Patriots Pregame Thread SUPER BOWL PREGAME THREAD - Patriots vs Seahawks 2026 SB - The Rematch

[ViperGTS]

Did Maye injure his shoulder?

When did this happen?

Edit: Just watched the video. Pure conjecture. He will be fine. Also his shoulder was fine with no pain when he indicated the first down at the end.

 

[Dexter]

Jules is the best

 

[jal]

When did this happen?

Edit: Just watched the video. Pure conjecture. He will be fine. Also his shoulder was fine with no pain when he indicated the first down at the end.

Yeah considering he threw a stiff arm on that last run with his right arm then pumped his fist with his right arm....hard to say this is a serious thing

 

[Mack Herron]

When did this happen?

Edit: Just watched the video. Pure conjecture. He will be fine. Also his shoulder was fine with no pain when he indicated the first down at the end.

He doesn’t favor the shoulder that I can see:

 

[Water Boy]

I could see us making a run at Chaisson and hoping for a discount, but I think you'll probably be right.

Landry has a $19 million dead cap if cut in 2026. It would be ashame if that salary prohibits us from taking a run at Chaisson.

 

[Mack Herron]

Landry has a $19 million dead cap if cut in 2026. It would be ashame if that salary prohibits us from taking a run at Chaisson.

The nature of his injury (“knee”) is unknown as far as I have seen. If it were serious, I think he’d be on IR. Even if he needs a minor procedure, he’d be expected to return healthy next season. Why can’t we afford both?

 

[Huckleberry1]

Bracket coverage. I think it’s more important to clamp Walker

Walker likes to dance in the backfield, if he's doing that against the Patriots he won't be a factor. He's a good back, but the Patriots shut down backs like that.

 

[TommyD4207]

Landry has a $19 million dead cap if cut in 2026. It would be ashame if that salary prohibits us from taking a run at Chaisson.

1) It wouldn't. Patriots have plenty of money.
2) It wouldn't. they can add void years and kick that can down the road if they want to.

 

[TommyD4207]

Walker likes to dance in the backfield, if he's doing that against the Patriots he won't be a factor. He's a good back, but the Patriots shut down backs like that.

He's a better version of Woody Marks.

 

[Uptown]

Good evening. I just got home from work. I just wanted to check in & say…


…We’re going to the Super Bowl….


Carry on..

 

[Uptown]

The irony of being “a draft or two away” from being Super Bowl contenders; yet, we’re in the Super Bowl…and we’ll win it.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

I went back and watched more of the Seahawks games from this year, and I think they're clearly the class of the NFC. That said, while Darnold processes and distributes much more quickly than he used to, I still see him occasionally get rattled or indecisive under a heavy pressure. I do think our corners and our d line will work in tandem to slow down their passing attack, and I have zero concern about the rushing attack as long as we don't allow their backs to get in space. Their skill players are some of the best in the league. Their OL doesn't really impress me, however. I think we have a significant and underrated advantage there.

They have plenty of playmakers across all three levels of the defense, but they're far from lockdown. I think they can get bullied a bit in the run game, especially if we commit to having a full back or a sixth lineman. If we can contain their pass rush, then I see plenty of opportunities for deep shots, which Maye excels at but hasn't been able to display consistently this postseason due to facing teams with furious pass rush and tenacious coverage. The Seahawks are fast and physical, but I don't think they are as discipline or as talented as the Texans are even Broncos. They can be had for sure, and I think McDaniels will drop a master class in play design and play calling.

I've gone from thinking the Seahawks would almost certainly win to favoring the Patriots by a small amount. Let's go shock the sports world.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

He doesn’t favor the shoulder that I can see:

If there is something there, it is not much. I would imagine every shoulder needs a little love after every game.

 

[upstater1]

 

[Halifax_Pats_Fan]

Mixing coverage schemes during the game…of course. If i were making the call, i am doubling JSN and locking 0 on Kupp.

 

[Uptown]

 

[upstater1]

I went back and watched more of the Seahawks games from this year, and I think they're clearly the class of the NFC. That said, while Darnold processes and distributes much more quickly than he used to, I still see him occasionally get rattled or indecisive under a heavy pressure. I do think our corners and our d line will work in tandem to slow down their passing attack, and I have zero concern about the rushing attack as long as we don't allow their backs to get in space. Their skill players are some of the best in the league. Their OL doesn't really impress me, however. I think we have a significant and underrated advantage there.

They have plenty of playmakers across all three levels of the defense, but they're far from lockdown. I think they can get bullied a bit in the run game, especially if we commit to having a full back or a sixth lineman. If we can contain their pass rush, then I see plenty of opportunities for deep shots, which Maye excels at but hasn't been able to display consistently this postseason due to facing teams with furious pass rush and tenacious coverage. The Seahawks are fast and physical, but I don't think they are as discipline or as talented as the Texans are even Broncos. They can be had for sure, and I think McDaniels will drop a master class in play design and play calling.

I've gone from thinking the Seahawks would almost certainly win to favoring the Patriots by a small amount. Let's go shock the sports world.

I concur with a lot of this.

One thing to note: the Seahwaks have a pretty light defensive line.

Their 3 run stoppers are Lawrence, Murphy at 300 lbs and Leonard Williams at a lanky 305lbs.

I wonder if Moses and Onwenu can destroy these guys. Add Munford.

One reason for their excellent run defense totals might be that they jumped ahead of teams frequently and forced teams to throw.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

No suprises if true!

 

[NE_Zealot]

I hope they give Seattle as many points as possible. Please be something like -17 next weekend.

 

[upstater1]

No suprises if true!

But it's easier for them to see against a dark background...

I would go with darker colors.