The Seattle Seahawks are set to compete for their second championship in franchise history as they face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Seattle enters the matchup with significant momentum, having secured victories in their last seven regular season games followed by two playoff wins.
The Seahawks previously claimed their first Super Bowl title in 2013, defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl 48. However, they fell short in their attempt to repeat, losing to the Patriots 28-24 in Super Bowl 49. The Patriots, on the other hand, are currently riding a six-game winning streak and looking to increase their total Super Bowl victories to seven, which would surpass the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most championships in NFL history.
As the teams prepare, sportsbooks have set notable player prop bets for the game. The passing yards prop for New England’s Drake Maye is set at 224.5 yards, while Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a receiving yards prop of 91.5 yards. Before placing any bets, it is advisable to consider expert opinions, such as those from SportsLine player prop expert PropBetGuy, who boasts a record of +1635 on his last 113 NFL player prop picks.
Player Insights and Predictions
One of the prominent player matchups to watch is between tight ends Hunter Henry and AJ Barner. Henry is projected to outperform Barner, primarily due to the Seahawks’ defensive weaknesses against tight ends. This season, Seattle has allowed the sixth-most receiving yards to that position and ranks 16th in defensive efficiency according to FTN. Henry has been a key target for Maye, boasting an 18% first-read share, making him a reliable option against a defense that concedes an average of 103 yards per game to tight ends.
In contrast, Barner has seen a decline in production, accumulating only 27 total yards over his last three games. With only an 11.6% first-read rate, Barner’s opportunities may be limited, especially given the Patriots’ strong defensive metrics against in-line targets.
Another player to consider is Mack Hollins, who is projected to exceed 25.5 receiving yards. Hollins has cleared this line in nine of his last eleven games and comes into the Super Bowl without any injury concerns. He is expected to return to his typical snap share of 70-75% on passing plays. In the last eight games where all Patriots pass catchers were healthy, Hollins led the team with 380 yards and ranked second in targets.
Despite the challenging matchup against Seattle’s formidable secondary, Hollins may find opportunities against cornerback Josh Jobe, while avoiding coverage from All-Pro Devon Witherspoon. Given the potential for a high-scoring game, betting on Hollins to surpass 26.5 yards could be a strategic move.
As the Seahawks and Patriots prepare for this pivotal matchup, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these key players will perform and what strategies both teams will employ to secure victory in Super Bowl 60.
