| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|
|
3 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 29 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots Super Bowl 2026 Game Preview
The NFL's biggest stage is set for an electrifying rematch as the Seattle Seahawks battle the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
A Rematch 11 Years in the Making
These two powerhouses last met in Super Bowl XLIX back in 2015, where the Patriots edged out a thrilling 28-24 victory. This time around, both franchises arrive with completely rebuilt rosters and fresh faces leading the charge.
Tale of Two Quarterbacks
The quarterback matchup tells two fascinating stories. Drake Maye, the Patriots' 23-year-old second-year sensation, has been nothing short of spectacular. The 2024 third overall pick led the NFL in completion percentage (72%), passer rating (113.5), and yards per attempt during the regular season. His dual-threat ability makes him a nightmare for defensive coordinators.
On the other side, Sam Darnold has authored one of football's greatest redemption stories. After washing out with the Jets and Panthers, the former third overall pick found his groove in Seattle, throwing for 4,048 yards and 25 touchdowns in his first season with the Seahawks. His connection with All-Pro receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been absolutely phenomenal.
Historic Turnarounds
Both teams defied expectations to reach this moment. The Patriots stormed from 4-13 last season to 14-3 this year under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel—a 10-game improvement that ties the best turnaround in NFL history. Vrabel, who won three Super Bowl rings as a Patriots linebacker, could become the first person ever to win a championship as both player and head coach with the same franchise.
The Seahawks dominated their path to Santa Clara, posting a 14-3 regular season record and claiming the NFC's top seed. Second-year head coach Mike Macdonald built one of the league's most suffocating defenses, allowing just 16.4 points per game—the best mark in the NFL.
Defense Takes Center Stage
This Super Bowl features something unprecedented: both teams rank in the top four in scoring offense and scoring defense. Seattle's defensive front, led by DeMarcus Lawrence and featuring Leonard Williams, ranks as one of the most dominant in football. They've gone 27 straight games without allowing a 100-yard rusher.
New England's defense has been equally impressive in the playoffs, surrendering only 26 total points across three postseason games. They've held opponents to one or fewer touchdowns in their last five contests.
Betting Outlook
The Seahawks enter as 4.5-point favorites with the total set at 45.5 points. Seattle holds a 60.2% win probability according to ESPN's analytics, but the Patriots have proven they can compete with anyone.
What to Expect
Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 119 passes for 1,793 yards this season and earned First-Team All-Pro honors. He will be the main target for Darnold. The Patriots defense knows they must slow him down to win.
Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has been a workhorse in the playoffs. He rushed for over 320 yards in the last four games. Seattle must stop the run to force Maye into difficult passing situations.
Bad Bunny will perform at halftime. The game promises great defense and exciting plays from two young quarterbacks ready to prove themselves on the biggest stage.
| Passing | C/Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold [QB] | 19/38 | 202 | 5.3 | 1 | 0 | 1-8 |
| Rushing | Yds | Att | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Shaheed [WR] | -5 | 1 | 0 | -5 |
| Sam Darnold [QB] | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Kenneth Walker III [RB] | 135 | 27 | 0 | 30 |
| George Holani [RB] | 6 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Receiving | Tgts | Rec | Yds | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Shaheed [WR] | 5 | 2 | 27 | 16 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker III [RB] | 4 | 2 | 26 | 20 | 0 |
| AJ Barner [TE] | 4 | 4 | 54 | 16 | 1 |
| Jaxon SmithNjigba [WR] | 10 | 4 | 27 | 16 | 0 |
| George Holani [RB] | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp [WR] | 12 | 6 | 61 | 23 | 0 |
| Fumbles | Fum |
|---|---|
| Byron Murphy II [DT] | 0 |
| Interceptions | Int | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Love [S] | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu [LB] | 1 | 45 | 1 |
| Tackles | Tckl | Solo | Sck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jobe [CB] | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones [LB] | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams [DE] | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love [S] | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Jarran Reed [DT] | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dareke Young [WR] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe [LB] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu [LB] | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant [S] | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tariq Woolen [CB] | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Jason Myers [PK] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson [P] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon [CB] | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Tyrice Knight [LB] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brady Russell [FB] | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas [LB] | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Bobo [WR] | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall [LB] | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Byron Murphy II [DT] | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Patrick O'Connell [LB] | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence [DE] | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori [S] | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Rylie Mills [DT] | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kick Returns | No | Yds | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Shaheed [WR] | 1 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Punt Returns | No | Yds | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Shaheed [WR] | 2 | 16 | 10 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | Lng | XPM | XPA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers [PK] | 5/5 | 41 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| Punting | No | Yds | TB | in20 | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson [P] | 7 | 335 | 0 | 3 | 55 |
| Passing | C/Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye [QB] | 27/43 | 295 | 6.9 | 2 | 2 | 6-43 |
| Rushing | Yds | Att | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhamondre Stevenson [RB] | 23 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| Drake Maye [QB] | 37 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| TreVeyon Henderson [RB] | 19 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| Receiving | Tgts | Rec | Yds | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Hollins [WR] | 8 | 4 | 78 | 35 | 1 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson [RB] | 5 | 5 | 40 | 13 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry [TE] | 5 | 3 | 31 | 16 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper [TE] | 3 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs [WR] | 3 | 3 | 37 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams [WR] | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson [RB] | 3 | 3 | 26 | 24 | 0 |
| Demario Douglas [WR] | 7 | 5 | 45 | 11 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte [WR] | 5 | 1 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Fumbles | Fum |
|---|---|
| Drake Maye [QB] | 1 |
| Interceptions | Int | Yds | TD |
|---|
| Tackles | Tckl | Solo | Sck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Muma [LB] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson [LB] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore [DT] | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings [LB] | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones [CB] | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens [LB] | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III [LB] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Khyiris Tonga [DT] | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins [S] | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Milton Williams [DE] | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Christian Elliss [LB] | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane [LB] | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III [CB] | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Elijah Ponder [LB] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson [RB] | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cory Durden [DT] | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus [S] | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson [S] | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Leonard Taylor [DT] | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai [LB] | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez [CB] | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Kick Returns | No | Yds | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ernest Johnson [RB] | 4 | 103 | 28 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson [RB] | 1 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Punt Returns | No | Yds | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Jones [CB] | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | Lng | XPM | XPA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales [PK] | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Punting | No | Yds | TB | in20 | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer [P] | 8 | 356 | 0 | 4 | 55 |
