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Super Bowl LX: 10 Bold Predictions for Seahawks vs Patriots

Grant White

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Hunter Henry Will Lead All Receivers
It's been an underwhelming postseason for Hunter Henry. The Patriots' tight end has just 81 receiving yards in three playoff games, with only 17 of those coming over the last two games. Considering his dismal performances, bettors may shy away from Henry in the prop market. Nevertheless, we're calling for a monumental performance from Henry on Sunday.

Hunter Henry was Drake Maye's second-most favorite receiver all season. His 17.7% target share ranked second on the team, as did his 60 receptions and 768 receiving yards. Additionally, Henry is an ideal progression candidate, as he's fallen below his normal production range in two straight.

The Seahawks aren't always the best at containing opposing tight ends. Last week, Colby Parkinson eclipsed 60 receiving yards. The week prior, Jake Tonges led all Niners' receivers with 59 receiving yards.

Hunter Henry will be Drake Maye's go-to target against the Seahawks, and we expect him to respond appropriately. There's immense value in backing the over on Henry's props, but we expect him to end the day as the most productive pass-catcher on either team.

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Super Bowl LX is Going to Overtime
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks battle it out on the grandest stage of them all on Sunday. The world shuts down to soak in all of the Super Bowl festivities. We're expecting plenty of fireworks on Sunday night, and we don't think that will be limited to just 60 minutes of action.

That's right, we're taking a stance on Super Bowl LX to go to overtime. There have only been two overtime games in Super Bowl history, with both of those coming over the past decade. Infamously, the Pats took the Falcons to overtime after erasing a 28-3 deficit in Super Bowl LI. While less villainous, the Chiefs bested the 49ers two years ago in Super Bowl LVIII.

This could be a profitable position for any bettor. At +750, it's worth the investment that Super Bowl LX will end in overtime.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Won't Be the Best Player on the Field
No single player has meant more to his team's offensive success than Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Seahawks' wideout enters Sunday as the top-priced non-quarterback Super Bowl MVP. JSN has been Seattle's offensive lifeline, but we're anticipating some struggles at Levi's Stadium.

Smith-Njigba is coming off a 153-yard effort in the NFC Championship Game, accounting for nearly half of Seattle's offensive production. However, that's a very different standard from the one we've seen from him in recent weeks. Before the championship round, Smith-Njigba was held to 19 receiving yards versus the 49ers. Further, he's been held to 84 yards or fewer in three of his last four.

New England doesn't have to plan on stopping the Seahawks' attack. They just have to contain Jaxon Smith-Njigba. With safety help or in nickel coverage, we're betting JSN fails to deliver in Super Bowl LX.
Marcus Jones Will be the Best Player
Drake Maye is the recipient of all the Patriots' fanfare. But New England wouldn't be in the Super Bowl if not for its NFL-leading defense. They have stymied everyone in recent weeks, and that's thanks to the play of Marcus Jones and the Patriots' secondary.

Jones has been absolutely sensational this season. The second-team All-Pro has totaled 58 tackles, 2.0 sacks, three interceptions, and two defensive scores. All of that while being deployed primarily as the nickelback in coverage and earning only eight starts.

If New England has any chance of knocking off the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, they need Jones to neutralize Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Patriots' corner has been unfazed all season, and he should capture everyone's attention with a dominant effort in Santa Clara. At +10000, Jones is a primo Super Bowl MVP candidate.

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Both Quarterbacks Will Throw for 250+ Yards
Defense has been the name of the game for both the Seahawks and Patriots. Despite their defensive dominance, we expect both quarterbacks to eclipse 250 passing yards in the big game.

Seattle will be forced to turn to Sam Darnold more frequently. Last week, Kenneth Walker III was on his own in the backfield and mustered just 62 rushing yards on 19 attempts. In the only other game without Zach Charbonnet, Walker was held to 38 yards on 16 carries. More simply, he can't be counted on to lead the Seahawks' offense. Naturally, that points toward more involvement from Darnold to keep the chains moving.

At the same time, Drake Maye has been the architect of the Patriots' offensive success. The second-year pro is a top contender for the MVP award and has thrown for north of 250 yards 13 times already this season.

Assuredly, defense will be on full display at Levi's Stadium. Still, we have the utmost confidence in Sam Darnold and Drake Maye to extract maximum value on offense. In the end, we expect both quarterbacks to sail north of 250 passing yards.
Bad Bunny Will Be the Best Super Bowl Halftime Show Ever
Kendrick Lamar was great. Lady Gaga was memorable. Shakira and J-Lo stole our hearts. But none of those performers will come close to matching Bad Bunny's energy in the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Bad Bunny has become a lightning rod for negative attention ahead of his performance in Santa Clara. Even before he takes the stage, people have been trying to disqualify him from the Super Bowl, citing his political views to claim he's unfit to participate.

As he has throughout his career, we expect Bad Bunny to make the naysayers eat their words. He's got an extensive catalogue and a seemingly never-ending list of collaborators to bring out on the stage as performers.

Like the game itself, this performance will be one for the ages. You'll want to remember where you were when Bad Bunny performs on Sunday. Move over, Prince.
TreVeyon Henderson Will Out-Rush Rhamondre Stevenson
TreVeyon Henderson was never asked to do it all on his own. The Patriots' rookie running back was overshadowed when he shared snaps with Rhamondre Stevenson, but we expect the former to steal the spotlight in Super Bowl LX.

Through three playoff games, Henderson has been a non-factor. The Ohio State product has totaled just 57 rushing yards on 24 carries. You can do the math, but that's not great.

Despite his struggles, we predict a massive showing from Henderson on Sunday. The rookie averaged 5.1 yards per carry in the regular season, cutting that number in half in the playoffs. Undoubtedly, we should see a massive spike in efficiency before Henderson closes out his rookie campaign.

While the Seahawks prepare for Stevenson, Henderson will bide his time and wait for his opportunities. When that time comes, he should have no problem making the most of his carries.

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Rashid Shaheed Will Score a Special Teams Touchdown
Halfway through the season, the Seattle Seahawks traded for Rashid Shaheed. The Weber State product was penciled in as the kick returner and depth receiving option, but even Shaheed exceeded his own expectations with his special teams performances in Seattle.

Shaheed has been virtually unstoppable on special teams. In nine games with the Seahawks, the fourth-year pro has totaled 210 yards on 13 punt returns and 418 yards on 14 kick-off returns. Moreover, he's scored a touchdown in both categories.

Seattle's scoring prowess is built on its defense and special teams contributions. Rashid Shaheed will be a factor on Sunday and will single-handedly be responsible for cashing the Seahawks' special teams as a touchdown scorer (+1200).

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K'Lavon Chaisson Will 2+ Sacks
Overall, the Patriots' defense has terrorized the opposition. New England has held its three postseason opponents to a combined 26 points, thanks in part to its ferocious pass-rush and elite defensive play up front. K'Lavon Chaisson has been an integral part of that success, and he's poised for another strong showing versus the Seahawks.

No one has stood in Chaisson's way of late. Over his last four games, the Patriots' linebacker has totaled 4.0 sacks, getting to quarterbacks in all but one of those contests. That will be an issue for Seattle, as its offensive line hasn't been spectacular at slowing down the pass rush.

Over the last five games, Sam Darnold has been sacked 13 times, hitting the ground multiple times in each of those outings. Chaisson will add to those woes, and we're anticipating a multi-sack effort against Darnold and the Seahawks.

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Sam Darnold Will Throw Multiple Picks
If you look at the betting market, it seems like a foregone conclusion that Sam Darnold will throw an interception on Sunday. The Seahawks' quarterback can get a little reckless at times, and he's not impervious to New England's elite pass defense. Currently, he's priced at -130 to throw a pick, but we don't think Darnold will limit himself to just one interception against the Patriots.

New England was one of the best at turning the ball over this season. The Pats sat in the top 10 in takeaways per game, averaging 1.4 per game this season. Further, they have jumped to 2.7 in three playoff games, including a four-interception performance in the NFL Divisional Round.

As a rookie, Darnold threw 15 interceptions with the Jets. This season, he reached 14, the second-highest mark of his career. The Patriots are one of the best at disguising their coverages, and that will be the difference as Darnold is forced into at least two crucial mistakes at Levi's Stadium.
Hunter Henry Will Lead All Receivers
It's been an underwhelming postseason for Hunter Henry. The Patriots' tight end has just 81 receiving yards in three playoff games, with only 17 of those coming over the last two games. Considering his dismal performances, bettors may shy away from Henry in the prop market. Nevertheless, we're calling for a monumental performance from Henry on Sunday.

Hunter Henry was Drake Maye's second-most favorite receiver all season. His 17.7% target share ranked second on the team, as did his 60 receptions and 768 receiving yards. Additionally, Henry is an ideal progression candidate, as he's fallen below his normal production range in two straight.

The Seahawks aren't always the best at containing opposing tight ends. Last week, Colby Parkinson eclipsed 60 receiving yards. The week prior, Jake Tonges led all Niners' receivers with 59 receiving yards.

Hunter Henry will be Drake Maye's go-to target against the Seahawks, and we expect him to respond appropriately. There's immense value in backing the over on Henry's props, but we expect him to end the day as the most productive pass-catcher on either team.

Tackle the Odds with SportsGrid’s Expert NFL Game Picks and NFL Player Prop Picks.
Super Bowl LX is Going to Overtime
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks battle it out on the grandest stage of them all on Sunday. The world shuts down to soak in all of the Super Bowl festivities. We're expecting plenty of fireworks on Sunday night, and we don't think that will be limited to just 60 minutes of action.

That's right, we're taking a stance on Super Bowl LX to go to overtime. There have only been two overtime games in Super Bowl history, with both of those coming over the past decade. Infamously, the Pats took the Falcons to overtime after erasing a 28-3 deficit in Super Bowl LI. While less villainous, the Chiefs bested the 49ers two years ago in Super Bowl LVIII.

This could be a profitable position for any bettor. At +750, it's worth the investment that Super Bowl LX will end in overtime.