Seattle Seahawks, Patriots Vie for Super Bowl 60 Victory

FTN Fantasy's Aaron Schatz breaks down the paths to victory for each team in the big game.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks are favored over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60, but the Patriots have a path to victory if their pass rush can disrupt Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. Meanwhile, the Seahawks' top-ranked defense should be able to contain the Patriots' offense, so Seattle just needs to play their game to claim the Lombardi Trophy.

Why it matters

This Super Bowl matchup features two of the NFL's top teams, with the Seahawks boasting the league's best overall DVOA and the Patriots surging late in the season. The outcome will determine the champion for the 2025 season and cement the legacies of the players and coaches involved.

The details

According to FTN Fantasy's Aaron Schatz, the Patriots' path to victory lies in their ability to pressure Darnold with a heavy blitz. Darnold has struggled against the blitz this season, throwing a league-high 8 interceptions. However, he has improved in the playoffs. On the other side, Schatz believes the Seahawks' top-ranked defense will be able to contain the Patriots' offense, so Seattle just needs to play their game to win.

  • Super Bowl 60 will be played on Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Sam Darnold

The starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks.

Drake Maye

The starting quarterback for the New England Patriots.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

The star wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.

Aaron Schatz

The founder of FTN Fantasy and creator of the DVOA metric.

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What they’re saying

“I think the main storyline of a Patriots win will be that they blitzed incessantly and they turned Darnold back into the seeing ghosts guy.”

— Aaron Schatz, Founder, FTN Fantasy (Seattle Sports)

“A Seattle win is kind of everything else. I mean, they're so good and they're so well-rounded that if they just play their game, they should win.”

— Aaron Schatz, Founder, FTN Fantasy (Seattle Sports)

What’s next

The teams will hold their final practices and media availabilities in the days leading up to Super Bowl 60 on February 9, 2026.

The takeaway

This Super Bowl matchup features two of the NFL's elite teams, with the Seahawks' well-rounded dominance pitted against the Patriots' late-season surge. Whichever team can execute their game plan most effectively will emerge victorious and cement their legacy as champions.