Seattle Seahawks Favored to Defeat New England Patriots in 2026 Super Bowl

Sportsbooks, analysts, and experts predict a close matchup with the Seahawks as the favorites

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will face off in the 2026 Super Bowl, with the Seahawks favored to win by 4.5 points according to several sportsbooks. NFL analysts, experts, and researchers have also weighed in, with the majority predicting a Seahawks victory. The average score prediction is 27-17, with the Seahawks coming out on top.

Why it matters

The 2026 Super Bowl will be a highly anticipated matchup between two of the NFL's top teams, with the Seahawks looking to avenge their 2015 Super Bowl loss to the Patriots. The game will also feature a star-studded lineup of musical performers, adding to the excitement surrounding the event.

The details

The Seahawks and Patriots both finished the regular season with 14-3 records, setting up a rematch of their 2015 Super Bowl matchup. Several sportsbooks, including DraftKings, FanDuel, and ESPN's Football Power Index, have the Seahawks favored to win by 4.5 points. The over/under for total points is set at 45.5, with the over slightly favored. In terms of moneyline odds, the Seahawks are listed at -230, while the Patriots are at +190.

  • The 2026 Super Bowl will be played on February 8, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
  • The Seahawks and Patriots last met in the Super Bowl in 2015, with the Patriots winning 28-24.

The players

Seattle Seahawks

An NFL team that is favored to win the 2026 Super Bowl against the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots

An NFL team that is the underdog in the 2026 Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks.

Sam Darnold

The quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, who is the most favored to win the Super Bowl MVP award.

Drake Maye

The quarterback for the New England Patriots.

Rob Gronkowski

A former tight end for the New England Patriots who is predicting a Patriots victory in the 2026 Super Bowl.

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