Super Bowl 60 Set for Clash Between Patriots and Seahawks
Super Bowl 60 is set to pit the New England Patriots (14-3) against the Seattle Seahawks (14-3) at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, February 8th. The matchup promises a compelling finish to the NFL season, with both teams boasting identical regular season records and recent winning streaks.
The Seahawks enter the Super Bowl riding a seven-game winning streak to close out the regular season, followed by a pair of playoff victories. They are seeking their second championship in franchise history, having previously won Super Bowl 48 in 2013 against the Denver Broncos with a decisive 43-8 victory. However, their attempt to repeat the following year fell short, losing a close contest to the Patriots 28-24.
New England, currently on a six-game winning streak, is aiming to add to its already impressive Super Bowl legacy. A victory would not only secure their seventh championship but also break a tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl titles in NFL history. The Patriots previously lost to Denver in the AFC Championship Game following their 2013 Super Bowl win, but then embarked on a run of three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, winning two of them.
As of Sunday morning, sportsbooks have set the passing yards prop for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye at 224.5 yards, while Seattle wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s receiving yards prop is set at 91.5.
Expert Picks and Analysis
Several experts have weighed in on the upcoming Super Bowl, offering predictions and analysis. Jon Hoefling of USA TODAY believes the Seahawks are playing at a higher level than the Patriots, predicting a Seattle victory by at least two possessions. Richard Morin, however, anticipates a tight game, suggesting the Patriots will overcome distractions – including recent news regarding Drake Maye’s injury and the omission of Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick from the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class – to play a competitive game.
Tyler Dragon also favors the Seahawks, citing their consistent performance throughout the season and their superiority in all three phases of the game. Lorenzo Reyes echoes this sentiment, leaning towards a Seattle win.
PropBetGuy, a SportsLine player prop expert with a strong track record, highlights several key prop bets. He recommends betting on New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry to exceed 39.5 receiving yards, noting the Seahawks’ vulnerability against tight ends and Henry’s significant role in the Patriots’ offense. He also suggests a bet on Seahawks wide receiver Mack Hollins to go over 25.5 receiving yards, citing Hollins’ consistent performance and favorable matchup against the Patriots’ secondary.
PropBetGuy points out that Henry has been a key target for the Patriots, facing a Seahawks defense that has allowed the sixth-most receiving yards to tight ends this season. He also notes that Hollins has cleared his receiving yards prop in nine of his last eleven games and is expected to see a significant number of targets in the Super Bowl.
The expert also believes the Patriots may need to rely more heavily on their passing game, potentially creating more opportunities for both Henry and Hollins to contribute.
