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The NFL is on the brink of crowning its latest champion as anticipation reaches fever pitch. This Sunday, the spotlight will shine on Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are set to clash in Super Bowl 60.
Football fans are abuzz with the question: will Drake Maye lead the Patriots to their seventh Lombardi Trophy, or will Sam Darnold guide the Seahawks to their second? As both teams gear up for this monumental showdown, the stakes have never been higher.
With the Patriots boasting a stellar 17-3 record and the Seahawks close behind at 16-3, this matchup promises to be a thrilling contest. The game will showcase two formidable defenses, two well-rounded offensive units, and a fascinating duel between quarterbacks who have traveled unique paths to reach this pinnacle of the sport.
Will Drake Maye and the Patriots (17-3) capture their seventh Lombardi Trophy? Or will Sam Darnold and the Seahawks (16-3) earn their second?
The matchup features two stingy defenses, two balanced offenses and two quarterbacks who’ve taken vastly different routes to get here.
Led by defensive tackle Leonard Williams, linebacker Ernest Jones, cornerback Devon Witherspoon and rookie safety Nick Emmanwori, the Seahawks allowed the fewest points in the NFL and have standout players at every level.
The Patriots advanced to a record 12th Super Bowl because their defense has been dominant in the playoffs, allowing only 8.7 points per game.
Darnold has All-Pro wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, veteran wideout Cooper Kupp and running back Kenneth Walker around him.
Running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson and wide receiver Stefon Diggs give Maye plenty of support on New England’s offense.
The 23-year old Maye will be the second-youngest quarterback to start a Super Bowl. He’s aiming to become the youngest to win it.
The Patriots won six rings with coach Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. AP NFL Coach of the Year Mike Vrabel, who was a linebacker on three of those teams, is seeking his first as a head coach.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald is only in his second season and first with Darnold, who’s on his fifth team in eight years in the NFL. The 2018 No. 3 overall pick has finally found a home after bouncing around the league.
This is a rematch of the Super Bowl 11 years ago. Brady and the Patriots won that one, 28-24, after Russell Wilson’s pass from the 1-yard line in the final minute was intercepted by Malcolm Butler.
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Patriots are 4 1/2-point underdogs against Seattle.
