"Lindsey Thiry sets it up with what to know, and our NFL Nation reporters Mike Reiss and Brady Henderson pick reasons for hope and concern for both teams. Seth Walder gives you some key stats, Matt Bowen picks a key matchup and Eric Moody pulls out an X factor. Aaron Schatz answers big questions surrounding the final game of the season, Dan Graziano judges one potential overreaction and Ben Solak explores the quarterback matchup. And finally, we have early gut-reaction predictions from our experts."
"Forever ingrained in Seahawks and Patriots lore is cornerback Malcolm Butler's interception at the 1-yard line to secure a 28-24 victory in Super Bowl XLIX at the end of the 2014 season. This upcoming contest marks the ninth time there's been a Super Bowl rematch. New England has been involved in four of the those matchups, most by any team. For the Patriots, it's a return to the Super Bowl after a six-year absence following the end of the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady dynasty."
Super Bowl LX will feature the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. ET. The opening betting line favors Seattle by 3.5 points and ESPN's FPI gives Seattle a 59% win probability. The matchup is a rare Super Bowl rematch, recalling Malcolm Butler's game-sealing interception in Super Bowl XLIX. The Patriots return after a six-year absence since the Belichick-Brady era, while the Seahawks make their fourth Super Bowl appearance. Key questions include how New England's defense will handle Jaxon Smith-Njigba and whether quarterback Drake Maye can win a title in his second season. Multiple reporters and analysts provide stats, matchups, X-factors and early predictions ahead of the game.
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