{"id":735185,"date":"2026-02-07T07:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T07:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/735185\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T07:08:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T07:08:28","slug":"super-bowl-2026-seattle-seahawks-vs-new-england-patriots-staff-picks-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/735185\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Bowl 2026: Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots staff picks, predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the beginning of the season, the Field Gulls staff made predictions<\/a>. Only a few of us (cough, cough) predicted unprecedented success for 2025; most of our picks were rather conservative in nature. At the end of the regular season, we all picked up the pace<\/a> and all but El Jefe aka Managing Editor Mookie Alexander picked the \u2018Hawks to make it to the Big Game. Now, as we sit on the precipice of history, all of us delusional bohemian writer types are picking our beloved Seattle Seahawks to win Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, CA on Sunday.<\/p>\n

FanDuel Sportsbook<\/a> has had the spread at 4.5 in favor of the Seahawks for days now, and despite some of the analytical advantages our squad clings to, the news of Drake Maye\u2019s shoulder, or Nick Emmanwori\u2019s ankle<\/a>, nothing has moved the line.<\/p>\n

Now, I\u2019ve never been a betting man, at least in the official sense. Although, I have a longstanding vision of being the guy hanging out in a cool Reno bar with newspapers strewn about, betting on baseball games all day. Maybe in another life.<\/p>\n

Sunday should be a lot of fun. No matter what happens, let\u2019s enjoy ourselves, eat well, and dance at halftime. At least during the Bad Bunny segment. (Strike that, Green Day should go hard, too!) It\u2019s been quite a year already.<\/p>\n

Terrance Robinson aka thadisrad: To echo a sentiment that I\u2019ve been hearing and reading from many informed minds within the Greater Hawkdom, I\u2019m nervous that I\u2019m not that nervous about Sunday\u2019s Big Game. Yes, the New England Patriots are a good team and they are in the Championship game for a reason. But, really, our squad is absolutely that much better than our opponent at every position, in every phase of the game. Jay\u2019s Jiants will make a huge impression, whether favorable field position provided by Michael Dickson and Rashid Shaheed or field goals from Residual Odd Year Jason Myers. The \u2018Hawks O will be steady and be advantageous at crucial moments with big catches from Rockwall\u2019s JSN (of course), and a few random deep cuts from B-sides Bobo, Barner, and Kupp, despite a solid Pats defense. The DarkSide will be challenged by daft passes from the good Drake, but push back and bring salacious damage to a Patriots offense that will have a hard time finding its footing throughout the game. Final score: Seahawks 27, Patriots 10. MVP: Tariq Woolen.<\/p>\n

Mookie Alexander: The Seahawks are better than the Patriots but that doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019ll definitely win. I think Patriots fans know a thing or two when it comes to that in their famous Super Bowl losses to the New York Giants. New England\u2019s defense can pose some issues for Seattle if it can win at the line of scrimmage; dominate on the interior with Milton Williams and Christian Barmore to make the pocket messy for Sam Darnold, while stifling the rushing attack. I don\u2019t think it will sustain over the full game, whereas the Seahawks defense maybe giving up a few explosive pass plays to Drake Maye (which could be on some \u201cgolf clap\u201d throws) while otherwise shutting the Pats down looks very likely. It won\u2019t be a blowout because I think the Pats are still a formidable team despite the soft schedule, but they will be overpowered on both sides of the ball as the game progresses. Darnold to JSN connects often, Kenneth Walker gets over 100 scrimmage yards again, and Seattle\u2019s defense limits Rhamondre Stevenson and Tre\u2019Veyon Henderson while sacking Drake Maye at least thrice. Seahawks 24, Patriots 14, MVP is Jaxon Smith-Njigba.<\/p>\n

John Tapia: This Seahawks team can beat you in many ways. The \u201cDark Side\u201d defense needs no introduction. Special teams can score at any point thanks to Rashid Shaheed. And the questions around the offense can be put to bed now as well. Especially after Sam Darnold\u2019s victorious showing in a head-to-head contest against MVP favorite, Matthew Stafford. If the Seahawks don\u2019t let the lights get too bright, and if they don\u2019t become complacent (two big \u201cif\u2019s\u201d), they should be able to come away with the victory relatively easily. Don\u2019t let the NFL talking heads convince you otherwise, this Seahawks team is head and shoulders better than the New England Patriots. I would have said this had the Los Angeles Rams been the NFC representative as well. Whomever won the NFC Championship game would easily win the Super Bowl against the Patriots. That being said, the Seahawks defeat the Patriots 28-10, with Nick Emmanwori winning MVP after a pick-six of Drake Maye. (If this doesn\u2019t happen, please blame me\u2026. I am also very superstitious).<\/p>\n

Ted Zahn: I\u2019m sure as the Super Bowl gets closer, I\u2019ll be extremely nervous. However, I just have so much confidence in how Mike Macdonald has this entire operation running. It\u2019s a well-oiled (and confident) machine from the defense all the way through the offense and special teams. Could Klint Kubiak\u2019s assumed departure to coach the Las Vegas Raiders or the impending sale of the Seahawks be a distraction? Sure, but this team is so focused on the goal. I expect another game of \u201cProfessional Destruction\u201d, particularly from the defense. It will be a one-score game through the Third Quarter with the Seahawks pulling away for a 27-16 victory largely behind an electric performance from Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III who finishes with 150 total yards from scrimmage and 2 TDs. <\/p>\n

John Fraley: Considering I\u2019m the dude who predicted 8 or 9 wins before the season and turned out to be the wrongest, I\u2019m tempted to use my powers for good and pick the Patri \u2013 tempted to pick the Pa \u2013 tempted to pick the zpaPapppppzsdfgh. Nope can\u2019t. Seahawks score on six offensive drives and once on D or special teams. 37-12 Seattle, and the entire fourth quarter is extended party time and parade planning. DeMarcus Lawrence (2 1\/2 sacks, FF, defensive TD) is the rightful MVP.<\/p>\n

Frank T. Raines: M.O.B., baby. Seahawks bury the Patriots from the start, win by 20+ points, and start the dynasty that the LOB teams couldn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Jack Freeman: As one of, if not the lone, Field Gulls writer who didn\u2019t pick the Seahawks to win the Super Bowl in our playoff predictions, please allow me to begin by atoning for my error. I was attempting to reel in my expectations, but clearly this is not the season to do so. With Sam Darnold playing at levels never before seen, a top defense and Jake Bobo emerging in the NFC Championship game, it feels like the Hawks year. That has me feeling they\u2019ll ride K9\u2019s hot streak and one more Ernest Jones IV interception late all the way to their second Super Bowl win, 31-17, over the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n

John Gilbert: The Seahawks gift the Patriots a set of steak knives while fans eat and drink more than they should, resulting in a drop in work productivity in the PNW during the first half of the week, particularly Monday morning and Wednesday afternoon. (Editor\u2019s note: Gilbert thinks Seattle will win)<\/p>\n

Tyler Alsin: The Seahawks have scored 72 points in the postseason, but the Patriots defense is better than the previous teams. This is one of those games that I think the Seahawks will dominate in talent, but not in score. Being the better team and having the better run game, once things begin to separate, I think the balanced approach will keep this lower and closer than a true 15+ point blowout. 24-16 Seahawks, Jaxon Smith-Njigba MVP.<\/p>\n

Patrick Hood: The Seahawks have been able to win in one-possession games this year, and this time will be no different. Sam Darnold has been showing everyone that last year was not a fluke, and I think that Sunday will be yet another shining moment for him. It will be a close game for sure, but I think Seattle will come out on top. 35-31 Seahawks, Sam Darnold MVP.<\/p>\n

Jer\u2019rel Coleman: This has felt like a team of destiny for a good portion of the back half of the season. The 12\u2019s are used to seeing the Seattle Seahawks not get theirs just due in the national spotlight, but this year they have demanded respect. To see the Hawks ranked as an historic overall team in stats such as point differential and DVOA is a dream. To eliminate two rivals on the way to a chance at redemption for one of the most surreal Super Bowl losses of all time? It\u2019d be tough to write a better script.Seahawks 23, Patriots 17. MVP: Sam Darnold<\/p>\n

Michael Thompson: About halfway through this magical season, I wrote that the winner of the NFC West was going to win the Super Bowl. I truly believe, when healthy, they were the best teams in football. Seattle earned home field and took care of business. They are simply better or playing better at every position than New England. My mind and heart have not wavered in the lead up to SB LX. As Doc Holliday once eloquently stated, \u201cIt\u2019s not revenge he\u2019s after, it\u2019s a reckoning\u201d Seahawks 34 New England 17. MVP: Sam Darnold<\/p>\n

Bryce Coutts: When I look at these two teams the question I asked is who is more complete? The Seahawks are without a doubt. Seattle\u2019s defense doesn\u2019t present a clear weakness to attack, and that\u2019s a major problem for a Patriots offense led by Drake Maye, who has struggled most against teams that can generate pressure with a four-man rush while staying disciplined in two-high shells, which has been shown throughout the playoffs.That\u2019s exactly where this Seahawks defense lives. On the other side of the ball, Seattle has finally unlocked the run game that was promised earlier in the season, creating a truly balanced offense. Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are playing elite football at the right time, and the offensive line has quietly improved with each playoff game. Add in how steady Seattle\u2019s special teams have been all year, and the margin becomes clear. Mike Macdonald will have this team loose, confident, and focused just like they\u2019ve been all season. Seahawks 31, Patriots 17. Super Bowl MVP: Ken Walker<\/p>\n

Make your own predictions in the comments section below!<\/p>\n

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