Super Bowl 60 Showdown: Seahawks vs Patriots
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will face off in Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara, competing for the prestigious Lombardi Trophy.
Sam Darnold has the opportunity to complete an extraordinary redemption arc by leading the Seahawks to victory, especially against the Patriots, the team he struggled against during his tenure with the New York Jets, famously stating he was "seeing ghosts."
On the other side, Drake Maye could become the youngest quarterback ever to win a Super Bowl if he guides the Patriots to their record seventh championship ring. However, a loss would leave the Patriots with the most Super Bowl defeats in NFL history.
To analyze who might prevail, a panel of experts from the BBC show The Whole 10 Yards has been assembled, including presenter Hugh Ferris and analysts Phoebe Schecter and Phil McGeoghan.
Additional insights are provided by Radio 5 Live presenters Mike White and Rob Stanton, along with journalists Paul Higham and Ben Collins.
Live text commentary will begin at 21:30 on the website and app, with live radio coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live and . Fans can also listen to 5 Live's preview show on Friday and watch The Whole 10 Yards on .
Coverage will explore where the Super Bowl will be won and lost, including the story of the British coach involved in the game.
Who Will Win Super Bowl 60?
Our experts have shared their predictions for the outcome of the Seahawks versus Patriots matchup.
Prediction: Seahawks 28-24 Patriots
Predicting the Super Bowl winner should ideally be based on analysis rather than emotion, but narratives often dominate the build-up. The redemption story of Sam Darnold and the Seahawks’ chance to succeed where they fell short against the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX is compelling.
Seattle’s number one defense is strong, but their offense has been crucial in recent close games. Darnold’s composed performance against the Rams’ pass rush in the NFC title game—after struggling against the same team and players in the previous playoffs with the Vikings—suggests he can handle the Patriots and the pressure of the occasion. He might be "seeing glory instead of ghosts" this time.
If Seattle’s offense performs at any level, Darnold completing one of the NFL’s great comebacks—from draft bust to Super Bowl MVP—will be a narrative many will embrace.
Prediction: Seahawks 28-7 Patriots
The Seahawks defense is formidable, and it seems we have yet to see the best of Drake Maye in recent games. Seattle’s defense displays aggression, solid fundamentals, and pride in the details, which could be decisive.
Prediction: Seahawks 30-23 Patriots
The physicality of the Seahawks is expected to be a key factor. The team will likely focus on downhill running schemes inside zones and deep passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The tight ends and offensive scheme demonstrate continuity, while running back Kenneth Walker’s dynamic running could ignite quickly.
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Prediction: Seahawks 28-20 New England
The Seahawks have been the most complete team this season, with offense and defense compensating for each other when one unit struggles. They have outlasted strong teams including the Rams, 49ers, Jaguars, and Texans.
The Patriots, led by Mike Vrabel, have seen their defense improve over the season, and Drake Maye provides an X-factor at quarterback. If the Seahawks avoid turnovers, they may prove too strong.
Darnold is predicted as MVP. Vrabel will likely adopt strategies from Bill Belichick’s playbook to limit Jaxon Smith-Njigba, while Darnold could utilize Kenneth Walker in the passing game and expect contributions from Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp. Darnold’s best game of the season was against the Rams, which secured their Super Bowl berth. Avoiding turnovers will be crucial for the Seahawks’ championship hopes.
Prediction: Seahawks 27-14 Patriots
While revenge narratives are popular, this game does not feature the classic rivalries of Bill Belichick vs Pete Carroll or Tom Brady vs Russell Wilson. Instead, it is a redemption story for Sam Darnold, who famously said "I'm seeing ghosts" in a 2019 game against the Patriots.
Having reached this stage, it would be a lasting regret if Darnold does not finish the job. It is expected he will overcome his past struggles and take home the Lombardi Trophy.
Though Jaxon Smith-Njigba could have a big night, the likelihood is that Darnold’s performance will be pivotal, making him the preferred MVP pick.
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Prediction: Seahawks 17-20 Patriots
Seattle lost three games this season by a combined nine points, but there is reason to back the Patriots, who have been underdogs in four of the last five Super Bowl wins.
The game is not expected to be a shootout, given the strength of both defenses. Seattle has been undefeated when scoring first this season (11-0), and the Patriots’ defense, featuring Milton Williams and Christian Gonzalez, is formidable when both are on the field.
With the experience of Vrabel and Josh McDaniels, the Patriots may find a way to win a close contest.
The MVP is likely to be a quarterback, but in this predicted low-scoring upset, a defensive player could emerge. Von Miller was the last defensive MVP in this stadium, and Milton Williams’ ability to disrupt offenses could be decisive.
Prediction: Seahawks 24-13 Patriots
Seattle's defense, known as the Dark Side, has been a major talking point during Super Bowl week. Drake Maye has shown mobility but is expected to face significant pressure from the Seahawks’ aggressive pass rush.
Maye has already endured the second-most sacks in a single postseason (15), and Seattle may push him beyond Joe Burrow’s record of 19 sacks.
New England’s defense is strong as well, suggesting a tight, low-scoring game before Seattle pulls away late in the third or early fourth quarter.
Seventeen Seattle players recorded at least half a sack this season, with interior lineman Leonard Williams registering eight sacks and 33 quarterback pressures. Williams is favored to emerge as a defensive MVP.
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