Super Bowl 60 Odds: Here’s why the Seattle Seahawks will win
The Seattle Seahawks will be looking to avenge a loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl 49 when they face New England in Super Bowl 60 on Sunday.
Thanks to a controversial decision by then-Seattle head coach Pete Carroll, the Seahawks came up just short of defeating the Pats 11 years ago, but there’s a path for them to win this time around.
Here’s three reasons why Seattle will win Super Bowl 60.
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Top ranked scoring defence
The Seahawks’ top ranked scoring defence will absolutely terrorize Drake Maye on Sunday. DeMarcus Lawrence, in particular, should be effective as a potential Super Bowl MVP candidate. Lawrence has already feasted on Brock Purdy and Matthew Stafford in two playoff games, recording two sacks, three tackles for loss, four quarterback hits and three forced fumbles. I’ve got him pegged to take advantage of rookie left tackle Will Campbell, who has struggled in the playoffs.
Lawrence leads the charge along with Leonard Williams, who finished the regular season with seven sacks, nine tackles for loss and 22 quarterback hits. They should really cause havoc for a struggling Drake Maye, who has been sacked five times in each of his three playoff games this year.
Three headed monster of Darnold, Smith-Njigba, Walker
Seattle’s offence has their sights turned on New England after picking apart the 49ers and Rams’ defences. Sam Darnold has done a great job of protecting the ball in the playoffs, completing nearly 70 per cent of his passes with just one fumble and no interceptions.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba absolutely exploded in the NFC Championship, finishing with 153 receiving yards on 10 receptions while hauling in his second TD catch in as many games.
The Seahawks’ strong offensive line has also allowed running back Kenneth Walker III to open a two-way attack. Walker has finished with over 110 scrimmage yards in both playoff games while accounting for four rushing TDs.
Special teams advantage
Special teams isn’t the sexiest advantage, but it’s an important one. Seattle will be depending on 11-year veteran Jason Myers at kicker, while the Patriots will bring out rookie Andres Borregales. Myers hit 41 of 48 regular season field goal attempts (85.4 per cent) compared to 27 of 32 (84.4 per cent) for Borregales.
It doesn’t seem like a big advantage, but it’s already impacted the playoffs, with Borregales missing two kicks in the postseason while Myers is perfect.It’s also worth noting Myers was perfect on extra points in the regular season, while Borregales was 53 of 55.
I’m also looking at the return game here. Rashid Shaheed, who the Seahawks acquired from the Saints at the trade deadline, has made a big impact. Shaheed’s explosive speed was on full display when he returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown on the opening play of Seattle’s Divisional Round victory over San Francisco.
