Patriots vs. Seahawks in Super Bowl LX shapes up as a close matchup. Seattle has leaned on its run game and a defense that limits big plays, with Sam Darnold mostly asked to protect the ball and keep the offense on schedule. New England has relied more on short passes, ball control and a defense that has held up in key situations.
Seattle is usually most effective when Kenneth Walker III is productive on the ground and the offense can pick spots to throw deep to receivers like Jaxon Smith‑Njigba. That balance matches how the team has used Darnold throughout the season.
For the Patriots, defensive tackle Christian Barmore is a major factor. Previews note that their pass rush and run defense grade out better when he is on the field, which influences how much pressure they can generate without extra blitzers. On offense, they have emphasized sustained drives and avoiding quick three‑and‑outs.
Most advance looks project a one‑score game and point to turnovers, third‑down defense and red‑zone trips as the likely deciding factors, without a clear consensus on which team has the upper hand. A detailed breakdown of the main storylines is available from NFL.com here.
