Super Bowl 2026 predictions: Picks for Seahawks v Patriots, MVP, score and winners

Will Drake Maye lead New England into a new era of championships? Or will the Seahawks get revenge 11 years in the making? Our writers give their verdicts

Pressure Sam Darnold. Darnold was outstanding in the NFC championship game when forced to throw under duress. But that hasn't been the case all season. The Seahawks rank sixth in EPA/dropback when there is no pressure, but drop to 22nd when there is pressure. Collapsing the pocket is New England's best shot at success. Their interior pass-rushers, Christian Barmore and Milton Williams, will need to overwhelm Darnold. OC