The 11-Year Grudge: Seattle Opens as 4.5-Point Favorite Over New England in Super Bowl LX

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Redemption or Repeat? Seahawks and Patriots Set for Super Bowl LX Clash

The Path to Santa Clara

The road to the 2026 Super Bowl has been anything but predictable. Both teams entered the season as long shots—Seattle at 60-1 and New England at 80-1.

  • The Seahawks (14-3): Led by Sam Darnold and the league’s stingiest defense (allowing just 17.2 points per game), Seattle won the NFC West and survived a 31-27 slugfest against the Rams to secure their fourth Super Bowl appearance.
  • The Patriots (14-3): In a remarkable turnaround under first-year coach Mike Vrabel, New England navigated a snowy Mile High Stadium to beat the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC Championship.

The Ghost of Super Bowl XLIX

It is impossible to discuss this matchup without referencing February 1, 2015. Eleven years ago, New England’s Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson at the goal line to seal a 28-24 win. While none of the active players from that game remain on the rosters, the “redemption” narrative for Seattle fans is already the primary fuel for Super Bowl week.

By the Numbers: Odds & MVP Favorites

  • Point Spread: Seahawks -4.5
  • Over/Under: 46.5
  • Moneyline: Seahawks -230 / Patriots +195
  • MVP Favorites: 1. Sam Darnold (SEA): +135 2. Drake Maye (NE): +235 3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA): +550

Halftime & Ceremonies

Fans can expect a star-studded evening at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026:

  • National Anthem: Charlie Puth
  • Halftime Show: Bad Bunny (the first Latin male artist to headline solo)
  • Opening Ceremony: Green Day (celebrating a major career anniversary)
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