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Super Bowl LX: Seahawks vs Patriots - who has the position-by-position edge?
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Most oddsmakers have the Seattle Seahawks as slight favourites over the New England Patriots entering Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday.
Here, DAZN News breaks down both teams, position-by-position, to see who really holds the edge.
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QB vs QB
Drake Maye and Sam Darnold both enjoyed strong seasons, with Maye throwing for 4,394 yards and 31 touchdowns, while Darnold posted 4,048 yards and 25 scores.
Turnovers loom large here. Darnold threw 14 interceptions, while Maye has fumbled six times during the postseason alone.
When Darnold protects the football, he is steady and reliable, giving Seattle a chance to win each time he starts.
Opposing defenses have pressured Maye heavily this postseason, recording 15 sacks on the MVP candidate across three playoff games.
The matchup tightens because of that pressure, but Maye’s volume as a passer and mobility give him a slight edge entering Sunday.
Edge: Patriots
RB vs RB
Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson form a punishing one-two punch for New England, but Seattle's Kenneth Walker III has separated himself during the playoffs.
Walker has scored four touchdowns across two postseason games, giving the Seahawks a clear edge in recent rushing production.
Edge: Seahawks
WRs vs WRs
Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, and Mack Hollins give Maye dependable options, helping the Patriots sustain balanced, methodical drives through the air.
Seattle’s receiving group is headlined by a true star in Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the difference he makes is impossible to ignore.
Smith-Njigba led all wide receivers with 1,793 receiving yards this season and added 10 touchdowns to earn Offensive Player of the Year honors.
Paired with Cooper Kupp and Rashid Shaheed, the Seahawks’ wideout group presents a more dangerous and explosive overall threat.
Edge: Seahawks
TE vs TE
AJ Barner and Hunter Henry are both integral parts of their respective offenses, though neither ranks among the league's elite.
That could change over 60 minutes, with Henry offering slightly more upside due to his likely target share and end zone threat. That advantage grows if Maye faces pressure and needs a quick, reliable outlet over the middle.
Edge: Patriots
OL vs OL
Which offensive line provides better protection right now? The answer points to Seattle.
The Patriots’ line has allowed Maye to be sacked 15 times in three playoff games, contributing to six total fumbles this postseason.
That trend is concerning against a Seahawks defense capable of generating pressure from multiple angles.
Seattle’s offensive line has protected Darnold more effectively and opened running lanes for Walker, who has rushed for 178 yards and four touchdowns in two games.
Edge: Seahawks
DL vs DL
Both teams feature formidable defensive fronts, with Christian Barmore and Milton Williams anchoring New England’s interior.
Seattle’s defensive line applies pressure with speed and depth, led by DeMarcus Lawrence.
Lawrence has recorded two sacks and forced three fumbles this postseason, consistently disrupting opposing offenses.
With New England’s protection issues, Lawrence, Byron Murphy II, and Boye Mafe could create serious problems for Maye.
The Seahawks allowed just 17.2 points per game during the regular season, ranking as the league’s top overall defense.
Edge: Seahawks
Secondary vs Secondary
Seattle’s secondary offers range and versatility with Devon Witherspoon, Julian Love, and Nick Emmanwori patrolling the back end.
Christian Gonzalez is an elite corner for New England, with Carlton Davis III providing strong support opposite him.
Gonzalez drawing the assignment on Jaxon Smith-Njigba tilts this matchup slightly in Seattle’s favour.
Edge: Seahawks
Kicker and special teams matchup
As star-studded as this matchup is, the Super Bowl could hinge on special teams.
Seattle relies on veteran Jason Myers, who converted 85.4 per cent of his field goals in the regular season and remains perfect this postseason.
New England counters with rookie Andy Borregales, who missed twice in the AFC title game before drilling the game-winning kick in difficult conditions.
It's even in the return game, where Rashid Shaheed and Marcus Jones are among the most dangerous at their position, as proven this year.
Edge: Seahawks
Who has the overall position-by-position edge?
The Seahawks hold a 6-2 edge across these eight categories, per DAZN News. Super Bowl often ignores logic, but on paper, Seattle looks better built for the big moment.
