For the second consecutive year, the Super Bowl was decided by a blowout. Last season, the Philadelphia Eagles crushed the Kansas City Chiefs, and one year later, in Super Bowl LX, the Seattle Seahawks completely dominated the New England Patriots, who only showed signs of life once the game was practically decided.
Yes, if you look at the statistics, you’ll see that Drake Maye threw for 295 yards and had a couple of touchdowns; however, they came in garbage time. The second-year quarterback was brutally outplayed by the Seattle Seahawks defense, throwing two interceptions, losing a fumble, and getting sacked six times.
All of Drake Maye’s turnovers turned into points for Seattle. The most costly one was Uchenna Nwosu’s interception in the fourth quarter, which he returned all the way for a touchdown. It was a defensive masterclass by the Seahawks, who captured the second Super Bowl title in franchise history.
Tom Brady sensed it and took criticism
It was clear that the Seattle Seahawks were the favorites heading into this game. Sportsbooks had them listed at -4.5. Coached by Mike Macdonald, Seattle finished first in the NFC, competing in what was arguably the toughest division in the league. During the regular season, they had to get past the Rams and the 49ers, and they also delivered in the playoffs, leaving little doubt that they were the better team compared to the Patriots.
In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, Tom Brady-NFL legend and longtime New England Patriots icon-was asked about his pick. His response was: “I didn’t have a dog in this fight.” While he didn’t fully commit, it was clear he knew deep down that the Seahawks were the better team. In the end, many New England fans turned against the former quarterback.
Time proved Tom Brady right. The Patriots did have a strong season, but they benefited from the easiest schedule in the entire NFL. In the playoffs, they faced a disastrous Chargers team, then the Texans with C.J. Stroud throwing four interceptions, and finally, in the AFC Championship Game, the Broncos, who were forced to play without Bo Nix.
This is not meant to take credit away from New England. After three awful seasons, they returned to the Super Bowl for the first time since the 2018 season, led by Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye. Still, it was clear that the Seahawks were the heavy favorites, and Tom Brady knew it-that’s why he chose not to commit to his beloved Patriots this time.
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