"In an early preview of Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks that was released on Monday, ESPN included a list of 12 analysts and experts' predictions for the game's outcome. While not a total surprise - Seattle is favored by Vegas oddsmakers - it was still notable that all 12 predictions were for a Seahawks victory. Titled "gut-reaction predictions," the list reflects the initial opinions of the group."
""The Patriots' offense isn't good enough to beat this Seattle defense," wrote former quarterback and current ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky. NFL reporter Field Yates provided one of the more even-handed summaries, but still favored the Seahawks. "The Patriots have faced an extremely difficult string of defenses this postseason, finding ways to overcome the field in the AFC," Yates wrote. "But Seattle's roster is superior to the rosters of its first three foes, and I believe Seattle will take home the franchise's second Lombardi Trophy.""
ESPN released an early Super Bowl LX preview that presented 12 analysts' predictions, with all picking the Seahawks to win. Analysts emphasized Seattle's defensive strength and roster depth while questioning New England's offensive ability to contend. Dan Orlovsky wrote that the Patriots' offense is insufficient versus Seattle's defense. Field Yates noted New England overcame difficult postseason defenses, but judged Seattle's roster superior and predicted a Seahawks Lombardi. The unanimous ESPN choice recalls a recent preview that favored the Texans before New England upset them. The network's consensus fueling Patriots' bulletin-board motivation contributes to fan perception of bias.
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