Super Bowl 2026: Underdogs Rise to the Top

The journey to Super Bowl 60 has been anything but ordinary. The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are set to face off, but not in the way many expected.

Unpredictable Paths to the Big Game

• Seattle Seahawks
• Known for their explosive offense

• Thrilling shootout against the Los Angeles Rams

• New England Patriots
• Battled through a snowstorm to defeat the Denver Broncos
• Led by new quarterback Drake Maye

The Odds and Expectations

• Current Odds
• Seahawks favored by 4.5 points
• 70% chance of winning

• Odds have shifted slightly, reflecting the season's unpredictability

• Longshot Stories
• Seahawks were 60-to-1 longshots
• Patriots were even longer at 80-to-1

Quarterback Showdown

• Sam Darnold (Seahawks)
• Rollercoaster career
• Breakout season with the Minnesota Vikings

• Drake Maye (Patriots)
• Second-season quarterback
• Emerged as the Patriots' quarterback of the future

Clash of Styles

• Seahawks
• High-powered offense

• Potential for a high-scoring game

• Patriots
• Strong defense

• Could make it a grind

• Point Total
• Fluctuating in the mid-40s
• Game could go either way

Historical Context

• Patriots
• First Super Bowl since the Tom Brady era ended

• Chance to prove they can still compete at the highest level

• Seahawks
• Return to the big game after 11 years
• Last appearance was against the Patriots, a close finish

Resilience and Determination

Both teams have shown resilience and determination, overcoming long odds and unexpected challenges. Now, they get to settle it all on the biggest stage in football.