Seahawks-Patriots: Super Bowl 2026 predictions, picks, odds - ESPN

The Seahawks and Patriots are headed to Super Bowl LX, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

With two weeks until the big game, we're taking an early look at the matchup. Lindsey Thiry sets it up with what to know, and our NFL Nation reporters Mike Reiss and Brady Henderson pick reasons for hope and concern for both teams. Seth Walder gives you some key stats, Matt Bowen picks a key matchup and Eric Moody pulls out an X factor. Aaron Schatz answers big questions surrounding the final game of the season, Dan Graziano judges one potential overreaction and Ben Solak explores the quarterback matchup. And finally, we have early gut-reaction predictions from our experts.

Does the Patriots' secondary stand a chance against Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Will New England's Drake Maye become the fifth quarterback to win a Super Bowl in their second NFL season? Here's everything you need to know.

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When: Sunday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC
Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara | Tickets
Opening line: SEA -3.5 (O/U 46.5)
ESPN's Football Power Index: SEA, 60.2% (by 3.6 points)

Forever ingrained in Seahawks and Patriots lore is cornerback Malcolm Butler's interception at the 1-yard line to secure a 28-24 victory in Super Bowl XLIX at the end of the 2014 season. This upcoming contest marks the ninth time there has been a Super Bowl rematch. New England has been involved in four of those matchups, the most by any team. For the Patriots, it's a return to the Super Bowl after a six-year absence following the end of the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady dynasty. And