SANTA CLARA, CA – The kickoff to Super Bowl 60 is nigh, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots set to square off for the Lombardi Trophy – for the second time in 11 years. You probably remember how that ended the first time (if not, we have receipts … and so does Seattle).
But how will it go this time on Super Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, a venue where the Seahawks have had recent success – including a win in Week 18 of the regular season that earned them the NFC’s No. 1 playoff seed – but a place where the Patriots have rarely played (just twice, and once since 2016)?
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Here are five Super Bowl predictions from USA TODAY Sports’ Jarrett Bell and Nate Davis:
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Super Bowl I (Packers 35, Chiefs 10): Green Bay Packers running back Jim Taylor (31) follows the blocks of Jerry Kramer (64), Marv Fleming (81) and Forrest Gregg (75) against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Super Bowl I (Packers 35, Chiefs 10): Green Bay Packers running back Jim Taylor (31) follows the blocks of Jerry Kramer (64), Marv Fleming (81) and Forrest Gregg (75) against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Super Bowl II (Packers 33, Raiders 14): Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) drops back to pass against the Oakland Raiders at the Orange Bowl.
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Super Bowl III (Jets 16, Colts 7): New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath (12) looks to throw as Baltimore Colts linebacker Dennis Gaubatz (53) applies pressure during Super Bowl III at the Orange Bowl.
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Super Bowl IV (Chiefs 23, Vikings 7): Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Buck Buchanan (86) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Dave Osborn (41) during Super Bowl VI at Tulane Stadium.
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Super Bowl V (Colts 16, Cowboys 13): Baltimore Colts running back Norm Bulaich (36) eludes Dallas Cowboys linebacker Lee Roy Jordan (55) during Super Bowl V at the Orange Bowl.
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Super Bowl VI (Cowboys 24, Dolphins 3): Dallas Cowboys running back Duane Thomas (33) carries the football against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI at Tulane Stadium.
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Super Bowl VII (Dolphins 14, Washington 7): Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Manny Fernandez (75) tackles Washington running back Larry Brown (43) in Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Dolphins completed a 17-0 undefeated season with the win.
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Super Bowl VIII (Dolphins 24, Vikings 7): Miami Dolphins running back Larry Csonka (39) scores on a 5-yard touchdown run against the Minnesota Vikings during Super Bowl VIII at Rice Stadium.
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Super Bowl IX (Steelers 16, Vikings 6): Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Dwight White (78) and linebacker Jack Lambert (58) stop Minnesota Vikings running back Dave Osborn (41) during Super Bowl IX at Tulane Stadium.
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Super Bowl X (Steelers 21, Cowboys 17): Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris (32) run against the Dallas Cowboys during Super Bowl X at the Orange Bowl.
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Super Bowl XI (Raiders 32, Vikings 14): Oakland Raiders running back Clarence Davis (28) carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI at the Rose Bowl. Davis rushed for 137 yards in Oakland’s win.
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Super Bowl XII (Cowboys 27, Broncos 10): Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed “Too Tall” Jones (72) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Craig Morton (7) during Super Bowl XII at the Superdome.
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Super Bowl XIII (Steelers 35, Cowboys 31): Dallas Cowboys tight end Jackie Smith (81) reacts to dropping a potential touchdown pass in the end zone during Super Bowl XIII against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Super Bowl XIV (Steelers 31, Rams 19): Pittsburgh Steelers receiver John Stallworth (82) catches a 73-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at the Rose Bowl.
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Super Bowl XV (Raiders 27, Eagles 10): Oakland Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett (16) looks to throw against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl XV at the Superdome.
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Super Bowl XVI (49ers 26, Bengals 21): San Francisco 49ers defensive back Ronnie Lott (42) celebrates a goal line stand against the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl XVI at the Silverdome.
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Super Bowl XVII (Washington 27, Dolphins 17): Washington running back John Riggins (44) breaks loose from Miami Dolphins defensive back Don McNeal (28) on a 43-yard touchdown run during Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl.
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Super Bowl XVIII (Raiders 38, Washington 9): Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) carries the ball against Washington safety Mark Murphy (29) during Super Bowl XVIII at Tampa Stadium.
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Super Bowl XIX (49ers 38, Dolphins 16): San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig carries the ball past Miami Dolphins linebacker Jay Brophy (53) in Super Bowl XIX at Stanford Stadium.
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Super Bowl XX (Bears 46, Patriots 10): Chicago Bears linebacker Otis Wilson (55) hits New England Patriots quarterback Tony Eason (11) during Super Bowl XX at the Superdome.
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Super Bowl XXI (Giants 39, Broncos 20): New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) carries the ball against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl.
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Super Bowl XXII (Washington 42, Broncos 10): Washington quarterback Doug Williams (17) looks to throw against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium.
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Super Bowl XXIII (49ers 20, Bengals 16): Over 11 plays, the San Francisco 49ers drove 92 yards to secure a narrow victory. Pictured above is wide receiver and game MVP Jerry Rice.
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Super Bowl XXIV (49ers 55, Broncos 10) : San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig (33) celebrates with teammates against the Denver Broncos at the Superdome. The 55 points scored by the 49ers remains a Super Bowl record.
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Super Bowl XXV (Giants 20, Bills 19): New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball against the Buffalo in Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium.
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Super Bowl XXVI (Washington 37, Bills 24): Washington cornerback Alvoid Mays (20) hits Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly (12), causing him to fumble during Super Bowl XXVI at the Metrodome.
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Super Bowl XXVII (Cowboys 52, Bills 17): Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin (88) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVII at the Rose Bowl.
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Super Bowl XXVIII (Cowboys 30, Bills 13): Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVIII at the Georgia Dome.
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Super Bowl XXIX (49ers 49, Chargers 26): San Francisco 49ers running back Ricky Watters (32) carries the ball against San Diego Chargers safety Stanley Richard (24) during Super Bowl XXIX at Joe Robbie Stadium.
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Super Bowl XXX (Cowboys 27, Steelers 17): Dallas Cowboys cornerback Larry Brown (24) runs with the ball after an interception at Sun Devil Stadium. Brown had two interceptions and was named game MVP as the Cowboys won their third Super Bowl in four seasons.
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Super Bowl XXXI (Packers 35, Patriots 21): Green Bay Packers return specialist Desmond Howard eludes the grasp of the New England Patriots on his way to a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown during the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome.
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Super Bowl XXXII (Broncos 31, Packers 24): Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos in action during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Davis scored three TDs and was named MVP.
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Super Bowl XXXIII (Broncos 34, Falcons 19): Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) attempts to avoid Atlanta Falcons linebacker Cornelius Bennett at Dolphin Stadium.
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Super Bowl XXXIV (Rams 23, Titans 16): Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson tries to stretch across the goal line on the final play of the game. He is stopped by Rams linebacker Mike Jones.
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Super Bowl XXXV (Ravens 34, Giants 7): Baltimore Ravens defensive end Rob Bunett (90) celebrates after sacking New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins (5) at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens registered four sacks and four interceptions in the dominant defensive performance.
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Super Bowl XXXVI (Patriots 20, Rams 17): New England Patriots players Rod Rutledge (83), Ken Walter (13) and Adam Vinatieri (4) celebrate Vinatieri’s game-winning field goal against the St. Louis Rams to win Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome.
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Super Bowl XXXVII (Buccaneers 48, Raiders 21): Tampa Bay’s Dwight Smith races into the end zone ahead of pursuing Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon on a 44-yard interception runback for a touchdown.
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Super Bowl XXXVIII (Patriots 32, Panthers 29): Game MVP Tom Brady throws a pass as he is pressured by Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) at Reliant Stadium.
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Super Bowl XXXIX (Patriots 24, Eagles 21): Wide receiver Deion Branch catches a pass in front of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Sheldon Brown (24)during the second quarter at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. Branch had 11 catches for 133 yards and was named the game’s MVP.
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Super Bowl XL (Steelers 21, Seahawks 10): Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward jumps in the air and scores after catching a 43-yard touchdown pass from fellow wideout Antwaan Randle El.
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Super Bowl XLI (Indianapolis Colts 29, Bears 17): Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders (21) intercepts a ball intended for Chicago Bears receiver Bernard Berrian (80) during the second half at Dolphins Stadium.
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Super Bowl XLII (Giants 17, Patriots 14): New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree hauls in a catch against his helmet to sustain the game-winning drive.
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Super Bowl XLIII (Steelers 27, Cardinals 23): Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes catches the winning touchdown pass in front of Arizona Cardinals safety Aaron Francisco late in the fourth quarter.
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Super Bowl XLIV (Saints 31, Colts 17): New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter (22) celebrates as he returns an interception for a touchdown as Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning looks on from the ground during the fourth quarter at Sun Life Stadium.
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Super Bowl XLV (Packers 31, Steelers 25): Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) fumbles after being hit by Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) during the second half of Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium.
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Super Bowl XLVI (Giants 21, Patriots 17): New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) makes a catch along the sideline in front of New England Patriots free safety Sterling Moore (29) and free safety Patrick Chung (25) during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Super Bowl XLVII (Ravens 34, 49ers 31): Baltimore Ravens return specialist Jacoby Jones (12) returns a kickoff for a Super Bowl record 108 yards against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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Super Bowl XLVIII (Seahawks 43, Broncos 8): Seattle Seahawks linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium.
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Super Bowl XLIX (Patriots 28, Seahawks 24): Patriots CB Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts a pass intended for Seahawks WR Ricardo Lockette at the goal line to secure New England’s fourth title in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter.
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Super Bowl 50 (Broncos 24, Panthers 10): Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) forces a fumble as he hits Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium.
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Super Bowl 51 (Patriots 34, Falcons 28 – OT): New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman hauls in a catch off a deflected pass that would help New England mount the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. The game also featured the first ever overtime in a Super Bowl.
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Super Bowl 52 (Eagles 41, Patriots 33): Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) catches a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Super Bowl 53 (Patriots 13, Rams 3): Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore makes a pivotal interception in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With the win, the Patriots tied the Steelers for most Super Bowl victories (six).
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Super Bowl 55 (Buccaneers 31, Chiefs 9): Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski spikes the football after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium.
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Super Bowl 56 (Rams 23, Bengals 20): Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp catches the game-winning touchdown pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple defends at SoFi Stadium.
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Super Bowl 57 (Chiefs 38, Eagles 35): The Chiefs’ Kadarius Toney (19) is tackled by the Philadelphia Eagles’ Nakobe Dean (17) and Arryn Siposs (8) after a Super Bowl-record 65-yard punt return at State Farm Stadium.
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Super Bowl 58 (Chiefs 25, 49ers 22, OT): Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) celebrates with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after the game-winning touchdown in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Super Bowl 59 (Eagles 40, Chiefs 22): Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) makes a touchdown catch against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025.
The Seahawks won’t turn the ball over
One of the primary reasons New England caught a wave to Super Sunday was its ability to take the ball away – the Pats generating eight turnovers in their three playoff wins to date. But while the narrative exists that the Seahawks will eventually be undone by a turnover from QB Sam Darnold – he had a league-high 20 this season – he hasn’t given the ball up since Week 17, nor has Seattle as a team during that period. We’ll say that trend continues.
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Stefon Diggs has at least 12 catches and 75 yards
Why are those numbers significant? The Patriots’ top pass catcher only has 11 grabs for 73 yards – total – during New England’s 2025 postseason run. If the Pats are to take down the Seahawks, QB Drake Maye will need to get his No. 1 receiver – and Diggs has a proclivity to shine under the NFL’s brightest lights – involved early and often.
There will be a special teams TD
Whether it’s Seattle’s Rashid Shaheed, who has three scores on returns since being acquired from the New Orleans Saints in November, or New England’s Marcus Jones, who has three punt returns for TDs during his four-year career, expect a big play in the third phase. (Fun facts: The last player to take a kickoff to the house on Super Sunday was Seattle’s Percy Harvin in Super Bowl 48. No player has ever scored on a punt return in the history of the Super Bowl.)
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) walks off the field at the end of the first half of his team’s Super Bowl 59 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome on Feb. 9, 2025.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) walks off the field at the end of the first half of his team’s Super Bowl 59 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome on Feb. 9, 2025.
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Confetti falls as Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce walks off the field after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs, 38-35, during Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on Feb 12, 2023.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow reacts after losing Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Feb 13, 2022.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce walks off the field after losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on Feb 7, 2021.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and safety Tarvarius Moore (33) walk off the field after losing Super Bowl LIV to the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium on Feb 2, 2020.
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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reacts during his team’s 13-3 loss in Super Bowl LIII against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Feb 3, 2019.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts on the field during his team’s 41-33 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb 4, 2018.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan leaves the field after being defeated by the New England Patriots 34-28 in overtime in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium on Feb 5, 2017.
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Confetti falls as Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field after his team lost 24-10 against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium on Feb 7, 2016.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and wide receiver Chris Matthews (13) react on the sidelines at the end of a 28-24 loss against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb 1, 2015.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning walks off the field following a 43-8 loss against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on Feb 2, 2014.
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San Francisco 49ers guard Alex Boone (75) reacts after losing Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Feb 3, 2013.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts during his team’s 21-17 loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on Feb 5, 2012.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning reacts during his team’s 31-17 loss in Super Bowl XLIV against the New Orleans Saints at Sun Life Stadium on Feb 7, 2010.
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New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau walks off the field as confetti is released after losing to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb 3, 2008.
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St. Louis Rams receiver Isaac Bruce (80) reacts after losing to the New England Patriots, 20-17, in Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome on Feb 3, 2002.
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Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George sits dejectedly as confetti rains down from the Georgia Dome rafters as the St. Louis Rams celebrate their 23-16 victory in Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 2000.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Chandler reacts on the field during his team’s 34-19 loss against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII at Dolphin Stadium on Jan 31, 1999.
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Parcells reacts on the sideline during his team’s 35-21 loss against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome on Jan 26, 1997.
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Denver Broncos linebacker Simon Fletcher (73) reacts on the bench during his team’s 55-10 loss against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIV at the Superdome on Jan 28, 1990.
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway reacts during his team’s 42-10 loss against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium on Jan 31, 1988.
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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jackie Smith reacts after he drops a pass in the end zone during the third quarter of his team’s 35-31 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIII at the Orange Bowl on Jan 21, 1979.
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Washington Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer reacts during his team’s 14-7 loss in Super Bowl VII to the Miami Dolphins at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Jan 14, 1973.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Bob Lilly (74) throws his helmet as the Baltimore Colts celebrate after kick Jim O’Brien made the game-winning field goal in Super Bowl V at the Orange Bowl on Jan 17, 1971.
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Baltimore Colts quarterback Earl Morrall reacts during his team’s 16-7 loss against the New York Jets in Super Bowl III at the Orange Bowl on Jan 12, 1969.
Seattle gets at least six sacks
Bold? Maybe not so much. New England has allowed five sacks of Maye in all three of its postseason wins. Now, the Patriots encounter a team that had 267 pressures during the regular season, per Next Gen Stats, even though the Seahawks only blitz about 22% of the time. Strength vs. weakness seems bound to favor Seattle.
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A Drake Maye turnover will decide the game
Maybe a goal-line interception in the waning seconds with the Seahawks leading 28-24? Who’s to say … other than the NFL’s (alleged) script writers, who are sure to have something wild in mind to balance the scales of Super Bowl karma.
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye warms up before Super Bowl 60.
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