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

Sect140 · Jan 27, 2026

patchick said:
Like so many boundaries, NoCal vs. SoCal is more of a social designation than a geographic one. Santa Clara is NoCal because the residents all consider it so.

I lived in that part of the world for years and there was always talk of dividing California into two states. Polls showed everybody was in favor of it, but it turned out that each individual was picturing their own unique border splitting the state along a line of "places I like" vs. "places that annoy me."

Right and the residents further north don’t consider it Northern California, we used have new people strike up a conversation with the guy just to set him off. I had never heard they thought about dividing the state, that would’ve been something, I’ve been to San Diego three times. two to visit and once on business. On my way to Alaska I drove from San Diego to Seattle.

Triumph · Jan 27, 2026

Triumph · Jan 27, 2026

Gumby · Jan 27, 2026

Triumph said:

Not sure I fully agreed w that analysis. Disagree w Pats process, and how MUCH time they ran off.

The TD pass wasn’t exactly a high% play. There were only 2 sec left. - - - > NO ROOM to maneuver or make a mistake. It all worked out, but easily could have been Vrabel outsmarted himself.

Gumby · Jan 27, 2026

Triumph said:

Did you see / hear his [(Durden) post-game] interview….. said Vrabel “rescued his career”

Sounds like home-town discount to me….Cha -Ching!!!

festy1986 · Jan 27, 2026

The Patriots haven't played outside in the super bowl since the Jacksonville one right?

I think it's the only time they've done that. Should be different or interesting.

NFL Mystique · Jan 27, 2026

Buffalo was a five point favorite in 2021. Before that, the 2006 Chargers were 5 point favorites over the Patriots. It's not often that they have been underdogs in the past 22 years.

The Seahawks DL vs. Patriots OL is a big mismatch. It will take great coaching and QB play to overcome that. But....they can do it.

The Patriots can win this game obviously. I based my prediction on what we've all seen from both teams. But this is the NFL. What you see one week is not necessarily something that can be carried over to the next week. It's one game where one guy throwing up on himself (Darnold) is a possibility.

NFL Mystique · Jan 27, 2026

festy1986 said:
The Patriots haven't played outside in the super bowl since the Jacksonville one right?

I think it's the only time they've done that. Should be different or interesting.

Correct. SB 39 & 60 outdoors

SB 20, 31 & 36 were in New Orleans
SB 38 & 51 were in Houston
SB 42 & 49 were in Glendale
SB 46 & 52 was in Indy
SB 53 was in Atlanta

festy1986 · Jan 27, 2026

NFL Mystique said:
Correct. SB 39 & 60 outdoors

SB 20, 31 & 36 were in New Orleans
SB 38 & 51 were in Houston
SB 42 & 49 were in Glendale
SB 46 & 52 was in Indy
SB 53 was in Atlanta

52 was Minneapolis. No way Indy was getting two.

dannydyn · Jan 27, 2026

EddardSnow67 said:
Gonzo ran a 4.4 and JSN ran a 4.5. What makes you say he's not fast enough to cover him?

Sprinting a 40-yrd. dash straight line, and stopping/changing directions on a dime are not the same thing. Gonzo has been burned multiple times throughout the season when the receiver broke out of his initial route direction which left Gonzo in the dust. SJN is shorter, more nimble, and has a lower center of gravity. He's fast and shifty little bastard. Gonzo won't stand a chance.

Double TE · Jan 27, 2026

dannydyn said:
Sprinting a 40-yrd. dash straight line, and stopping/changing directions on a dime are not the same thing. Gonzo has been burned multiple times throughout the season when the receiver broke out of his initial route direction which left Gonzo in the dust. SJN is shorter, more nimble, and has a lower center of gravity. He's fast and shifty little bastard. Gonzo won't stand a chance.

He is 6’1 isn’t he? Rest I agree. Shifty, great hands. Elite route runner. Key is pressure on Darnold and not giving him time to throw

jal · Jan 27, 2026

JSN won't be taken out by one player, whether that be Gonzo, Stingley, Surtain, or freakin' Deion Sanders. He has every route. We need a TEAM plan to minimize his impact. He will still get some - but we just can't let him ruin the game

RobertWeathers · Jan 27, 2026

jal said:
JSN won't be taken out by one player, whether that be Gonzo, Stingley, Surtain, or freakin' Deion Sanders. He has every route. We need a TEAM plan to minimize his impact. He will still get some - but we just can't let him ruin the game

Best way to take him out is a great pass rush.

jal · Jan 27, 2026

RobertWeathers said:
Best way to take him out is a great pass rush.

Pass rush and coverage work together. Pass rush to speed Darnold up, coverage to slow him down and let the pass rush get home, etc.

Even the best pass rush doesn't do much if the receivers are getting open in 2.5 seconds every play.

Rob0729 · Jan 27, 2026

People are talking about the Patriots easy schedule and how great the Seahawks' defense is, but have people looked at the offenses the Seahawks have faced this year?

Here are the QBs they faced each week. I am putting the stats for the good QBs they faced. Not many. Purdy twice. Stafford twice. Mayfield when he was an MVP candidate.

Week 1 : Purdy had decent day, 277 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
Week 2: Aaron Rodgers
Week 3: Spencer Rattler (benched during the season)
Week 4: Kyler Murray (effectively benched during the season)
Week 5: Baker Mayfield had 379 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
Week 6: Trevor Lawrence while he was still mediocre
Week 7: CJ Stroud
Week 8: Jayden Daniels (his first game back from injury and dislocated his elbow during the game)
Week 9: Jacoby Brissett
Week 11: Stafford (153 yards and 2 TDs in a Rams win)
Week 12: Cam Ward
Week 13: Kirk Cousins
Week 14: Max Brosmer (name the team he started for in this game without looking it up)
Week 15: Philip Rivers
Week 16: Stafford had 457 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs
Week 17: Bryce Young
Week 18: Brock Purdy (127 yards, 1 INT)

As you see, the Seahawks mostly faced below average and/or wildly inconsistent QBs. When they faced good QBs, the opposing offense did pretty well in the air for the most part.

EddardSnow67 · Jan 27, 2026

dannydyn said:
Sprinting a 40-yrd. dash straight line, and stopping/changing directions on a dime are not the same thing. Gonzo has been burned multiple times throughout the season when the receiver broke out of his initial route direction which left Gonzo in the dust. SJN is shorter, more nimble, and has a lower center of gravity. He's fast and shifty little bastard. Gonzo won't stand a chance.

Ok thank you for the clarification. I assumed you meant straight line speed. I agree with you that Gonzo would struggle with JSN's route running and quickness, but he's probably the best WR in the NFL, so most corners would struggle to cover him.

RobertWeathers · Jan 27, 2026

jal said:
Pass rush and coverage work together. Pass rush to speed Darnold up, coverage to slow him down and let the pass rush get home, etc.

Even the best pass rush doesn't do much if the receivers are getting open in 2.5 seconds every play.

Yes

Halifax_Pats_Fan · Jan 27, 2026

In honor of #50, when we get close to that endzone I would put Elliss or Tavai out in the flat for a TD. Fake a run and have him release into the endzone. TD. Bingo Bango. YW.

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