Super Bowl 60 Set for Showdown Between Patriots and Seahawks
– Super Bowl 60 is set to take place in Santa Clara, California, pitting the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks in a highly anticipated rematch of Super Bowl 49. The game, broadcast on NBC and streaming on Peacock, promises a compelling clash between two franchises with championship aspirations.
The Sporting News is providing live scoring updates and highlights as the Patriots and Seahawks battle for the Lombardi Trophy. This year’s Super Bowl marks a significant moment for both teams, representing a new chapter in their respective histories.
For the Patriots, a victory would signal a successful transition from the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick era. Now led by head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye, the team is aiming to secure a record-breaking seventh Super Bowl title in Vrabel’s first year as coach and Maye’s second season. According to ESPN, the Patriots enter the game with a 17-3 record.
The Seahawks, pursuing their second Super Bowl championship, are hoping to validate their 2025 acquisition of quarterback Sam Darnold. A win would cement Darnold’s place as a shrewd signing and establish another formidable defense alongside the famed “Legion of Boom” squad of 2013. The Seahawks boast a 16-3 record heading into the Super Bowl.
The stakes are high for both franchises. A Patriots win would underscore their continued dominance despite the changes in leadership, while a Seahawks victory would validate their recent strategic moves and establish them as a force to be reckoned with in the NFL. The game is poised to be a defining moment for both teams and their respective futures.
According to game odds from ESPN Analytics as of , the Seahawks are favored by 4.5 points, with a moneyline of -230. The Patriots are listed as +190 underdogs. The over/under for total points is set at 45.5.
Several players are listed on the injury report. For the Seahawks, Jared Ivey (LB), Robbie Ouzts (FB), Jalen Milroe (QB), Chazz Surratt (LB), and Mason Richman (G) are all inactive due to coach’s decision or injury. The Patriots have Tommy DeVito (QB), Caedan Wallace (OT), Bradyn Swinson (LB), Kobee Minor (CB), CJ Dippre (TE) listed as inactive due to coach’s decision.
Leading the charge for the Seahawks is quarterback Sam Darnold, who has thrown for 4,048 yards and 25 touchdowns this season. Running back Kenneth Walker III has contributed 1,027 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. On the receiving end, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
For the Patriots, Drake Maye has thrown for 4,394 yards and 31 touchdowns. Running back Ty Henderson has rushed for 911 yards and 9 touchdowns, while wide receiver Shaq Diggs has 1,013 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns.
Recent game results show the Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 on January 25, 2026, and the San Francisco 49ers 41-6 on January 17, 2026, but lost to the 49ers 13-3 on January 3, 2026. The Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos 10-7 on January 25, 2026, and the Houston Texans 28-16 on January 18, 2026, and the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 on January 11, 2026, and the Miami Dolphins 38-10 on January 4, 2026, and the New York Jets 42-10 on December 28, 2025.
Bad Bunny is scheduled to perform during the halftime show, adding another layer of excitement to the Super Bowl spectacle.
