stands,a nd teh only crowd noise during pregame warmups that could be heard in the press box was cheers for the Seahawks and boos for the Patriots.”

PFT is on the scene at Super Bowl LX in Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and a quick glance at the crowd makes one thing clear: There are a lot more Seahawks fans than Patriots fans here.

A spirited set by Green Day

Just after the introduction of past Super Bowl MVPs Tom Brady, Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Jalen Hurts, Joe Montana and Peyton Manning, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong sang a few lines of “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” before launching his band into a typically energetic three-song, 10-minute set by power pop punk trio.

Green Day started with “Holiday”, moved on to “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” and closed with “American Idiot” (and kudos to the production staffer with a hair trigger on the censor button). The MVPs rejoined the stage for the final song.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong performs before Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NBC Sports’ predictions

Here were the predictions from the NBC Sports’ studio crew:

Rodney Harrison — Patriots 27-24
Tony Dungy — Seattle 20-17
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan — Seattle 24-17 (“Pains me to say it. I’m not cheering for them they’re a rival.”)
49ers linebacker Fred Warner — Patriots 23-20
Devin McCourty — Patriots 28-24 (same score as the last Super Boewl)
Jason Garrett — Seattle 34-17

So call it an even split of 3-3 on the winner.

PFT predictions

Click here for the prognostications of Mike Florio and Chris Simms for tonight’ game (they are on opposite sides with their picks, but they both expect a close game).

Florio also had some news to report during the pregame show on the latest with the Seahawks’ possible sale and some potential rule changes (fourth and 13 instead of onside kickoffs?) in the offing.

Florio previews potential rule changes for 2026

Mike Florio chats with Noah Eagle about the changes to replay assist ant the kickoff rule that could potentially take place in 2026.

Super Bowl ticket prices … dropping!

Considering a last-minute impulse buy to attend Super Bowl LX?

The good news is that the deals are starting to emerge …. the bad? Per the secondary ticket market, it’ll cost you at least $3,500 per ticket if you want a pair to enter Levi’s Stadium – and those are in the upper deck.

If you want to sit in the lower level near midfield, you’ll need to shell out at least $4,400 per ticket … but that’s down from about $7,500 an hour ago! (Sorry, it’s still going to set you back at least four figures by kickoff).

Patriots’ Super Bowl rematches

This will mark the 10th repeat matchup in Super Bowl history. It will be New England’s fourth Super Bowl rematch, having previously played the Giants, Eagles and Rams twice in the Super Bowl.

Of New England’s first three Super Bowl rematches, they won the second meeting only once, beating the Rams in both Super Bowl XXXVI (2002 season) and Super Bowl LIII (2019 season).

Here’s how the Patriots former Super Bowl rematches unfolded:

OpponentFirst winnerSecond winnerGiantsGiants (SB XLII – 2008)Giants (SB XLVI – 2012)EaglesPatriots (SB XXXIX – 2005)Eagles (SB LII – 2017)RamsPatriots (SB XXXVI – 2002)Patriots (SB LIII – 2019)SeahawksPatriots (SB XLIX – 2015)?

Remember the last Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl?

Everyone remembers how Super Bowl XLIX ended: Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson at the Patriots’ goal line with under a minute to play, sealing New England’s 28-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.

Some other nuggets from that game:

Seattle trailed 14-7 before scoring 17 consecutive points to take a 24-14 lead in the 3rd quarter. They led by that same score with under 8 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter before Tom Brady’s TD passes to Danny Amendola and Julian Edelman on consecutive drives – putting New England ahead by four points with just over 2 minutes to play.
The Seahawks’ final drive was highlighted by a 33-yard juggling catch by WR Jermaine Kearse.
Tom Brady completed 37 of 50 passes for 328 yards, four TDs and two interceptions, his most TD passes in 10 career Super Bowls and his only game with multiple interceptions. Brady was named Super Bowl MVP for the third time, tying Joe Montana for the most of any player (Brady would win twice more for five total).
The win began a stretch of New England making four Super Bowls (winning three) in a five-season span from 2014-2018.
It was coach Bill Belichick’s fourth Super Bowl win, tying him with Chuck Noll for the most Super Bowl wins of any head coach in NFL history at the time (Belichick would two more Super Bowls as the Patriots’ head coach).
Other top performers in the game: NE WR Julian Edelman, nine catches, 109 yards, TD; NE TE Rob Gronkowski, six catches, 68 yards, TD; SEA QB Russell Wilson, 12 of 21, 247 passing yards, 2 TDs, INT; SEA RB Marshawn Lynch, 24 carries, 102 rush yards, TD; SEA LB Bobby Wagner, 12 tackles, INT.

One hour until kickoff!

Super Bowl LX will get started on NBC and Peacock shortly after 6:30 p.m., and to help cure you of any FOMO about failing to see the big game in person, we offer these on-site reports about what it costs to attend today’s game at Levi’s Stadium.

If you’re in the mood for a $180 cheeseburger (at least it feeds four) …

… or $400 parking, you’re in the right place.

Seattle Seahawks injury updates

The Seahawks’ concerns over a practice injury moved from one star player to another

After quarterback Sam Darnold played through hurting an oblique muscle before the NFC Championship game, rookie cornerback Nick Emmanwori is nursing a right ankle sprain from practice four days ahead of the Super Bowl. Emmanwori, a finalist for AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, was a full participant in the final practice and is expecting him to be ready against New England.

“He’s doing great,” Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said. “Moving around. Just got to make sure we handle it the right way. Probably going to be overcareful and overcautious.”

Left tackle Charles Cross (foot) and fullback Robbie Ouzts (neck) also have been limited in practice because of injuries, but every other Seahawks player was listed as a full participant, including Darnold. He had been listed as limited on the eight injury reports since his Jan. 16 injury.

New England Patriots injury updates

After tweaking his right shoulder with an awkward landing in the AFC Championship, quarterback Drake Maye has been a full participant in Super Bowl practices.

LB Robert Spillane (ankle) has been out but is expected to play Sunday, and LB Harold Landry III (knee), and OT Thayer Munford Jr. (knee) have been limited in practice. Defensive tackle Joshua Farmer has been a full participant and seems to be recovered from a hamstring injury.

Running back Terrell Jennings is out for the Super Bowl.

Youngest SB-winning quarterbacks

Drake Maye will become the ninth QB in NFL history to start a Super Bowl in their second season, joining Dan Marino, Kurt Warner, Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Colin Kaepernick, Russell Wilson, Joe Burrow and Brock Purdy (nobody has done so as a rookie).

Here are the four youngest starting quarterbacks to win a Super Bowl.

QuarterbackAgeBen Roethlisberger23 yrs, 340 daysPatrick Mahomes24 yrs, 138 daysTom Brady24 yrs, 184 daysRussell Wilson25 yrs, 65 days

Maye is 23 yrs, 162 days on Super Bowl Sunday

QB matchup: Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold

Depending on which is the winner, either Sam Darnold and Drake Maye will make QB history in the Super Bowl after already sharing some historical parallels.

Both were third overall picks in the NFL Draft (Darnold in 2018 by the New York Jets, Maye in 2024 by New England), and neither had won a playoff game before this year.

Darnold can become the first QB to win a Super Bowl while playing for at least his fifth NFL team.

Maye (23 years, 162 days old) can become the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl, surpassing Ben Roethlisberger (23 years, 340 days when he won Super Bowl XL with Pittsburgh over Seattle in 2026).

The GOAT on his Super Bowl career

How would Tom Brady describe each of his 10 Super Bowl appearances … in one word apiece?

The greatest quarterback in NFL history did just that here (well, at least until his seventh and final victory):

Kupp: “Let this be your process”

Cooper Kupp already has won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams, and in a pregame interview with Chris Simms on NBC, the Seattle wide receiver said he’s been preaching that experience to his Seahawks teammates.

“The message is let this be your process, just like any other game,” Kupp told Simms. “Once the ball is snapped, it’s the same game we’ve been playing our entire lives. People play entire careers and do not get to this time. It’s great to be here. The nerves are the exact same.”

Simms, by the way, made a notable arrival at the game.

Players to watch, stats for Seattle Seahawks

Leaving Minnesota for Seattle on a three-year, $100.5-million contract, Sam Darnold finished in the top five in completion percentage (67.7%) and passing yards (4,048) while throwing 25 touchdowns. He also led the NFL in turnovers (14 interceptions, six fumbles). He has the benefit of the league’s best wide receiver in Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who led the NFL and set a franchise record with 1,793 receiving yards (the 8th-most in a season in NFL history).

Cooper Kupp, a Yakima, Washington native who returned home after being released by the Rams, brings Super Bowl-winning experience and made 47 catches for 593 yards this season.

In the backfield, the Seahawks’ main option is Kenneth Walker III since backfield partner Zach Charbonnet, suffered a season-ending knee injury in the divisional round. Walker, who is set to become a free agent after the season, led the Seahawks in carries (221) and rushing yards (1,027) with five TDs (seven fewer than Charbonnet, who had posted career highs in carries and yards).

The Seahawks’ “Dark Side” defense has been among the best in the NFL, ranking first in points per game (17.2). The veteran leaders are DT Leonard Williams (eight sacks), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (two sacks, four QB hits in playoffs, three forced fumbles) and LB Ernest Jones IV (led team with 126 tackles and five INTs in regular season).

Seattle’s young stars are DT Byron Murphy II (seven sacks), CB Devon Witherspoon (three-time Pro Bowler) and S Nick Emmanwori (four passes defended this season).

Players to watch, stats for the Patriots

Quarterback Drake Maye became the first player to lead the NFL in completion percentage at age 23 or younger in 67 years (since the late John Brodie for San Francisco in 1958). Maye also was the regular-season leader in passer rating (113.5), completion percentage (72.0%) and yards per attempt (8.9). he has completed just 55.8% of passes in the playoffs but has rushed for at least 65 yards in two games.

After signing a three-year $63.5 million contract, WR Stefon Diggs led the Patriots in receptions (85) and receiving yards (1,013) with four touchdowns, becoming the first 1,000-yard receiver for the Patriots since Julian Edelman in 2019. TE Hunter Henry had a team-high seven touchdowns and ranked second on the team in receptions (60) and receiving yards (career-high 768). Wideouts Mack Hollins and Kayshon Boutte (career-high seven TDs) also have been key contributors.

On defense, the Patriots have a strong secondary led by CB Carlton Davis III (two interceptions in the divisional playoff win over Houston), S Jabrill Peppers, CB Marcus Jones and CB Christian Gonzalez. Christian Barmore, Milton Williams and Khyiris Tonga lead the defensive line. A solid linebacker corps includes Harold Landry III (team-high 8.5 sacks, 19 QB hits), Robert Spillane (team-high 97 tackles) and Anfernee Jennings.

Head coaching profile: Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald

The third-youngest head coach in Super Bowl history (behind Sean McVay and Mike Tomlin), Mike Macdonald, 38, guided a team that set franchise records for regular-season wins (14) and road wins (8) in his second season.

Before joining Seattle, he spent nine seasons with Baltimore (2014-20, 2022-23) and was defensive coordinator for his last two years. He also spent 2021 as the University of Michigan defensive coordinator. He nearly left coaching after spending four years as a grad assistant at the University of Georgia.

He accepted a job at the KPMG accounting firm but then got a call offering him an internship with the Ravens in 2014.

The Seahawks were 10-7 In 2024, making Macdonald the winningest first-year head coach in team history.

Head coaching profile: Patriots’ Mike Vrabel

In eight seasons as a New England Patriots linebacker (2001-08), Mike Vrabel played in four Super Bowls (winning three and making two touchdown catches from Tom Brady) – and now he can write another chapter of Patriots history.

Two years after being inducted to the team’s Hall of Fame, he has the Patriots back in the Super Bowl as their first-year coach. Trying to become the fifth coach to win the NFL championship after winning a Super Bowl as a player (joining Doug Pederson, Tony Dungy, Mike Ditka and Tom Flores), Vrabel can become the first accomplish the feat with the same team. This week, he was named the AP NFL Coach of the Year.

After consecutive 4-13 seasons under Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo, Vrabel took over after spending 2024 as a consultant with the Cleveland Browns. He was the head coach of the Tennessee Titans from 2018-23, reaching the playoff three times.

Including the playoffs, Vrabel is 73-51 as an NFL head coach.

Two hours from kickoff on NBC and Peacock!

And the buzz clearly is building in Santa Clara.

Rotoworld Bet Staff predictions

Here’s what some of the Rotoworld experts think about how tonight’s game will unfold:

Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper on X)

Final score: Seahawks 23-3. MVP: Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Favorite Bet: First half under 23.5.

“Expecting a slow start to this game, considering both teams will be led by defensive strength with particular skill in stopping the run. The Seahawks offense can finally break through in the 2H on the wings of JSN’s matchup against the Pats’ secondary, which will earn him the MVP based on an 8 catch, multi-TD performance. Too much shared credit among the outstanding Seahawks’ D to win an MVP despite that unit carrying the day for Mike Macdonald.”

Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers)

Final score: Seahawks win 21-17. MVP: Sam Darnold. Favorite Bet: Rashid Shaheed anytime TD +350

Denny Carter(@CDCarter13)

“Final score: Seahawks 31-13. MVP: Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Favorite Bet: Over on Hunter Henry’s reception prop (4) against a Seahawks defense that has seen the NFL’s highest rate of checkdown passes this season.”

Playing the team parlays

The Rotoworld Betting Staff has you covered on both sides of the ball.

Here are some of the best picks, pets, predictions and tips for parlays on the Patriots.

A Super Bowl Parlay for Patriots’ Fans

And here are the same for building a parlay for the Seahawks.

A Super Bowl Parlay for Seahawks’ Fans

Super Bowl Squares: All you need to know

If you’re wondering how to play the popular viewing pastime, click here for a helpful primer.

And from the pregame show, you can watch Maria Taylor and Steve Kornacki discuss top strategies and winning numbers for Squares by clicking here.

Betting Super Bowl LX: Squares

Your musical selections this evening …

Two global musical acts will be playing before and during Super Bowl LX.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Green Day, who started out in the Bay Area, will be performing at 6 p.m. ET during the pregame show.

Bad Bunny, who recently won a Grammy for Album of the Year, is the halftime performer for Super Bowl LX.

The Super Bowl halftime show has been a cultural phenomenon for more than 30 years.

Here’s our swing at the 10 best performances in Super Bowl history (or at least since the event was fundamentally changed by a superstar in 1993):

World-class entertainers have delivered show-stopping performances since the event became a spectacle more than 30 years ago.

Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl history

The Seahawks are aiming to claim their first Super Bowl victory since 2014. Click here or below for a full rundown of Seattle’s three previous appearances in the Super Bowl.

The team will be making its fourth appearance in the NFL championship game.

New England Patriots’ Super Bowl history

When was the last Patriots Super Bowl title? Hard to believe that it’s been seven years. Click here or below for a full rundown of New England’s previous 11 appearances in the Super Bowl:

Super Bowl LX will mark the team’s record 12th appearance.

Coaches speak upon arrival at the big game

NBC sideline reporters Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung interviewed both coaches virtually the minute they stepped off their respective team buses at Levi’s Stadium.

Seattle coach Mike Macdonald told Hartung that he had “my worship playlist playing and saying some prayers” during the ride. He said the plan was to stay status quo.

“Just very thankful for my team,” Macdonald said. “It’s pretty cool to see all the fans. It’s a great setting, so we’re very excited. We’re going to keep it the same. There some things to talk about, but it’ll be par for the course. We’ll finalize it and let the guys know.”

New England coach Mike Vrabel arrived wearing a wreath that came from Patriots nose tackle Khyiris Tonga … and his mom. “(He said she) wanted me to have this,” Vrabel told Stark. “It came right from Hawaii so I don’t want to disappoint Tonga or his mom.”

Vrabel, who won Super Bowls with the Patriots as a linebacker, also said he would try to keep things in perspective for his team.

Vrabel and Macdonald talk Super Bowl LX

Mike Macdonald and Mike Vrabel each share their thoughts ahead of Super Bowl LX, discussing the messages they’ve told their teams and more.

“Just continue to write this journey,” he said. “This game can change peoples’ lives, I understood that 24 years ago and want to continue everything we do. Just tried to think about what they could do to help, put stuff in to keep them stimulated.”

Matthew Berry’s Super Bowl debut!

And NBC Sports’ fantasy guru naturally has some thoughts about what we could see statistically in Super Bowl LX: the over on receiving yards for Cooper Kupp and Mack Collins and this three-play: Drake Maye, plus-25 rushing yards; Hunter Henry over-39.5 yards; Jason Myers, 2 FG made.

Watch more here:

Seattle Seahawks’ path to Super Bowl LX

How did the Seahawks return to the playoffs and then the championship game under coach Mike Macdonald? We’ve got you covered here:

The Seahawks set a team record with 14 wins in the regular season.

New England Patriots’ path to Super Bowl LX

How did the Patriots transform from a 3-14 team last season to a championship contender under Mike Vrabel this year? We’ve got you covered here:

After 1-2 start, the team is making its record 12th appearance in the NFL championship game.

Patriots vs. Seahawks, head to head all time

Including the postseason, this will mark the 20th meeting between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.
Seattle leads the series 11-8 and has won the past four meetings:

Sept. 15, 2024: Seattle 23, New England 20 in overtime at Gillette Stadium
Sept. 20, 2020: Seattle 35, New England 30 at Lumen Field
Nov. 13, 2016: Seattle 31, New England 24 at Gillette Stadium
Oct. 14, 2012: Seattle 24, New England 23, at Lumen Field

The Patriots’ last win in the series was the lone postseason matchup: a 28-24 win in Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1, 2015.

Patriots: 10 a.m., team meeting and meal; 11 a.m., first bus with athletic trainers and players; noon, early bus for players and coaches; 12:30 p.m., late bus for players and coaches
Seahawks: 10:30 a.m., bus for athletic training staff; 11:45 a.m. early bus for players and coaches; 12:45 p.m. late bus for players and coaches