Super Bowl 60 is locked in. The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are what’s left after the regular season and playoffs.
The Patriots ground out a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in a blizzard. Seattle had to hang on for dear life and needed a fourth-down stop to get past the Los Angeles Rams, 31-27.
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The two franchises have history on this stage. They met 11 years ago in Super Bowl XLIX, the one where Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson at the goal line in the final seconds. New England walked away with a 28-24 win that time.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce doesn’t see it going that way again. He broke down his Super Bowl 60 pick on a recent episode of “New Heights” with his brother Travis.
“The Seahawks look like the favorite. Their defense has been so good all year round. That offense has been fantastic. Pat’s offense struggled throughout the playoffs,” Jason said. “If I’m picking, I’m going Seattle. But I’m looking forward to a good game.”
Jan 25, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half in the 2026 NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Seattle’s defense has been a problem for opposing offenses all season. Their offense has kept pace with consistent production week after week. New England’s offense has been hit or miss through the playoffs, but the road they took to get here wasn’t exactly soft.
Kelce mentioned the Patriots had to go through the Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, and Broncos in consecutive weeks. That’s a brutal stretch. Now they’re facing another elite defense in Seattle.
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New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) rushes the ball against the Denver Broncos during the second half in the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Image
What stands out is defense. They were undersold before the Denver game, but they’ve been a different unit over the last month. They’re blitzing at the right times, disguising pressure packages, and dropping into zone coverage with precision.
It’s turned into a complete group that can hurt teams in multiple ways. Seattle looks better on paper, but the Patriots aren’t the type of team that buys into narratives.
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