Picks for 2/8/26
Super Bowl Sunday
6:30 PM EST
Rotation # 110
Patriots +4.5 over Seahawks (loss)
38-year-old Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has done a fine job leading his team to the Super Bowl in year two of his head coaching career. Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak, who is also the same age, did a great job coaching QB Sam Darnold in their first season in Seattle. Defensive coordinator Aden Durde was born in England, played and coached in the international league, and worked his way to be head of one of the best defenses in football. On the Patriots’ side, head coach Mike Vrabel has done a fabulous job in his first year in New England. Vrabel is no stranger to the big game, as he has 3 Super Bowl titles as a player under his belt. Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels is back for his second stint with the Patriots, with six Super Bowl Titles under his belt. Defensive coordinator Zak Kurh stepped into the interim role and didn’t miss a beat after Terrell Williams was sidelined due to health concerns. Both staffs have done a tremendous job, but it’s hard to overlook all of the combined Super Bowl rings on the Patriots staff. New England played the weakest schedule in the NFL, and then, when the playoffs hit, it became the first team in NFL History to beat three top-5 defenses in one postseason. Handicapping this game is pretty straightforward. Seattle has the superior defense, while New England has the better offense, but both teams are very good in all phases of the game. Seattle has the least experienced offensive line in the NFL, yet it reached the Super Bowl. I believe the key to this game is Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who we have seen perform on this stage for over a decade. Taking a page from the Rams’ offensive playbook two weeks ago wouldn’t be the worst idea in the world. QB Drake Maye is obviously no Tom Brady, but he completed over 70% of his passes this season and has plenty of weapons on his side. Maye can also escape the pocket, which is a true nightmare for defenses. Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Hendersonare a great 1-2 punch. Seattle has the best running back on the field in Kenneth Walker, but backup Zach Charbonnet is out for the playoffs, so the New England defense can focus more on Walker. QB Sam Darnold has looked good in the playoffs, but all of those games were at home. Darnold lacks mobility in his game, which is an advantage for the New England defense. The public is backing the Seahawks, and it’s hard to blame them, as the eyeball test has clearly favored Seattle in the postseason. But they played below-average defenses, and it showed. We will take the points with the underdog. Take the Patriots.
6:30 PM EST
Rotation # 110
Patriots +4.5 over Seahawks (loss)
38-year-old Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has done a fine job leading his team to the Super Bowl in year two of his head coaching career. Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak, who is also the same age, did a great job coaching QB Sam Darnold in their first season in Seattle. Defensive coordinator Aden Durde was born in England, played and coached in the international league, and worked his way to be head of one of the best defenses in football. On the Patriots’ side, head coach Mike Vrabel has done a fabulous job in his first year in New England. Vrabel is no stranger to the big game, as he has 3 Super Bowl titles as a player under his belt. Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels is back for his second stint with the Patriots, with six Super Bowl Titles under his belt. Defensive coordinator Zak Kurh stepped into the interim role and didn’t miss a beat after Terrell Williams was sidelined due to health concerns. Both staffs have done a tremendous job, but it’s hard to overlook all of the combined Super Bowl rings on the Patriots staff. New England played the weakest schedule in the NFL, and then, when the playoffs hit, it became the first team in NFL History to beat three top-5 defenses in one postseason. Handicapping this game is pretty straightforward. Seattle has the superior defense, while New England has the better offense, but both teams are very good in all phases of the game. Seattle has the least experienced offensive line in the NFL, yet it reached the Super Bowl. I believe the key to this game is Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who we have seen perform on this stage for over a decade. Taking a page from the Rams’ offensive playbook two weeks ago wouldn’t be the worst idea in the world. QB Drake Maye is obviously no Tom Brady, but he completed over 70% of his passes this season and has plenty of weapons on his side. Maye can also escape the pocket, which is a true nightmare for defenses. Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Hendersonare a great 1-2 punch. Seattle has the best running back on the field in Kenneth Walker, but backup Zach Charbonnet is out for the playoffs, so the New England defense can focus more on Walker. QB Sam Darnold has looked good in the playoffs, but all of those games were at home. Darnold lacks mobility in his game, which is an advantage for the New England defense. The public is backing the Seahawks, and it’s hard to blame them, as the eyeball test has clearly favored Seattle in the postseason. But they played below-average defenses, and it showed. We will take the points with the underdog. Take the Patriots.
Fun Super Bowl LX Prop Bets +1730!!!
Mack Hollins (NE) Anytime Touchdown +430 (win)
George Holani (SEA) Over 1.5 receptions -145 (loss)
DeMario Douglas (NE) Over 1.5 receptions +145 (win)
First reception of the game for New England: Hunter Henry +350 (loss)
First reception of the game for Seattle: AJ Barner +500 (win)
Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) Over 3.5 receptions +115 (win)
First TD of the game for Seattle: AJ Barner +1200 (win)
First TD of the game for New England: Austin Hooper +3600 (loss)
Will both teams make a field goal over 33 yards? Yes -150 (loss)
Will the final play of the game be a kneel-down? Yes -165 (loss)