Drake Maye Leads Patriots Against Sam Darnold’s Seahawks in Super Bowl 60

Casey Halston

Published: February 9, 2026 12:06 AM ET

Drake Maye Leads Patriots Against Sam Darnold’s Seahawks in Super Bowl 60

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Super Bowl 60 is on the horizon, featuring a matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. The game will take place at Levi’s Stadium, where fans will witness two of the NFL’s best teams clash for the championship title.

Quarterback Showdown: Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold

The game will highlight two dynamic quarterbacks. Drake Maye, who leads the Patriots, is aiming to win his first Super Bowl. He will become the second-youngest quarterback to start in this championship game.

On the other side, Sam Darnold will quarterback the Seahawks. Despite being on his fifth team in eight years, Darnold has found a stable environment in Seattle. Both players have powerful offenses supporting them.

Team Records and Playoff Performance

New England Patriots: 17-3 overall record
Seattle Seahawks: 16-3 overall record

The Patriots have a strong playoff defense, allowing only 8.7 points per game. This performance has paved their way to a record 12th Super Bowl appearance.

Defensive Strengths

Both teams possess formidable defenses. The Seahawks are particularly impressive, having allowed the fewest points in the league. Key players include:

Leonard Williams (Defensive Tackle)
Ernest Jones (Linebacker)
Devon Witherspoon (Cornerback)
Nick Emmanwori (Rookie Safety)

The Patriots, under the guidance of coach Bill Belichick, have a robust playoff defense that has historically performed well.

Key Players

Drake Maye benefits from a strong supporting cast. His offensive lineup includes:

TreVeyon Henderson (Running Back)
Rhamondre Stevenson (Running Back)
Stefon Diggs (Wide Receiver)

Meanwhile, Darnold will have All-Pro wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and veteran Cooper Kupp at his disposal, along with running back Kenneth Walker.

Coaching Insights

Mike Vrabel, coach of the Patriots and 2018 NFL Coach of the Year, aims for his first Super Bowl win as a head coach. Meanwhile, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald is in his second season, navigating this high-stakes matchup with Darnold by his side.

Historical Context

This game marks a rematch of a previous Super Bowl held 11 years ago, where the Patriots triumphed over the Seahawks. That game ended with a crucial interception by Malcolm Butler.