What is your confidence level for Super Bowl LX?

[Vindicate]

Think any fair analysis would give the Seahawks the edge here but not overwhelmingly so - 40/60 or 45/55 territory.

The reality is we need our MVP-caliber QB to outplay their sometimes-hot sometimes-not QB and we win. But the latter gets to work with better offensive support (mainly JSN but Kupp is a wily vet, Walker is incredibly shifty as a receiver out of the backfield).

Drake frankly hasn't played up to his full capability in the playoffs. There have been spurts of it but he hasn't consistently brought his top level. He will need to bring his best to this game (receivers will also have to make some tough catches, offensive line has to hold up mostly) and I think we win. It really does come down to him and the rest of the offense.

They haven't played up to their capabilities in the playoffs but have made clutch plays when needed so far. This game they will need to bring consistency on top of a few clutch big plays as our defense is not facing an impaired offense so it would be unfair to expect them to hold the Seahawks to <17 pts, but at the same time I don't think they will get trucked for 25+ (Seahawks are not the Rams or Bills on offense). Our offense has the capability to score in the low/mid-20s against this tough Seahawks D on a good day...if they can do it we should be able to win a tight one. Would be easier if Darnold gives us some short fields but we shouldn't walk in expecting "bad Darnold" in this game as part of the plan.

I think they can and will score more than that. The Rams showed what it looks like for a competent offense to face the Seahawks and the Patriots had the 2nd best offense this year league wide.

Whereas our old QB found it difficult to answer interior pressure, Maye's legs are going to once again be a key to victory. It's up to the Seahawks to both apply pressure and avoid scramble gains. Good luck.

I think after the Texans and Broncos, both in bad weather, our WR's are going to never take seeing dry green for granted and will feel confident in their route running. I expect Diggs to reel in more than he has this post season, I think he will do whatever he can to be open and help Maye. He wants this so bad.

Alongside the receivers, Henderson and Stevenson are going to be deadly weapons with a more traction underneath their feet.

The whole playbook is open to McDaniels - our RB's can be trusted to run and pass catch. Our receivers will get more open. Hollins is gonna be that random target you forget about. Or Henry. It's just too many options to account for. The pressure Maye will face is the pressure he's better at handling.

The offense will help keep Darnold and Co. cold and out of rhythm.

ST is where the real fight is gonna be. And I trust our coaching staff to get them up to snuff these next few practices.

 

[NFL Mystique]

The Seahawks could win with a B- or C+ game. I don't think the Patriots can with with anything but an A or A+ game.

 

[JoeyCee]

The Seahawks could win with a B- or C+ game. I don't think the Patriots can with with anything but an A or A+ game.

The Seahawks got burned on a few big plays and 1 guy made like 3 bad plays in a row. They are a very emotional team, Pats don't crack. play clean football and we win.

 

[NFL Mystique]

The Seahawks got burned on a few big plays and 1 guy made like 3 bad plays in a row. They are a very emotional team, Pats don't crack. play clean football and we win.

Well an "a" level game would include that. And it's much easier said than done.

 

[TommyD4207]

The Seahawks could win with a B- or C+ game. I don't think the Patriots can with with anything but an A or A+ game.

If the Seahawks play a B- game, they will get blown out.

 

[Triumph]

The Patriots are going to win.

Why? Because defense still wins championships.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

The Seahawks are the best team we are going to face and by a margin so im not AS confident as i was against the afc opponents. I still feel we are going to win though.

vrabel, kuhr and the defense are on fire. Darnold hasn’t faced a defense this good in a while, if at all this season. We are equipped to stop walker their 2nd best weapon without needing to stack the box and while we wont stop jsn i think we can limit the damage. Other than that they don’t have a ton, stick jones on shaheed and i think we’re good.

Offensively im a little worried, in all honesty im not as confident in maye as during the regular season. He hasn’t put together a complete game in the playoffs . Against the chargers and Texans he moved the ball well and made big time throws but didn’t protect the ball. In denver he protected the ball and ran well but missed some throws that were there and took some bad sacks that were avoidable. But i do think the defense will keep us in it and he will do what it takes to get it done.

 

[ErniesPinkStripes]

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

I will never predict against the Patriots, but I have to say the odds are not in their favor. Granted not as lopsided as the media and the NFL community make it, but I would say they deserve to be the favorites.

Here is why I think the Pats could very well win.
- The Seahawks' o-line is not the best especially the interior part of it where the Pats are the strongest. This should benefit Williams. Barmore, and company.
- Darnold sucks against the blitz and turns over the ball a lot when blitzed. The Pats have been dominating with the blitz in the playoffs.
- JSN is the Seahawks entire passing offense. He gets nearly 40% of the passing targets. He has more receiving yards than the next four Seahawks' receivers combined.
- The Pats have an elite CB to shadow JSN.
- The Seahawks don't have a strong outside rush. Most of their pass rush comes from up the middle. Two of their three sack leaders are DTs. So we don't have to worry about Campbell being beat on the edge as much. Also, Maye will be able to scramble out of the pocket to make plays.
- The Seahawks defense's stats and rep has been propped up by playing a lot of average to below average to awful QBs like the Vikings third stringer, Kirk Cousins, Kyler Murray, etc. When they do face good QBs, they mostly give up points. Stafford feasted on them two of the three times they met each other including last week where he had 374 yards and 3 TDs.

If I was going to give odds, I say it is maybe 60-40 in the Seahawks' favor. Maybe 55-45.

I agree on jsn.. I'd try to take him out of the game. Maybe double him at times. I feel we have the coaching edge and vrabel is great at managing the game

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

There's not really an option that characterizes how I feel.

"I'm 50/50, it could go either way." I am picking SEA to win, wouldn't call it 50-50. Hope I'm wrong though.

"I'm mostly pessimistic, We'll be lucky to win." Saying that we'd be lucky to win is unfair. I think we'll lose, but we don't need to be "lucky" to win.

"I'm very pessimistic, we only win if everything goes wrong for the Seahawks." Way too strong.

I guess if I had to pick I'd go with mostly pessimistic, we'll be lucky to win. But I don't want to put that bad juju in the air. I think we're a pretty complete team across the board but so are they and I think they have a little bit higher level of talent overall across that completeness.

I respect that. I kinda feel the same way. But I give it a legit 50/50 because of the team chemistry the Patriots are displaying. Many different players making big plays. It can’t be overlooked and it is real

 

[Uptown]

Rewatching the NFCCG. We need to tackle well. Walker is a little shifty mf..

 

[Hammer of Thor]

An important reminder — there’s room:

 

[stcjones]

I feel like we have so many offensive weapons that haven’t been getting utilized enough….pop, Henderson, hooper , Hunter, Williams, Chism….all underutilized in a lot of ways….especially recently. So McD has to really improve on his game planning and find a way to get guys open better and quicker. If we can spread the ball around more and run the ball enough….and D keeps playing at the same high level they’ve been doing…we have a really good chance at winning this game. Containing the run which is Walker who had a pretty average year and split carries close to 50/50 with Charbonnet…now he is the guy and has been good in the playoffs. But Rams were so weak against the run last week he had all kinds of room to run…. We should be able to slow him down and control him. Smith Nigba is the primary WR we need to shut down, but Shaheed and Kupp have been decent and will get a lot of balls coming their way. Have to pressure Darnold and mix up looks in secondary like we did when he was a jete…he is prone to make mistakes! Go Pats!!!!

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Do I think we can win, hell yes.
Couple of things.
I think some are underestimating Seattle's D. They had the best scoring D in the league this year giving up 17 pionts a game. Better than Denver, better than Houston, better than LA.
Now I would argue our D when healthy (as they are) are just as good, but let's not pretend Seattle's D isn't very good, they are.
Stopping the run is key. Put it on Darnold's shoulders and see if he can carry the load on 2nd and 3rd and long all game.
Maybe he can (they ran it ****ty last week and he balled out), maybe he can't (we all know the old Darnold is still in there).
This might be a game where we see the old BB D, where we put Davis or Jones with safety help on JSN, and match up Gonzo with Kupp or Saheed.
On O we gotta hold up on the Oline. Both one on one, and schematically.
Seattle is really good against the run, they are stout in the middle. Would love to see some off-tackle runs with Hendo, he could be our unsung hero as he's been lacking in the playoffs to date.
Both D's are very good, game could literally come down to a couple of big plays.
Special teams will also be a huge factor.
Two excellent returners in Saheed and Jones.
Field position isn't sexy, but could play a huge role in this game.
I would say 50/50 as both teams are good on both sides of the ball. We haven't been great on O, but we played 3 very good defenses in some pretty brutal weather.
I wouldn't be surprised if either team won.
I would be surprised if it wasn't an edge of your seat, bite you finger nails off until the final whistle game.

 

[Wozzy]

The same thing I’ve said before and during the playoffs to date. Play mistake free and they can beat anyone.

This hasn’t been the case in the playoffs, the offense hasn’t played great, specifically Drake has looked like a rookie and the left side of the line has been shaky since coming back from injury.

In short, the youngest starters have played like young inexperienced players.

We need better to beat Seattle, they’re the best team this one has played all season.

 

[stcjones]

I will never predict against the Patriots, but I have to say the odds are not in their favor. Granted not as lopsided as the media and the NFL community make it, but I would say they deserve to be the favorites.

Here is why I think the Pats could very well win.
- The Seahawks' o-line is not the best especially the interior part of it where the Pats are the strongest. This should benefit Williams. Barmore, and company.
- Darnold sucks against the blitz and turns over the ball a lot when blitzed. The Pats have been dominating with the blitz in the playoffs.
- JSN is the Seahawks entire passing offense. He gets nearly 40% of the passing targets. He has more receiving yards than the next four Seahawks' receivers combined.
- The Pats have an elite CB to shadow JSN.
- The Seahawks don't have a strong outside rush. Most of their pass rush comes from up the middle. Two of their three sack leaders are DTs. So we don't have to worry about Campbell being beat on the edge as much. Also, Maye will be able to scramble out of the pocket to make plays.
- The Seahawks defense's stats and rep has been propped up by playing a lot of average to below average to awful QBs like the Vikings third stringer, Kirk Cousins, Kyler Murray, etc. When they do face good QBs, they mostly give up points. Stafford feasted on them two of the three times they met each other including last week where he had 374 yards and 3 TDs.

If I was going to give odds, I say it is maybe 60-40 in the Seahawks' favor. Maybe 55-45.

Gonzo hasn’t been as elite or consistent this season or at least recently which does scare me a little…..he needs to be 100% in this game and be able to contain/control JSN….

 

[stcjones]

Rewatching the NFCCG. We need to tackle well. Walker is a little shifty mf..

Rams run D was crap in the playoffs to be fair….Walker was pretty inconsistent all year honestly….we should be able to contain him for most part

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Rams run D was crap in the playoffs to be fair….Walker was pretty inconsistent all year honestly….we should be able to contain him for most part

He's been good 3 of his 4 years in the league. 2024 cut short due to injury and he wasn't as effective when he did play.
Those 3 years he averaged over 1200 all purpose yards.
He's a powerful runner with speed.
He's a good back, best one we will play against this post-season.

 

[The Gr8est]

No? Then you Maye return to your posts.

The Seahawks aren't the concern, Vasyli. I know their tactics, I have the advantage.

Well played.

 

[The Gr8est]

I would like to have seen (Joe) Montana.

Seems like this is a favorite movie for a lot of us.