SUPERBOWL 60 PATS/SEA FEB 8TH 2026
SUPERBOWL 60
PATRIOTS/SEAHAWKS
Comprehensive Stats, Trends, and Insights
Coaches and Quarterbacks: Key Matchups
Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald brings an impressive record into Super Bowl 60. He is 6-0 straight up against quarterbacks aged 24 or younger, with his defenses totaling 8 interceptions and 22 sacks in those games. This raises the question: Will Drake Maye become the youngest quarterback ever to win a Super Bowl? In a historic moment, Sam Darnold becomes the first USC quarterback to ever play in a Super Bowl. The Seahawks are likely to rely on Darnold’s passing ability, especially considering the Patriots’ elite run defense.
Historic Odds and Unprecedented Parity
For the first time in 50 years, both Super Bowl teams entered the season with odds of 50-1 or higher to win it all. The Patriots were considered long shots at 80-1, while the Seahawks stood at 60-1. This rare occurrence underscores the parity present in the NFL today. Notably, the Super Bowl underdog has covered the spread in each of the past five years.
Offensive and Defensive Trends
The Over/Under for Super Bowl 60 is set at 46, making it the lowest total in the last decade. The only lower total in recent years was when the Broncos faced the Panthers, with a line set at 43. The New England Patriots have struggled offensively, scoring only 53 total points over their last three games—the lowest amount by any team entering the Super Bowl in NFL history. Their offense averages just 16 points per game, gains only 4.4 yards per play, and has converted just 13 of 43 third-down opportunities. The Patriots’ path to the Super Bowl included the third-easiest schedule since 1978, and their last two opponents were missing their MVP star players. Despite these challenges, Drake Maye made history by becoming the first quarterback to win an AFC title game with fewer than 100 passing yards. The Patriots’ only notable offensive drive against the Broncos came from a single flea-flicker play, accounting for most of Maye’s passing yards. In the AFC title game, both Stidham and Payton were seen as contributing factors to the Patriots’ victory. With the Patriots’ run game struggling, they will likely need Maye to contribute through the air or on the ground. Conversely, the Seahawks are expected to rely on Darnold’s arm due to the Patriots’ stout run defense.
Prop Positions and Predictions
Among the notable prop bets, Over 2.5 receptions for Cooper Kupp stands out as a recommended play. Additionally, Drake Maye is predicted to go over 31.5 pass attempts, suggesting a pass-heavy approach for the Patriots.
The Over/Under of 46 points initially appears low, hinting at a potential defensive battle. However, with both teams likely to air out the football, a higher-scoring game could unfold. The expectation is that the game will not be close; either the Seahawks will win in a blowout or the Patriots will secure an outright victory.